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.
Tastes of the Smokies
Tastes of the Smokies features more than a dozen local eateries onsite, cocktails, living history, and live music .
Mingle with living history demonstrators while you relax in the Appalachian Village and enjoy artfully prepared food and drink provided by respected local restaurants known for their quality regional Appalachian fare
Interested in becoming a vendor at one of our festivals? Follow the links below for more information on these upcoming opportunties.
Holiday Handcrafters Festival Nov 16, 2024- Applications are full
2025 Great Smoky Mountain Fiber Fair April 25 &26
Interested in teaching a class during the Fiber Fair? Click here
Check back for more opportunties!
Mark your calendars for the next Blue Ribbon Country Fair- September 27th, 2025
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