Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts

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!

Professional artist or teacher seeking enrichment? Dabbler of the arts just looking for a relaxing vacation? Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts might be for you! If you look for a vacation experience where you make new friends and life time memories all while learning new approaches to different art and craft techniques then you should check out all the classes Arrowmont offers. Artists and craftsmen from all over the country are ready and excited to teach and create with you. Arrowmont also offers an artist in residence program as well as ArtReach, a collaboration with the Sevier County Schools, provides nearly 1,200 students, grades 4-12, with an in-depth, full day art workshop at Arrowmont each year. So head to the site and see what they have to offer! Make your stay complete without giving up the luxuries of home by booking a stay at a cabin with us during your class!