11/25/2025 to 11/30/2025
Get DirectionsShop handmade holiday gifts and meet local artisans at the Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show in Gatlinburg, November 26–30, 2025. Free admission!
Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show
Celebrate the spirit of Appalachian craftsmanship this Thanksgiving at the Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show, happening November 26–30, 2025, at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Hosted by the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, this beloved annual event brings together the largest group of independent artisans in the nation.
Visitors can explore rows of booths filled with handmade creations—from woven baskets and pottery to leatherwork, jewelry, candles, carvings, quilts, and more. Each piece is crafted by local Tennessee artists who carry on the traditions passed down for generations. Meet the makers, watch live demonstrations, and find one-of-a-kind gifts you won’t see anywhere else.
Enjoy free admission and shop for meaningful holiday treasures that embody the charm and heritage of the Smoky Mountains. Make it a weekend getaway and stay with Bear Tracts Vacation Cabins, where you’ll enjoy cozy accommodations and up to $1072 in free attraction tickets every single day of your stay!
The Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show
Wednesday, November 26 – Sunday, November 30, 2025
Gatlinburg Convention Center
234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Wednesday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free