January
Sevierville’s Smoky Mountain Winterfest (Jan. 1 – Feb. 28) – See millions of twinkling holiday lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains area. 1-888-SEVIERVILLE or www.VisitSevierville.com
Martin Luther King Day Celebration (Jan. 17) – Choirs, speakers, and more at the First Baptist Church, Sevierville. 865-428-2212
Smoky Mountain Unlimited Championship (Jan. 22) – Cheerleading competition at Sevierville Events Center. 1-888-737-2221
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
Smoky Mtn. Gymnastic V. Classic (Feb. 25-27) – Gymnastics competition at Sevierville Events Center 608-359-5266
Rose Glen Literary Festival (Feb. 26) – Lectures and book signings from Sevier County authors and those who have written books about Sevier County during this day-long event held at Walters State Community College. 865-453-6411
March
Smoky Mountain Springfest (March-June 7) – Enjoy spring decorations , mountain wildflowers and plenty of great events during Smoky Mountain Springfest. For more information call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE or www.VisitSevierville.com
THE DINER RATS 3rd Annual Shamrock Sat. Cruisin’ For Food (March 12) – Just bring canned, boxed/non-perishable food for Sevier County Food Ministeries or Wears Valley Ranch. Noon cruise from Tennessee Smokies Stadium at I-40 exit 407 (Hwy 66) and cruise to THE DINER, rain or shine. 865-908-1904 or www.thediner.biz
Athletic Championships (March 12-13) – Cheerleading competition at Sevierville Events Center. Open to public. 1-866-894-7848
Corvette Auction and Expo (March 25-26) – Sevierville Events Center. Open to the public. 1-888-732-3965
April
Cheersport (April 2) – Cheerleading competition at Sevierville Events Center. Open to the public. 1-888-732-3965
Women of Joy Conference (April 8-10) – Sevierville Events Center. Open to the public. 1-800-374-1550 or www.philwaldrep.org
THE DINER’s “Spring Fling” Cruise In (April 9 ) – Music by Gary’s Sound Machine. Open Cruise In. Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, Noon to 5+ PM, Games, Drawings & Prizes before 6 PM. Come prepared to have fun and kick off THE DINER’s Cruise In 2011 season. (865) 908-1904 or www.thediner.biz
TN Smokies vs. Montgomery (April 13-17) – www.smokiesbaseball.com or 865-286-23 00
Tennessee Goldwing Road Riders Association Rally & Show (April 14-16) – Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more information, call (865) 453-0770 or visit www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com
Free Tea all day at THE DINER (April 15) – Call for Good Stewardship & Responsible, Effective Management of Public Funds. For more information, call (865) 908-1904 www.thediner.biz
TN Smokies vs. Carolina (April 18-May 2) – www.smokiesbaseball.com or 865-286-2300
Master Gardeners Garden Show and Sale (April 30) – Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more information, call (865) 453-0770 or visit www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com
Circle Yer Wagens 32 VW Show and Swap Meet (April 30-May 1) – Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more information, call (865) 453-0770 or visit www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com
May
TN Smokies vs. Huntsville (May 9-13) – www.smokiesbaseball.com or 865-286-2300
BBQ Boot Camp (May 17-19) – Learn BBQing techniques from Champion BBQers and an excellent pastry chef during the three day BBQ Boot Camp in Sevierville, TN. Sign up for 1, 2 or 3 days of cooking. Call 1-888-889-7415 to register, www.BloominBBQ.com.
TN Smokies vs. Mobile (May 19-23) www.smokiesbaseball.com or 865-286-2300
Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass (May 20-21) – 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 1-888-889-7415 or visit www.BloominBBQ.com
Mountain Soul Vocal Competition Finals (May 21) – 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, etc.) Entry deadline is April 8, 2011. www.BloominBBQ.com
THE DINER’s “LOVES OF YOUR LIFE” Cruise In (May 21) – Open Cruise In. Trophies: Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, Noon to 7+ PM, Games, Drawings & Prizes before 7 PM. Have fun & honoring our commitment to God, Family (especially your spouse), car (of course), Burgers & BBQ. Music by Gary’s Sound Machine. (865) 908-1904 or www.thediner.biz
TN Smokies vs. Mississippi (May 24-29) – www.smokiesbaseball.com or 865-286-2300
June
Parker’s Greatest Knife Show (June 2-4) – Large-scale collectable knife show at the Sevierville Events Center. Open to the public. (423) 892-0448 or www.bulldogknives.org
TN Smokies vs. Jackson (June 4-8) – www.smokiesbaseball.com or 865-286-2300
TN Smokies vs. Chattanooga (June 15-19) – www.smokiesbaseball.com or 865-286-2300
THE DINER’s “JUNE JAM” Cruise In (June 25) – Open Cruise In. Trophies: Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, 2 PM to 9 PM, Games, Drawings & Prizes before 9 PM. Music by Gary’s Sound Machine. (865) 908-1904 or www.thediner.biz
Arts of the Samurai Grand Nationals (June 25-26) – Sevierville Events Center. Open to the public. (865) 691-4088
TN Smokies vs. Carolina (June 28-July 3) – www.smokiesbaseball.com or 865-286-2300
July
TN Smokies vs. Chattanooga (July 8-11) – www.smokiesbaseball.com or 865-286-2300
Mid Tennessee Pullers Assoc. Modified Tractor Pull (July 8-9) – Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more information, please call (865) 453-0770 or visit www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com
TN Smokies vs. Carolina (July 20-24) – www.smokiesbaseball.com or 865-286-2300
THE DINER’S “HOT NIGHTS, COOL CARS” Cruise In (July 23) – Open Cruise In. Trophies: Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, 2 – 9 PM, Games, Drawings, Prizes by 9. Music by Gary’s Sound Machine. (865) 908-1904 or www.thediner.biz
TN Smokies vs. Birmingham (July 31-Aug. 4) – www.smokiesbaseball.com or 865-286-2300
August
TN Tax Free Weekend (Aug. 5-7) – Shop tax free on select items throughout Tennessee. www.tntaxholiday.com
TN Smokies vs. Jacksonville (Aug. 10-14) – www.smokiesbaseball.com or 865-286-2300
TN Smokies vs. Chattanooga (Aug. 21-25) – www.smokiesbaseball.com or 865-286-2300
TN Smokies vs. Jacksonville (Aug. 26-30) – www.smokiesbaseball.com or 865-286-2300
THE DINER’s “BACK TO SCHOOL” Cruise In (Aug. 27) – Open Cruise In. Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, 3PM to 10 PM, Games, Drawings & Prizes before 10 PM. Music: Gary’s Swound Machine. (865) 908-1904 or www.thediner.biz
September
Sevier County Fair (Sept. 5-10) – Traditional hometown fair with a midway, carnival rides, games, contests and concerts at Sevier Co. Fairgrounds. For more information, please call (865) 453-0770 or visit www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com
Forge Classic Car Show (Sept. 9-10) – Sevierville Events Center. Open to the public. www.forgemusclecarshow.com
Dumplin Valley Bluegrass Festival (Sept. 15-17) – Enjoy three days of music from the nation’s best Bluegrass musicians. (865) 397-7942 or www.dumplinvalleybluegrass.com
THE DINER “Crusin’ for the Kids” (Sept. 24) – Cruise In Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, 2 PM to 9 PM, Games, Drawings & Prizes before 9 PM. Music by Gary’s Sound Machine. (865) 908-1904 or www.thediner.biz
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 year to visit Sevierville. For more information call 1-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) or www.VisitSevierville.com
Robert Tino’s Smoky Mountain Homecoming (Oct. 1-2) – 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
Circle Yer Wagens 33 Fall VW Show and Swap Meet (Oct. 1-2) – Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more information, please call (865) 453-0770 or visit www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com
THE DINER’s 8th Anniversary Cruise In (Oct. 15) – Trophies for Best in Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, 2 PM to 9 PM, Games, Drawings & Prizes before 9 PM. Music by Gary’s Sound Machine.
November
THE DINER’s “VETERANS DAY” Cruise In (Nov. 5) – Open Cruise In. Trophies for Best of Show, THE DINER Pick, THE DINER RATS Big Cheese, Noon to 7 PM, Drawings & Prizes before 7:30 PM. Music by Gary’s Sound Machine. We honor our veterans and their sacrifice. (865) 908-1904 or www.thediner.biz
Toys for Tots Benefit Bike Ride (Nov. 7) – Sevier County Fairgrounds. For more information, please call (865) 453-0770 or visit www.seviercountyfairgrounds.com
Smoky Mountain Winterfest (Nov. 7 – Feb. 28) – Enjoy millions of twinkling lights throughout the Great Smoky Mountains area. l-888-738-4378 or www.VisitSevierville.com
Winterfest in 3D Glasses Available (Nov. 7 – 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. l-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) or www.VisitSevierville.com
Sevierville’s Winterfest Kick Off Music, Lights & Magic (Nov. 7) – 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 l-888-738-4378. www.VisitSevierville.com
December
Sevierville’s 49th 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 llam and can best be viewed on Forks of the River Parkway and Court Avenue in historic downtown Sevierville, TN. l-888-SEVIERVILLE (738-4378) or www.VisitSevierville.com
Premier Athletics (Dec. 3-4) – Sevierville Events Center. Open to the public. For more information visit www.premierathletics.com
Parker’s Greatest Knife Show (Dec. 8-10) – Large-scale collectable knife show at the Sevierville Events Center. Event is open to the public. (423) 892-0448 or www.bulldogknives.org
(All events may be subject to change. Please call ahead before driving long distances. For any newly listed events, check out www.VisitSevierville. com.)