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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    Burden of Proof: The Case Against James Earl Ray – Alcatraz East

    Alcatraz East's 'Burden of Proof: The Case Against James Earl Ray' exhibit explores the life of assassin James Earl Ray, featuring a range of artifacts including his watch and personal items from his prison cell. It will also display handwritten calligraphy from Coretta Scott King, the wife of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the time […]

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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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    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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    250 Years of Protecting America – Alcatraz East

    The nation is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Alcatraz East Crime Museum is honoring America’s Semiquincentennial by putting the role law enforcement has played throughout history in the spotlight. Law enforcement has played a significant part in keeping order and freedom alive in the country, which will be […]

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    Eat a Cricket, Get a Ticket

    Eat a Cricket, Get a Ticket! 🦗🎟️ Ready to take on Ripley’s most crunchy challenge? Join us at Ripley’s Illusion Lab from August 20 -22 for Eat a Cricket, Get a Ticket! Brave enough to eat a dried cricket? You'll be rewarded with a free ticket to Ripley’s Illusion Lab. It's a fun, unforgettable challenge […]

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    Eat a Cricket, Get a Ticket

    Eat a Cricket, Get a Ticket! 🦗🎟️ Ready to take on Ripley’s most crunchy challenge? Join us at Ripley’s Super Fun Park from August 20-22 for Eat a Cricket, Get a Ticket! Brave enough to eat a dried cricket? You'll be rewarded with a 1-hour wristband for Ripley’s Super Fun Park. It's a fun, unforgettable […]

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