September 2006 Archives

Each year the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival begins as the deep, green forest hues of the towns nestled in the Smoky Mountain foothills start to erupt with vivid autumn colors. For almost two months the towns of Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Gatlinburg merge to display the beauty of autumn and the creativity of Smoky Mountain residents.

Visit Pigeon Forge this year to take a leisurely stroll through the streets and behold the fall splendor adorning the shops September 15th through the end of October. You don't want to miss this time of beauty and excitement in the towns that surround the Smoky Mountain foothills. The Southeast Tourism Society (STS) named Harvest Festival as one of the Top 20 Events to visit!

Keep in mind, seasonal decor is by no means the only thing to experience. The Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival hosts a myriad of activities, including craft shows, sidewalk sales, live music and other special events. Read on to find a list of planned activities to visit for autumn entertainment this September and October. And, please stay tuned for more event listings as the 2006 Harvest schedule is finalized. Read on to learn what's going on this month in the Smokies.

There’s a Pigeon Forge barn full of bears. Inside are black bears, brown bears, polar bears, large bears, small bears, but they’re all teddy bears. Yes, these are the collectible Boyds Bears, residents of the Boyds Bears Big Ole’ Barn. The bears will be gone by the end of October, however. Many visitors to Pigeon Forge have expressed regret for losing what has come to be a highlight of their visit. They are not alone; the community will miss Boyds Bears as well. Boyds Bears opened in late 2004 and has been a friend to Pigeon Forge ever since. Besides giving everyone a place to enjoy the lovable bead-filled, posable teddy bears, Boyds has sponsored community events like Young Patriot’s Day for children. In light of the popularity of the bears and the big red barn in Pigeon Forge, it’s surprising to hear that Boyds Bears will soon close.