2013 Events – Townsend Tennessee – The Peaceful Side of the Smokies
| Saturday, March 16th | Great Smoky Mountains Scavenger Hunt Spend Saturday scouring the National Park for answers to the hunt questions. This family-friendly event puts your Smokies knowledge to the test with quyestions from the minds of Tremont naturalists. For More Information visit Great Smoky Mountains Scavenger Hunt Location: Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont When: Saturday, March 16th |
| Friday, April 12th | Talley Ho - 2 Wheel’n The Smokies Two Wheel’n the Smokies is the premier custom motorcycle show in the Southeast! For More Information visit Talley Ho - 2 Wheel'n the Smokies Location: Talley Ho Inn When: Friday, April 12th thru Saturday, April 13th |
| Monday, April 15th | Smoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival Classes, demonstrations, spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, sheep-sheering & border collie sheep-herding. Location: Townsend Visitors Center When: Monday, April 15th thru Saturday, April 20th |
| Thursday, April 18th | Bronco Super Celebration 8 Our Events are Designed to be more than just a show! We have organized family-friendly events, both at the showgrounds and in the area, throughout the weekend. There will be games and contests for the kids, organized sightseeing drives, and much more. There is no better way to have fun with your Bronco or Ford Truck! For More Information visit Bronco Super Celebration 8 Location: Talley Ho Inn When: Thursday, April 18th thru Saturday, April 20th |
| Saturday, May 4th | Railroad Days Learn about the history of railroading in the Great Smoky Mountains. Location: Little River Railroad Museum When: Saturday, May 4th Townsend Spring Festival and Old Timers Day Festival featuring bluegrass concerts, cloggin, arts and crafts, Appalachian skills, family fun, BBQ and other good food. Location: Townsend Visitors Center When: Saturday, May 4th thru Sunday, May 5th Nawger Nob Arts & Crafts Two Day Arts and Crafts Fair under the trees at Nawger Knob Shopping Area. Dozens of crafts persons and booths, runs all day. For More Information visit www.woodcarvers.com Location: Nawger Nob Village When: Saturday, May 4th thru Sunday, May 5th |
| Friday, May 10th | Blount British Car Club – 26th Anniversary Each year, the Gathering draws cars from all states surrounding and including Tennessee and as far north as Michigan, as far south as Florida and many other places in between. Owners range from teenagers to Senior Citizens! For More Information visit Blount British Car Club Location: Talley Ho Inn When: Friday, May 10th thru Sunday, May 12th |
| Friday, May 17th | Studebaker Car Gathering Enjoy the classic styling of various Studebaker’s. Location: Talley Ho Inn When: Friday, May 17th thru Sunday, May 19th Smoky Mountain Highland Games A celebration of Scottish Heritage with traditional games, gathering of the clans, dance, music and athletic contests. Location: Maryville College Campus When: Friday, May 17th thru Sunday, May 19th |
| Friday, May 24th | ChristyFest™ ChristyFest™ is an annual festival held in Townsend, Tennessee to celebrate Christy the novel by Catherine Marshall, as well as the TV series and movies. For More Information visit ChristyFest™ Location: Heritage Center & Townsend Visitors Center When: Friday, May 24th thru Sunday, May 26th |
| Thursday, June 20th | Ford F100 Truck Gathering A gathering of Ford F100 Trucks from 1948-1972 Location: Talley Ho Inn When: Thursday, June 20th thru Sunday, June 22nd |
Saturday, July 20th| Jammin’ in Townsend |
Knox Volks Motor Club. Knoxville’s premier Volkswagen Club with a membership made up of a wide range of ages and abilities with an emphasis on VW knowledge and education, family and fun. Come out for a weekend of fun and cool cars. For More Information visit Summer Jam VW Location: Talley Ho Inn When: Saturday, July 20th thru Sunday, July 21st |
| Sunday, September 8th | Wears Valley 15K Road Race This race is a must run for those who enjoy some distance. Set in Townsend, Tennessee, the aptly named “Peaceful Side of the Smokies,” there isn’t a more scenic race venue on the KTC calendar. For More Information visit Wears Valley 15K Road Race Location: Hwy 321 & Cedar Creek Rd When: Sunday, September 8th |
| Thursday, September 19th | Fall Ford Truck Event Our Events are Designed to be more than just a show! We have organized family-friendly events, both at the showgrounds and in the area, throughout the weekend. There will be games and contests for the kids, organized sightseeing drives, and much more. There is no better way to have fun with your Bronco or Ford Truck! For More Information visit Fall Ford Truck Event Location: Talley Ho Inn When: Thursday, September 19th thru Sunday, September 22nd |
| Friday, September 17th | Townsend Fall Heritage Festival and Old Timers Day A celebration of our mountain heritage with bluegrass music, Appalachian skills, arts and crafts, storytelling, antique tractors and good food. Location: Townsend Visitors Center When: Friday, September 27th thru Sunday, September 29th |
| Saturday, September 28th | Nawger Nob Arts & Crafts Two Day Arts and Crafts Fair under the trees at Nawger Knob Shopping Area. Dozens of crafts persons and booths, runs all day. For More Information visit Woodcarvers.com Location: Nawger Nob Village When: Saturday, September 28th thru Sunday, September 29th |
| Sunday, December 8th | Townsend Christmas Parade Enjoy the fun and festivities of our local Christmas Parade. Location: Starts at IGA and ends at Nawger Nob Village When: Sunday, December 8th |