Trick-or-treating, first responder safety demonstrations, costume contests offered at this family-friendly Halloween event. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Oct. 17, 2024)— The Pigeon Forge Community Center, Pigeon Forge Fire Department and Pigeon Forge Police Department will host the annual Community Spooktacular & Safety Day on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Pigeon Forge Community Center (170 Community Center […]
The International Festivals and Events Association recognizes excellence in special events around the world. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Oct. 9, 2024)— Amid worldwide competition, the Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) Department of Tourism took home 10 Pinnacle Awards from the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) and Haas & Wilkerson Insurance. Winners were announced on Sunday, Sept. 29, […]
Veterans tribute and fireworks display round out the free celebration at the city’s Patriot Park. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (June 5, 2024) – Joe Nichols, three-time Grammy-nominated country music star, will headline Pigeon Forge’s 33rd annual Patriot Festival on July 4 in the city’s Patriot Park. An afternoon of entertainment and activities begin at 4 p.m. with a […]
Quiltfest celebrates 30 years of craftsmanship and tradition with quilting classes, demonstrations, and workshops. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(March 20, 2024)—Pigeon Forge’s A Mountain QuiltfestTM honors the art, traditions and community of quilting. In its 30th year, Quiltfest offers experienced and novice quilters a place to gather, learn, and celebrate June 3-6 at the LeConte Center at […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Jan. 31, 2024)—The annual Pigeon Forge Chuck Wagon Cookoff is bringing frontier food and entertainment to the Smokies with competitive campfire cooking and a dinner concert for visitors to enjoy and explore. “Pigeon Forge’s Chuck Wagon Cookoff gives visitors and residents the chance to experience authentic chuckwagon cooking and cowboy entertainment in their […]
Celebrities headline community events to unveil new Wonders of Light Walking Trail and Wonders of Light Christmas Village. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Oct. 18, 2022)—UPtv star and Small Town Christmas host Megan Alexander joins East Tennessee native and recording artist/songwriter Janelle Arthur for the 33rd Pigeon Forge Winterfest Kickoff on Thursday, Nov. 10. Alexander’s appearance coincides with […]
Saturday night concert headlined by The Quebe Sisters and Andy Nelson. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Jan. 19, 2022) – The chuck wagon kitchens are serving up a hearty helping of frontier food, free activities, and family-friendly entertainment at the Pigeon Forge Chuck Wagon Cookoff March 4-6. Cookies, or chuck wagon cooks, whip up a variety of […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Dec. 14, 2021)— With more than 100 sessions, four days of virtual sessions, a week full of outdoor excursions and more, Pigeon Forge’s Wilderness Wildlife Week is set to celebrate its 30th year as one of the Southeast’s largest gatherings of wildlife experts and enthusiasts. The event offers five days of free […]
August also includes monthlong Celebrate Freedom event with various discounts for veterans, active military and first responders. PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (July 28, 2021) – In honor of U.S. military veterans, Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) will host its seventh annual Veterans Homecoming Parade on Saturday, Aug. 7. World War II veteran and Pigeon Forge resident James Householder […]
Fireworks spectacular rounds out the summer celebration. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (June 3, 2021) – Country music icon Clint Black will headline Pigeon Forge’s 30th annual Patriot Festival on July 3 in the city’s Patriot Park. The free concert begins at 8 p.m. followed by a holiday fireworks spectacular. Activities get under way at 4 p.m. with various food vendors for […]