tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35317363799731442152012-05-17T01:00:15.466-05:00Kevin Weidemannnoreply@blogger.comBlogger300125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3531736379973144215.post-84338668754410804692012-05-15T09:55:00.001-05:002012-05-15T09:55:58.077-05:00

The new Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge has officially opened.  The new attraction has become an instant landmark as it sits atop the hill on the corner of Parkway Boulevard and Showplace Boulevard and has a signature look all its own.  With famous faces carved into the exterior of the building, Mount Rushmore-style, and a giant King Kong scaling a recreated Empire State building, the

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From June 22 – July 29 come be part of the largest kids’ festival in the south at Dollywood. KidsFest is 38 days filled with special musical, interactive, and comedic performances specially designed for kids. Don’t miss the following performances: The Gazillion Bubbles Show June 22 - July 29 You’ll be amazed at what you can do with bubbles at The Gazillion Bubbles Show. See millions of

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The Great Smoky Mountain Lumberjack Feud is hosting the Stihl Timbersports Series U.S. Championship June 1-3, 2012.  The event, billed as “The Original Extreme Sport,” features pro and collegiate athletes.  This is the first time the Stihl Timbersports Championship series has been in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Stihl Timbersports Series pro competition consists of six professional lumberjack

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June 1-2:  2012 Relay For Life of Sevier County Relay For Life to benefit the American Cancer Society begins at 6 p.m. at Patriot Park. Register online. June 1-3:  Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Classic Car Show The 12th annual car show will be held at The Music Road Hotel in Pigeon Forge. Bring the whole family and see Pontiacs from all over the country. June 2-10:  Synchronous Fireflies of

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Celebrate America’s birthday in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at Patriot Park!  The annual Pigeon Forge 4th of July event will be headlined by John Anderson and The Lovin’ Spoonful. Festivities at Patriot Park will begin at 1pm on July 4.  Free to the public, the 4th of July festival will feature an afternoon and evening of food, games, entertainment and fireworks.  A Kids Carnival with inflatables

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For two weeks every June, the fireflies in Great Smoky Mountain National Park will light up in unison. This phenomenon occurs during mating season and affects all the males of a particular type of species. You can see this natural lightshow in Elkmont June 2-10. Transportation Information The yearly event has become so popular that park officials are closing the Elkmont entrance to

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WonderWorks Pigeon Forge Families love Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for its wide selection of things to do, including the popular WonderWorks attraction.  Driving down the Parkway, WonderWorks attracts your attention right away! The building has an upside-down look, and legend has it that it landed in Pigeon Forge after a storm in the Bermuda Triangle.  The storm relocated this top secret

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What better way to kick off the summer than Dollywood’s ever-popular Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival. This free concert series has some of the biggest names in bluegrass music and some of the best BBQ in the country. Scheduled for May 26 – June 10, this event has long been one of the main festivals at Dollywood. So mark your calendars now and come back often to see some of your favorite bands.

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Dollywood has created a whole new experience for guests in 2012. The park introduced the $20 million Wild Eagle steel wing coaster, the first of its kind in the United States, on March 24, 2012. The coaster features an innovative floorless design that positions riders, seated four to a row, in a forward-facing position. Two of the riders will be seated on the “wings” of the coaster along

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May 3-5:  Yellow Mustang Car Show Takes place at The Inn at Christmas Place. Call 888-465-9644 for more information or visit their website. May 4-5:  Townsend Spring Festival and Old Timers Day Head over to Townsend for their spring celebration and enjoy bluegrass music, clogging, arts and crafts, barbeque, Appalachian skills demonstrations, and wildflower walks. View the complete schedule

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April 14 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. The Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge has been marking the occasion with special events over the last few months. With the anniversary only a couple weeks away, there’s no better time to plan a visit to Pigeon Forge and be part of the memorial events. Here’s what’s happening in the upcoming weeks: Saturday, April 14:  “A Night

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For the 27th year, Dolly Parton will return to her hometown to be the grand marshal at the Dolly Homecoming Parade in Pigeon Forge. Over 50,000 spectators are expected to watch the parade as it makes its way down the Parkway. The parade begins at 6pm on May 11, 2012. You’ll see parade staples like marching bands, floats, baton twirlers, and clowns, plus other entertainers you could only

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Dixie Stampede is a dinner attraction unlike any other in Pigeon Forge. Helmed by the great Dolly Parton, the show features thirty-two magnificent horses and a cast of top-notch riders who thrill you with daring feats of trick riding and competition, pitting North against South in a friendly and fun rivalry. Plus, you get a delicious meal with all the fixings, a perfect complement to the

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Grab your poles and head to Pigeon Forge for the 13th annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament taking place April 7 & 8. The largest trout tournament in the Smokies brings together locals, tourists, children, and veteran fishermen. Fish in over 20 miles of streams that have been stocked with 10,000 trout just for this event. Win prizes including: $500 for largest trout $500 for smallest

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If you’re a fan of southern gospel music, you won’t want to miss the Southern Gospel Music FanFair April 30 – May 5 at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center. Performers and fans from around the country will gather to enjoy six days of music and events. Each day of the festival will include a morning worship, afternoon concerts, matinee concerts, evening concerts, and a “meet & greet” in the

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When you vacation in Pigeon Forge, taking a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an absolute must. On one of my recent visits I grabbed my camera and hiking boots and headed for Abrams Falls, a popular waterfall hike in Cades Cove, which is a 6,800-acre valley home to wildlife, 19th century historic buildings and an 11-mile scenic auto tour loop. Before you set out for the

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If you’re planning a trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee this April, take a look at these upcoming events and festivals and make sure not to miss anything. Below are upcoming events for April: April 1-30: Dollywood Festival of Nations This month long celebration of music, food and art from around the world is the perfect way to kick-start the opening of the 2012 Dollywood season.

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The Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee will remember the centennial anniversary of the tragic sinking of the Titanic ocean liner with “A Night to Remember: An Original Musical Tribute to Titanic.”  The event will take place on Saturday, April 14, the 100th anniversary of the night the ship struck an iceberg on its maiden voyage.  The musical tribute will start at 8:30pm and ceremonies

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Pigeon Forge Car Shows are a Tennessee tradition.  Car enthusiasts and spectators gather to see the best in a variety of cars shows in Pigeon Forge, many of which feature rare and unique automotives, as well as new hot trends in the automotive industry.  During many car shows, visitors can spend the day looking over new products, swap meet items, and interactive displays from vendors. Workshops

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Barbeque and bluegrass combine for Sevierville’s Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass event, creating a deliciously entertaining, family friendly event.  Sevierville, located just minutes from Pigeon Forge,Tennessee, hosts the 8th annual event May 18-19, 2012.  Barbeque cook teams from all over America come to Sevierville to compete for $15,000 in cash and prizes, including the title of Tennessee

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Stitching together traditions from yesterday and today, Pigeon Forge’s Mountain Quiltfest seamlessly brings a variety of special events together during its four-day festival.  Celebrating its 18th year, the event is scheduled for March 14-17, 2012. Quilters and crafters from across the nation gather in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for more than 60 classes and seminars, an expanded vendor mall and a

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When you vacation in Pigeon Forge, a trip to Dollywood is an absolute must.  It is the premiere theme park in Tennessee and boasts a variety of things for families to do.  Plus, this year they are launching an all-new roller coaster – Wild Eagle – that is promising an experience unlike any other available in the United States. While you’re at Dollywood, you’ll want to make the most of your time.

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Wondering what’s new in Pigeon Forge for 2012?  Read on to find out. Dollywood launches an all-new coaster – Wild Eagle – March 24.  The innovative, $20 million attraction is the first of its design in the United States and promised spectacular thrills for riders.  It is known as a “wing coaster” as riders sit on the wings of the ride, which extend along either side of the coasters track.  The

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Family-friendly attractions abound in the rolling hills of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and this summer a new Pigeon Forge attraction will be open for visitors to check out – The Hollywood Wax Museum.  The owners of the Hollywood Wax Museum have invested upwards of $15 million to renovate the 30,000 square-foot building, including dividing the space into three stories and extensive interior and

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Ready for a vacation that won’t break the bank? Then, look no further than Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, home to Dollywood Theme Park and numerous other family-friendly attractions. Dollywood  and ReserveDirect have partnered to offer Tennessee visitors a great way to purchase Dollywood packages. These Dollywood packages are available in a variety of combinations so that families can choose the

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