2012 Sevierville Calendar of Events

The 2012 Sevierville Calendar of Events gives an in depth look at all the goings-on in Sevierville in 2012.

2012 Sevierville Event Calendar

January

Dollywood wouldn’t be Dollywood without a yearly stop by its namesake – country music legend and home town girl Dolly Parton.

Sevierville’s Smoky Mountain Winterfest (Jan. 1 – Feb. 28) – See millions of twinkling holiday lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountain area. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378)

Knoxville RV Super Show (Jan. 6-8) – At the Sevierville Events Center for more information call (865) 453-0001.

New Pigeon Forge Exhibit Grand Opening! (Jan. 13) – New exhibit Grand Opening! Exclusive Limited Engagement! Year ’round in 2012. Behind the scenes of James Cameron’s Titanic.

2nd Annual Ice Carving Competition (Jan. 14) – One day only! Saturday, January 14- 2nd Annual Regional Ice Carving Competition.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration (Jan. 16) – Choirs, speakers and more at the First Baptist Church, Sevierville. (865) 428-2212

February

Smoky Mountain Home Show (Feb. 3-5) – Sevierville Events Center. Open to the public. For more information call Sandy Smith at (865) 453-4712 or go to www.SmokyMountainHomeShow.com.

Rose Glen Literary Festival (Feb. 25) – Lectures and book signings from Sevier County authors and those who have written books about Sevier County during the day-long event held at Walters State Community College. (865) 453-6411

March

Smoky Mountain Springfest (Mid-March – June 7) – Enjoy spring decorations, mountain wildflowers and plenty of great events during Smoky Mountain Springfest. For more information call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378).

THE DINER RATS 4th Annual Shamrock Saturday Cruisin’ For Food (March 17) – Bring canned, boxed/non-perishable food or money for Sevier County Food Ministries & Wears Valley Ranch. Noon cruise from Tennessee Smokies Stadium at I40 exit 407 (HWY) 66 and cruise to THE DINER, rain or shine. Corned beef & cabbage, soda bread, shepherds pie are holiday fare.

Spring Corvette Expo & Auction (March 22-24) – Sevierville Events Center. Open to the public. (865) 453-0001.

April

THE DINER’s Spring Fling Cruise In (April 7) – The Smokies are bloomin’. Music by Gary’s Sound Machine. Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, plus more. Noon to 5pm , games, 50/50, drawings and prizes by 6pm. Help kick off THE DINER’s Cruise In season!

Women of Joy Conference (April 20-22) – Sevierville Events Center. Call 1-800-374-1550 or go to www.philwaldrep.org.

May

Stampede In The Smokies (May 3) – 3pm in the evening, meet and greet at THE DINER for Stuart and Angie Earp’s Stampede in the Smokies including the Yellow Mustang Registry being held at Dollywood. Lots of Hot Mustangs arriving here in the Smokies! Surprise games and prizes for participants.

THE DINER’s Mother’s Day Weekend Cruise In (May 5) – Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, plus more. Noon to 7pm, 50/50, games, drawings and prizes before 7pm. Music by Gary’s Sound Machine. The mountains are green and summer rush is still to come. Special surprises for Mom!

Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass (May 18-19) – The largest event in Sevierville! Tennessee State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off, FREE bluegrass concerts from rising stars and bluegrass legends, kids games, great food and authentic mountain crafts. Admission is FREE. For more information, contact the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce at 1-888-889-7415 or visit www.BloominBBQ.com.

Mountain Soul Vocal Competition Finals  (May 19) – Vocal Competition honoring the songwriting of Sevierville’s hometown girl, Dolly Parton. Finalists sing one of 3,000 songs written by Parton in the style of their own choosing (rock, rap, country, pop, ect.) Entry deadline is April 8, 2012. www.BloominBBQ.com

June

Parker’s Greatest Knife Show (June 14-16) – Large-scale collectable knife show at the Sevierville Events Center. Open to the public. Go to www.bulldogknives.org or call (423) 892-0448 for more information.

Smokies Stadium All Star Game (June 19) – For more information call (865) 286-2300 or go to www.smokiesbaseball.com

THE DINER’s June Jam Cruise In (June 23) – Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, plus more. 2-9pm, games, drawings and prizes before 9pm. Music by Gary’s Sound Machine. The mountains are green, summer is in full swing and the weather is perfect.

Rising Star Talent Competition (June 27-30) – At the Sevierville Events Center. Open to the public. For more information call (865) 453-0001.

July

THE DINER’s Hot Nights, Cool Cars Cruise In (July 28) – Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, plus more. 2-9 pm, games, drawings and prizes by 9 pm, 50/50. Music by Gary’s Sound Machine. Summer is in full swing but it’s always cool by a mountain steam.

August

THE DINER’s Back to School Cruise In (Aug. 25) – Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, plus more. 3-10 pm, games, prizes and drawings before 10 pm. Music by Gary’s Sound Machine.

September

Sevier County Fair (Sept. 4-9) – Traditional hometown fair with a midway, carnival rides, games, contests and concerts at Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more information, please call (865) 453-0770 or visit www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com

Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival (Sept. 13-15) – Enjoy three days of music from the nation’s best Bluegrass musicians. (865) 397-7942 or go to www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com

THE DINER’s North to Sevierville or Quiet Side Cruise In (Sept. 29) – Sevierville Post Shades of the Past & The Grand Rod Run Fun to the south of us. Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, plus more. 3-10 pm games, drawings and prizes before 10 pm. Music by Gary’s Sound Machine.

October

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival (Oct. 1-31) – Enjoy the sites, sounds and smells of a Smoky Mountain Harvest. Leaf looking, special events, shows, shopping and attractions make this a great time of the year to visit Sevierville. For more information call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378).

Robert Tino’s Smoky Mountain Homecoming (Oct. 6-7) – Old Fashioned homecoming celebration with a pumpkin patch, old time games, bluegrass and more. Sevierville artist Robert Tino also unveils his latest print.

THE DINER’s 8th Anniversary Cruise In (Oct. 20) – Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, plus more. 2-9 pm, games, drawings and prizes before 9pm. Music by Gary’s Sound Machine. The most beautiful time of the year as the fall colors explode.

November

Sevierville’s Winterfest Kick Off Music, Lights & Magic (Nov. 5) – Free food, local entertainment, kids’ games and fireworks make this event fun for everyone! The evening wraps up with “flipping the switch” on the area’s first Winterfest lights. Call 1-888-738-4378 for more information.

Smoky Mountain Winterfest (Nov. 5- Feb. 28) – Enjoy millions of twinkling lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains area. Call 1-888-738-4378 for more information.

Winterfest in 3D (Nov. 5 – Feb. 28) – Winterfest in 3D, glasses are available at the Sevierville Visitor Center on Hwy 66 while supplies last. These glasses help you see Winterfest in a whole new light as every point of light shifts into a snowflake. Call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) for more information.

THE DINER’s Veterans Day Cruise In (Nov. 10) – Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, plus more. Noon to 7 pm, games, drawings and prizes before 7 pm. Music by Gary’s Sound Machine. Fall colors will usually linger until now. We honor our veterans, their commitment and sacrifices. American Legion Flag Ceremony included.

December

Sevierville’s 50th Annual Christmas Parade (Dec. 3) – A traditional hometown parade with baton twirlers, pageant winners, marching bands and floats leading up to the appearance of the Grand Marshal–Santa Claus! Parade begins at 11am and can best be viewed on Forks of the River Parkway and Court Ave. in historic downtown Sevierville, TN. Call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) for more information.

Parker’s Greatest Knife Show (Dec. 6-8) – Large-scale collectable knife show at the Sevierville Events Center. Open to the public. Call (423) 892-0448 or go to www.bulldogknives.com for more information.

Santa Hustle (Dec. 9) – This great winter themed 5K and half marathon will provide every participant with FREE Santa hat, beard and customized shirt. Everyone will love the holiday decorations, the Christmas music and the after party offering a buffet of food and plenty to drink. For more information call (865) 829-4536.

Sevierville 2010 Calendar of Events

2010 Sevierville, TN Calendar of Events

For those of us looking for a fun afternoon outside the hustle and bustle of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, you don’t have to look further than Sevierville. Sevierville is packed with family events in 2010 beginning in March with a Smoky Mountain Springfest to the town’s 48th annual Christmas Parade on December 4th. There’s literally something for everyone in 2010!

MARCH 2010

March 6 to  8 – Norton’s Apparel, Jewelry & Gift Market – Sevierville Events Center 865-436-6151

March 11 to June 7 – Smoky Mountain Springfest – Enjoy spring decorations, mountain wildflowers and plenty of great events during Smoky Mountain Springfest. For more information call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) or www.VisitSevierville.com

March 13 – The Diner Rats 2nd Annual Shamrock Saturday Cruisin’ for Food – Bring canned or boxed non-perishable food for Sevier County Food Ministries or Wears Valley Ranch. Cruise begins at noon at Smokies Stadium and proceeds to The Diner, rain or shine. (865) 908-1904 www.thediner.biz

March 20 – Smoky Mountain Thunder Motorcycle & Car Show – Sevier Co. Fairgrounds (865) 654-1851

March 26 & 27 – Corvette Expo & Auction – Sevierville Events Center 865-687-8303 www.corvetteexpo.com

APRIL 2010

April 17 – Master Gardener’s Event – Buy plants and get gardening tips from Sevier County’s master gardeners at Sevier Co. Fairgrounds. (865) 453-3695

April 24 – The Diner’s Spring Fling Cruise In – Open car show and cruise in – 865-908-1904 www.thediner.biz

MAY 2010

May 11 to 13 – Sevierville’s BBQ Boot Camp – Learn BBQing techniques from Champion BBQ Cookers during the three day BBQ Boot Camp in Sevierville, TN. Sign up for 1, 2 or 3 days of cooking. Registration is $50 per day or $125 for all three days. Register at www.BloominBBQ.com.

May 14 & 15 – Sevierville’s 6th Annual Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass – The largest event in Sevierville! Tennessee State Championship Barbeque Cook-Off, FREE bluegrass concerts from rising stars and bluegrass legends (2010 includes Audie Blaylock, Tony Rice Unit and Dan Tyminski), kids games, great food and authentic mountain crafts. Admission is FREE. For more information, contact the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce 1-888-889-7415 or visit www.BloominBBQ.com

May 22 – The Diner’s Loves of Your Life Cruise In – Open car show and cruise in (865) 908-1904 www.thediner.biz

JUNE 2010

June 5 to 7 – Norton’s Apparel, Jewelry & Gift Market – Sevierville Events Center (865) 436-6151

June 10 to 12 – Dumplin Valley June Fest – Top Bluegrass artists in a 3 day festival. (865) 397-7942

June 10 to 12 – Parker’s Greatest Knife Show – Large-scale collectable knife show at Sevierville Events Center (423) 892-0448

June 26 – The Diner’s Cruise In Jam Cruise In – Open car show and cruise in (865) 908-1904 www.thediner.biz

JULY 2010

July 2 – July 2 Tanya Tucker in Concert at Country Tonite Theatre – 1-800-792-4308

July 24 – Diner’s Hot Nights, Cool Cars Cruise In – Open car show and cruise in – 865-908-1904 www.thediner.biz

AUGUST 2010

August 6 to 8 – TN Tax Free Weekend – Shop tax free on select items throughout Tennessee. www.tntaxholiday.com

August 28 – The Diner’s Back to School Cruise In – Open car show and cruise in – 865-908-1904 www.thediner.biz

SEPTEMBER 2010

September 6 to 11 – Sevier County Fair – Traditional hometown fair with a midway, carnival rides, games, contests and concerts at Sevier Co. Fairgrounds. (865) 453-0770

September 11 to 13 – Norton’s Apparel, Jewelry & Gift Market – Sevierville Events Center 865-436-6151

September 11 & 12 – Weekend Tea Party & 9-11 Memorial Events – The Diner (865) 908-1904

September 16 to 18 – Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival – Enjoy three days of music from the nation’s best Bluegrass musicians. (865) 397-7942 www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com

September 17 to October 31 – Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival – Enjoy the sites, sounds and smells of a Smoky Mountain Harvest. Leaf looking, special events, shows, shopping and attractions make this a great time of year to visit Sevierville. For more information call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) or www.VisitSevierville.com

September 22 to 25 – Great Smoky Mountain Annual Auto Fest at Smokies Stadium – See a wide variety of autos, attend the swap meet and car corral, enjoy cash and prize giveaways, a Thursday night cruise in and downtown block party. Registration is limited to the first 1500 cars. Registration $30, Gate Admission $5 – Gates open 8am-6pm daily (865) 850-4806

OCTOBER 2010

October 1 & 2 – 31st Annual Circle Your Wagens VW Show – Sevier County Fairgrounds 865-654-8009

October 2 & 3 – Robert Tino’s Smoky Mountain Homecoming – Located at the Robert Tino Gallery and Farm off Hwy 66, next to Buddys BarBQ. Smoky Mountain Homecoming unveils Robert Tino’s latest mountain print. This event will feature two days of art, bluegrass music, story telling, mountain crafts and displays, kids games, petting zoo and pony rides, kids art classes, antiques, and a farmers market. Admission is free. (865) 453-6315 or 1-800-675-6961 www.smokymountainhomecoming.com

October 15 & 16 – Corvette Expo and Auction – Sevierville Events Center 865-687-8303 www.corvetteexpo.com

October 23 – The Diner’s 7th Anniversary Cruise In – Open car show and Cruise In – 865-908-1904 www.thediner.biz

NOVEMBER 2010

November 5 & 6 – Genealogy Conference – Historic walking tour of downtown Sevierville, special heritage preservation presentations and a dinner gala. (865) 908-7988

November 6 – The Diner’s Veterans Day Cruise In – Open car show and Cruise In – 865-908-1904 www.thediner.biz

November 8 – Sevierville’s Winterfest Kick Off Music, Lights & Magic – Free food, local entertainment, kids’ games and fireworks make this event fun for everyone! The evening wraps up with “flipping the switch” on the area’s first Winterfest lights. Call 1-888-738-4378. www.VisitSevierville.com

November 8 to February 28 – Smoky Mountain Winterfest – Enjoy millions of twinkling lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains area. 1-888-738-4378

November 8 to February 28 – Smoky Mountain Winterfest in 3D Glasses Available – Winterfest in 3D Glasses are available at the Sevierville Visitor Center on Hwy 66 while supplies last. These glasses help you see Winterfest in a whole new light as every point of light shifts into a snowflake. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378)

November 13 to 15 – Norton’s Apparel, Jewelry & Gift Market – Sevierville Events Center 865-436-6151

DECEMBER 2010

December 4 – Sevierville’s 48th Annual Christmas Parade – A traditional hometown parade with baton twirlers, pageant winners, marching bands and floats leading up to the appearance of the Grand Marshal – Santa Claus! Parade begins at 11am and can best be viewed on Forks of the River Parkway and Court Avenue in historic downtown Sevierville, TN. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378)

December 9 to 11 – Parker’s Greatest Knife Show – Large-scale collectable knife show at Sevierville Events Center (423) 892-0448