| Christmastime in the Smoky Mountains is a time | | | | also a Holiday Arts & Crafts Show from |
| filled with holiday cheer, festive activities and | | | | November 25-December 7, showcasing the |
| wonderful light displays. Celebrating this special | | | | talented work of the Gatlinburg Arts & |
| holiday in the towns of Pigeon Forge and | | | | Crafts Community. Winterfest transforms the |
| Gatlinburg allows you to bask in the glow of the | | | | towns of Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg into |
| area's holiday spirit, enjoy the traditions of the | | | | scenic holiday wonderlands filled with activities, |
| holiday season, be entertained by fantastic Pigeon | | | | beautiful light displays and holiday cheer. |
| Forge Christmas shows and do some holiday | | | | Pigeon Forge's Dollywood presents A Smoky |
| shopping at the local outlet malls. | | | | Mountain Christmas during the months of |
| The Smoky Mountain Winterfest begins | | | | November and December (Nov 8-Jan 3.) The |
| November 5th in Gatlinburg, with a Winter Magic | | | | park is a Christmas Tradition for many families, |
| Chili Cook-Off and on November 6th in Pigeon | | | | and this year, Dollywood is creating an even |
| Forge with a celebration and lighting ceremony at | | | | bigger holiday festival, complete with over 4 million |
| Patriot Park. Once the event is underway, the | | | | glowing lights, live Christmas shows, Santa's |
| towns will be filled with festivity through February. | | | | Workshop and an all new Polar Express |
| Some of the Winterfest activities include the | | | | Experience. Dollywood embraces the true meaning |
| Trolley Tour of Lights, which allows visitors to | | | | of Christmas with a feature of "O Holy Night" and |
| have a guided tour of the all of the beautiful light | | | | ushers in the festive fun of the season with |
| displays in the area for one low price. Gatlinburg | | | | holiday parades, Christmas carolers and a Carol of |
| also presents their 33rd Annual Festival of Lights | | | | the Trees, which showcases thousands of holiday |
| Christmas Parade on December 5th at 7:30pm. | | | | lights and pyrotechnics to holiday music for a |
| With millions of twinkling lights and more than 100 | | | | stunning visual display. A special breakfast with |
| parade entries, Gatlinburg's Fantasy of Lights | | | | Santa is also available. There are many great |
| Christmas Parade is the perfect way to get the | | | | Dollywood Vacation Packages available as well. |
| holiday season off to an illuminating start. There is | | | | |
