Pigeon Forge and Area Events
When you’re planning a vacation to Willow Brook Lodge in downtown Pigeon Forge , be sure to take a look at all of the events in Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountain area . Throughout the year, there’s many fun things to do, plus you’ll be close to all of the Pigeon Forge events when you stay with us at Willow Brook Lodge: Pigeon Forge’s #1 Downtown Hotel!
The Pigeon Forge, TN area is full of both one-time and annual events, and there is fun for everyone! From cars and quilts to outdoor interests, food and wine tastings, sporting and fitness activities, gospel music concerts, worldwide culture celebrations, and holiday-based fun, you’ll find something new and different each and every time you visit. Pigeon Forge is also a popular stop for musical tours, theatrical tours, and visiting dignitaries, so you never know who may be in town from year to year!
Besides these large events, there are also activities happening at a local level, which visitors are certainly welcome to attend. Sing-alongs for the whole family, special movie viewings, special museum exhibits, one-time classes, and other events may not bring in huge groups of visitors, but may be perfect activities for you or your family.
Find out what is happening during your Smoky Mountain vacation, or plan your visit to coincide with the event of your choice.
January
Strength to Stand Conference – January
Resurrection Youth Conference
Wilderness Wildlife Week™
February
Make It Count Spectacular – Gymnastics
Challenge Youth Conference
Feb 27 – Feb 28
Smoky Mountain Jubilee
March
Chuck Wagon Cookoff Weekend & Competition – 2023
Smoky Mountain Winterfest
North American Country Music Association International (NACMAI)
Corvette Expo Featuring Horsepower and Hotrods
St. Patrick’s Day at The Island
Pentecostal Fire Youth Conference
April
Music in the Mountains Spring Parade
Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run
Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival
Women of Joy – April
May
Teach Them Diligently
Kerbela Shrine Fun Fest Parade
Grand National F-100 Ford Show
June
Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Car Show
A Mountain Quiltfest™
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration
Kids Artistic Revue – National Finals (June)
Rising Star – National Finals Competition
July
Patriot Festival
Applause Talent National Dance Competition
Arise Youth Conference – C.T. Townsend Ministries
August
Celebrate Freedom
Southeast Shrine Association Parade
Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede
Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Club Invasion
September
Transform Ladies Conference
Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run
National Quartet Convention
October
Women of Joy – October
Celebrators Conference
Women of Joy – Late October
November
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Presented By Humana
Pigeon Forge Winterfest
Hearts On Fire
December
Yama Con
Deep South – The Cheer Tour