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 virtuosic stompin’ Americana, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping!
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 Winner Chef Sean Brock, entrepreneur and Blackberry Farm’s Chief Fermentation Officer Roy Milner, and the smokehouse legend Allan Benton of Benton’s Smoky Mountain Country Hams. On Saturday, August 5th, guests will engage in various workshops led by renowned leaders and chefs in the Appalachian culinary community. Each workshop will explore a different topic at the foundation of Appalachian culture, past, present and future. On Saturday evening, the Bacon at the Bear Dinner Event will benefit New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center, a nonprofit providing assistance to local children in crisis. This dinner event will feature guest chef stations, curated cocktails, live music and bacon-centric dishes. Concluding the festival on Sunday will be a Farewell Bluegrass Brunch prepared by Executive Chef Jeff Carter and his culinary team.
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 proceeds will go to Mission22 to help with suicide prevention for our Military Featuring Live Music From: Jeremy Rowe, Tennessee Holy Water, Mr. Grey, And Rattle Trapp. With tons of vendors, Food, and Beverages, A kid's zone, A Jeep Show Contest, Raffles and more. This will be one event you will not want to miss. So come out support Mission22 and party with Drengroffroad. Tickets are $25 per person. Kids under 16 are free. 2-day Passes $40 per person Parking is $6 (with a portion of proceeds going to the Townsend Fire Department.) 2-day Parking passes $10 Jeep show entry is $10 we will do one each day (Trophies and Prizes Awarded) Pre- sale event shirts are $20 (they will be $25 day of event) Kids Zone *Welcome Packets will be sent out prior to the event with tickets, passes, and more. * **Tickets are […]
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 complimentary beer. Packet pick up starts on Friday evening 9/15/23 at a location TBD from 5:30-6:30 PM and resumes on Saturday morning of Race Day (9/16/23) at 7:30 Am. All rides promptly take off at 8:30 Am this year. Once again, we will ride through the curves with a full police escort! Post ride gourmet lunch starts at 10:30 Am and ends at 1:30 pm. Please plan your ride accordingly.
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, spinning, weaving, wood turning, blacksmithing and there will be livestock with cows, chickens, and goats. Popular activities include historical games like Farmer in the Cove and the Ladies Skillet Throw. Farmer in the Cove is a hands-on experience for children to learn the chores of a typical farm family in the 19th century. Some of the ‘chores’ include picking apples, gathering eggs, sweeping the cabin porch, doing laundry by hand, corn shelling, and planting crops.
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 free. It begins at 10:30 A.M. and takes about an hour and fifteen minutes. Hope you can come and join us for this walk back into the past. To join the tour line up near the gift shop porch steps by 10:30.
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 that goes into each piece of pottery. From intricately designed ceramics to rustic hand-thrown creations, the vast array of unique pottery and handmade goods promises to captivate and inspire. Both connoisseurs, with a refined eye for quality, and novices, eager to dive into the world of pottery, will find joy in interacting directly with the artists. They can glean insights, hear the stories behind each creation, and even pick up a few techniques from these seasoned experts. The festival is not just about appreciation but also education. Those with a keen interest in pottery can deepen their understanding, witnessing firsthand the artistry and skill that these expert potters pour into their work. Whether you’re in search of a decorative centerpiece for your living room or a functional piece for daily use, the Tuckaleechee Pottery Festival caters to all tastes and budgets, ensuring that every visitor […]
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 tickets available for each session. Tickets are for adults only, and include 1 curated cocktail as well as fireside appetizers for you to enjoy during the storytelling. Don’t be scared…You won’t want to miss the bone chilling event! Date: Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 Time: 5:45 and 7:00 Tickets: $25 pp Please note: Your ticket does NOT include dinner. Dinner reservations must be made separately and are encouraged. Please plan your reservation accordingly depending on your storytelling session time.
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 up to be the biggest one yet! Showcasing the talents of more than 30 local artisans from the Smoky Mountain Region and beyond, we are proud to display a cornucopia of unique, handmade and handcrafted goods. Rest assured, there won’t be a single mass-produced item in sight! We eagerly await your presence on Saturday, November 11th. Please remember, while the Fair itself is free to enter, we highly recommend bringing enough funds to indulge in the rich, diverse selection of crafts and goods. It’s an ideal opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts for loved ones, or to treat yourself to something special! Be a part of this vibrant community event and celebrate the unique charm of handcrafted goods with us! FREE Interested vendors click here
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 programs such as historic preservation, wildlife conservation, native plant and grassland restoration, and much more. There are two course options, a 5K or a USATF Certified 10-Mile Loop. Participation is limited to 750 total runners. For those who can’t make it to the Cove on November 12, there is a virtual option to participate as well! Registration opens on June 1st, 2023. More info at www.looplope.org.
