Spring Has Arrived in the Smokies

Apr 18–Jun 7 • Pigeon Forge

Dollywood's Flower & Food Festival

Over 500,000 vibrant flowers, larger-than-life mosaicultures of Smoky Mountain wildlife, and the stunning Umbrella Sky installation. Pair it with exclusive festival foods featuring international and Southern-inspired flavors via the Tasting Pass. Included with regular park admission.

Apr 22–25 • Gatlinburg / GSMNP

76th Annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage

Four days of professionally guided walks, photography workshops, birding excursions, and nighttime owl prowls inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Explore wildflowers, fungi, salamanders, and Appalachian history with experts. Participants come from 40+ states every year.

May 2 • Townsend, TN

6th Annual Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival

A full day celebrating Bigfoot lore with live music, guest speakers, food trucks, themed games, giveaways, and photo ops with the larger-than-life Party Sasquatch. This year's theme is a Bigfoot Birthday Bash — complete with cupcakes, candles, and confetti. Family-friendly; dogs on leash welcome.

Limited Time Offer

Spring Special — Save 20%

Wildflowers are blooming, festivals are in full swing, and the mountains are calling. Book your spring cabin getaway and save 20% with code SPRINGFORWARD. Whether it is a festival weekend or a midweek escape, the Smokies have never looked better.

Spring Special

Save 20% on Your Spring Stay

Spring is the perfect time to visit the Smoky Mountains. Wildflowers are peaking, trails are gorgeous, festivals fill every weekend, and the weather is ideal for hot tub evenings on the deck. Use the code below at checkout and save 20% on your stay.