November 2006 Gatlinburg Event Calendar

Nov. 8 - Gatlinburg Chili Cook-off - Bring your appetite and a willingness to sample new or improved recipes when the City hosts its 17th Annual Winterfest Chili Cookoff on Wednesday, November 8, at Ripley’s Aquarium Plaza and River Road!

Nov. 8 - Gatlinburg Winterfest Kick-off & Chili Cook-off The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over 2 million spectacular lights in fantastic displays throughout the town. Gatlinburg Winter Magic launches a new era of winter-long visual entertainment in Gatlinburg. Featuring all new, one-of-a-kind LED lighting displays along Gatlinburg’s famous Downtown Parkway, adjacent River Road, and the triangle juncture of the two, the first phase of a three-year, $1 million rollout of custom designed and fabricated lighting displays will be marked by sections reminiscent of winter forests, romance, and evergreens.

Nov. - Dec. - Gatlinburg Winter Magic Trolley Rides - The best way to view the more than 40 lighting displays and numerous other lights featured in Gatlinburg Winter Magic is to hop aboard the Trolley Ride of Lights and take a leisurely ride through the city. Trolleys depart from the Gatlinburg Aquarium Welcome Center at Traffic Light No. 5 (Mass Transit Center) at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m. nightly from November through December 30 excluding Dec. 1, 24 and 25, then continue every Saturday night during January. The Trolley Ride of Lights is a guided narrative tour that lasts approximately 45 minutes. This year tickets are only $4 and advance reservations can be made at the Aquarium Welcome Center or by calling 865/436-0535. Group reservations are also welcomed.

Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day Celebration - Gatlinburg's 4th Annual Veteran's Day Celebration salutes the men and women of America who have served in our Armed Services. The stirring musical tribute and ceremony is held at 11 a.m. on Ripley's Aquarium Plaza.

Nov 21 - Thanksgiving Arts and Crafts Show - Members of the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community Gather for demonstrations and sales at the convention center.

Nov 24-25 - Nutcracker "Sweet" Performance & Festival of Trees Dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees await visitors to this Winter Wonderland at W. L. Mills Conference Center on Friday & Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. Then at 7, get in the holiday spirit with the presentation of Nutcracker "Sweet" by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company.


Nov. 27 - Dec. 3 - Christmas Arts and Crafts Show Members of Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community assemble to make Christmas Shopping easy at the convention center.

Dec. 1 - Fantasy of Lights Parade Gatlinburg's 31st Annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade ushers in the holiday season at 7:30 p.m. in downtown with millions of twinkling lights and more than 100 parade entries.

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