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 […]
The 9th annual 2023 Bike Bash Returns with the best event yet on Saturday September 16th, 2023! Riders will be capped at 225 so please register early! We will have three rides of 28, 39, and 55 miles with full support. Our famous post ride gourmet lunch returns with a fabulous spread, live music and […]
Applications are now available! Click here to Enter and for more information! Join us for a fall celebration in the tradition of old-time county fairs with all-around family fun for the whole family. We will celebrate all that is good about an old-fashioned country fair with activities that include living history demonstrations of open hearth cooking, […]
Free family Fun event demonstrations, museum tours, arts and crafts, model railroad, music and more.
We're offering our popular Old Town Tour. It's a walking tour that takes participants back in time to the days of Townsend's Little River Railroad & Lumber Company. The walk gives participants a snapshot of how life in Townsend was years ago. The tour is led by Don Headrick, lifetime resident of Townsend, and is […]
Interested Vendors Click Here! Saturday, October 28 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Set against the picturesque backdrop of Townsend, the festival is a gathering of some of the nation’s most esteemed potters. This event is more than just a showcase; it’s an immersive experience where attendees have the rare opportunity to witness the craftsmanship […]
Goblins and ghouls and ghosts…Oh my! Spooky season is upon us and we invite you to join us on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 for an Appalachian Bistro Spooktacular featuring professional storyteller Elizabeth Rose, who will be telling spooky stories around Papa Pete’s Fire Pit. Storytelling sessions will be held at 5:45 and 7:00 with limited […]
Mark your calendars and prepare to immerse yourself in a delightful display of creativity at the Heritage Center for our annual Holiday Handcrafters Festival! This beloved event is more than just a shopping trip—it’s a cherished holiday tradition that perfectly ushers in the spirit of the Christmas season! This year, our Handcrafters Fair is shaping […]
