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
Christmas in the Village!
This fun-filled evening runs November 29th-30th, December 6th-7th, December 13th-14th, and December 20th-21st!
Celebrate the holiday season with family at the Heritage Center’s “Christmas in the Village” by stepping back in time to a pioneer celebration. Living history interpreters will welcome you as you venture through our holiday-adorned historic Appalachian village full of handcrafting demonstrations allowing visitors to connect with the spirit and history of Townsend, Cades Cove, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Hot cider, hot chocolate, and other snacks will also be available for purchase.
Don’t forget – GSMHC Members get in free for one night during Christmas in the Village! Please indicate when you reserve your tickets that you are a member or call us at 865-448-0044 to have your name added to the list.
This experience is graciously sponsored by Blount Partnership and Tennessee Arts Commission!
Special Nights:
Hearth Cooking Demonstrations & other Activities – Nov. 29th and 30th
Blacksmithing Display – Dec. 6th and 7th
Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) Students – Dec. 13th
Spinning Wheel Demonstrations – Dec. 20th and 21st
Hot chocolate, Apple Cider and Cookies are available for purchase each night in the Montvale Cabin!
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
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Mark your calendars for the next Blue Ribbon Country Fair- September 27th, 2025
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