April Events in the Smoky Mountains!

April 1 - 30, 2022

Titanic Welcomes Families with Autism

The Titanic Museum welcomes families with autism every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. You and your family are welcome to enjoy the ship before we open to the public. Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge is an educational setting both welcoming and inclusive for people with autism and their families. The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge is pleased to provide a safe, comfortable way to introduce the Museum to families of children with autism.

April 7 - 9, 2022

Spring Rod Run 2022

Join the many automotive enthusiasts and come on out to the Pigeon Forge Rod Run, the area’s largest automotive event. The spring event features top 25 awards, ultimate 5 awards, a huge swap meet with hundreds of showcars and car corral, and a big cash giveaway.

Free parking for spectators at The LeConte Center.

The 2022 event is sponsored by Checkered Racing, Metal Brothers, Danny's Rod Shop, Atomic Speed Shop, ASA Performance, Farris Insurance Agency, Dave's Truck Parts, Flatwood Customs, and ET Motogear - the only official event apparel for the Pigeon Forge Rod Run.

April 10 - 15, 2022

Titanic's Maiden Voyage

On the 110th anniversary of Titanic’s maiden voyage, the Titanic Museum pays special tribute to the 2,208 passengers and crew throughout the week. Descendants of those on board will visit the ship, and authors of Titanic related texts will make personal appearances, as well as virtual discussions.

April 13 - 16, 2022

Great Smokies Arts and Crafts Show

The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts show hosts unique hand made gifts created by artisan members of the community at the annual Easter show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.

This free-to-the-public show, filled with handcrafted work of demonstrating local artisans and featuring guest craftspeople from all around the USA, is an event to visit while in Gatlinburg. Unique handcrafted gifts and products produced by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are placed on display and offered for sale as they host their annual Easter show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Demonstrations are part of the show.

April 16, 2022

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wear's Farm Park

Pigeon Forge Parks & Recreation is hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Wear Farm City Park on the Saturday before Easter. Come join us for inflatables, a free raffle and a chance to take pictures with the Easter Bunny!

The four baseball fields will be designated for specific age groups and will stagger start the Easter Egg Hunt starting at 11am. This event is free to the public!

Make plans to bring the children over to Wear Farm City Park for a day filled with fun and Easter eggs!

April 20 - 23, 2022

Bronco Super Celebration

Hosted annually since 2006 in the quiet Smoky Mountain Town of Townsend Tennessee – (Just outside of Pigeon Forge). This four day event – is the world’s largest bronco enthusiast gathering. On site activities, daily drives, awards, product giveaways, and much more.

April 22 - 24, 2022

Women of Joy - Pigeon Forge LeConte Center

Share a few days with Women of Joy - a ministry that has been changing the lives of women since 1994. Based in Decatur, AL and lead by Phil and Debbie Waldrep, these weekends serve and minister to crowds ranging from 1,000 to 14,000 women at each event.

April 23, 2022

Great Smoky Mountains Spring Clean - Townsend

In partnership with Tremont Institute, this event is the largest cleanup event ever attempted in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with this inaugural event "Spring Clean"! Teams of volunteers will be sent to all parts of the Smokies with staggered start times. Each team will work 2-3 hours, then break for lunch, gather all collected litter, then meet back at Tremont Institute for live music, food and drinks!

April 26 - 30, 2022

Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage

Throughout the long history of the Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (SWFP GSMNP), the underlying mission and philosophy has simply been to bring people together to fellowship, form connections, bonds, and friendships through a common interest focused on spreading curiosity, knowledge, appreciation, and education of natural history, biology, ecology, conservation, and land management.

Everyone is encourage to join in their efforts to engage and educate folks through this experiential program.

April 29, 2022

Music in the Mountains Spring Parade

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and youth mentor Cal Ripken, Jr., namesake of the Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge, will lead the way in the 2022 Music in the Mountains Spring Parade on Friday, April 29.

The parade kicks off at 6 p.m. on the Parkway with local and visiting marching bands, cold-air character balloons, local attraction and entertainment representatives and more!

Make plans to attend this celebration of the city’s rich musical heritage and look for surprise music performances around town.

April 30 - May 1, 2022

Circle Yer Wagens! - Sevier County Fairgrounds

Two day all VW show with huge swapmeet & riverbank camping in the show area. Top 75+ show, dash plaques to the first 150 entrants, cash for best ofs. Early setup & registration available Friday starting at noon before the show. 24 HR SECURITY. Event held rain or shine. Free car wash area with supplies. Breakfast by Boy Scouts of America available at concessions area Sat. & Sun.