A celebration of the history, people, and traditions of Townsend TN , Cades Cove, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park .
2009 Program Highlights:
Kick Off Evening, Thursday, Feb. 5, hosted by Social time with hors d'oeuvres Great Smoky Mountains National Park Superintent Dale Ditmanson, the State of the Park and the Dr. Boyce Driskell, , Findings from Tuckaleechee Cove Author Charles Maynard, "Conquistadors in the Smokies--the Juan Pardo Expedition Reservations required: call 865-448-6000Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7: talks, tours and demonstrations in Townsend and nearby venues Cades Cove Preservation Association programs at the , and family exhibits at the
Blount County Historical Museum exhbits: "Treasures of Attic and Trunk", Model T and antique fire engine, and Civil War display Guided hikes and tours in the Smokies, including Rocks of Ages geology hike, Walker Valley Ramble, and Wesley Woods History Hike
programs: Stories, music, and special guest presenters. Topics include Smoky Mountain Photography, Wild Foods, Gardening for the Birds, Exploring the Wilderness, Founding of the National Park, the CCC, Hiking the AT, This Land of Change, Spinning and Weaving, Old Time Music, Tuckaleechee Cove Archeology, Primitive Baptist Church, Margaret Stevenson, and much more! with special guest guides Vintage Photography by in front of the Townsend Visitors Center hearth Friday Evening, Feb. 6, hosted by the BBQ Supper; Square Dance and other Appalachian Dancing with live band and caller: "The Mumbillies" Reservations required: call 865-448-3812
Saturday Evening, Feb. 7, hosted by Guest Speaker Sam Venable, author and columnist: "Mountain Hands, a Portrait of Appalachia"
All programs require pre-registration. Most are free; events with food will have a charge, so call the host businesses to make reservations. For more information, call the Townsend Visitors Center (865-448-6134 or 800-525-6834).
The Townsend Love Affair 09
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The2nd Annual Townsend Love Affair Weekend for February 15-17, 2008. Events will include artisan demonstrations, a progressive dinner, bluegrass concert presenting Blue Moon Rising, dulcimer playing and singing, a BBQ dinner, art show, history presentations, bread making demonstration, and beekeeping and candlemaking demonstrations.
Dont get left hanging!
Memorial Day weekend is starting to fill up fast, so please make your reservations early. Just give us a call at 865-981-4300 and we will be happy to save you a site.
Apr. 24 & 25, 2009 Airstream Club East Tennessee Unit of WBCCI May 1st & 2ed, 2009
Vintage Camper Rally in the Smokies 2009
The rally dates are from Thursday May 14 till Sunday May 17, 2009 and is open to anyone who likes vintage campers. You do know that one day even your new RV will become a vintage camper. So come join in the fun!
