With winter melting away and everything starting to bloom, spring is a beautiful time to visit Gatlinburg! Not only can you start to enjoy the warmer weather and great outdoors; there are also plenty of fun things to do that only happen during this time of year! From craft shows to seasonal blooms, there is so much to enjoy when spring hits the Smokies. Check out these 6 spring events in Gatlinburg you won’t want to miss:
1. Easter Sunrise Service at Ober Mountain
Every year, Ober Mountain puts on a special sunrise service for Easter. Anyone is welcome to attend the event, and it typically starts around 6:30 am. As the service continues, the sun will rise over the horizon while people listen to the sermon. Complimentary Aerial Tram rides to the top of Ober Mountain are available, but complimentary parking is also available if you would rather drive to the resort. The Market in Ober’s mall opens for coffee, hot chocolate, and pastries.
2. Easter Arts & Craft Show
Another spring event in Gatlinburg you won’t want to miss is the Easter Arts & Crafts Show that is hosted by the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. Artists and craftsmen bring their handmade gifts to the Gatlinburg Convention Center where the public can purchase them. You’ll find jewelry, quilts, candles, soap, and so much more on display at this event. It always takes place the weekend before Easter Sunday.
3. Hands on Gatlinburg
The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community also hosts Hands on Gatlinburg. Dozens of studios from this community offer 30 different workshops to teach the public how to do their craft. People can learn techniques and a whole new hobby from these experts, and some of the workshops include basket weaving, candle making, painting, and chair seat weaving. You can be a novice or an expert and learn a thing or two! Hands on Gatlinburg usually takes place the first weekend in May.
4. Blooms and Tunes at Anakeesta
When spring rolls around, you can catch one of the most popular events in Gatlinburg at Anakeesta: Blooms and Tunes. Local artists are featured through sculptures all throughout the adventure park, with towering designs that feel whimsical. Chefs and mixologists have created seasonal menus that pair perfectly with spring, and you’ll only be able to try the food and drinks during this event. People of all ages will also love seeing the new flowers bloom throughout Anakeesta, all while still enjoying their year round attractions!
5. Gatlinburg SkyPark's Easter Sunrise Service
Have you always wanted to see the sun come up over the Smoky Mountains or participate in an Easter morning service? You can do both right here in Gatlinburg! You'll love the Easter Sunrise Service at Gatlinburg SkyLift Park! Guests will get to ride up the SkyLift before sunrise and enjoy a beautiful service, then get to stay and enjoy the park afterwards!
Read More: "Best Things to Do at Gatlinburg SkyPark"
6. Music on the Mountain
Gatlinburg SkyPark isn’t just hosting one event in Gatlinburg this spring; they’re hosting several from St. Patrick's Day lights spanning the SkyBridge all March long to Earth Day in April. They're also hosting Music on the Mountain which provides guests with live music on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5 pm to 6 pm from March to May. This live entertainment is included in general admission tickets, so grab a drink and enjoy the music!
We know you’ll have a great time at any of these spring events in Gatlinburg! While these are a ton of fun, the warmer weather will definitely make you want to get outside. Here are some of the most popular outdoor things to do in Gatlinburg in the spring for even more vacation ideas!
