Smoky Mountain Storytellers!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join us for the next Smoky Mountain Storytellers event! Nestled amidst the captivating backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association is a vibrant collective of individuals deeply passionate about the age-old art of storytelling. These tellers, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of the region, weave tales that range from traditional Appalachian […]

Taste of the Smokies

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Celebrate the tastes of Appalachian culture with regional food, music, and history at the Taste of the Smokies, the annual fundraising event benefitting the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center! Tastes of the Smokies features more than a dozen local eateries onsite, cocktails, living history, and live music . Mingle with living history demonstrators while you […]

Legends Concert Series: Sean of the South

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join us Friday, October 4th, for our last Legends in Concert Series featuring Sean of the South! Doors open at 5:30pm and the concert starts at 7pm! We will have concessions from the delicious Mr. Weenies Hot Dogs and Catering including Hotdogs, Lemonade, Beer, Popcorn, and Coca-Cola products! Tickets range between $25-$35! We hope you'll […]

Cancelled due to weather-Blue Ribbon Country Fair

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

With the active weather alerts forecasted through Saturday and upon the guidance from the Blount County Emergency Management agency, we have made the decision to cancel the Blue Ribbon Country Fair on Saturday, September 28th. We will continue with the judging of entries next Friday, Oct 4th, in all categories except for poultry and bees, […]

Legends Concert Series: Linda Davis!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join us Friday, September 20th, for our second to last Legends in Concert Series featuring Linda Davis! Doors open at 5:30pm and the concert starts at 7pm! We will have concessions from the delicious Mr. Weenies Hot Dogs and Catering including Hotdogs, Lemonade, Beer, Popcorn, and Coca-Cola products! Tickets range between $20-$30! We hope you'll […]

Sunset Concert Series: Steve Kaufman

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join us Friday, September 13th for our next Sunset Concert Series featuring Steve Kaufman! Enjoy a fun evening of fantastic music set in one of the most beautiful parts of the Smokies! Mr. Weenies Hot Dogs and Catering will be here serving up some delicious hot dogs and lemonades! The concert starts at 7pm and […]

Folk Medicine: Fire Cider Workshop!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join us as we learn how to make one of Herbalism’s favorite remedies! Introduced in the 70’s by Rosemary Gladstar, the “Godmother of Western Herbalism”, Fire Cider has been used to fight inflammation, boost the immune system and strengthen digestion. A popular remedy through cold & flu season it is a true “food as medicine” […]

Legends Concert Series: Landslide – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join us Friday, September 6th, for our next Legends in Concert Series featuring Landslide - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac! Doors open at 5:30pm and the concert starts at 7pm! We will have concessions from the delicious Mr. Weenies Hot Dogs and Catering including Hotdogs, Lemonade, Beer, Popcorn, and Coca-Cola products! Tickets range between $30-$40! […]

Smoky Mountain Storytellers!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join us for the next Smoky Mountain Storytellers event! Nestled amidst the captivating backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, the Smoky Mountain Storytellers Association is a vibrant collective of individuals deeply passionate about the age-old art of storytelling. These tellers, drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of the region, weave tales that range from traditional Appalachian […]

Folk Medicine: Fire Cider Workshop!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join us as we learn how to make one of Herbalism’s favorite remedies! Introduced in the 70’s by Rosemary Gladstar, the “Godmother of Western Herbalism”, Fire Cider has been used to fight inflammation, boost the immune system and strengthen digestion! A popular remedy through cold & flu season it is a true “food as medicine” […]

Preserving the Harvest: Canning 101 Class!

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join us Saturday, July 27th from 10am-1pm for Preserving the Harvest: Canning 101! This class will be taught by the wonderful Kristen Webber! In this class, you will learn all about water bath canning and get hands-on experience canning a seasonal recipe! Safe canning procedures, canning equipment, and materials needed and where to purchase will […]

Basic Hand Weaving Class

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center

Join us for this 6 part series! The registration is good for all 6 dates - July 22nd, July 24th, July 26th, July 29th, July 31st, and August 2nd! Come learn a traditional useful handcraft taught by the wonderful Liza Bach! You can evolve this into your own art form! You will be taught the […]

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