Springfest 2012

April is coming up and it's the best part of Springfest in the Smokies. We have more special events coming up in April than any other month before summer and all of them are worth checking out if you're coming to the Smokies for a getaway!

The biggest news to share is Festival of the Nations at Dollywood is now open and running until April 30th. This year sees "Spirit of the Dance", an award-winning show that's played in Las Vegas, New York City, London and more venues around the globe. Russia, India, Germany, South America, Canada, China, Africa and many other nations will be performing or vending or cooking as well!

Another reason to come is the huge new Wild Eagle Rollercoaster at Dollywood, the only one of its kind in the world that lets you come as close to flying as physically possible over the Smokies. In fact, it's hard to find anything in Tennessee that gives you as many thrills as Dollywood does on top of a 25-year-strong consistent level of quality WITH a multi-national cultural festival going on at the same time.

And that's just one event! Take a look at what else the Smokies in Tennessee are offering for April.

Great Smoky Easter Arts and Crafts Show
4/4/12-4/7/12

Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual holiday show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center/W.L. Mills Auditorium. Perfect Easter Time outing with the family. www.eventsgatlinburg.com/event_detail.aspx?id=30

Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Gatlinburg
4/8/12

Ober Gatlinburg continues its tradition of offering a free breakfast buffet and a sunrise Easter service at their facilities at the top of the mountain. Tram service starts at 5:15AM and the breakfast buffet at 6:00AM. www.obergatlinburg.com

62nd Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage
4/25/2012-4/29/2012

Celebrate and enjoy the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with over 150 different programs, including hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations and classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and wildlife in the great outdoors. For more information, call (865) 436-7318 ext. 22 or visit www.springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. ($)

Ribsfest, Wings and BBQ
4/26/2012

The mountain of ribs and wings blend nicely against the Smoky Mountains as Ribsfest, Wings and BBQ starts again at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. The price of admission buys you all the ribs and wings you can eat plus entertainment, vendors and an Ice Cream Eating contest just to name a few. www.eventsgatlinburg.com/event_detail.aspx?id=27


As always, stay tuned with us as we deliver you more special events in the Smokies. See you in May!