Explore Townsend

The Cades Cove Loop Lope is the only organized footrace held inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to benefit Friends of the Smokies. All funds raised benefit park projects and […]

TennGreen Land Conservancy’s fourth annual Hike-a-Thon is taking place during the entire month of April 2024. The month-long fundraising and adventure competition supports the protection of Tennessee’s lands and waters […]

Visit Cades Cove Jeep Outpost for an Independence Day celebration by the water in the Smoky Mountains! Bring your Jeep, lawn chairs, blankets, and plan to spend the day at […]

ALOHA ! Join us for a Hawaiian Luau. The club is extremely excited for this years Luau! This will be a two day event! We have been striving towards more […]

Join Vacation Races for a beautiful 5k or half marathon through gorgeous scenery! Escape to the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies" with a gorgeous course through the woods. You couldn't […]

A delightful event for food enthusiasts—sample the best of Blount County’s culinary scene. New for 2024 are a Premier Experience and a special appearance by celebrity guest chef Christian Gill. […]

The 38th Annual Townsend 15k/7k is September 15! Join us for a rolling, fun course through the backroads of Townsend at the foothills of the Smoky Mountains! https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Townsend/Townsend15K

Bike Bash returns to Dancing Bear for its 10th Year! The 10th annual 2024 Bike Bash returns with the best event yet on Saturday September 21st and you’re invited! Riders […]

Immerse yourself in live bluegrass, crafts, historical demonstrations, and family-friendly activities. The foothills of the Smoky Mountains come to life with Bluegrass music, arts and crafts, time honored traditions and […]

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 […]

Step back in time and explore the rich history of the railroad in the Smokies. A full weekend of Historic Fun Trains Tractors & More, History Demonstrations, Craft Vendors, Music, […]

The Very Scary 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run will start from the Townsend Abbey (7765 River Rd, Townsend, TN 37882) and will feature the scariest swag in the history […]