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SUMMARY:Sunset Concert - Meredith Moon
DESCRIPTION:Meredith Moon brings her luminous voice\, clawhammer banjo\, and road-worn storytelling to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center on Friday\, August 28. \nEvent Location: 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/sunset-concert-meredith-moon-2/
LOCATION:The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN\, 37882\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Music,History & Heritage,Nightlife & Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Chatham Rabbits in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Chatham Rabbits Live in Concert! \nChatham Rabbits bring their heartfelt North Carolina roots to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center for an evening of story-driven music. \nThe North Carolina duo of Sarah and Austin McCombie blend folk\, roots\, and regional bluegrass influence with deeply personal songwriting and warm onstage chemistry. Banjo\, guitar\, and close harmonies meet songs shaped by home\, partnership\, and the changing seasons of life. Their sound feels grounded in tradition and refreshingly their own. \nFriday\, September 4\n7-9 PM\n$32 General Admission\n$27 Member General Admission\nPreferred seating available at an additional charge. \nThank you to our 2026 Concert Sponsor\, Boyd’s Jig & Reel. \nEvent Location: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/chatham-rabbits-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN\, 37882\, United States
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SUMMARY:Richie Owens Acoustic Trio ft. Bob Ocker & Joe Sharp in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Richie Owens Acoustic Trio Live in Concert\, featuring Bob Ocker & Joe Sharp! \nRichie Owens is a fifth-generation Smoky Mountains musician whose family’s legacy runs as deep as these hills. First cousin of Dolly Parton\, his roots trace back to Henry Grooms\, a real-life figure in Cold Mountain\, and include his grandfather\, the Rev. Jake Owens\, a preacher\, songwriter\, and old-time fiddler. His father\, Louis Owens\, helped launch the career of his niece\, Dolly herself. \nRichie’s career spans decades across country\, bluegrass\, punk\, and alternative rock. Mountain music with a long memory and a restless spirit. \n7-9 PM | Doors open at 5:30 PM\n$32 General Admission\n$27 Member General Admission\nPreferred seating available at an additional charge. \nConcessions\, drinks\, and beer available for purchase. Valid ID required for beer. Outside food\, beverages\, and personal chairs are not permitted. Accessible seating available. \nThank you to our 2026 Concert Sponsor\, Boyd’s Jig & Reel. \nEvent Location: The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/richie-owens-acoustic-trio-ft-bob-ocker-joe-sharp-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN\, 37882\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T140000
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SUMMARY:Special Bus Tour: Elk Bugling
DESCRIPTION:Special Bus Tour: Elk Bugling at Oconaluftee \nEvery fall\, the male elk of the Great Smoky Mountains announce mating season with one of nature’s most unforgettable sounds: the bugle. Deep\, haunting\, and wild\, it is the kind of thing that stops you in your tracks. \nJoin us for an evening bus tour across the mountain to the Oconaluftee and Cherokee area of North Carolina\, where elk gather in the fields as dusk settles in. Bring your dinner\, settle into a chair\, and wait for the show. \nYour seasoned guide will lead the way\, with a stop at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center along the route. \nThursday\, September 24\nDeparts 2:00 PM\, returns approximately 8:00 PM\n$75 per person\nPlease bring your own dinner. Chairs provided. \nEvent Location: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Dr\, Townsend\, TN 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/special-bus-tour-elk-bugling/
LOCATION:The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN\, 37882\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
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SUMMARY:Blue Ribbon Country Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Blue Ribbon Country Fair! \nThe Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center’s annual Blue Ribbon Country Fair brings the warmth\, energy\, and community spirit of an old-time county fair for a full day of family fun. \nWatch living historians demonstrate open-hearth cooking\, spinning\, weaving\, wood turning\, and blacksmithing. Get up close with quality livestock. Browse vendors and demonstrators who bring genuine old-fashioned country charm to everything they do. \nThen\, get in on the action. The Farmer in the Cove gives kids a hands-on taste of 19th-century farm life: picking apples\, gathering eggs\, shelling corn\, doing laundry by hand\, and even planting crops. The Ladies’ Skillet Throw is exactly what it sounds like\, and the cast iron is worth competing for. \nCompetitions run all day in the tradition of the classic American county fair. Enter to win in: Canning & Baked Goods; The Doug Hardwick Honey Show; Vegetables\, Produce & Floral Design; Poultry Show; Photography; Student Art Competition; Fiber Arts: Knitting\, Crocheting\, Weaving & Rug Hooking; Woodworking & Wood Carving; and more! \nSaturday\, September 26 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n$20 suggested parking donation per vehicle\, or FREE for Heritage Center members. \nThe entry form will be available beginning August 1. Entry deadline is Monday\, September 21 at 5 PM. \nEvent Location: The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/blue-ribbon-country-fair-3/
LOCATION:The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN\, 37882\, United States
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SUMMARY:Authentic Unlimited in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Authentic Unlimited Live in Concert! \nAuthentic Unlimited brings award-winning bluegrass and powerhouse harmonies to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center for an unforgettable October evening. \nFormed by seasoned performers including former members of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver\, Authentic Unlimited blends rich harmonies\, top-tier musicianship\, and a sound that feels both deeply rooted and refreshingly modern. IBMA honorees and a major presence in contemporary bluegrass\, they have built a reputation for energetic\, polished live shows. This one promises tradition\, momentum\, and first-rate musicianship. \nFriday\, October 2 | 7-9 PM\n$32 General Admission\n$27 Member General Admission\nPreferred seating available at an additional charge. \nThank you to our 2026 Concert Sponsor\, Boyd’s Jig & Reel. \nEvent Location: The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/authentic-unlimited-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN\, 37882\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pinch Pot Workshop with Isabell Wells
DESCRIPTION:Handheld Pinch Pot Workshop with Isabel Wells \nJoin instructor Isabel Wells of Gateway Ceramics for a 90-minute hands-on pottery workshop at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. You’ll learn the history of hand-built pottery\, explore decorative styles inspired by traditional Appalachian folk pottery\, and create a pinch pot of your own\, shaped and decorated by your hands. \nYour finished piece will be kiln fired off-site and ready for pickup about two weeks after the workshop. \nNo experience necessary. All materials included. Ages 12 and up. \nSaturday\, October 3 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM \n$40 per person \nReserve your spot at gsmheritagecenter.org/events-tickets. \nEvent Location: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Dr\, Townsend\, TN 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/pinch-pot-workshop-with-isabell-wells/
LOCATION:The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN\, 37882\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lunch in the Backcountry - 1776
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for a special\, hands-on program\, “Lunch in the Backcountry – 1776.”\nIn 1776\, life on the Tennessee frontier was equal parts resilience\, resourcefulness\, and community. Historian Ben Barrington brings that world to life on October 13 in an immersive\, hands-on experience unlike anything else we offer.\nYou’ll step into the story of Tennessee’s first permanent white settlers\, the William Bean Family\, during a turbulent time that included the siege of Fort Watauga and the captivity of Lydia Bean by the Cherokee. Help prepare two meals: a “Community Under Siege” improvised from whatever is on hand\, then a Celebration Dinner marking Lydia Bean’s return.\nSpace is limited\, so reserve yours now at gsmheritagecenter.org/events-tickets.\nOctober 13 | 10:30 AM\n$75 per person \nEvent Location: The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/lunch-in-the-backcountry-1776/
LOCATION:The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN\, 37882\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T093000
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SUMMARY:National Park Tour with Sam Venable
DESCRIPTION:National Park Tour with Sam Venable \nSam Venable has spent a lifetime writing about\, laughing about\, and deeply loving the Great Smoky Mountains. \nJoin us for a guided tour through the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park\, stopping at Newfound Gap\, Sugarlands\, Elkmont\, and more. Sam brings the eye of a naturalist\, the wit of a humorist\, and decades of stories about this place and the people who have called it home. \nThe tour rolls aboard our climate-controlled 18-passenger Sprinter bus\, with large viewing windows on both sides so nothing goes unseen. All buses are ADA-accessible. \nThursday\, October 22\nDeparts 9:30 AM\, approximately 5 hours\n$75 per person\nSnacks and non-alcoholic beverages are welcome to bring along. \nEvent Location: Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Dr\, Townsend\, TN 37882
URL:https://letsbeblount.com/event/national-park-tour-with-sam-venable/
LOCATION:The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center\, 123 Cromwell Drive\, Townsend\, TN\, 37882\, United States
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