Your Comprehensive Guide To Outdoor Fall Festivals (By Region)

The South

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Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival

October 1st – October 31th; Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Townsend, Tennessee

Spend days on end discovering autumn beauty in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. With festive decorations seen all over the towns of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Townsend, you’ll never run out of activities geared towards young and old alike. A few highlights include: a Bavarian-style “OktOberfest,” the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair, and the Taste of Autumn. Don’t forget to take a scenic drive through Great Smoky Mountain National Park while you’re there!