Discover the Magic: Events & Festivals at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
Each year the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center is host to festivals, concerts and special events. Our ten acres are dotted with historic structures and green spaces offering a unique setting for private or public outdoor events including the Summer Concert Series on Friday evenings, the Blue Ribbon Country Fair, the Holiday Handcrafter’s Festival, Christmas in the Village and the Storytelling Festival.
The 350-seat outdoor covered amphitheater is home to the annual Sunset Music Series, the Heritage Center’s popular Friday night concert series and our Legend Series which features national touring groups. Each concert begins at 7 PM, lasts about two hours and features some of the very best new and established musical groups – bluegrass, jazz, blues, Americana, country or a combination. Concessions are available on-site.
IMPORTANT MESSAGES FROM THE HERITAGE CENTER
Winter Heritage Festival!
January 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us as we step back in time for the annual Winter Heritage Festival at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center.
You’ll experience hands on demonstrations, practice pioneer survival skills and get a sense of how hard life was during pioneer times.
Learn a new craft, see historic artifacts, and learn about the weapons the pioneers used to survive in the Southern Appalachian region.
Experience the history of East Tennessee Mountain culture by practicing some of the daily tasks of the pioneers. Living History interpreters and volunteers will be on site hosting activities and games.
• Experience Pioneer Living
• Historic Artifacts and Weapons
• Living History Interpreters
• Practice Survival Skills
$12 – Adult (13+)
$10 – Senior (65+)
$8 – Kids (ages 5-12)
Free – (ages 0-4)
Interested in becoming a vendor at one of our festivals? Follow the links below for more information on these upcoming opportunties.
2025 Great Smoky Mountain Fiber Fair April 25 &26
Interested in teaching a class during the Fiber Fair? Click here
Check back for more opportunities!
Mark your calendars for the next Blue Ribbon Country Fair- September 27th, 2025
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