Winterfest

You’ve decided to visit the Smokies in winter—excellent choice. From early November through mid-February, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville transform into a full-blown Winterfest wonderland, with millions of lights, special events, and cozy cabins everywhere you turn. If you’re wondering how to put it all together, here’s a simple, local-style Winterfest game plan—with…

When the sun goes down in the Smokies between November and February, the mountains don’t get dark—they light up. During Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg Winterfest, millions of twinkling lights line the Parkway, riverwalks, and downtown streets from early November through mid-February, turning Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg into one long holiday light show….