Explore Townsend

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Scotland in the Smokies is calling you!!! Celebrating its 42nd year, the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games is Tennessee’s oldest festival of Scottish, Irish and Celtic culture. Presenting folk, roots, rock & pop music, highland athletics, pipes & drums, highland and Irish dance. Whisky tastings, vendors and a great selection of […]

June 3, 2023, at the Talley Ho Inn we will have our second annual Chevy/GMC 1947 to 1955 Truck Show! We have the Heritage Tractor & Engine club as our special guest and they will provide demo's throughout the day. Music will be provide by local Mountain/Bluegrass bands. Food & restrooms available, Free admission and […]

Get a taste of Appalachian cultural with regional food, music, and history at the Taste of the Smokies, an annual community event benefitting the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center

One Night Only ~ Get Ready for a Foot-Stomping, Bluegrass Extravaganza as Renowned Grammy-Winning Band, The Travelin' McCourys, Takes Center Stage on the Dancing Bear Event Lawn on July 6th!

From Iceland to Italy, and all over the U.S., San Francisco-based band Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues, rock and Americana. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is like cello you’ve never heard before. From down home blues and rock with a wailing cello, to […]

The inaugural Appalachian Homecoming event will be hosted August 4-6, 2023, by Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro in Townsend, Tennessee. Presented in conjunction with Lodge Cast Iron, the immersive three-day celebration will explore the rich cultural and culinary history of the East Tennessee Mountain Region, welcoming industry leaders like author and James Beard Award […]

Looking for something to do while you are down in the Great Smokey Mountains? Come and party with Drengroffroad. We are teaming with Cades Cove Jeep Outpost to invade the town of Townsend Tennessee on Aug25th and Aug 26th for a 2-day live music festival and Jeep Show from 2pm to 10pm. A portion of […]