FESTIVALS AND EVENTS IN PIGEON FORGE

Pigeon Forge events are just one of the highlights of a fun family vacation in the Smoky Mountains. Pigeon Forge has a number of amazing festivals, dinner shows, parades, car shows and concerts that would make a great addition to your next visit. Visitors and locals alike also enjoy the fun seasonal holidays and events in Pigeon Forge that take place throughout the year, inviting everyone to delight in the sights and sounds of each season.

⚠️ Throughout the year there are certain events that cause traffic delays. Please remember, when there’s a car show or parade in Pigeon Forge, there will be traffic congestion and delays. Most of our guests sit back and enjoy the show; however we suggest noting the dates of these events when planning your visit. MORE INFO
  • The Kennedy Conspiracy: Fact & Fiction – Alcatraz East

    While it has been 63 years since President John F. Kennedy's assassination, people remain intensely interested in him and the conspiracy theories surrounding his death. Alcatraz East Crime Museum is expanding its exhibit titled "The Kennedy Conspiracy: Fact & Fiction" and it will remain open through May 2026. The popular temporary exhibit explores the conspiracy […]

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    Jurassic Adventure at The Island in Pigeon Forge

    The Island in Pigeon Forge is thrilled to announce the arrival of Jurassic Adventure, an epic experience 200 million years in the making! This larger-than-life FREE experience will transport guests millions of years back in time to encounter the awe-inspiring giants of prehistoric times including the Jurassic era. Jurassic Adventure will immerse families in a […]

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    Cades Cove Vehicle Free Days

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days every Wednesday from May 6 to Sept. 30. These designated days give pedestrians and cyclists an opportunity to experience the 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road without motor vehicles. Thinks to Know for Vehicle-Free Day:  - Vehicle-Free Days are popular and parking is limited. Please park only […]

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    Free Summer Movie Series at The Forge Cinemas

    The Forge Cinemas in Pigeon Forge is bringing back its popular Free Summer Movie Series for Summer 2026! Families and visitors can enjoy FREE select movie showings every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday throughout the summer. Doors open daily at 9:00 AM, with movies beginning at 10:00 AM. Two family-friendly movies will play each day in […]

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    Inside the Murdaugh Murders – Alcatraz East

    A modern American tragedy. A Lowcountry dynasty. A story that gripped the nation. When Mandy Matney released the first episode of her investigative podcast, The Murdaugh Murders, she began to unravel a carefully crafted web of suspicious circumstances and crimes that exposed the darkest secrets of the powerful Murdaugh family. Matney explored not only the […]

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    Kids Artistic Revue – National Finals (June)

    The KAR Pigeon Forge National Finals is an exhilarating, high-energy dance competition set in the heart of beautiful City of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  Dancers from across the nation come together to showcase their incredible talent in a vibrant, electric atmosphere with a stunning mountain backdrop. This unforgettable event gives dancers the chance to compete at […]

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    Rising Star – National Finals Competition

    NATIONAL FINALS COMPETITION Rising Star is a dance competition for children.  It provides a platform for young dancers to showcase their talent in various styles of dance.  Dancers perform in front of a panel of judges who offer critiques and scores.  The competition culminates in awards.

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