Gatlinburg Events - August 2014

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Events - June 12 thru August 16
All summer long, you'll find a myriad of special programs taking place in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park including scenic hikes & leisure walks, hay rides, blacksmith demonstrations, daily milling demonstrations, mountain music & tales, nature & educational programs and much, much more.

Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales - April 5 thru August 9
Stroll along the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg and you will discover story tellers, musical performers, cloggers and more. Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales takes place on n Fridays and Saturday nights during April, May and June 1-12. Beginning on June 13th through August 9th, the event expands to every night.

Gatlinburg Farmers Market - May 17 thru September 13
A great place to buy tasty and nutritious, locally grown produce, the Gatlinburg Farmers Market also offers homemade goods including honey, bread and jellies. The Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 8 am until 11:30 am at the Covered Bridge in the Glades at 849 Glades Road.

Free Trolley on the Parkway - June 13 - August 17
This summer you can enjoy free trolley rides along the Parkway on the Gatlinburg trolley. The special free trolley route has 40 stops along the Parkway for your convenience. For just $2/day, you can get an all-day ride pass for the Blue, Red, Green, Purple and Yellow Trolley routes. You can purchase all-day passes at the Mass Transit Center, City Welcome Centers, City Hall and many Gatlinburg hotels.

Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival - August 21-24
"Celebrating Our Appalachian Musical Roots" with the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival. Songwriters/artists perform original songs and tell the story behind the songs. Attend workshops to help learn the craft of songwriting as well as guidance on getting songs published. For more information visit smswf.com.