# Thanksgiving Events & Things to Do in Gatlinburg 2026

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Thanksgiving 2026 in Gatlinburg with festive dinners, family activities, parades, Turkey Trots, brunches, holiday markets, volunteer events, and seasonal celebrations. Discover the best Thanksgiving events and book your tickets online.
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Celebrate Thanksgiving [YEAR] in Gatlinburg with festive dinners, brunches, buffets, Turkey Trots, parades, family-friendly activities, Friendsgiving parties, holiday markets, volunteer opportunities, food drives, cruises, and seasonal events. Whether you're planning a traditional Thanksgiving feast or looking for unique things to do, discover the best Thanksgiving events happening in Gatlinburg.

## Thanksgiving Events in Gatlinburg

- **Event Name**: HGW Friendsgiving- “Queens of the Harvest ~ A Season of Abundance, Gratitude and Healing”
  - **Description**: 🍂✨ 2026 HGW FALL FRIENDSGIVING MINI-RETREAT

November 13–16, 2026 • Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Theme: Queens of the Harvest — A Season of Abundance, Gratitude & Healing

The 2026 HGW Fall Retreat will be held in the picturesque Smoky Mountain region of Gat
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon Nov 16 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gatlinburg/hgw-friendsgiving-queens-of-the-harvest-~-a-season-of-abundance-gratitude-and-healing/200029255611208
  - **Venue**: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving, workshops, health-wellness, black-friday, meditation, sports, music, food-drinks, yoga, karaoke, contests
- **Event Name**: GREAT SMOKY ARTS & CRAFTS COMMUNITY Thanksgiving CRAFT SHOW
  - **Description**: Discover a vibrant marketplace filled with talented artisans, delicious local food, live entertainment, and the incredible charm of beautiful Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

For more information
📧 Sabcreationkey50@gmail.com

✨ Highlights:
• Over 150 vendors acro
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  - **Date**: Tue Nov 24 2026 at 03:00 am – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Gatlinburg Convention Center
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving, music, food-drinks, art, christmas-markets-and-fairs, live-music, entertainment, dog
- **Event Name**: Friendsgiving in Gatlinburg- 2026
  - **Description**: Friendsgiving in Gatlinburg
November 6–9, 2026

Mountain views. Cozy lodge. Your chosen family around one table. Gratitude. 

Bus departs from Memphis, TN!
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  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 01:00 pm – Mon Nov 09 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Great Smokey Mountains Gatinburg, Tennessee
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  - **Categories**: thanksgiving
- **Event Name**: Friendsgiving-A Time To Gather
  - **Description**: Imagine waking up to THIS.

Fall leaves. Mountain air. Your girls in the next room.
Coffee ready. Zero stress.

Friendsgiving in Gatlinburg
 Nov 6–9, 2026 ��
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 06:00 am – Mon Nov 09 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gatlinburg/friendsgiving-a-time-to-gather/200030545429010
  - **Venue**: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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## Trending Events in Gatlinburg

- **Event Name**: Oktoberfest at Ober Gatlinburg
  - **Description**: Dust off your lederhosen and raise your steins — Ober Gatlinburg is bringing back Gatlinburg’s Original Oktoberfest celebration this fall!

From October 2 through November 1, 2026, experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the world’s most famous beer
  - **Venue**: 1339 Ski Mountain Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, United States
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- **Event Name**: Favored Women
  - **Description**: We are getting up a group.  Cost is 249 lineup includes Jennie Allen, Katy Nicole, Chris Tomlin, Chonda Pierce, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Lori Salierno Maldonado.
  - **Venue**: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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- **Event Name**: Ole Red Tour Feat. Tayler Holder
  - **Description**: Ole Red is all about serving up the hottest talent in the game. Thanks to our friends at Mountain Dew, we’re bringing rising star Tayler Holder on one helluva tour—hittin’ the main stage at an Ole Red near you.

As one of the most followed country artists
  - **Venue**: 511 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN, United States, Tennessee 37738
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- **Event Name**: Smoky Mountain Anime Fest - 2026
  - **Description**: Smoky Mountain Anime Fest returns for our 3rd Year! New celebrity guests, more vendors, more artists, table top gaming tournaments, video game tournaments, COSPLAY, and more! 

October 2nd & 3rd, 2026 at the Rocky Top Sports Complex in Gatlinburg, TN!
  - **Venue**: 1870 Sports World, BLVD, Pigeon Forge, TN
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- **Event Name**: Triumphant Quartet in Gatlinburg
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss this Out! Triumphant Quartet is Live at Gatlinburg Convention Center on Monday, September 28, 2026! 🎶
This is your moment. Triumphant Quartet is hitting Gatlinburg Convention Center on Monday, S
  - **Venue**: Gatlinburg Convention Center
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- **Event Name**: Trick-or-Treat Kickoff Carnival
  - **Description**: 🐠🎃🧜‍♀️ Trick-or-Treating Starts Under the Sea! 🧜‍♀️🎃🐙

Dive into a sea of Halloween fun at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies' Trick or Treat Kickoff Carnival on Saturday, October 31st! Whether you're a magical mermaid, a mysterious monster, or anything in
  - **Venue**: 88 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN, United States, Tennessee 37738
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- **Event Name**: THE ART OF TRACKING
  - **Description**: The Art of Tracking is a two-day Sanctuary field class built around learning how to read the land.

This is for people who want sharper awareness, better observation, and the ability to notice what most people walk past. You’ll learn how to read sign, fol
  - **Venue**: Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, TN
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- **Event Name**: October~Fest in the Smokies 2026
  - **Description**: We are so excited to be back in the Smokey Mountains of Gatlinburg TN!!!

There is nothing like being in Gatlinburg TN in the fall time!


We will be giving away some great activity passes, like putt putt golf, Top Jump trampoline & extreme arena etc.
  - **Venue**: River Terrace Resort and Convention Center
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- **Event Name**: Smoky Mountain Romance Mystery
  - **Description**: A Social Adventure by FioreAbout this EventA Social Adventure by FioreReady to experience your city in a completely different way?This self-guided scavenger hunt combines creative
  - **Venue**: Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Thanksgiving events in Gatlinburg?
  - **A:** HGW Friendsgiving- “Queens of the Harvest ~ A Season of Abundance, Gratitude and Healing” (Fri Nov 13 2026 at 05:30 pm at Gatlinburg, Tennessee), GREAT SMOKY ARTS & CRAFTS COMMUNITY Thanksgiving CRAFT SHOW (Tue Nov 24 2026 at 03:00 am at Gatlinburg Convention Center), Friendsgiving in Gatlinburg- 2026 (Fri Nov 06 2026 at 01:00 pm at Great Smokey Mountains Gatinburg, Tennessee), Friendsgiving-A Time To Gather (Fri Nov 06 2026 at 06:00 am at Gatlinburg, Tennessee).
- **Q**: How can I find Thanksgiving events in Gatlinburg?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Thanksgiving events in Gatlinburg on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Thanksgiving events in Gatlinburg?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Thanksgiving events in Gatlinburg?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Thanksgiving events in Gatlinburg include Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Gatlinburg Convention Center, Great Smokey Mountains Gatinburg, Tennessee.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Thanksgiving events in Gatlinburg?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Thanksgiving events in Gatlinburg include Natalie Carson, Shantel Bennett, The Traveling Chucks.
- **Q**: Are there any online Thanksgiving events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Thanksgiving events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Thanksgiving events in Gatlinburg?
  - **A:** Follow the Thanksgiving category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Thanksgiving events are listed in Gatlinburg.

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