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November 2009 Gatlinburg Winter Magic Special Events
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Old Fashioned Wagon Rides – As fall peaks in the Smokies, enjoy a unique wagon ride with family and friends. Departure is from traffic light #6 at Mountain Mall from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, leaving approximately every 45 minutes.
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Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm Kickoff and Chili Cookoff – The City of Gatlinburg kicks off Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm from 5 to 8 p.m. by turning on over three million lights including new displays making their debut in 2008 For a small donation, sample chili recipes from local restaurants and businesses and vote for your favorite. Event includes live entertainment by the Carnell Gunther Costers. Downtown Gatlinburg.
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4-Jan. 30, 2010
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Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm Trolley Ride of Lights – Enjoy a guided trolley tour of spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley's Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. $5 Tickets on sale beginning October 15.
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5-Feb. 28, 2010
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Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm – The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over three million spectacular lights, including displays new for 2008.
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Veterans Day Celebration – Join the City of Gatlinburg in saluting the men and women of America who have served in our Armed Forces. Sixth annual program at 11 a.m. includes stirring musical tributes, ceremonial words and recognition of Veterans in attendance. Ripley's Aquarium Plaza.
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23-30
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Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday Show – Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual show at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
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24-28
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Gatlinburg's Festival of Trees – Dozens upon dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees await visitors in this winter wonderland at Gatlinburg Convention Center's W.L. Mills Conference Center.
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27-28
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The Nutcracker "Sweet" – Presented by the Smoky Mountain Dance Theater Company, enjoy this holiday classic presented in Gatlinburg, with performances at 7 p.m. in the W.L. Mills Auditorium. (GSE) Call (865) 680-7369 for information and reservations.
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27-Dec. 30
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Winter Magic Tunes & Tales tm – Through the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling and entertainment along the Parkway Friday and Saturday evenings during this holiday event!
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December 2009 Gatlinburg Winter Magic Special Events
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Visit Our Winterfest in the Smokies Blog!
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Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Holiday Show – Unique handcrafted gifts made by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are offered as they host their annual holiday show at the Gatlinburg
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Winter Magic Tunes & Tales tm – During the holiday season, visitors can meet characters and storytellers and enjoy caroling and entertainment along the Parkway on Friday and Saturday evenings as part of this second annual event!
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1-Jan. 30, 2010
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Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm Trolley Ride of Lights – Enjoy a guided trolley tour of Gatlinburg Winter Magic lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley's Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30. (GSE) Tickets on sale October 15.
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1-Feb. 28, 2010
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Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm – The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over three million spectacular lights, featuring LED displays. Snowmen and children are new for 2008!
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Gatlinburg's 34th Annual "Fantasy of Lights" Christmas Parade – This popular Christmas parade in downtown Gatlinburg is recognized as one of the very best by the International Festival and Events Association and as one of the Top Twenty Events in the South by the Southeast Tourism Society. Features lighted floats, marching bands, equestrian units and giant helium balloons. Parade begins at 7:30 p.m. at Traffic Light #1A and continues through downtown to Traffic Light #10.
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Christmas on Ice – Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season as local skaters display their talents on ice to a wide variety of holiday music in a two-day performance at Ober Gatlinburg's ice arena. Visit www.obergatlinburg.com
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New Year's Eve Fireworks Show & Ball Drop on Historic Nature Trail at the Parkway – For the 21st straight celebration, the Space Needle area at traffic light #8 comes alive at the stroke of midnight with a fabulous fireworks show. Features live entertainment and party favors. "Best New Year's Eve Show in the South."
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January 2010 Gatlinburg Winter Magic Special Events
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Visit Our Winterfest in the Smokies Blog!
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1-30
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Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm Trolley Ride of Lights – Enjoy a guided trolley tour of spectacular Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm lighting displays. Departure is from the Ripley's Aquarium Trolley Station. Group reservations are available. Trolley leaves at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30.
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1-Feb. 28, 2010
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Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm – The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over three million spectacular lights. Special lighting displays are added in mid-January for "Smoky Mountain Romance."
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Night Magic Skiing – Purchase a $15 Lift Ticket Monday through Friday (non-holidays) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Ober Gatlinburg (865) 436-5423.
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February 2010 Gatlinburg Winter Magic Special Events
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Visit Our Winterfest in the Smokies Blog!
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Night Magic Skiing – Monday through Friday (non-holidays) 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Ober Gatlinburg (865) 436-5423.
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Gatlinburg Winter Magic tm – The City of Gatlinburg magically lights up the winter nights with over three million spectacular lights. Special lighting displays for "Smoky Mountain Romance" in February.
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Tennessee Winter Special Olympics – Winter sports competitions including ice skating, snowboarding and snow skiing. Ober Gatlinburg (800) 251-9202.
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Southern Exposure 2010 at Ober Gatlinburg – Skiing and snowboarding competitions include slalom races (giant and parallel), jumping, and awards ceremony. Event also includes the unique Cardboard Sled Classic Race featuring homemade sleds constructed of cardboard, paper, tape and adhesive. (800) 251-9202.
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Rock Gatlinburg – Aspiring high school and middle school band performers and individual musicians get the opportunity to meet and receive guidance from professional musicians during this event hosted by the Gatlinburg Recreation Department at the Community Center. Participants can learn about computer recording, explore professional work opportunities and walk away with a CD recording. For information, contact Laurence Evans or Dave Anderson (865) 436-4990.
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