Gatlinburg event season begins in spring!
Springtime in the Smoky Mountains is a magical place filled with hopeful signs of longer days to come. The wildflowers start to blossom, the local wildlife shrug off the winter’s chill and become active throughout the forests, and local attractions such as Dollywood, Anakesta, and the many mountain adventure parks and zipline courses begin opening their doors and welcoming guests again! It’s truly a beautiful time of year.
If it's being secluded in the great outdoors or family entertainment that brings you to The Smokies this spring, you'll find plenty of springtime activities to do! In addition to the mountains coming to life in March and April, it is also host to many must-see events throughout the two-month span! Some of our favorites happening this spring include:
Corvette Expo
March 18 - 19, 2022
Celebrating 45 years of Corvette fun, this is the place to be for Corvette owners and enthusiasts! Wander around the showroom floor in delight at all the unique and wonderful Corvettes. From the classic 1953 C1 to the brand new 2022 Stingray and everything in between, the Expo has everything a Vette lover could dream of!
Ponies in the Smokies
March 23 - 26, 2022
Pones In The Smokies is a jam-packed 4 days of autocross, drifting, drag racing, shine run, The Tail Of The Dragon, car show, special displays, vendors, dynos, All Ford Cruise-In, and so much more!
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Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
April 2 - 3, 2022
Want to cast a line? Join in on the fun and excitement of the 22nd Annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament! Fun for all - adults, children, tourists, and locals. Over 10,000 trout will be stocked in over 20 miles of streams prior to this 2-day event! With over $10,000 in cash & prizes, you don't want to miss out on your chance to be a part of the largest trout tournament in the Smokies!
Easter Egg Hunt at Wear Farm City Park
April 16, 2022
The Easter Egg Hunt is held at Wear Farm City Park the Saturday before Easter. This is a Free Event for children ages 0 – 12! Each baseball field will be designated for a specific age group and will stagger start the Easter Egg Hunts at 11:00 AM. Come join us for bounce houses, a free raffle, and to take pictures with the Easter Bunny!
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Dollywood Flower & Food Festival
April 22 - June 5, 2022
The Smokies are blooming like never before. Explore the colorful and larger-than-life sculptures embellished in half-a-million flower blooms, dance under Instagramable Umbrella Sky, and then discover a variety of sweet and savory dishes with seasonal ingredients and springtime flavors. Sample the culinary delights from Dollywood Chefs across the park for one low price.
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