The promises have finally become a reality as the long awaited 5 Plex Cinema in Pigeon Forge is under construction. The new theater is reported to be finished by late August and should include 5 theaters that will use digital and 3d technology. The theater front will be to the left of the Smoky Mountain Brewery and will take place of a couple storefronts that where present. I know residents and guests alike have longed for a movie theater in Pigeon Forge and hopefully this will fill that need.

For more info check out this article in the Mountain Press. Click Here

Cades Cove Loop Road to reopen on April 24th, which is a month earlier than expected. The $6.7 million redo of the popular 11-mile loop inside the Great Smoky Mountains National park was slated to be completed no later than May 21. Park Superintendent Dale Ditmanson credited contractor APAC-Atlantic Inc. Harrison Division and the Federal Highway Administration for the quick completion of the large project.

To commemorate the reopening on Sunday morning, April 25, the park and the Friends of the Smokies are planning a one-time-only “Cades Cove Loop Lope,” which will offer pre-registered runners a choice of the full 11-mile loop or a 3.5 mile loop course.

for more info check out this link. Cades Cove Loop Lope

The Duggars of the TLC reality show “18 and Counting” will be in Pigeon Forge on Nov. 5th to officially kickoff Winterfest in the Smokies. The 20 plus member family will flip switch on the 20th celebration of Winterfest in Sevier County at 5:30 p.m. at Patriot Park. For a complete list of all the Winterfest events go to Mypigeonforge.com

This year, the 33rd annual Pigeon Forge Rotary Craft Festival runs from Saturday, October 3 thru Saturday, October 31, and is open daily from 10 am until 6 pm. Admission is by donation.

Every October the Pigeon Forge Rotary Craft Festival runs under the big red and white sriped tent at Patriot Park in Pigeon Forge. This year, the 33rd annual Pigeon Forge Rotary Craft Festival runs from Saturday, October 3 thru Saturday, October 31, and is open daily from 10 am until 6 pm. Admission is by donation. Once inside, you will see a wide variety of arts and crafts including woodworking, handcrafted home decorations, Native American items, and much more!

As the biggest fundraiser for the Pigeon Forge Rotary Club, this craft fair generates revenue through booth rental from the crafters, concessions, and donations from guests as they enter the tent. All proceeds from the Rotary Craft Fair benefit the following:

Children’s Christmas Party
Handicap Scouts
House of Hope
Programs for Disadvantaged Youth
Scholarships
Sevier Food Ministries
Youth Exchange
Boy’s & Girl’s Club
Sevier County Schools
Civic Projects

Join us and help make this the most successful event yet.

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