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2nd Annual Civil War Relic Show & Sale

admin — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:20:54 +0000

The 2nd Annual Civil War Relic Show & Sale will be held August 27-28 at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center. After a hugely attended first show in 2010 this years show looks to be bigger and better. The 2011 schedule calls for a living history camp, artillery demonstration, original & reproduction pieces from the National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus GA plus vendors and collectors of Civil War Memorabilia from around the country.

Civil War Relic Show & Sale

Attendees include The 8th TN (US) & The 63rd TN (CS), who will have members at the living history site, Mr. Ross Moore (vocalist, musician, & Humorist), who will perform on stage Saturday, and O’ROY (Our Reflections of Yesterday).

Artillery Demonstration

The Civil War Relic Show & Sale is sponsored by Smoky Mountain Resorts, the Tennessee Division Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Tennessee Division United Daughters of the Confederacy. For further information visit the shows web site.

Southern Soldiers

Union Soldier

Music of the Mountains

admin — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:16:22 +0000

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its 7th annual “Music of the Mountains”. The three day event will begin on April 8th at the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center in Townsend, TN. On Saturday the 9th the Sugarlands Visitor Center, just south of Gatlinburg, will host 6 free events through out the day. The final day’s event will be held Sunday afternoon in Cosby, TN at the Smoky Mountain Visitor Center.
There is a $5 per person admission charge at the concert in Townsend, which will begin at 7PM. The concert in Cosby costs $4 per person and will begin at 2PM.

10th Annual “Dance with the Sharks”

Resort at Governors Crossing — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 15:01:38 +0000

Celebrate New Years Eve at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies with their 10th annual “Dance with the Sharks”. Join in the festivities as Ripley’s will have 2 bands, Hors d’oeuvres, a champagne toast, plus the opportunity for personal souvenir photo to remember the closing out of 2010. At midnight you will be able to enjoy the city of Gatlinburg’s fireworks display as we close out the old and bring in the New Year.
Tickets for this year’s gala are available on-line at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies web site or by calling 888-240-1358.

First Annual Ice Sculpture Event

admin — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:41:54 +0000

1st Annual Ice Sculpture Event

The Titanic Museum Attraction, in Pigeon Forge, will hold its first annual ice sculpture event on Saturday, January 22nd. Professional ice carvers will start with 250 pound blocks of ice and transform the blocks into works of art.

This free event will be held in the Titanic’s parking lot between 10AM-4PM.

Collector Car Auction in Sevierville

admin — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:53:28 +0000

Thompson Carr Auctions and Cooper Events will hold an Auto Auction at the Sevierville Events Center on October 23.

2009 Corvette

The auction, schedule to begin at 10 AM, will feature Corvettes, Muscle Cars and Classic Cars. For a list of cars scheduled to be on the auction block use this link: Auction Cars.

2010 Shades of the Past Car Show

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:31:25 +0000

The 28th Annual Shades of the Past car show in Pigeon Forge will have a new location for 2010, Dollywood’s Splash Country parking lot. After many years of being located at Smoky River Ranch in Pigeon Forge, show organizers have moved to this spacious paved parking area. This move will eliminate the mud and hopefully much of the dust that show participants have annually battled at the previous location.

With the move to this location, The Resort at Governor’s Crossing offers easy access to the Splash Country parking lot via Veterans Boulevard. The Resort is located 3.2 miles from the entrance of Dollywood & Splash Country. Don’t waste time being stuck in traffic, the third stop light after leaving The Resort puts you right at the entrance.

This year’s show will be held September 10th & 11th for all Rods, Customs, and Classic manufactured on or before 1972.

Upcoming Knife Show in the Smokies

admin — Sat, 22 May 2010 14:19:23 +0000

The Sevierville Events Center will host Parker’s Greatest Knife Show on Earth for the third consecutive year. The Parker’s show has grown to be the premiere antique pocket knife show in the region.
This years summer show will be held June 10-12 and feature vendors from around the country. Show admission is $5 per day per person or you may purchase a three day pass for $10.

The 25th Annual Dolly Parade

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 20:49:24 +0000

This upcoming Friday (May 7) Pigeon Forge will host the 25th Annual Dolly Parade, the unofficial start of this year’s tourist season and the 25th Anniversary season of Dollywood. Legendary local singer and songwriter Dolly Parton will be the parade’s grand marshal. The parkway will be lined with parade watchers admiring floats, marching bands, celebrities and of course the areas favorite daughter, Dolly. This year’s parade will begin at 6PM.

In addition to the Dolly Parade this weekend, Saturday morning at 9AM the Shrines will hold their Fun Fest Parade in downtown Pigeon Forge.

Let’s not forgot Mom this weekend with Mother’s Day on Sunday. The Resort has a special for this weekend including a two night stay and a $50 restaurant gift card for those looking for accomodations this weekend.

Sevierville’s 6th Annual Bloomin Barbeque & Bluegrass

Resort at Governors Crossing — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 15:44:40 +0000

What’s better than great barbeque and some Tennessee Bluegrass; how about a whole weekend at Sevierville’s Bloomin Barbeque & Bluegrass May 14 & 15th. Enjoy championship barbeque and free bluegrass concerts featuring renowned artists highlighted by the Dan Tyminski Band.

Come early and go to the BBQ Boot Camp held May 11-13 at Walters State Community College Sevier County Campus. Three nights of evening classes will feature guest instructor Mike Davis the 2008 World BBQ Champion on the 11 &12th. The final class on May 13 Chef Catherine Hallman will instruct on Summertime Pastries and Desserts. To “enlist” for the “BBQ Boot Camp” download an application at BloominBBQ.com.

The Resort at Governor’s Crossing is offering special discounted rates for attendees. Select the BBQ rate on our website or call us at 800-497-5749. This special discounted rate is available May 9 through May 16. So come early and come hungry!

Bloomin' BBQ & Bluegrass

20th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week

admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:41:05 +0000

Pigeon Forge will host its annual Wilderness Wildlife Week at Music Road Hotel & Convention Center Jan. 9-16, 2010. The event is a series of activities to connect visitors with the great outdoors.
More than 175 seminars, lectures and workshops are schedule with both national and regional speakers and lecturers. Many local people, whose ancestors settled in area before the formation of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, will share parts of their family history of the region. Daily hikes and field trips are planned through out the week with hiker ratings ranging from easy to moderate. Also planned is a photo contest with six divisions, with cash awarded to top three winners in each division.