Smoky Mountain Wine Fest

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!

The Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest will be held at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts on Saturday April 9th from 1pm - 6pm.

Wineries for the event will come from all over Tennessee! Visitors age 21 and older can purchase a ticket ($20 in advance and $25 at the gate) and receive a wristband for sampling and a branded wine glass. The wineries will provide wine samples of 1 oz at a time to everyone with a wristband. Guests will be able to purchase bottles of Tennessee wine to take home as well as wine related merchandise.

Spring is near! Looking for something interesting to do in the Smokies in April? The Smoky Mountain Wine Fest is approaching. At the event you will be able to learn about the process of making wine and tips on wine pairing. Purchase of wine from local wineries as well as small plates provided by local restaraunts. Also, it's a good cause! Part of the proceeds of this event will be going to Gatlinburg Hospitality Association Scholarship Fund and Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts.

The Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest will be held at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts on Saturday April 11th from 1pm - 6pm.

Tickets are $20 for the Wine Fest alone or for $55 you will get to sample all the amazing food with the Gatlinburg Winefest & Wine, Dine & Art Crawl Combo.

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Participating wineries include: Apple Barn Winery, Beans Creek Winery, Cades Cove Cellars, Eagle Springs Winery, Goodwater Vineyards, Grinder’s Switch Winery, Hillside Winery, Keg Springs Winery, Mountain Valley Winery, Paris Winery, Reedy Creek, Sugarland Cellars, Sumner Crest Winery, & Tennessee Valley and Amber Falls Winery & Cellars.

Sanctioned by the Tennessee Wineries Association, the highly successful wine festival will feature 18 + wineries from across Tennessee providing samples of their labels along with small dish fare from the best restaurants in the Smoky Mountains. And be sure to not be too far from the action with a fantastic stay with Bear Camp Cabin’s Vacation Rentals. When you stay with Bear Camp you get the best amenities in the Smoky Mountains.