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.
Alcatraz East – International Journey to Justice
International Journey to Justice: Catching Natalee Holloway’s Killer Around 3.8 million students graduate from high school in the United States each year. Many of them celebrate by taking a senior […]
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 […]
Free Summer Movie Nights – The Forge Cinemas
Free Summer Movie Series This summer The Forge Cinemas is hosting its Free Summer Movie Series all summer long! Free select showings will be available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: […]
A Mountain Quiltfest™
Online Class Registration: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 @ 1PM EST Quilt Show & Vendor Hall Open: June 10 - June 12 Quilting Classes: June 9 - June 12 Celebrate the art […]
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration
Bring your friends and family to Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration, a popular Pigeon Forge Event in the summertime! Ride rollercoasters all day until 10 pm, see fun, family-friendly shows, play in "gazillions" of bubbles, learn about music & create lasting memories.
Kids Artistic Revue – National Finals (June)
The KAR Pigeon Forge National Finals is an exciting, high-energy dance competition held in the beautiful City of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Bringing together talented dancers from across the nation, this […]
An Evening with Eddie Montgomery – Country Tonite Theatre
START TIME: 8PM Known as one of the most recognizable voices in a generation of country singers, Eddie Montgomery makes his way to the Pigeon Forge’s Country Tonite Theatre this […]
Rising Star – National Finals Competition
NATIONAL FINALS COMPETITION Come join us in the beautiful Smoky Mountains! Pigeon Forge offers many attractions, shows, restaurants and shopping opportunities to compliment your competition experience. At each National Competition, […]
Patriot Festival
Dylan Scott Headlines Patriot Festival 2025! Proudly presented by the City of Pigeon Forge, Pigeon Forge will mark Independence Day with the city’s annual fireworks on Friday, July 4th, kicking […]
Applause Talent National Dance Competition
The Applause Talent National Dance Competition takes place this July at the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge.
Arise Youth Conference – C.T. Townsend Ministries
ARISE YOUTH CONFERENCE 2025, a ministry of CT Townsend Evangelistic Ministries, will emerge on the Great Smoky Mountains to enjoy the Best. Week. EVER! On July 14-17, 2025, teenagers and […]
An Evening with Pam Tillis – Country Tonite Theatre
START TIME: 8PM With over 30 singles on the US Billboard charts and 10 studio albums, Pam Tillis has paved the way for female country singers over several decades. Tillist […]