04/30/2025
May is packed with mountain charm near Shiloh! From festivals and food to music and mountain views, here’s everything happening nearby this month:
May 1–31: Gatlinburg Springfest – blooming displays and local charm all month
May 2: First Friday ArtWalk (Knoxville) – galleries, live art, and downtown energy
May 3: Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival (Townsend) – live music, food, and cryptid fun
May 6–June 24: Jazz Tuesdays (Knoxville) – free jazz shows at Market Square every Tuesday
May 10: Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival (Knoxville) – live acts like Charley Crockett & The Dirty Guv’nahs
May 10: Vestival (Knoxville) – art, music, and community at Candoro Marble
May 15–17: Grand National F-100 Ford Show (Pigeon Forge) – the largest Ford truck gathering
May 16–17: Bloomin’ BBQ & Bluegrass Festival (Sevierville) – award-winning BBQ and live bluegrass
May 17–18: Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games (Townsend) – Highland games, Celtic music, and dancing
May 23–25: Family Fest in the Smokies (Gatlinburg) – a weekend of gospel music and worship
May 31: Children’s Festival of Reading (Knoxville) – storytelling, crafts, and family fun
And don’t miss:
April 18–June 8: Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival – vibrant floral displays and seasonal eats
Fridays & Saturdays: Tunes & Tales (Gatlinburg) – live music and stories in the streets
Come for the hammock naps, stay for the unforgettable adventures
