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Fall Splendor Weekend
Starts: 10/03/2025 - Ends: 10/05/2025
The days are getting shorter, the temperatures are getting cooler, and Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday is putting on her finest colors as the leaves begin to change. Spend the days hiking the Smoky Mountain Trails right outside our back gate or take a scenic drive on the Foothills Parkway. You won't be disappointed with either! Back at the campground, we will have Campground Crafts, Bingo, and of course you don't want to miss our Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning!
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Football Weekend
Starts: 09/12/2025 - Ends: 09/14/2025
Come experience fall football KOA Style at the Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday. We will have football games on our tvs, football bingo, 50/50 football squares board benefiting Care Camps, judge our employees chili cook-off, campground crafts, other football inspired contests and more. We also have an excellent Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning!
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Bigfoot's Birthday Party!
Starts: 07/25/2025 - Ends: 07/27/2025
Happy Birthday, Bigfoot! Be our guest at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday and help us celebrate one of the Smoky Mountain's most legendary citizens. We'll have an Ice Cream Social (to go with our cake), a nature scavenger hunt and more. On Saturday, we have LIVE Music with Billy Boucher's Bluegrass Band! You might also want to check out the large Bigfoot Conference being held this weekend in Gatlinburg - it's one of the largest in the US! We'll also have bingo, an outdoor movie at the pool on Saturday night and a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday.
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Swimming Pool Weekend
Starts: 07/11/2025 - Ends: 07/13/2025
There really is such a thing as National Swimming Pool Day and we are celebrating the KOA way! We are having a Pool Party! Dive into the fun and festivities of National Swimming Pool Day - cool off with a refreshing dip, play some games, join us for crafts, or just enjoy the sun!
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Independence Day Weekend
Starts: 07/04/2025 - Ends: 07/06/2025
Make s'more memories on this long weekend at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday, when you join us for campground crafts, tie-dye, bingo, pictures with our mascot, a pancake breakfast on Sunday and more! We will also have a Site Decorating Contest, a Patriotic Pet Contest and a lighted Golf Cart Parade with GREAT prizes for the winners! Live Music with Daniel Michael Crane 7/5/25. Book early for this popular camping weekend!
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KOA Rewards Weekend
Starts: 09/05/2025 - Ends: 09/06/2025
We appreciate our loyal KOA Rewards members!
KOA Rewards Members staying with us on Friday, September 5th can get Saturday, September 6th FREE*!
Live Music with Daniel Michael Crane 9/6/25. Throughout the weekend we'll have fun camping activities that include Campground Crafts, Bingo, a Campfire Cooking Class, Ice Cream Social, a movie night and more! Wrap up your weekend with our famous Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning.
Book your stay here!
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Labor Day Weekend
Starts: 08/29/2025 - Ends: 09/01/2025
Make s'more memories on this long weekend at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday, when you join us for campground crafts, tie-dye, bingo, pictures with our mascot, a pancake breakfast on Sunday and more! Live Music Saturday night with Arbor North! We will also have a Site Decorating Contest, a Patriotic Pet Contest and a lighted Golf Cart Parade with GREAT prizes for the winners! Book early for this popular camping weekend!
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Halloween Weekend #2
Starts: 10/17/2025 - Ends: 10/19/2025
We have 4 perfect Halloween weekends in store for you at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday, but book early because we fill up fast in October. We'll have Trick-or-Treating, Costume Contests for Tiny Humans, Adults and Pets, and a Site Decorating Contest... ALL with Scary Good Prizes for the winners. Live Music Saturday night with Arbor North! Join us for other activities like movie night, Eerie Ice and Frankenjuice fun! You don't want to miss a Special Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning.
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Jeep Invasion
Starts: 08/21/2025 - Ends: 08/23/2025
It's a Smoky Mountain Jeep Thing! Whether you'll be attending the Annual Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion or not, Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday is the place to be this weekend. Pack your Jeep with camping gear and head our way! Jeep owners will have the chance to meet other Jeep enthusiasts; you'll even get to vote for Best Jeep In the Campground! We'll have Duck Race to benefit Care Camps, Rock Painting, an Icecream Social and more. Plan to join us for a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning.
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Winter Wonderland
Starts: 12/01/2025 - Ends: 12/31/2025
Our campground is open all year long! Enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains with a month-long celebration at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday. Take photos with Santa and our mascot Koa Bear and enjoy our Hot Chocolate Bar. Live Music Saturday night December 27th with Arbor North! Every Sunday morning, we will wrap up the weekend with a Pancake Breakfast. We will also be helping to provide gifts to less fortunate children in our community. We will have a tree for new, unwrapped gifts if you would like to help.
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Thanksgiving Weekend
Starts: 11/27/2025 - Ends: 11/30/2025
Join us at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday for our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. As we give thanks for the great outdoors & each other - our team will provide the turkey, ham and dinnerware for a traditional Thanksgiving Feast. We're asking campers to bring a dish to share with others. On Friday, we'll also have pet pictures with Santa. On Saturday, join us for Campground Crafts, Bingo and Movie Night (FREE popcorn). We'll end the weekend with a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning. We promise good food, good friends and great camping this weekend!
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Mountain Weekend
Starts: 07/18/2025 - Ends: 07/20/2025
Book your stay at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday for this weekend and celebrate the mountains with us. Hit the Great Smoky Mountain National Park trails accessible from the campground and hike to Hen Wallow Falls or just hang out in the peacefulness. We'll have live Bluegrass music, campground crafts, an Ice Cream Social, bingo and more! Plus, our Sunday Pancake Breakfast is always a hit!
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Letters to Santa
Starts: 12/01/2025 - Ends: 12/15/2025
Letters to Santa at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday! $5 Includes Letter Writing Kit, Postage & Return Letter/Certificate from Santa.
Pick up your Letter to Santa Kit in the General Store. This wish list for Santa is a fun Christmas tradition that not only kids, but also other family members can fill out. Once finished, drop it in our special Express To Santa Mail Box. Be sure to put the correct return address so that Santa can write back! You can also check out the wishes on your children's and loved one's list. Just pop by the front desk and request the letter.
Your loved one will receive a personalized letter from the desk of Santa Claus, and an official North Pole nice list certificate, in a bright red envelope via Special Delivery.
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Halloween Weekend #4
Starts: 10/31/2025 - Ends: 11/02/2025
We have 4 perfect Halloween weekends in store for you at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday, but book early because we fill up fast in October. We'll have Trick-or-Treating, Costume Contests for Tiny Humans, Adults and Pets, and a Site Decorating Contest... ALL with Scary Good Prizes for the winners. Join us for other activities like movie night, Eerie Ice and Frankenjuice fun! You don't want to miss a Special Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning.
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Halloween Weekend #1
Starts: 10/10/2025 - Ends: 10/12/2025
We have 4 perfect Halloween weekends in store for you at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday, but book early because we fill up fast in October. We'll have Trick-or-Treating, Costume Contests for Tiny Humans, Adults and Pets, and a Site Decorating Contest... ALL with Scary Good Prizes for the winners. Join us for other activities like movie night, Eerie Ice and Frankenjuice fun! You don't want to miss a Special Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning.
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Halloween Weekend #3
Starts: 10/24/2025 - Ends: 10/26/2025
We have 4 perfect Halloween weekends in store for you at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday, but book early because we fill up fast in October. We'll have Trick-or-Treating, Costume Contests for Tiny Humans, Adults and Pets, and a Site Decorating Contest... ALL with Scary Good Prizes for the winners. Join us for other activities like movie night, Eerie Ice and Frankenjuice fun! You don't want to miss a Special Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning.
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Back 2 School Weekend
Starts: 08/01/2025 - Ends: 08/03/2025
Make this weekend your best of the summer at Gatlinburg East/Smoky Mountain KOA Holiday! We've got crafts, contests, bingo, an Icecream Social, a movie night with FREE popcorn and more in store! And of course, our fabulous Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning!
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Billy Boucher's Bluegrass Band
Starts: 10/11/2025 - Ends: 10/11/2025
Immerse yourself in the delightful world of Billy Boucher's Bluegrass Band, where musical brilliance meets pure, unadulterated fun. This folk group is a captivating blend of incredibly talented musicians, each hailing from diverse musical backgrounds. Together, they concoct a mesmerizing sound, infusing banjos, kazoos, washboards, and even bike horns into their repertoire, creating a truly one-of-a-kind experience. From the moment the band takes the stage, prepare for a “rootin' tootin'” good time full of sing-alongs, smiles, and fun as you're transported to a bygone era, where timeless melodies and heartwarming harmonies reign supreme. Their renditions of beloved bluegrass, folk, and rock classics resonate with every soul, leaving you with a warm nostalgia that's hard to resist. Any time Billy Boucher shows up, it's bound to be a great night.
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Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference
Starts: 07/26/2025 - Ends: 07/26/2025
Join fellow enthusiasts at the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, one of the Southeast's premier cryptid events. This annual conference features leading Bigfoot researchers, guest speakers, eyewitness accounts, and exclusive vendor booths filled with Bigfoot-themed merchandise and memorabilia. Whether you're a longtime believer or simply curious, this family-friendly event offers a unique chance to explore the legend of Sasquatch in the heart of the Smoky Mountains.
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Summer Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Starts: 07/11/2025 - Ends: 07/20/2025
Experience one of the Southeast's top artisan events at the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair, held in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. This nationally recognized fair showcases over 200 skilled artisans from across the country, offering unique handmade crafts, art, woodwork, leather goods, jewelry, and more. Enjoy live demonstrations, music, and family-friendly activities while browsing one-of-a-kind creations in a festive mountain setting.
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Fall Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
Starts: 10/02/2025 - Ends: 10/19/2025
Experience the beauty of autumn in the Smoky Mountains at the October Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair, held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. This popular fall event features over 200 artisans showcasing handcrafted goods including pottery, woodwork, jewelry, paintings, seasonal décor, and more. Enjoy live music, craft demonstrations, and a festive atmosphere perfect for all ages. Discover one-of-a-kind treasures and support American craftsmanship in the heart of Gatlinburg.
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Anakeesta's Bear-Varian Fall Festival
Starts: 09/13/2025 - Ends: 10/31/2025
Experience the magic of autumn in the Smoky Mountains during Anakeesta's Bear-Varian Fall Festival. Enjoy Halloween-themed décor, seasonal food and drink specials, and local craft beer tastings with a scenic mountaintop view. Wander through nature-inspired pumpkin carvings in Vista Gardens and experience Anakeesta at Night, when the village glows in enchanting shades of orange, purple, and green. This family-friendly fall event blends natural beauty with festive fun in the heart of Gatlinburg.