August 2006 Archives

August’s end prompts us to cherish the last days of summer. Autumn will soon arrive in Pigeon Forge; the air will bristle with the crisp cool of fall, and warm summer evenings will linger only in memory. But before the hills of Pigeon Forge and the Smokies transform from lush green hillsides to brilliant hues of crimson, gold, and orange, there’s one more opportunity for summertime memories: the county fair. What better way to enjoy the last moments of summer than with an evening at a country fair? The sights and sounds of the Sevier County Fair from September 4-10 can be your last hurrah for another well-lived summer. Your summer isn't over yet. Plan a vacation to Pigeon Forge this September and enjoy live entertainment like a Charlie Daniels concert, favorite rides like the ferris wheel, and homespun fun only a fair can offer.

Recently, we switched the www.PigeonForge.com eNewsletter delivery from Friday afternoon to Monday morning. Our eNewsletter Question of the Week for last week was "Would you prefer to receive the eNewsletter at the beginning of the week on Monday or at the end of the week on Friday?"

Due to overwhelming response in favor of Monday, the eNewsletter will now be delivered every Monday morning!

Here is what a few, dear readers wrote:

Come out to Pigeon Forge this August (12th-26th) to honor the men and women who have fought for America's freedom. Festivities include special speaker forums, canteen dances, parades, musicals, and a military book fair. Each year, Pigeon Forge invites prestigious historians and veterans to share in the celebration and salute America's veterans. Activities will be centered in Pigeon Forge's Patriot Park, and the festival headquarters will be located in the lobby of the Pigeon Forge Information Center at traffic light #5; events will be held Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Regional headlines proclaim “High Gas Costs Don’t Deter Tourists.” Visitors to Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains seem not to mind that gas prices are nearing three dollars a gallon during the summer vacation season. Surprised? Don’t be. Pigeon Forge and the Great Smoky Mountains ensure a great vacation destination for the money, and the area is within just a day’s drive of a large area of the United States. Plus, Pigeon Forge attractions offer experiences found nowhere else. It makes sense that when gas prices are high people look for a vacation that offers the most value for the dollar and the least stops to fill up on the way. Plus, there are more ways to save on fuel costs once you get here.

Head out to the Pigeon Forge Parkway August 4-5 for the biggest and roughest "battle of the trucks" you'll see all year!

The Music Road Hotel and Convention Center along with the Southern Nationals Association will host this large-scale truck battle, and everyone is invited to spectate.