Week of Events
Patriot Festival 2026: July 4 in Pigeon Forge
Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary at Pigeon Forge’s Patriot Festival, now expanded to a two-day event on July 3 and 4. This free, family-friendly celebration kicks off the holiday weekend with live entertainment, food, and a festive atmosphere leading up to the Fourth of July.
Monday, June 29, 2026
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June 29, 2026 -Mermaid Mondays @ Soaky Mountain
Mermaid Mondays @ Soaky Mountain
Make a Splash at Mermaid Mondays!
Dive into a world of magic and wonder every single Monday this June and July at Soaky Mountain Waterpark! We are bringing the mythical under-the-sea world to life starting at 10:00 AM with an exclusive chance for your little ones to meet a real-life mermaid. Your family can get up close and personal with Mermaid Alyssa at Boomer's Bay for photos, chats, and games, and then splash into Coyote Springs to swim right alongside her in the water.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
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July 2, 2026Trivia Night at The Pines
Trivia Night at The Pines
Put Your Knowledge to the Test at The Pines Trivia Night!
Get ready for a night of big brains, friendly competition, and legendary fun at The Pines Downtown in historic Sevierville, TN! Bring your trivia crew and compete in the ultimate battle of wits inside the historic 1944 theater building—the very same venue where a 10-year-old Dolly Parton took the stage for her first-ever paid performance. Standing where country music royalty and icons like June Carter Cash once played adds an unforgettable energy to every single question.
Friday, July 3, 2026
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Saturday, July 4, 2026
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July 4, 2026 -Gatlinburg 4th of July Parade
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July 4, 2026 -Gatlinburg River Raft Regatta
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July 4, 2026Gatlinburg 4th Of July Fireworks
Gatlinburg 4th of July Parade
Gatlinburg celebrates the 4th of July in a big way, and this year will be no exception with the nation’s first Independence Day Parade. The event has been named a "Top Ten Parade to See in the US" by National Geographic Traveler magazine and rated by Livability.com as one of the "Five Best Fourth of July Celebrations in Smaller Cities."
Gatlinburg River Raft Regatta
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping summer spectacle in Gatlinburg! Nestled within the lively atmosphere of the city's Fourth of July festivities, it's time for the exhilarating River Raft Regatta: an annual showdown of unmanned floatables racing down the Little Pigeon River.
Gatlinburg 4th Of July Fireworks
Celebrate America at Gatlinburg's July 4th Fireworks Finale in Downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to mark our nation’s “Independence Day” with an amazing fireworks show starting at 11:00pm. The fireworks will be launched from the Gatlinburg Space Needle and spectators can view the fireworks from any vantage point in Gatlinburg. The Southeast Tourism Society has rated the celebration as a "Top 20 Can't Miss Event".
Sunday, July 5, 2026
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July 5, 2026 -Take the Stage at The Pines Karaoke Night!
Take the Stage at The Pines Karaoke Night!
Step into the spotlight and sing your heart out from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM at The Pines Downtown in historic Sevierville, TN!
This isn’t just any ordinary karaoke night! You’ll be performing in the exact building where country music superstar Dolly Parton took the stage for her very first paid gig at just 10 years old. Initially opened in 1944 as a state-of-the-art theater hosting Western films and music icons like June Carter Cash and Chet Atkins, this beautifully renovated historic hall perfectly blends rich musical heritage with modern entertainment. You can even snap a photo with the famous exterior mural celebrating the legends who started it all right here!