You won’t want to miss this exciting lineup of must-do fall festivals in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Pumpkins arrive, the leaves change colors, and the mountain air becomes crisp…that’s when you know it is fall in Pigeon Forge!
The city is filled with autumn decor and fun fall activities and events to celebrate the season. With so many things to do during fall in Pigeon Forge, the only hard part will be deciding which ones to choose. So, if you haven’t already planned your visit, now is the time!
Dollywood’s Harvest Festival and Great Pumpkin LumiNights
When: Sep 23 – Oct 29
Where: Dollywood
Dollywood’s Harvest Festival is one of the best fall festivals around and even though it’s hard to believe, it gets better each year! Enjoy the best in Southern Gospel, bluegrass and country music as both new and familiar performers take the stage. Experience the beauty of fall in the Smoky Mountains from a bird’s eye view as you soar through the sky on award-winning coasters. Savor your favorite fall flavors with a menu of hearty dishes such as sweet potato poutine and smoked butternut squash mac & cheese. After trying Dollywood’s delicious seasonal eats, browse for festive souvenirs made by world-class artisans.
When the sun sets, the highlight of the Harvest season begins! Great Pumpkin LumiNights at Dollywood sets the park aglow as thousands of carved pumpkins and larger-than-life pumpkin icons light up the night. Stroll through a forest of shimmering sunflowers that stand tall in Wildwood Grove. Take photos of the family in front of the 40-foot pumpkin tree. With so much to see, do and taste, there’s no better time of year for a visit!
Pigeon Forge Bluegrass Festival
When: Sep 24 @ 6:00 pm
Where: LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
Enjoy a first-class production featuring an all-star lineup of some of the nation’s top Bluegrass talent at the Pigeon Forge Bluegrass Festival. The event takes place at the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. Don’t miss out on all the great music and fun!
National Quartet Convention
When: Sep 25 – Oct 1
Where: LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge
Make plans to attend Gospel music’s largest annual event, the National Quartet Convention. This week-long festival features the very best in traditional Gospel music. NQC brings thousands of visitors to town for a week of concerts and special events. Enjoy artist showcases during the day and concert performances every evening. Browse booths representing music artists, record labels, booking agents and other related organizations.
Rotary Club Crafts Festival
When: Sep 30 – Oct 29
Where: Patriot Park
Make plans to stop by the annual Rotary Club Fall Crafts Festival. This fun fall festival in Pigeon Forge, TN offers unique handmade items from some of the most talented artists and crafters in the area. Admission is free; however, they will be collecting free will donations for local and area charities. This is a great way to show some support for local artists!
Fall Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament
When: Oct 1 – Oct 2
Where: Great Smoky Mountains National Park
There’s no better way to spend a beautiful fall day than fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains. The annual Fall Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is a fun fall event, perfect for all ages. More than 10,000 trout are stocked in over 20 miles of streams. Enter the tournament for a chance at winning cash and prizes!
Lumberjack Feud Rib Fest
When: Oct 1 – Oct 2
Where: Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show and Adventure Park
The first annual Lumberjack Feud Rib Fest takes place at Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show and Adventure Park. The best pit masters from all over compete for BBQ glory, cash prizes and the title of Rib Fest Champion. In addition to the BBQ competition, the rib fest also features a lumberjack competition, live music, inflatables and an amateur axe throwing competition.
Annual Graffiti Art Contest
When: Oct 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Alcatraz East Crime Museum
Make plans to attend the Annual Graffiti Art Contest taking place this fall at the Alcatraz East Crime Museum. Spectators are invited to watch the artists as they create their graffiti in the museum parking lot. This event provides street artists with an opportunity to showcase their talents and have their winning pieces exhibited inside the museum!
Chalkfest at The Island
When: Oct 9
Where: The Island in Pigeon Forge
Get your chalk ready for the annual Chalkfest at The Island taking place in October in Pigeon Forge! The Island turns all its open concrete space into a canvas and invites both professional and aspiring artists to create their own masterpieces. Because Great Smoky Mountains National Park is such an integral part of Pigeon Forge and the surrounding cities, the theme for this year will be ‘Adventure.’ Register now to create your own masterpiece or just come out and watch the artists in action and be sure to vote for your favorite masterpiece!
Rodney Atkins Concert
When: Oct 21
Where: Country Tonite Theatre
Country Tonite Theatre hosts a variety of celebrity concerts throughout the year. If you haven’t had a chance to attend one of these concerts, now’s your chance! Make plans to come out and see one of country music’s most prominent artists, Rodney Atkins in concert this fall in Pigeon Forge.
Pigeon Forge Halloween Spooktacular
When: Oct 27
Where: Pigeon Forge Community Center
Pigeon Forge has plenty of fun ways to celebrate Halloween with the family this fall. Bring your costumed trick or treater out to the Pigeon Forge Community Center for some fun and safe trick or treating during the annual Pigeon Forge Halloween Spooktacular. Explore even more fun things to do for Halloween with the family in Pigeon Forge!
From giant glowing pumpkins and crafts galore to chalk masterpieces and fun music festivals, get ready for some fall fun in Pigeon Forge! And check out even more fun things to do this fall during your visit.
