# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Smokies BearWise Open House
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: The Smokies BearWise Task Force, the City of Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg Police Department, and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) are partnering to host an Open House on educating the public and businesses on BearWise® practices.

The event will be held on Wednesday, March 18 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Rocky Top Sports World in Gatlinburg, which is located at 1870 Sports World Boulevard. The event is open to the public and free of charge. 

This Open House aims to educate residents, businesses, and visitors about living and recreating responsibly to keep bears wild and people safe. 

There will be special presentations by the TWRA and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 

The remainder of the event will be an open house style event with different stations for individuals to receive information on best BearWise practices. Among the stations at the event will be BearWise materials and signage, a chance to visit with representatives from the TWRA, National Park Service, and the Gatlinburg Police Department, demonstrations of animal-resistant equipment, information on how to scare away a bear, bear research, BearWise signage and more educational stations. The information will teach businesses, rental owners, and hoteliers how to keep bears wild and people safe on their properties. 

The Smokies BearWise Taskforce is dedicated to promoting bear awareness and safety through education and community outreach. Comprised of members of the local business community, the TWRA, and the local government, the taskforce’s mission is to reduce human-bear conflicts and ensure a sustainable coexistence between people and bears in the Smoky Mountains region.

The City of Gatlinburg and TWRA have a longstanding partnership, dating back to 1999, when the two parties began to jointly fund a bear management officer position. Additionally, the two entities work in tandem regarding educational initiatives and the crafting of City ordinances, including Gatlinburg’s animal-resistant container ordinance and areas where those receptacles are required.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gatlinburg/smokies-bearwise-open-house/200029771296704
- **Event Categories**: sports, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gatlinburg
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Rocky Top Sports World - Gatlinburg, TN
- **lat**: 35.732671545939
- **long**: -83.445600124359
- **full address**: Rocky Top Sports World - Gatlinburg, TN, 1821 E Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-5949, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Smokies BearWise Open House being held?
  - **A:** Smokies BearWise Open House takes place on Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am at Rocky Top Sports World - Gatlinburg, TN, 1821 E Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-5949, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Smokies BearWise Open House?
  - **A:** Smokies BearWise Open House is organized by Smokies BearWise.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Smokies BearWise Open House is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gatlinburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Smokies BearWise Open House sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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