April 2004

April 1-June 11 *2nd Annual Springfest*
A county wide festival, which includes the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. Festival will include special events, local craft shows and much more. For more information please call (865) 436-0500.

April 9 *Sweet Fanny Adams Theater*
Opens for its 28th hilarious season with two new comedies that are guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. For more information please call (865) 436-4039.

April 11 *Easter Sunrise Service*
Ober Gatlinburg 6:30 a.m. Free tram rides beginning at 5:45 a.m. Breakfast Buffet at the Ober Gatlinburg Restaurant from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Easter egg hunt for children ages 2-10 will be held at 9:00 a.m. and at 2:00 p.m. For more information please call (865) 436-5423 or 1-800-251-9202.

April 19-25 *Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Week*
Enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park by participating in the "54th Annual Spring Wild Flower Pilgrimage". The Wildflower Pilgrimage offers over 150 different hiking tours, motorcades, demonstrations and classroom lectures centered on the flowers, plants and wildlife in the great Smoky Mountains National Park and is led by experts from the Park and the University of Tennessee in nearby Knoxville. For information call Judy Collins (865) 436-7318 ext.22.

April 22 *3rd Annual "Rib Fest"*
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. Enjoy award winning ribs from the area's finest restaurants and entertainment. For more information please contact Gatlinburg's Special Events at (865) 436-0500.

April 25-June 20 * 4th Annual Gatlinburg Flower Fest*
Flowers beautifully decorate the streets of Gatlinburg with live entertainment on the sidewalks. (865) 436-0500.

April 25-29 *Gatlinburg Senior Games*
Competitive event for senior citizens. Gatlinburg Community Center and Mills Park. For more information please call (865) 436-4990.