Taste of Autumn
It’s officially the season of hot apple cider, warm blankets, and pumpkin patches. It’s also the season for fall festivals, and the Smoky Mountain area is full of them!
Here are three festivals you can enjoy while on your Smoky Mountain vacation.
1. Dollywood Harvest Festival
If you love Dollywood and the fall season then you won’t want to miss this event! From early September to late October this annual celebration marks the best weather and some beautiful fall foliage in the Smokies. Stay late into the evening to see beautifully carved pumpkins, lit up and on display. During the day you’ll enjoy fall themed food, and colorful leaves all throughout the park.
2. Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair
In early to mid October the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair heads into full swing. Artisans from across the country gather to peddle their wares while musicians serenade the crowds. You’ll see everything from woodworking and pottery to handcrafted jewelry and leatherworkings. If you have an appreciation for handmade goods then this event is for you.
3. Wears Valley Fall Festival
The Wears Valley Fall Festival takes place in mid October and is a favorite event for locals. Come experience the hundreds of vendors, melodic live music, and incredible Southern cuisine. If you’re interested in a true rustic, Appalachian festival with plenty to do and see for the whole family, then this one is for you.
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Taste of Autumn vendors will serve unlimited samples from local vendors including: The Melting Pot, Great Smoky Mountain Catering Company, Vista Grill, Quaker Steak & Lube, Corky’s Ribs & BBQ, Collier Convention and Catering, Mellow Mushroom, Ripley’s Aquarium, The Fox & Parrot, Dick’s Last Resort, Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin, Big Daddy’s Pizzeria, Three Jimmy’s, and BJ’s BBQ.
Taste of Autumn will be held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center Great Hall. Tickets are $25, and children 10 and under are free. A corporate table for a party of eight is available for $200. New this year, a corporate VIP package for a party of eight is available for $500 and includes priority seating, meet and greet with the talent, wine on the table and personal servers. The Hilton Garden Inn is offering special room packages for out of town attendees who wish to incorporate a weekend getaway. Call (865) 436-0048, at the Taste of Autumn website, or visit The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce office at 811 East Parkway, Gatlinburg Welcome Center or from any United Way of Sevier County Board Member to purchase tickets.
