Smoky Mountain Events
There’s always something exciting happening in the Smoky Mountains! Parades, festivals, craft shows, fireworks, live music — these are just some of the many exciting events in the Smoky Mountains visitors can attend throughout the year! Take a look at the upcoming Smoky Mountain events below, and see what’s happening while you’re in town!

Scottish Festival & Games
May 17, 2025 - May 18, 2025
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East Tennessee’s premier celebration of Scottish culture and history, the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games, is coming to the Townsend Visitor Center (7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy). The celebration features several clans and historical societies, nine entertainment bands, pipe and drum bands, dozens of athletes, merchandise vendors, and food vendors.
Featuring local and national performers, the two-day festival offers multiple stages for music and historical, cultural and educational presentations. Scotch tasting seminars feature a bit of history and humor and the Border Collie demonstrations are guaranteed to amaze onlookers with their herding abilities and intense gaze.
See event website to purchase your tickets!
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