Don’t Miss Wears Valley Fall Festival October 16-18, 2015

Don’t miss Wears Valley Fall Festival on Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, 2015. Each day the fun begins at 10:00 a.m. The festival closes on Friday and Saturday at 6:00 p.m. and on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. The event and all the activities are free, so there’s no excuse not to gather up the entire family and spend the day in beautiful Wears Valley!

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A highlight of the festival is the Vintage Baseball Game at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday for kids of all ages. There’ll be a Kid’s Craft Tent with old-time games and educational and fun recycling activities from upcycled products. And what’s a Fall Festival without a good old-fashioned Potato Sack Race and Obstacle Course (these races will be on Saturday only).

You’ll also have the opportunity to meet the cutest festival attendee, Evie Sue, the Litter Retrieving Dog, and her friends Ed and Susan Harp who’ve authored the children’s book, “Evie Goes Clean and Green.” This amazing yellow Lab will show you just how fun and easy it is to “Go Green!”

Of course no autumn get-together would be complete without a plethora of Southern eats and Arts & Crafts that reflect the traditions of Smoky Mountains. And the traditions of the Smokies continue with the live bluegrass and old-time mountain music by Boogertown Gap. And for those that still believe Elvis is everywhere, well he can be spotted in Wears Valley as the King is channeled by talented Elvis impersonator Robert Keifer.

keep-sevier-beautiful-heysmokiesThe Wears Valley Fall Festival is the largest fundraiser for Keep Sevier Beautiful whose mission includes waste reduction and recycling, litter prevention, and the beautification of Sevier County’s public spaces. For more information, please call 865-774-6677.

Regen Film Sneak Peek Event on Nov 6th at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

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The movie Regen, filmed locally, tells the story of Pigeon Forge resident Regen Morris who passed away on Christmas morning of 2013 from a rare brain cancer at the age of 12.

The film captures the spirit of this young man, wise among his years, whose story continues to touch thousands of lives with memories of his brave smile, love and undeniable faith.

During his battle with cancer, everyone, and we mean everyone, was Rootin’ 4 Regen. Come to this event and you’ll see how this remarkable young man and his family have blessed so many lives worldwide with their story of hope, faith and community.

On Thursday, November 5, 2015 join supporters at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg for a VIP event beginning at 6:00 p.m.

For tickets and more info, call 865-654-0766.

Be sure to check out Regen Film on Facebook.

Follow the film’s progress on its website at RegenFilm.

Special Halloween Vaudeville Revue at Sweet Fanny Adams! The Spooktacular Kerfuffle Follies

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Celebrate Halloween at Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre in Gatlinburg!

Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre is inviting all the ghosts and ghouls to a spooktacular revue show in Gatlinburg. Featuring the Great Victorian Aboosement Company and hosted by that dastardly villian Lucifer McRotton!

The Spooktacular Kerfuffle Follies! A Special Halloween Vaudeville Revue at Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre in Gatlinburg on Thursday, October 29 through Saturday, October 31, 2015.

Shows begin at 8:00 p.m. each evening. Free popcorn for all who come in costume!

For more information and tickets, visit sweetfannyadams.com or call 877-388-5784.

The Country Cool Comedy Tour Headlines Gatlinburg’s Taste of Autumn on September 17

The Country Cool Comedy Tour headlines Gatlinburg’s Taste of Autumn on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Gatlinburg Convention Center at 5:00 p.m.  Veteran entertainers Trish Suhr, Karen Mills and Leanne Morgan will delve into “what’s your crazy” like no other Southern gals can and will leave you falling out of your seat with laughter!

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The Country Cool’s #whatsyourcrazy Comedy Tour will be September 17 at Gatlinburg Convention Center! (Photo credit: Country Cool)

And for even more fun and laughs at the Country Cool Comedy Tour, the emcee for the evening is Nan Kelly, popular host of Great American Country’s Top 20 Countdown.

Tickets for the event are $25 per person with unlimited sampling and children under 7 are free. Tickets are available at the door or by calling the Gatlinburg Convention & Visitor Bureau at 800-588-1817. Proceeds from the event benefit United Way of  Sevier County. Be sure to visit them on Facebook!

Delicious food and drinks will be provided by Great Smoky Mountain Catering Company, The Melting Pot, Collier Convention and Catering, The Fox & Parrot Tavern, Big Daddy’s Pizzeria, Coca-Cola, Vista Grill, Corky’s Ribs & BBQ, Mellow Mushroom, Three Jimmy’s, BJ’s BBQ, Ripley’s Aquarium, Dick’s Last Resort, Flapjack’s Pancake Cabin, and Quaker Steak and Lube, and Wine A Little.

Please visit United Way of Sevier County to learn more about the many ways they help our community.united-way-sevier-county-logo-heysmokies

Enjoy Wine on the Lawn at Robert A. Tino Gallery in Sevierville on September 18

sugarlands-cellars-autumn-path-wine-heysmokiesEnjoy Wine on the Lawn at Robert A. Tino Gallery in Sevierville on Friday, September 18, 2015. Hillside Winery has partnered with Sugarland Cellars to make the release of Robert Tino’s Autumn Path wine a true celebration of the harvest season.

The event, held from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. is free to the public and family-friendly.

The bucolic grounds of the Tino Gallery are a great place to spread out your blankets and set up your lawn chairs to enjoy great music by Kate Phillips and Steve Laciak of The Reunited while you sip on some fantastic vino.

Food concessions will be provided by the popular Smoky Mountain Catering. And there will be lots of games for the entire family to round out the fun evening.

Sugarland Cellars will offer sample pourings of the new release Autumn Path along with bottles available for purchase.

For more information, visit Wine on the Lawn’s Facebook page! The beautiful label was voted and chosen by members of Friends of the Smokies.