Bear's Den Smoky Mountain News: February 2007

Take a break . . .in Gatlinburg!

Make your Spring Break special this year with a trip to Gatlinburg. It's a popular destination for college friends and multi-family trips alike. Bring the family for spring fun and get ready to experience an unforgettable getaway. Plus, don’t forget Springfest is just around the corner (starting in March). It’s the perfect opportunity to explore Spring Done Right, including great shopping, fine dining, and luxury lodging for your stay.

Zeno will be everywhere this year, Tunes & Tales will be expanded, and when combined with Bicentennial activities, Gatinburg can expect many more tourists in 2007-08.

The city's Bicentennial activities include a partnership with Great Smoky Mountains National Park to kick off events with a concert by Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys as the first in a series of Music of the Mountains concerts. A Civil War battle re-enactment will be held in July, Mountainfest will feature an Old Timers Day in August, and there will be a display of founding families portraits, among other things.

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Labels: Bicentennial, Reunion, Spring Break, Springfest

Gatlinburg - Spring is on the Way!

February and early spring are the perfect time to let romance blossom in the Smoky mountains! Come and rekindle your passion with great places to eat, fun things to do, and beautiful places to stay. And if you’re looking to get married or renew your vows, there’s no better place to do so than in Gatlinburg, the Wedding Capital of the South!

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Labels: Chapel, Spring, Wedding

Dolly Parton To Do Benefit Concert in the Smokies

Dolly Parton will perform a benefit concert with proceeds going to the Dr. Robert F. Thomas Foundation. The foundation is the supporting organization that will be building the new Fort Sanders Sevier Medical and Cancer Center.

When: Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 7:30PM - Gates open at 6:00 PM
Where: Smokies Stadium
Ticket Information:$150.00 / $75.00 / $33.00 + service charge Reserved tickets will be available at the Stadium and all Tickets Unlimited locations. starting Feb. 8th at 9:00 AM or by calling Tickets Unlimited at (877) 995-9961 or www.ConcertsInTheSmokies.com.
Presented by: The Dr. Robert F.Thomas Foundation
Parking info:Event Parking will be at the Stadium for $5.00 per car. Carpooling is recommended. Doors open:6:00 PM

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Labels: Concert, Dolly Parton, Entertainment

Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge - Smoky Mountain Springfest March 10th to June 9th 2007

Springfest marks the beginning of springtime in the cities of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg. It is a 3 month celebration beginning in early March packed with events like the Mountain Quiltfest, Arts & Crafts Show, Dollywood Parade, Dollywood's Festival of Nations, Ribfest, Spring Grand Rod Run, Bloomin BBQ & Bluegrass Festival, 56th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage, Gatlinburg's Scottish Festival & Games, and many more.

Add the colorful flowers along the Parkway, the dogwoods, red buds and other spring trees coming into bloom for one of the most beautiful times in the Smoky Mountains.

March 5- 10:North American Country Music Association International Convention at Country Tonite Theatre. For more information, contact Peggy Franck at 865-992-6409 or 865-922-3438. -Pigeon Forge, TN.
March 8- June 14:Annual Pigeon Forge and Smoky Mountain Area Springfest. - Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville, TN
March 14-18: 13th Annual "A Mountain Quiltfest" quiltling showcase and classes. For more information visit AMountainQuiltFest.com! - Pigeon Forge, TN.
March 30 - May 7: Dollywood's Festival of Nations, 1-800-DOLLYWOOD. - Pigeon Forge, TN.