25th Annual Patriot Festival

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!

Looking for a unique all day event to celebrate the Fourth this year? Have you considered Pigeon Forge? This year will be the 25th Annual Patriot Festival. It will be an afternoon-evening event with something for everyone. Food, games, and local entertainment for the whole family to enjoy! This year’s Patriot Festival is not to be missed because it also includes a concert by Grammy-award winning band Diamond Rio.

The Independence Day fun begins at noon in Patriot Park, and onstage entertainment begins at 1:30 p.m.

At 9:30 p.m. there will be an incredible fireworks display to bring the day to a close.

Things to know for the festival:

Event parking is free and a trolley shuttle service will run from the Municipal Parking Lot on Teaster Lane right into Patriot Park.

Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Umbrellas and coolers will not be allowed.

Patriot Festival activities are free. Come join us in celebration of America's Birthday in the Smokies!

Come join us, enjoy the festival, the Mountains, and make it a weekend by booking a cabin with us at Bear Camp Cabin Rentals.