Winter Heritage Festival February 3-6
A celebration of the human history, natural beauty, and cultural history of the Smokies. There will be fascinating speakers, musicians and experts on the Smokies. www.smokymountains.org
Saddle Up! February 24-27
This celebration of the American West features cowboy singers, musicians and poets.
1-800-251-9100
Music of the Mountains April 16
The National Park presents old-time, traditional and bluegrass music performers in this all-day free festival at the Sugarlands Visitor Center. Evening performance headlined by Jimbo Whaley and his band Greenbrier. 865-436-1200
Wildflower Pilgrimage April 26-May 1
The Wildflower Pilgrimage offers over 150 programs including an array of instructional walks, guided hiking tours, demonstrations and guest lecturers. These programs showcase the abundant varieties of wildflowers, plants, ferns, mosses, trees and shrubs, as well as birds, reptiles and amphibians that are native to the Great Smoky Mountains. 865-436-7318
Gatlinburg Scottish Highland Games May 13-14
Scottish clans gather for a parade and traditional Highland games–tossing the caber, wrestling, haggis hurling and the stone put. Dancing, pipe and drum bands and border collie demos are among other activities. www.gatlinburg-scottish-highland-games.org
Gatlinnburg Fine Arts Festival May 14-15
This event showcases artists at the top of their field from around the United States in a street fair atmosphere along River Road. Proceeds benefit the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. www.gfaf.net
