Spring Rod Run 2012

Hey what’s up party people? Are you ready for the fun and always exciting Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run? 2012 should be better than ever to come take part in festivities as folks from around the nation come to see, sell, buy or just listen to the roar of the engines inside these classic cars and trucks! It all starts on April 12 but many arrive much earlier to get the best spot they can and well, just have some fun! Did you know you can save money on fun things to do in Pigeon forge? Well you sure can! Just click this upcoming link and you’ll be taken to a place to sign up for a newsletter and then instantly get Pigeon Forge coupons sent right to the email you signed up with. Currently, there are coupons for zip lines, go-karts, laser-tag, mini-golf and horseback riding! It’s all on an easy to print page.

Spring Break in Pigeon Forge 2012

Along with vintage automobile owners, vendors and dreamers there will also be some youngsters enjoying Spring Break 2012 in Pigeon Forge. They’ve been studying hard and many working as well and it’s time for a break! We encourage all who fit into this category to come enjoy the fresh air around the Great Smoky Mountains and take it easy for a while.

Ride some Pigeon Forge Zip Lines or check out some Gatlinburg riding stables , either activity will be just what the doctor ordered!  You will leave the Pigeon Forge area revitalized and ready for round two after a well deserved break in the action.

Stop in LazerPort Fun Center and you’ll have a chance to win a Polaris Razor!

Traffic Light 3 In Pigeon Forge, Across From the Comedy Barn

Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run 2012

This year will be the first time Tanger Outlet in Sevierville, Tn. has started “Black Friday’” on Thanksgiving Thursday! That’s right, the doors at Tanger Outlet will be unlocked at 10 PM Thanksgiving day and will not be locked again for 24 hours! Many stores have opened for business very early in the morning on the Friday following Thanksgiving for a long time now. Tanger is, without a doubt “raising the bar”!

With the lights of Winterfest guiding the way, shoppers will no doubt take this opportunity to get a jump on the Christmas shopping season. Many dads stuffed with all the good food they could possibly hold will most likely opt out and be perfectly fine watching the end of the football game! Many moms will be perfectly content to finally break away from the day’s cooking, dishes and crowds to spend some quiet time searching the aisles for those perfect gifts.

With so much to do in and around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area be sure you take the time and enjoy some of the other wonderful Sevierville attractions!

Have a lot of fun and be safe during this year’s holiday season!

The temps are dropping a little and not much rain if any in the forecast, so this Labor Day weekend is looking alright!  I’m giving some thought to doing a little horseback riding in Gatlinburg with my sons while mom goes and jacks up the credit card! I would much rather ride through the hills than fight the crowds but that’s just me.

From shopping the sidewalk sales at Belz Outlet mall to a sweet drive over to Cherokee to watch crafts-people at work, there’s plenty to do in the Smokies!

Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? Well, you might  just get that way if you visit Pigeon Forge around Labor Day weekend! The Christmas Place will be having a tent sale and this might be a great time to pick up some bargains. Drive a little further into Pigeon Forge and hit all the sales going on outside of Belz. This event starts on Thursday the 1st of Sept. and runs all the way through Monday the 5th.

If you want to take in some free, educational fun for the family, take a ride up to Cherokee on that Saturday the 3rd of Sept.  Watch these fascinating artisans work their magic all day long for free! Using the same techniques their ancestors have used for hundreds of years, you can watch our Cherokee neighbors weave baskets, do woodwork, sculpting and more. Traditional Cherokee food will be available and you can buy some of the same  unique crafts that you watched being finished.

Below are the phone numbers and dates for all of these activities so give them a call if you need more info. have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!

Thurs. September 1st through Monday the 5th
LABOR DAY SIDEWALK SALE
Belz Outlets
865-453-7316

Sat. September 3rd through Monday the 5th
LABOR DAY TENT SALE
The Christmas Place
www.christmasplace.com
1-800-445-3396 or
865-453-0415

Sat. September 3rd Only
FREE Day long event
QUALLA ARTS OPEN AIR
INDIAN MARKET
Watch authentic Cherokee artwork in action!
828-497-3103 ext:203

With our nation’s economy causing a struggle for many,  the “American Spirit” is alive and well. Americans are great at adjusting to change and figuring out ways to to still enjoy life, sometimes especially in hard times. Living in the Pigeon Forge area I notice that folks always find a way to give themselves a little R&R when necessary and sometimes it is very necessary to just break away for a while.

Because we are in peak season in the Great Smoky Mountains, you will notice many opportunities to have some cheap family fun in Pigeon Forge, whether you look in the local coupon books or online. Having coupons readily available is definitely one way to have a cheap vacation and at the same time enjoy some real quality Pigeon Forge attractions.

As far as I’m concerned, when I am out having fun I want to get the most for my money at all times  and I prefer outdoor fun because most of my time is spent indoors working. One of my favorite thing to do is visit the riding stables around Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville and now I have anew favorite activity with all the Smoky Mountain ziplines to choose from. This is a real fun thing to do if you’ve necer tried it! I was a little reluctant at first but after watching others zipping down through the trees I just had to try it and I’m glad I did. They gave us a briefing on the ground, made sure our harnesses were good to go and before I knew it I was among those that can say they took a zipline tour!

Well here are the printable Pigeon Forge coupons that can save you money in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville on; go karts, lasertag, minigolf, ice cream 4D theaters, ziplines and horseback riding. So go have some well deserved fun for yourself and your family and even get back home with some cash (one of the hardest things for me personally to do) 

We are in the middle of summer and the time for fun is now! It looks like there are a lot of great deals out there and today I am going to show you where to find them.

When it comes  to attractions and things to do in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg,  this is one coupon page I would look at. Filled with Pigeon Forge coupons and very few words they let their deals do the talking! From Pigeon Forge go karts to Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg and Sevierville Zip Line tours you will find a money saving coupon or two right here to print out and save you money on your Smokies vacation.

Whether looking for Dollywood coupons or riding stables savings you will find a lot of wonderful values to help you have a cheap vacation this summer without sacrificing fun!

Now if it’s cheap Pigeon Forge hotels or Gatlinburg cabin rentals you are looking for you might want to take a look around ReservePigeonForge.com because they not only offer deals on Smoky Mountains fun but lodging and shows as well.

I hope you found this article helpful and I hope it saves you a few bucks this summer vacation season! Have fun and DRIVE  SAFE!

Of course Dollywood is fun, there is no doubt about that but, there are other things to do in Pigeon Forge and the list just got bigger!  A new Pigeon Forge Zipline attraction called Adventure Ziplines of Sevierville just opened their doors to the public and it looks like it’s going to be a sweet success!

Location, location, location is the key to any new business and it’s ability to compete and the spot this new Pigeon Forge zipline is in could not be better. Directly across from Tanger Outlet Center at Five Oaks, it’s quite a site to look up and see happy people zipping along a cable . Their first day of operation was on Tuesday, June 29th and though they are still tweaking the landscape , this new adventure park is certainly ready to show folks visiting the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville area a good time!

With 6 towers that begin in the hills surrounding the Parkway and end up right at the Parkway, this new zipline will definitely attract a lot of attention as well as visitors. I haven’t had a chance to take the tour yet but it won’t be long because that final line that heads towards Five Oaks Tanger Outlet Center looks like some extreme fun!

I think I’m going right now! Have a great day I’m outta here!  

Constantly searching the web for what’s going on in and around Pigeon Forge sometimes I stumble upon some interesting stuff.It seems yet another directory of attractions has hit the world wide web. It looks very nice and as though someone has put a lot of work into it.

I didn’t realize we were getting a new Pigeon Forge zipline, well actually it’s on the border of Pigeon Forge and Sevierville at the Five Oaks Riding Stables  location. Called Adventure Ziplines of Sevierville this looks like it’s going to be a pretty big deal. Offering horseback rides and now zipline rides, this place might just do alright. A lot of the other area zip line places are a little out of town but this one is smack dab in the middle of everything. Just a block from the bustling crowd that convenes on Governors Crossing, this will make ziplining in the Gatlinburg area convenient for our visitors to the Smokies.

If you get a chance and have the desire to see this new Pigeon Forge Attractions directory, see what you think. Are they going to give myPigeonForge, a long time popular area directory,  a run for their money?

Check back soon as we will all take a closer look at the new Titanic attraction in Pigeon Forge. I sure hope Dolly can compete with all these new family fun places popping up . 

Seeya soon!

It’s Christmas time so let the fun begin!

On your next visit to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg you will be greeted with millions of colorful little lights as Winterfest is now under way. From the time you get off the I40 interstate exit until you start up the mountain at the end of Gatlinburg, you will be delighted by the glow of Christmas lights and the familiar scenes of Santa, reindeer and snowmen.

Just because the weather is cooling off and the days aren’t quite as long is no reason to stay home by the furnace! Put a light coat, jacket or sweater on, gather up dad and the kids and come see the beautiful displays in the Smokies.  The Sevier county area has really worked hard to make the cities of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg come to life around Christmas and the hard  work has paid off. Winterfest gets bigger and better every year and you should, if possible, plan a trip to this impressive Tennessee county.

Christmas joy is yours to have by just “getting in the spirit” and taking a ride down Dolly Parton Parkway!

There is a lot going on in Pigeon Forge right now including the National Gospel & Harvest Celebration  at Dollywood and with Halloween getting closer let’s take a look at some other choices in the Smokies this Fall!

This is by far not a complete list but there is something here for everyone but the main thing is to get a lot of candy and be safe while doing it!  Hey mom and/or  dad, I found some real good halloween safety tips here to keep in mind, you might want to check them out before you load up the kids

Now thru 10/31/2009
The Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival  in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville, features an array of craft shows, a decorating contest and other special events.

10/29/2009
The 9th Annual Halloween Celebration is a safe way for kids to go “trick or treat” ing at the Pigeon Forge Community Center and is presented by the City of Pigeon Department of Parks and Recreation. For more information call 865-429-7373.

10/31/2009
The Halloween Fun Fest is being held at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center. For more information call 1-800-251-4444

10/31/2009
Hallapalooza 2009
A Halloween costume party with DJ and more for adults at the Arnold Estates resort in Sevierville. Call 800-969-4504 for more info.

10/31/2009
Trick or Treat Kick Off Karnival
This is a family Halloween fund raising eventday event where all game proceeds will benefit the Sevier County United Way. Lasting from 12 noon to 3:00pm. this should be a lot of fun for everyone and safe. There will be:a Pumpkin Contest at NoonContestsCostumed CaractersInflatablesCandy
The event will be held at the Historic Nature Trail off Airport Rd behind Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.
To learn more call: 865-654-0766

10/31/2009
In nearby Cocke county there will be “Halloween Trick or Treat at the Track” sponsored by
Newport Parks & Recreation
Call 423-623-7304 for more details.

Looking closer at theaters and shows available in Pigeon Forge, there truly is something for everyone and today we will take a look at the Grand Majestic Theater, Tennessee Shindig and Smoky mountain Jubilee all offering their own unique touch to this Smoky mountain city.

Whether you like the “Big Band Sounds” of the 1930s and 40s or the rock beats that exploded in the 1950s, the Grand Majestic Theater can get you moving as well as spark some old memories. This is a great experience for not only the older members in your group but can give grandpa a chance to share this walk back in time with the grand children.This talented cast has assembled a show you won’t soon forget and will likely want to see again.

If you want to keep the theme of your trip to Pigeon Forge a little more on the country side of things then the Tennessee Shindig might be your choice when exploring the theater and show options in this area. This show will keep you inspired and entertained for more than 2 hours as they hit the stage with everything from Elvis favorites to bluegrass. The comedy skits and music are a delight and great for all ages so do not miss one of the best packages on the parkway!

The Smoky mountain Jubilee has been entertaining guests of Pigeon Forge for over 23 years with their down to earth, country style show. With music from the Jubilee Singers filling the air and clogging by some very talented dancers you will soon be caught up in this wonderful show straight from the heart of Volunteer country! The fun doesn’t stop their either as the laughs come easy during their family oriented comedy routines that are fun for the entire family!

Come back soon as we will look into even more shows and some of the nightlife possibilities on your next trip to fantastic Pigeon Forge!