Smokies Spring Special Events
Posted By Blog Bear on April 1, 2011
April is probably the most active month outside of the holiday season in Gatlinburg. It is smack in the middle of Spring where the energy influx from nature make everyone and everything come alive again. April is Easter for the mountains and several areas celebrate it appropriately (see below), and a great opportunity for nature lovers to see plenty of bloom across the mountains with events like The Wildflower Pilgrimage, and lest we forget the month-long season of incredible that Dollywood brings with The Festival of the Nations.
At the front end of April is Music in the Mountains at Sugarland; A free performance in the true heart of the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee; what’s not to love? The event starts at 10 P.M. at the Sugarland’s Visitor Center on Newfound Gap Road and continues on all day featuring talented performers playing Bluegrass, traditional and old songs from the mountains! A great day out for visitors in the Smokies for Springfest. (Call 1-800-568-4748 for additional information).
Then from April 20-24, those who want some Easter in their Smoky Mountain Vacation can look forward to the Easter Arts and Crafts Community Show (April 20-23) and Sunrise Service at Ober (April 24). The Easter Arts and Crafts Community Show is the Arts and Crafts Community of Gatlinburg, one of the largest collectives of individual artists and artisans preserving the age-old arts of woodworking, pottery, and much more, showing off their talents and wares at the Gatlinburg Convention Center (free admission), while the Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg is a service and free breakfast buffet at 6 AM. Its a great week to be in Gatlinburg!
Then, from April 26 to May 1st is the 56th Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage; Without a doubt the brightest spot in the events calendar for nature lovers who come to Gatlinburg. The Wildflower Pilgrimage is over 150 programs designed around the Smoky Mountains. Lectures, walks, hikes and more are offered every year. If you have even a hint of green thumb in you, you need to make plans to attend the Wildflower Pilgrimage post-haste!
And finally, on April 28th, is Ribsfest. Nothing brings society together like 1/2 a mile of ribs, wings and meat! Ribsfest shuts down the entire main road of Gatlinburg so that you can feast on the aforementioned treats at the aforementioned length! There is also plenty of additional entertainment on hand at both sides of the street and throughout. You can see more about it at www.eventsgatlinburg.com/event_detail.aspx?id=27.
Stay tuned for next month when we highlight the 25th Annual Scottish Festival, the Fine Arts and more activities for May! Springfest is a lively celebration and we at Baskins Creek want you to explore and experience as much of it with us as possible. Stay tuned!
