Dancing Bear Lodge is excited to welcome the Grammy Award-Winning group The Infamous Stringdusters to our second Live on the Lawn of 2022! Join us on July 7th for an unforgettable evening of BBQ and Bluegrass LIVE on the Dancing Bear Lawn! Purchase Concert Tickets Here

Join us this August for a summertime spectacle, when professional balloonist light up the evening sky with a beautiful balloon glow and spectacular tethered rides. The sky will be filled with a spectrum of color like never before, against a backdrop of a breathtaking Tennessee Smoky Mountain sunset, in beautiful Townsend, Tennessee! Learn More at GSMBalloonFest.com

Join us for our 11th annual craft fair in the beautiful Smoky Mountain Valley! This two day Makers Market features more than 60 talented local crafters and artisans. It is a wonderful way to kick off fall and get a head start on your Christmas shopping. There will be great food and kids activities too, be sure to mark it on your calendars! Friday September 30th from 10am - 5pm Saturday October 1st from 9am - 4pm Location: 642 Wears Valley Rd. Townsend TN

A Peaceful Side Christmas Experience in Townsend, TN November 25 - January 2 5pm - 10pm Daily At the Townsend Visitor Center https://youtu.be/Zl9TYMru9ck

Experience Smoky Mountain traditions and demonstrations while enjoying warm refreshments!!   Duration Opens up at 5:30pm, and new admissions stop at 7:30pm. Village closes at 9:00pm. Fridays and Saturdays in November & December. About Guests can celebrate the holiday season with family at the Heritage Center’s “Christmas in the Village” by stepping back in time to a pioneer celebration. Living history interpreters will act as guides through the holiday-adorned historic Appalachian village full of handcrafting demonstrations allowing visitors to connect with the spirit and history of Townsend, Cades Cove and the Great Smoky Mountains. Kettle corn and hot cider will also be available for guests to enjoy.   What's Included Appalachian Christmas Village Living History Interpreters Hand-Crafting Demonstrations Craft Stations for Families and Kids Hot Cider and Kettle Corn

Annual Townsend Christmas parade, the best in Blount County! Townsend Christmas parade starts at the IGA/post office and ends at Wolfe Creek Motor Sports/old Nawger Nob.

Join us for a bonfire and ride in the MIDDLE of January! Are we NUTS? Maybe. Tops are down or freedom panels off!

Bronco Driver Magazine Presents: Super Celebration at Townsend Visitor Center Townsend – Tennessee April 19-22, 2023 Hosted annually since 2006 in the quiet Smoky Mountain Town of Townsend Tennessee – (Just outside of Pigeon Forge). This four day event – is the world’s largest bronco enthusiast gathering. On site activities, daily drives, awards, product giveaways, and much more. Register Now

Experienced fiber, artist will share their knowledge and demonstrate techniques. You'll meet the alpacas, llamas, shape, goats, and angora rabbits whose fleece becomes the fibers that are spun into yarn and use to create wearables and art. There are two days of classes, demonstrations, sales, and accompanying crafts, like blacksmithing and woodworking, the fair walking include concessions, museum, gallery, tours, and live music.

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a museum curator? Want to see what goes on behind the scenes to prepare an exhibit? Come join us as we let kids take over the Heritage Center. Living history interpreters and volunteers will be onsite hosting tons of hands-on activities and games to put you right in the action.

The single most important event of the 2023 calendar year. Don’t stop BELIEVIN’! This 3rd Annual event will feature Bigfoot competitions, guest speakers, live music, vendors, food trucks and other great surprises. You won't wanna miss this! May 6, 2023 from 10am - 6pm at the Townsend Visitor Center Super Surprise Guest Speakers, Vendors, Live Music, Food Trucks, Bigfoot Competitions, Famous Bigfoot Researchers & Much More!