Entertainment

UPDATE: Entertainment auditions scheduled at Dollywood for Jan. 23-24, 2016 have been postponed due to inclement weather. The new dates for auditions are January 30 & 31, 2016. All times and requirements remain the same. Please visit dollywoodauditions.com for information about requirements. Dollywood Entertainment is looking for talented performers and technical staff to join their award-winning entertainment team at open ...

The Southeast Tourism Society has named the Gatlinburg Beans ‘n Cornbread Festival Presented by Bush Brothers & Company as one of the ‘STS Top 20 Events’ in the Southeast for May 2016. The STS Top 20 Festival and Event Awards have highlighted programs around the Southeast since 1985. Travel industry experts select 20 events per month, and STS publicizes them ...

The popular travel review site TripAdvisor recently named Dollywood as one of the best amusement parks in the world, continuing the Pigeon Forge park’s string of impressive accolades and awards. Based on reviews and ratings for all amusement parks worldwide, TripAdvisor compiled the list of the Top 25 Amusement Parks around the globe. Dollywood placed 19th on the list, which ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host a Holiday Homecoming at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. Park staff and volunteers will provide hands-on traditional crafts and activities from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children and adults will have the opportunity to learn about and experience some of the traditions surrounding an Appalachian Christmas. Hot apple cider ...

This holiday season, remember the “Reason for the Season” and take the time to experience “The Greatest Story Ever Told.”  Christ Museum and Gardens will extend their hours and “Deck the Halls” on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 with an open house from 4 to 8 p.m. All Sevier County residents and those working in Sevier County will be admitted free ...

Residents and guests visiting the Smoky Mountains have the opportunity to enjoy the area’s newest seasonal show, Thomas Kinkade’s Christmas of Light, while supporting Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. On Tuesday, Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, guests may purchase tickets to the performances scheduled on those days at a 50% discount if they bring canned or ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park announces the 40th annual Festival of Christmas Past celebration scheduled on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sugarlands Visitor Center. The event, sponsored in cooperation with Great Smoky Mountains Association, is free to the public. The festival will include old-time mountain music, traditional harp singing, mountain craft demonstrations, and living ...

The Comedy Barn Theater in Pigeon Forge is offering a Sevier County Days admission special that will benefit local families in need. Sevier County residents and workers may enjoy free admission to the spectacularly funny Christmas Show at the The Comedy Barn Theater Dec. 6 – 13, 2015 by bringing a per person donation of an unwrapped toy for “Toys ...

Guitarists Ed Gerhard and Bill Mize will present their 25th Annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015 at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. This special evening with two of the country’s finest acoustic guitarists will feature Christmas classics, concert favorites and selected solo pieces. Every year, community members, friends and family attend the holiday concert following Arrowmont’s family ...

Gatlinburg transforms into a magical winter wonderland just in time for the holidays during Gatlinburg Winter Magic, a Smoky Mountain tradition. For 26 years, Gatlinburg has delighted visitors of all ages with enchanting light displays, decorations, strolling musicians, special events and seasonal activities. “Santa Claus is Coming to Gatlinburg” during the 40th Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade at 7:30 ...