Spring Attractions in Gatlinburg

Looking for attractions in Gatlinburg? The Gatlinburg spring calendar of events is jam-packed with seasonal special events, such as Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival and Gatlinburg Craft Festival.

Arts & Crafts Community Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Date(s):March 19 - 22
Season:Spring
Category:Arts, Entertainment, History
Description:Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
Location:Gatlinburg Convention Center
Admission:Free

Ribfest & Wings
Date(s): April 17
Season: Spring
Category: Entertainment, Fundraiser, Food
Description: One of Gatlinburg's rites of spring is this street party with live entertainment and finger-lickin' ribs & wings!
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission: Yes

58th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
Date(s): April 23 - 27
Season: Spring
Category: Activity, Outdoors, educational
Description: Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 170 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations & classroom lectures
Location: W.L. Mills Conference Center & various venues


Gatlinburg Scottish Festival & Games
Date(s): May 16 - 18
Season: Spring
Category: Entertainment, Food, History, Parades
Description: 27th Annual Scottish clans meeting featuring Highland athletics, bagpipe competitions, Highland dancing, border collie demonstrations, haggis hurling, entertainment, whiskey tasting, food & merchandise vendors.($)
Location:Mills Park
Admission: Daily fee

4th Annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival
Date(s): May 17 - 18
Season: Spring
Category: Arts, Entertainment, Food
Description: A family oriented fine arts festival featuring juried artists from around the country, delicious cuisine and music.
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission: FREE

Gatlinburg SpringFest
Date(s): March 12 - June 8
Season: Spring
Category: Arts, Entertainment, Food, History
Description: Ahhh...Springtime in the Smokies! There's no better time to enjoy nature and festivals of all types.
Location: Throughout Gatlinburg

Family Fest In The Smokies
Date(s): May 23 - 25
Season: Spring
Category: Entertainment
Description: Family Fest in the Smokies returns for its traditional Memorial Day Weekend concert series featuring Southern Gospel Music!
Location: Gatlinburg Convention Center
Admission: Yes

Gatlinburg MountainFest
Date(s): May 23 - 24
Season: Spring
Category: Arts, Entertainment, Food, History
Description: Life in the Mountains was hard work in olden days, which made festivities all the more special. Join in two days of mountain-style entertainment, food and crafts!
Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
Admission: Free

Information courtesy of Gatlinburg Department of Tourism