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Gatlinburg Events - May 2014

Smoky Mountain SpringFest - March 19 - June 8
A popular, county-wide (Sevierville, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge) Smoky Mountain festival, SpringFest is a 3 month celebration that marks the beginning of Spring in the Smokies. There are several events planned to entertain visitors to the area. SpringFest activities include special events, craft shows, decorating competitions, live entertainment along the downtown Parkway and 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.

Smoky Mountain Music Festival - April 25-26 & May 2-3
On Friday visit the Gatlinburg Convention Center to see an exciting competition for concert bands, jazz bands, orchestras, choral groups and winterguards, indoor drum line, and more. Awards ceremony immediately after last performance. On Saturday head to the Strip in downtown Gatlinburg for a street parade with an Awards Ceremony after the competition. For more information visit smmfestival.com.

Gatlinburg Beans and Cornbread Blast - May 8
The Beans and Cornbread Blast comes to downtown Gatlinburg fun-filled, games, great mountain bluegrass music, a Corn Hole Tournament and loads of beans and cornbread. Sample special recipes from a myriad of vendors. The Beans and Cornbread Blast is sponsored by Bush Brothers Beans, the City of Gatlinburg and the Gatlinburg Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Dance Maytrix - May 17
A clogging competition for beginners and experienced cloggers at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.

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.

Family Fest - May 23-25
Enjoy a relaxing weekend of great music and fun at the Gaither Family Fest. Bill & Gloria Gaither and a myriad of gospel music artists will be performing nightly at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. The event also features morning worship services. Visit gaither.com/tour/family-fest for tickets and information.

Mountain Hounds Weekend - May 29 thru June 2
Mountain Hounds, always held the weekend after Memorial Day, is a weekend getaway for greyhounds and their owners. All proceeds from fund raising activities go to Greyhound Friends of North Carolina. For more information visit gfncmountainhounds.com.

Synchronous Fireflies at Elkmont - Late May to Early June
An amazing, natural spectacle, the Synchronous Firefly event takes place at Elkmont for approximately 2 weeks each year from late May to early June. The event begins with just a few fireflys flashing, more join in as the display builds to a peak before gradually declining towards the end of the event. The road to Elkmont will be closed to traffic during the event (except campers staying at the Elkmont Campground). The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will provide shuttle service from the Sugarland Visitors Center to the viewing area ($1 per person). During the shuttle program dates, a parking pass will be required for evening access to the Sugarlands parking lot and the firefly shuttle. Advance registration is required and spots sell out quickly. 2014 dates for the firefly shuttle program will be released on or after April 28 and parking passes will go on sale on or after April 30. Visit recreation.gov for more information and to purchase your pass.

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