The spring season is a wonderful time to visit Gatlinburg as it signals the return of longer days of sunlight, delightful weather and beautiful blooming wildflowers! Spring is also one of the most popular times for events in the area, so make your plans now to visit during one of Gatlinburg’s exciting events! Here are some of the fun upcoming spring events in Gatlinburg TN.

1. Great Smoky Easter Arts and Crafts Show

One of the true signs of spring is the return of the annual Great Smoky Easter Arts and Crafts Show that is presented by the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community. The show is a unique opportunity to step back in time to watch more than 100 artists and crafters as they produce their wares by hand! While visiting with members of the Arts and Crafts Community, you will have the chance to see woodcarving, candle making, pottery, art galleries and plenty of other fine art forms. This free craft show is held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in downtown Gatlinburg and is scheduled for the days leading up to Easter. Plan your Easter trip in a large cabin in the Smoky Mountains now!

2. Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament

Another one of the popular spring events in Gatlinburg TN is the Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament, a fun fishing tournament where over $10,000 in cash and prizes are up for grabs! This event is open to anyone who wants to participate, so remember to bring your fishing gear with you while on vacation! The Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament takes place in early April along the west prong of the Little Pigeon River from the National Park boundary in Gatlinburg, downstream to the Sevierville City Park bridge, and along its tributaries of Roaring Fork, LeConte Creek and Dudley Creek.

3. Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage

Celebrate the arrival of the region’s gorgeous wildflowers with the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! This annual event is scheduled for late April and features professionally guided walks that explore the area’s rich natural and cultural resources. You can register for a variety of programs on topics such as fungi, medicinal plants, art and photography, park history and, of course, wildflowers! Most of the programs are conducted on the trails within the park, while evening presentations take place in the Mills Conference Center.

Where to Stay

Enjoy a vacation near all of these awesome spring events in Gatlinburg TN with a stay at Acorn Cabin Rentals! Our cabins are situated in beautiful locations in the foothills of the Smokies but are just minutes away from all of the events and attractions in Gatlinburg. We have cabins ranging from 1 to 8 bedrooms, so you can plan anything from a romantic getaway for two to a family reunion! While staying with us, take advantage of wonderful cabin amenities such as bubbling hot tubs, fireplaces, game rooms and fully equipped kitchens. Learn why you should plan a spring trip to the Smoky Mountains!

Check out all of our cabins in Gatlinburg today to plan your vacation during one the amazing spring events in Gatlinburg TN! We look forward to seeing you soon at Acorn Cabin Rentals!