The Old Mill
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.
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The Old Mill Square found at Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is a must see attraction. Since 1830, the still-functioning, water-powered old mill churns out delicious, old-fashioned candies, warm artisan breads (like the Chocolate Chip Cherry Sourdough and Honey Wheat) from the bakery and on site pottery designs. Moreover, The Old Mill at Pigeon Forge features a kitchen that produces the mill’s famous fudge and southern candies like Pecan Logs.
The Old Mill Square is decorated with enticing restaurants like the award-winning (Blue Ridge Country Magazine) Old Mill Restaurant, offering homemade meals for hungry visitors. Find fresh-grounded grains, grits, flours and famous pancake mixes, along with jellies, jams and more at the Old Mill General Store. Children will find utter delight at the Old Mill Toy Bin where wooden rocking horses and red wagons – among other Old Mill toys, of course – are available for purchase. Customize baskets at the Old Mill Gift and Basket Company for kitchen decoration or pick up cute animal-designed pottery at Pigeon River Pottery. Visit Pigeon Forge’s Old Mill and experience over 175 years of quality service.
Web: The Old Mill
Address: 3341 Old Mill St Pigeon Forge, TN 37836
Phone: (865) 453-6002
