Winter Wonderland

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!

Snow, sleet, ice, freezing temperatures. With forecasts like this you just want to stay inside and read a good book! Blankets and a fire are what you're day dreaming of right now, and with winter weather upon us, we want to remind you of the perfect way to spend a snowy night. What better way to make it through snow and cold than by a roaring fireplace in a secluded get away spot. We're also just minutes away from Ober Gatlinburg for the skiers out there! While we don't normally get as much snow as the rest of the Eastern United States we do get enough to make our cabins look picturesque and something out of a winter wonderland. Perfect weather for staying in, board games by the fire and cuddle sessions. We are so happy for those who go to experience these winter beauties of the Smoky Mountains. So stay a while and grab some hot cocoa and a book, and cuddle for a few nights with Bear Camp Cabins.