| It's funny how certain states/regions become well | | | | Dollywood's Barbecue and Bluegrass Festival |
| known for their seasonal attributes. North and | | | | One of two highly anticipated events hosted by |
| South Carolina's coasts draw flocks of visitors | | | | Dollywood during the fall, the Barbecue and |
| every summer to the Outer Banks, Myrtle Beach, | | | | Bluegrass Festival delivers just what it says. Guest |
| Hilton Head and Charleston. The Washington, D.C. | | | | chefs from around the country gather to cook up |
| area makes a splash of color when the cherry | | | | some of the most unique and delectable barbecue |
| blossoms are in full bloom each spring. Colorado's | | | | you've ever tasted. Chicken, ribs, brisket, burgers... |
| Rockies boast several expert-level ski resorts | | | | you name it and you'll likely find some during this |
| that flourish during winter months. And then | | | | event. |
| there's fall in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. | | | | The Smokies simply wouldn't be the Smokies |
| Changing of the Leaves | | | | without bluegrass music. Some of the most |
| The changing of the leaves in the Smokies | | | | popular names in bluegrass will entertain you, |
| resembles an artist's palette of color splashed | | | | including Ricky Skaggs, Riders in the Sky and |
| across the mountainside. Depending on the | | | | Williams & Clark Expedition. |
| weather, the green of summer transforms into | | | | Dollywood's National Gospel & Harvest |
| vibrant colors starting around the middle of | | | | Celebration |
| October. | | | | In addition to bluegrass, Dollywood will also host its |
| As the leaves fade from green to yellow in the | | | | National Gospel & Harvest Celebration. This |
| upper elevations, you'll begin to notice a cascading | | | | event will feature an all-star lineup of music deeply |
| effect. The colors trickle down the mountains and | | | | rooted in the spiritual traditions we've grown to |
| into the underlying valleys much the same way a | | | | love. The park will also be filled with crafters and |
| fountain would overflow. As the season | | | | artisans as well as specially prepared fall dishes |
| progresses, the yellow turns to orange, then red. | | | | that feature the season's best local ingredients. |
| Because the change happens slowly and at | | | | Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair |
| different elevations, you find a beautiful | | | | If Dollywood leaves you longing for more arts and |
| progression of bright colors over a period of time. | | | | crafts, the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair can fill your |
| This spectacular phenomenon only lasts from two | | | | hunger. More than 200 artists will be on hand to |
| to four weeks at its peak. This means the | | | | create and/or sell their handiwork. Look for a |
| Smokies will be overflowing with visitors, so it's | | | | wide variety of goods, including those made from |
| best to make reservations now. | | | | pottery, wood, stained glass and more. |
| Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival | | | | Fall in the Smokies is a family-friendly time for |
| Not just one festival, a whole county full! Running | | | | gathering together and experiencing those things |
| for about four weeks in September through | | | | which we hold dear. With fun, food and music, |
| October each year, the Smoky Mountain Harvest | | | | you can enjoy all that these festivals bring and still |
| Festival spans Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and | | | | have time to explore the wonders of the |
| Sevierville. You'll find classic car shows, bluegrass | | | | Smokies during your stay. Make plans now to |
| music, barbecues, Halloween parties and much | | | | head to the mountains this fall. |
| more. | | | | |
