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Ongoing - Tennessee

January - December, Elizabethton Walking Tour (Self-guided). Visit the Chamber of Commerce, 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway, and pick up a copy of the Elizabethton Walking Tour Brochure. During you walk it will take you through the downtown section of Historic Elizabethton, take time to visit our local merchants and indulge yourself to lunch in one of our restaurants in the downtown section.

June 3 - November 1 - Storytelling Live! - Storytellers from across the United States will share stories and entertain guests at the International Storytelling Center from June 3 – Nov. 1.  Live storytelling can be heard daily, Tuesday-Saturday at 2 p.m.  Adults $10, Seniors and Students $9. For more information call 800-952-8392 ext. 222 or 423-913-1276. Jonesborough www.storytellingcenter.net

September - October - Autumn In Carter County (Leaf Routes). Explore Carter County in the Autumn. September and October are two beautiful months of the year in Carter County. Drop by the Chamber of Commerce and pick up a leaf tour sheet and explore the beauty of the mountains in transition from Summer to Fall. (423) 547-3852 For additional information.

LS STATE HISTORIC AREA Information (423) 543-5808

November - February - Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration. From November to February, Sevierville, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge is transformed into a wonderland of brilliant lights, dazzling decorations and magnificent shows. For information, call Toll Free at 1-888-738-4378, or visit www.visitsevierville.com


2009


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June 3-7 - 43rd Annual Covered Bridge Celebration - Experience one of the region’s most beautiful areas at the 42nd Annual Covered Bridge Celebration in historic downtown Elizabethton, TN on June 3-7.   Celebrate summer with fun activities for the entire family.   Music on the Bridge will feature toe tapping live entertainment including gospel, bluegrass, 50’s and 60’s beach music and country rock entertainers.   Southeastern artisans will display unique and traditional handcrafted arts and crafts.   Kids’ Island will offer fun filled activities including a stocked river and a free fishing clinic.  Plus Saturday evening, the streets of historic downtown will showcase more than 150 classic cars.  

June 5 - September 26 - Ruby Falls’ “Lantern Tours - Friday and Saturday Nights 8:30-10:30 pm This intimate experience allows visitors a rarely seen view deep within Lookout Mountain. Limited sized tours begin with a 260 foot elevator ride into the mountain and a tour experience in a whole new light! Reservations required. www.rubyfalls.com 423-821-2544

June 6-7 - 47th Annual Lenoir City Arts & Crafts Festival - Over 200 artists and crafters - plenty of food and fun for the entire family - all on the banks of beautiful Fort Loudoun Lake. www.lcsuburbia.org Lenoir City Park

June 20 - Music on the Mountain - At the Tennessee Valley Winery...www.tnvalleywine.com

June 21-22 - 62nd Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival - from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m.. The festival is a two-day celebration to memorialize and perpetuate the Rhododendron Gardens, the most gorgeous display of natural beauty on the North American continent.  The Festival is held in the Roan Mountain State Park, Roan Mountain, TN.  The park is located at the foot of Roan Mountain and features handmade crafts, food and a variety of traditional music, plus an array of old-time folkway demonstrations.  The Rhododendron Gardens are located approximately eight miles farther up the mountain.  www.roanmountain.com


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July 3 - September 26 - Ruby Falls’ “Lantern Tours - Friday and Saturday Nights 8:30-10:30 pm This intimate experience allows visitors a rarely seen view deep within Lookout Mountain. Limited sized tours begin with a 260 foot elevator ride into the mountain and a tour experience in a whole new light! Reservations required. www.rubyfalls.com 423-821-2544

July 4 - Rockin' the Docks - Live bands, food, fireworks, children's play area - all on the banks of beautiful Fort Loudoun Lake. 3:00pm until 10:30pm Lenoir City Park.  865-986-1223

July 4 - ANNUAL BOAT PARADE -Parade will start out at Watauga Dam; travel to Shook Branch, then back to Watauga Point and end at Mallard Cove Marina. Prizes awarded to best decorated boats. For more information call: Tommy Cowan at 423-543-0332 or email: slowride@onemain.com

July 11 - Music on the Mountain - At the Tennessee Valley Winery...www.tnvalleywine.com


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August 1 - Music on the Mountain - At the Tennessee Valley Winery...www.tnvalleywine.com

August 7 - September 26 - Ruby Falls’ “Lantern Tours - Friday and Saturday Nights 8:30-10:30 pm This intimate experience allows visitors a rarely seen view deep within Lookout Mountain. Limited sized tours begin with a 260 foot elevator ride into the mountain and a tour experience in a whole new light! Reservations required. www.rubyfalls.com 423-821-2544

August 22 - Music on the Mountain - At the Tennessee Valley Winery...www.tnvalleywine.com


 

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September 4 - 26 - Ruby Falls’ “Lantern Tours - Friday and Saturday Nights 8:30-10:30 pm This intimate experience allows visitors a rarely seen view deep within Lookout Mountain. Limited sized tours begin with a 260 foot elevator ride into the mountain and a tour experience in a whole new light! Reservations required. www.rubyfalls.com 423-821-2544

September 11-12 - 27th Annual Smoky Mountain Fiddlers Convention - Presented by Loudon Rotary Club. Bluegrass Performances, individual and band competitions. Also includes an Arts & Crafts Show & Sale. Beginning at 5pm Friday. Saturday hours: 9am-9pm. No alcoholic beverages or drugs. 24-hour security, food and drinks available, bring your own lawn chair, camping available (no campers before noon Wednesday). Admission Friday $15/Saturday $10 (children under 12-free). No Passouts, no pets, inside parking $2 & $5. www.loudoncity.com

September 18-October 31 - Maple Lane Farms Corn Maze - Live bands, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, farm store - one of the largest corn mazes in the Southeast - check our our web site at: www.thecornmaze.com


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October 1-31 - Maple Lane Farms Corn Maze - Live bands, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, farm store - one of the largest corn mazes in the Southeast - check our our web site at: www.thecornmaze.com

October 4- Lakeway to the Smokies 5K Run & Fun Walk - Tellico Lake Pavilion at Fort Loudoun Dam. Fairly flat course, fun for the entire family. 865-986-6822

October 9-10 - TN State Bar-B-Q & Fall Festival - Bar-B-Q cook-off, car show, food vendors - fun for the entire family. www.tennesseestatebbq.com

October 31 - Octoberfest/Pig Roast - At Tennessee Valley Winery...www.tnvalleywine.com


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November 26-28 - Ruby Falls’ “Lantern Tours - Friday and Saturday Nights 8:30-10:30 pm This intimate experience allows visitors a rarely seen view deep within Lookout Mountain. Limited sized tours begin with a 260 foot elevator ride into the mountain and a tour experience in a whole new light! Reservations required. www.rubyfalls.com 423-821-2544


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