Ten-day arts and crafts fair featuring Southern Appalachian artisans at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.

The legendary Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair returns July 10–19 with over 180 booths of craftspeople from across the country demonstrating and selling their work, plus live music daily. Open 10 AM to 5 PM every day at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. Make a day of it downtown — the fair, lunch, and a distillery tasting are […]

One of Norris Lake’s most beloved traditions — Concert in the Cove is a massive boat tie-up at Short Hollow Cove on the Powell River arm (between Day Markers 11 and 12). Live bands all day as hundreds of boaters raft up. Pack the cooler and bring your best anchor.

Celebrate America’s semiquincentennial with an outdoor daytime party at The Cove at Concord Park — a scenic lakeside spot for a patriotic afternoon hang with the community. Bring a chair and make a day of it.

A daytime boat tie-up at Short Hollow Cove on the Powell River arm of Norris Lake, with live bands playing throughout the day. Raft up, float, and day-drink to live music in pure Norris Lake style.

Sugar Hollow Marina hosts its summer Olympics — lakeside games, drinks, and friendly competition on Norris Lake. It is a day-drinking field day out on the water.

Between Day Markers 11 and 12 on the Powell River, Short Hollow Cove transforms into a massive floating concert venue for one day each summer. Live bands play throughout the afternoon for boats tied up in the cove. One of Norris Lake’s legendary events — arrive early by boat to get your spot.

Rack ’em for a reason: a Saturday-afternoon 8-ball pool tournament in Sevierville raising money for the fight against cancer. Open play, prizes, and a crowd that’s there for the cause as much as the competition. Held at 2002 Winfield Dunn Parkway starting at noon.

Spend Saturday afternoon at Arrington Vineyards with live jazz and bluegrass on the lawn. Pour yourself a glass of estate wine and enjoy Tennessee hill country vibes. 3–7 PM every Saturday.

Spend a perfect Saturday afternoon at Arrington Vineyards — Nashville’s wine country — with live jazz and bluegrass on the lawn from 3–7 PM. Grab a glass of Tennessee wine, spread out a blanket, and let the music set the mood. Co-owned by Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn, Arrington is just 25 miles south […]

Weekend live music at Beach Island Marina on Norris Lake. 4–8 PM on the water — bands, boats, and good vibes all summer long.