11/24/2026 to 11/29/2026
Get DirectionsShop one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts created by talented Smoky Mountain artisans during the Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show, held November 24–29, 2026, at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Admission is free.
Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show 2026
Dates: November 24–29, 2026
Times: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Address: 234 Historic Nature Trail, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Admission: Free
Event Categories: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Events, Shopping, Family-Friendly Events
Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show
Celebrate Thanksgiving week in Gatlinburg while discovering beautiful, handcrafted treasures at the Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show. This annual holiday event brings members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community together at the Gatlinburg Convention Center from November 24 through November 29, 2026.
Guests can browse a wide variety of original artwork, traditional Appalachian crafts and handmade gifts created by skilled Tennessee artists and craftspeople. Whether you are searching for a meaningful holiday gift, a special keepsake from the Smoky Mountains or inspiration for your own home, the show offers plenty of unique finds.
Handmade Smoky Mountain Treasures
The show features an impressive selection of handcrafted items, including:
- Quilts, needlework and woven textiles
- Hand-carved woodwork and traditional brooms
- Pottery, ceramics and decorative pieces
- Handwoven baskets
- Scented candles and artisan soaps
- Leather goods
- Handmade jewelry
- Paintings and fine art
- Dulcimers and other traditional crafts
- Mountain-themed gifts and home décor
Visitors may also have opportunities to meet participating artisans, learn about their creative techniques and hear the stories behind their work.
A Gatlinburg Thanksgiving Tradition
The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community is home to generations of talented makers who preserve and share the artistic traditions of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Many of the techniques represented at the show have been passed down through families and refined over decades.
With free admission and six days of holiday shopping, the Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show is an easy addition to a family getaway in Gatlinburg. Stop by before or after enjoying the area’s seasonal attractions, Thanksgiving meals and festive winter displays.
Event Hours
- Tuesday, November 24: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 25: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, November 26: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Friday, November 27: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, November 28: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, November 29: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Event details and operating hours may be updated by the organizer.
Stay Near the Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show
Turn your visit to the Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show into a memorable holiday escape with Bear Tracts Vacation Cabins. Our Gatlinburg and Smoky Mountain vacation rentals offer spacious gathering areas, fully equipped kitchens and relaxing amenities for families celebrating Thanksgiving together.
Spend the day shopping for handcrafted gifts and return to the comfort of your own mountain cabin to relax, reconnect and enjoy the beauty of the Smokies.