Earthquake (the ride)

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.

No matter the festival you choose you’ll need a place to stay. Choose from one of our many options at Bear Camp Cabin Rentals today!

Earthquake the Ride is a live action adventure ride that is loaded with special effects and is fun for all ages. Much like being in California, you’ll experience a catastrophic earthquake once you are strapped in your seat, yet you won’t ever lose any belongings or be hurt. You’ll see another train on the same track heading straight for you, as well as sidewalks buckling, ceilings caving in, and also watch the track sink into the ground. Hold on for dear life as ceilings give way, walls collapse, and everyone panics around you! Just as you think the ride is over, water pours into the room to startle the heck out of you! The ride is for all ages over 3, so bring whomever and whatever you want to Earthquake.

Experience sensory overload with all the crumbling, tumbling, and lights going crazy right in front of your eyes. Located right in the middle of Gatlinburg TN, Earthquake is located ideally for those shoppers who seek a thrill-seeking adventure. The ride lets you experience a catastrophic earthquake with live action adventure loaded with high-tech special effects.

If you have ever been to the Earthquake ride at Universal Studios then you will know just what it’s like to get on the Earthquake in Gatlinburg TN. They are very similar, and very exciting.

Address: 653 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Phone: (865) 436-9765