Old Fashioned Hayrides and other going-on's

Old Fashioned Hayrides in Gatlinburg, TN
"September 1 - December 30, 2007
Enjoy a unique, fun-filled hayride in downtown Gatlinburg as fall makes way for winter in the Smoky Mountains. Departure is at Traffic Light #6 at Mountain Mall. Rides run from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and leave approximately every 45 minutes. Proceeds benefit United Way. "
Local Phone: 865-436-3897
Toll-Free: 1-800-588-1817

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
"September 14 - October 31, 2007
The harvest season of September finds the folks of Gatlinburg decorating and celebrating the beginning of fall, and the Great Smoky Mountains share center stage with the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair during the month of October.
Local Phone: 865-430-4148
Toll-Free: 1-800-588-1817
Event Name: Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival Date(s): September 14 - October 31 Season: Fall Category: Arts, Entertainment, History Description: If you’re coming to the mountains, it only makes sense to stay in the mountains, and autumn is worthy of a front-row seat in Gatlinburg. The harvest season of September finds the folks of Gatlinburg decorating and celebrating the beginning of fall, and the Great Smoky Mountains share center stage with the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair during the month of October. September’s warm, sunny days and cool, clear nights mix with just the right amount of rain to transform 800 square miles of lush green forest into a brilliant palette of vibrant autumnal colors. Third-generation artisans and storekeepers strive to match the beauty of the autumn mountains by carrying the same colors into often-elaborate storefront decorations, thus turning their little mountain town into a promenade of Southern Appalachian sights. Arts and crafts have long held a deep association with the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Nowhere else in the South will you find a richer heritage of fine craftsmanship than in Gatlinburg. The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community, established in 1937, is the largest group of independent artisans in North America. Located on an eight-mile loop at the northeast corner of Gatlinburg, the Community proudly preserves the craft heritage of the Great Smoky Mountains year-round. This area offers the best in a wide range of craft shops, including pottery, woodcarving, candle making, quilting, weaving, broom making, and painting, among many other fine art forms. Gatlinburg also is home to the world-renowned Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Founded in 1945, Arrowmont offers summer and spring workshops and an array of special conferences for all levels of students in craft-art media. The art galleries at Arrowmont are open for tours of select collections throughout the year. From October 11 through 28, 2007, the award-winning Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair opens the doors of the Gatlinburg Convention Center to the public with the 32nd Annual Fall Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair. Promoters Sam and Tracey Large have developed an event that consistently attracts the country’s finest craft people. In fact, the popularity and reputation of the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair have become so widespread that, for the seventh year in a row, it is recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeastern United States. Arts, crafts, and music-lovers will find over 180 booths featuring some of the nation’s finest work. Numerous artisans and craftspeople are on-hand each day to demonstrate their skills, answer questions, and offer their unique art for sale."
Free

"Sept. 8-26 Dollywood's Bluegrass & BBQ. -Pigeon Forge, TN
Sept. 22-23 18th Annual Mustang & Ford Show -Pigeon Forge, TN.
Sept. 24-28, 2007 National Mrs. Pageant for married women. www.nationalmrspageant.com Host Hotel: "Inn At Christmas Place" Show at Country Tonite Theater. Contact nationalmrspageant@hotmail.com for more information.
Sept. 27 Taste of Autumn Fundraiser. To benefit the local United Way, area restaurants offer a sampling of their signature dishes at the Gatlinburg Convention Center with live entertainment. –Gatlinburg, TN.
Sept. 27 Family Fun for Free "Mash TV Series " at Helicopter Whirl'd Adventures. Families can enjoy a free outdoor movie on the lawn at sunset (Approximately 9:00 pm.)-Pigeon Forge, TN
Sept 28-Dollywood's National Gospel & Harvest Celebration. -Pigeon Forge, TN.
Sept. 28-30 The Great Smoky Mountain Auto Fest @ Smokies Stadium. See autos from 1974 and before. Registration is limited to the first 1500 cars. (865) 368-9013 www.smokymtnautofest.com. –Sevierville, TN
Sept. 29 B.J. Thomas & Billy Joe Royal at the Country Tonite Theatre. –Pigeon Forge, TN.
Sept. 29-30 18th Annual Mustang and All Ford ShowCountry Inn & Suites; Contact Jim McFarland. -Pigeon Forge, TN. "

Don't forget to check out Rip Roaring Adventures web site now and then for specials on whitewater rafting. They have an office in Gatlinburg, but you have to go to the Pigeon River to go rafting.
http://raftingtennessee.com