Five Free Wine Tastings in Pigeon Forge

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!

Visitors to the Smoky Mountains can sit back, relax and sip on a glass of wine at this unique Pigeon Forge attraction. Five different wineries in the area work together to form a single wine trail, the Rocky Top Wine Trail, that leads visitors throughout the Smoky Mountains, from Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg.

rocky-top-wine-trail-map Included on the trail visitors will find Eagle Springs Winery, Hillside Winery, Apple Barn Winery, Sugarland Cellars and Mountain Valley Winery. Each of the wineries is locally owned and operated, showcasing the finest Smoky Mountain wines available. While you explore the wineries, make sure to experience the free tours and samples. Altogether, guests will be able to try 60 different wines from the area along the Rocky Top Wine Trail. Be sure to choose your favorite of the wines and purchase a bottle to enjoy later.

For visitors who choose to visit each of the locations along the trail, make sure you pick up a Rocky Top Wine Trail Passport. You can pick up the passport at any of the locations, wherever you choose to begin. After the third stop along the trail, you will receive a complimentary wine glass. For those who are able to finish the entire trail, stopping at each location, will receive a free gift.

After visiting each of the wineries that make up the Pigeon Forge attraction, you can relax with a glass of wine on the porch at one of Bear Camp Cabin Rentals’ Pigeon Forge cabins. Fully equipped for guests, each of the Pigeon Forge cabins offers a comfortable home away from home. To start planning your vacation to the Smokies, you can give us a call at (800) 705-6346 to speak with one of the helpful staff members.