Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday Events

There is ALWAYS something fun happening at the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday! We have activities planned for our campers every single day. You'll receive a schedule of events during check-in, which may vary slightly for holidays or special events. We offer these activities on most days:

• Fun Train Rides at 10 AM (Monday - Saturday)
• Children's Crafts at 12 PM
• Ceramics Painting at 1 PM
• Campground Crafts at 3 PM
• Tie Dye Souvenirs at 4 PM

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase. All events held at the Pavilion unless noted otherwise. 

You'll have a memorable camping experience in Pigeon Forge no matter when you visit! There are activities planned every single day. We offer these events on most weeks throughout the year, though the activities may vary slightly for holidays or special events. Be sure to check out our schedule of Themed Weekends for even more camping fun!

• Game Nights each night Sunday-Wednesday
• Kids Candy Bar Bingo on Thursday nights
• Bingo for Adults on Friday & Saturday nights
• Movie Nights on Fridays
• Karaoke on Saturday nights

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase. All events held at the Pavilion unless noted otherwise.

What do you call a dinosaur wearing a cowboy hat and boots? Tyrannosaurus Tex! There will be plenty more dinosaur humor during our Dinosaur Weekend! Young archeologists can participate in our Dino Dig, campground crafts, and ceramic painting. We'll also have our fun train rides, tie dye, a movie night, karaoke, bingo and a duck race to raise funds for Care Camps! 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Make plans for Memorial Day Camping in Pigeon Forge! This is one of the biggest weekends of the year for camping, and we want you to be part of the excitement! Join us for a special Campground Cookout on Saturday night. We'll also have a movie night, bingo, ceramic painting, tie dye souvenirs, crafts, fun train rides and a duck race to raise funds for Care Camps! 

Book your stay early for this popular weekend!

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Join us for special music performance from the Nashville-based duo, Velvet Rodeo! They will perform poolside, so you can listen to their country music while enjoying our beautiful outdoor pool, lazy river, hot tub and fire pit!

Celebrate Dad with a Father's Day Weekend spent around the campfire! We'll have a special Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning alongside some of our campers' favorite activities like ceramic painting, fun train rides, campground crafts, tie dye, a movie night, bingo and a duck race to raise funds for Care Camps! 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

As the Summer sun starts to heat up, we'll cool off with a Wet & Wild Weekend! Activities will include water games, a huge slip'n slide, a movie night, bingo, ceramic painting, tie dye, crafts for kids, train rides and a duck race to raise funds for Care Camps! 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

There's no better way to celebrate Independence Day than with a long weekend of camping fun! We will have a Campground Cookout on Saturday Night, along with fun train rides, crafts for kids, tie dye souvenirs, ceramic painting, a movie night, bingo and a duck race to raise funds for Care Camps!

Be sure to book your reservation early for this exceptionally popular camping weekend! 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

You won't want to miss this incredible celebration on July 4th in Patriot Park! The evening will consist of live music, food, fun games and of course...fireworks! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the show! Better yet, our campers can avoid the traffic and walk right to Patriot Park which borders our campground. Or, you can catch the fireworks from many of the sites and cabins!

Calling All Superheroes! Your strengths are needed for this fun-filled weekend in Pigeon Forge. Wear your cape and enjoy themed activities like a movie night, crafts, tie dye souvenirs, ceramic painting, bingo and a duck race to raise funds for Care Camps! 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Celebrate your four-legged friends during this weekend of pet-friendly camping in Pigeon Forge. We'll have a pet pool party with doggie pools in our large Dog Park, pet snacks, and special meet & play times for pets. Plus, we will have fun train rides, campground crafts, ceramic painting, a movie night, bingo, tie dye souvenirs and a duck race to raise funds for Care Camps! 

Want to really pamper your pooch? Check out our awesome RV Sites with a KOA Patio and Paw Pen. 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Join us for special music performance from the Nashville-based duo, Velvet Rodeo! They will perform poolside, so you can listen to their country music while enjoying our beautiful outdoor pool, lazy river, hot tub and fire pit!

Calling all aspiring Olympians! Compete with friends, family and fellow campers in our KOA Olympics! We will have a variety of fun games, including a three-legged race, potato sack race, shot put and a hula hoop competition. The winners will walk away with a gold, silver or bronze medal!

It's almost Back To School Season, but there's still time for one more camping adventure with your family! Join us for a camper-vs-camper water war, bingo, a movie night, tie dye, crafts, fun train rides, ceramic painting, bingo and a duck race to raise funds for Care Camps! 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

There's a Jeep Invasion in Pigeon Forge! Jeeps of all makes and models will converge on the Smoky Mountain region for the annual Jeep Invasion car show. On the campground, we'll have activities and crafts focused on all things Jeep! Don't miss our crafts, tie dye souvenirs, ceramic painting, fun train rides, movie night, bingo and a duck race to raise funds for Care Camps! 

Looking for lodging near the Pigeon Forge Jeep Invasion? Our campground is about 1.5 miles from LeConte Center. Avoid the traffic by walking or biking from our campground to the event along the Riverwalk Greenway! 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Make the most of your extra time off with a long Labor Day Weekend in Pigeon Forge! Campers are welcome to join us for a campground cookout, a movie night, bingo, ceramic painting, tie dye souvenirs, crafts for kids, fun train rides and a rubber duck race. The campground cookout and rubber duck race will raise funds for Care Camps! 

Be sure to book your reservation early for this popular camping weekend! 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase.

Pigeon Forge is turning into Coolville during our 1950s-inspired jubilee! Greasers from near & far will enjoy the classic cars and hot rods crusin' into the nearby LeConte Center for the area's largest car show, the Pigeon Forge Rod Run. On the campground, we'll be time-hopping back to the 1950s with a good ol Sock Hop party on Saturday. Be sure to dust off your best 1950s style! Plus, enjoy fun train rides, campground crafts, tie dye, ceramic painting, a movie night and bingo! 

Looking for lodging near the Pigeon Forge Rod Run? Our campground is about 1.5 miles from LeConte Center. Avoid the traffic by walking or biking from our campground to the event along the Riverwalk Greenway! 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase. 

Think you've got a winning chili recipe? Prove it! Our annual campground chili cook-off is on Saturday, September 28. There will be prices for best chili and the best table decorations. There will also be train rides, crafts, tie dye souvenirs, ceramic painting, and a movie night.

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase. 

Gather your goblins & ghouls for Halloween in Pigeon Forge! The Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday will transform into a creepy campground for three October weekends with ghostly Halloween activities including a decorated golf cart parade, costume contests, a pet costume contest, safe trick or treating on the campground, and a haunted carnival with games and prize giveaways! Plus, some of our campers' favorite activities including creepy-crawly crafts, a family-friendly movie night, bingo, ceramic painting, tie dye souvenirs and fun train rides through the decorated campground. 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase. 

Gather your goblins & ghouls for Halloween in Pigeon Forge! The Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday will transform into a creepy campground for three October weekends with ghostly Halloween activities including a decorated golf cart parade, costume contests, a pet costume contest, safe trick or treating on the campground, and a haunted carnival with games and prize giveaways! Plus, some of our campers' favorite activities including creepy-crawly crafts, a family-friendly movie night, bingo, ceramic painting, tie dye souvenirs and fun train rides through the decorated campground. 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase. 

Gather your goblins & ghouls for Halloween in Pigeon Forge! The Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday will transform into a creepy campground for three October weekends with ghostly Halloween activities including a decorated golf cart parade, costume contests, a pet costume contest, safe trick or treating on the campground, and a haunted carnival with games and prize giveaways! Plus, some of our campers' favorite activities including creepy-crawly crafts, a family-friendly movie night, bingo, ceramic painting, tie dye souvenirs and fun train rides through the decorated campground. 

Subject to change. Some activities require a small purchase. 

We will be celebrating the holiday season with a campfire bonfire, toasting s'mores and having Hot Cocoa with Santa!  There will be decorations and holiday music around the campground (bring your own decorations for your campsite!) On Fridays at 5pm, we will be playing a classic holiday movie too!

Camping near the Great Smoky Mountains in spring is a great way to celebrate the changing season and experience gorgeous blossoms in all their brilliance. Staying in Pigeon Forge also gives you the opportunity to attend Dollywood's Flower & Food Festival. The fest celebrates fresh flavors, bold flowers and unique foods. Listen to live music and the joyful background sounds of springtime, witness the whimsical aerial show and enjoy the mouthwatering flavors on offer.Remember your camera! The park is brimming with towering living plant sculptures and displays like the multicolored umbrella installation.

This annual reunion is the largest classic Ford truck show in the country! The Grand National F-100 Reunion in Pigeon Forge is a gathering of Ford trucks from 1996 and older including pre F-1, F-1, F-100, F-250 UP, F-150, F-250 and up. (No Rancheros or Broncos). The show has a family atmosphere, with an awards banquet and food vendors. Enjoy the drive from Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg on Friday, May 17 during the Great Smoky Mountains F-100 cruise.

The event will be held at the LeConte Center, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Consider beating the traffic by walking or biking from the campground to the LeConte Center along the Riverwalk Greenway!

Classic GTO's, Firebirds and Fieros gather each Summer for Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge! This event features a swap meet, best in show awards, best in stock awards and a Saturday Night Cruise. All proceeds from this show will support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Check the Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Facebook group for more information.

The event will be held at the LeConte Center, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Consider beating the traffic by walking or biking from the campground to the LeConte Center along the Riverwalk Greenway!

As you are planning your summer holiday near the Smokies, be sure to put Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration as one of the top attractions to enjoy during your trip. The summer celebration offers bursts of color, family-favorite shows like the Gazillion Bubble Show and many whimsical ways to play. Sit in the rocking chairs and take in the magnificent technicolor canopies and kites.The fun does not stop after the sun sets. Take an exhilarating ride on Big Bear Mountain. Watch hundreds of drones synchronize across the night sky and the famous summer fireworks show. Pack your dance shoes and join in on the high-energy dance party under the cover of the Wildwood Grove tree.

The Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede is an event that is open to ALL Bronco enthusiasts and Bronco clubs throughout the nation. There will be an expo for Bronco parts and accessory vendors, and off-road-related products. During your visit, be sure to take advantage of several famous drives in our area, including the scenic Cade's Cove drive, stunning drives through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or take a day trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway or Tail of the Dragon.The event will be held at the LeConte Center, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Consider beating the traffic by walking or biking from the campground to the LeConte Center along the Riverwalk Greenway!

It's a Smoky Mountain Jeep ThingOpen to ALL Jeep® enthusiasts and Jeep® Clubs throughout the nation, the Smoky Mountain Jeep® Invasion is an Expo for all leading Jeep® parts and their accessory vendors, including a Jeep® Show where several trophies are awarded.

Jeep lovers from across the nation will convene in Pigeon Forge from August 22-24, 2024! This popular event celebrates all things Jeep. Make the most of your time in the Smoky Mountains with an off-road adventure with one of the area's professional tour companies. 

Our campground will have a variety of fun activities planned during the Jeep Invasion. The event will be held at the LeConte Center, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Consider beating the traffic by walking or biking from the campground to the LeConte Center along the Riverwalk Greenway!

Enjoy the light fall breeze and changing autumn leaves in the Deluxe Cabins near the Smokies. While enjoying your nature escape, take a short drive to the Dollywood Harvest Festival hosted by Humana. The changing forest colors are the magnificent backdrop to the event. Sip on spicy drinks and savor the autumnal flavors of pumpkin and apple treats. Listen to live music and the sounds of bluegrass, Southern gospel, country and Americana tunes.Go for an exhilarating ride on Big Bear Mountain and other fan favorites. Join the pumpkin carving events and the demonstration by master craftsmen. You can also marvel at the various handmade crafts from artisans who join the festival from across the nation.Wait for the sun to go down to see the enchanting Great Pumpkin LumiNights. The award-winning display features 12,000 pumpkins lighting the night sky, including the renowned Hoot Owl Hollow and friends.

Car enthusiasts from around the nation will gather for the Pigeon Forge Rod Run! If you love classic cars and automotive history, you simply cannot miss this massive, three-day event! The Pigeon Forge Rod Run is the area's largest automotive event, which has roots dating back to the 1970s. You may be familiar with this event by other names from previous variations, including Shades of the Past and The Grand Run. The 2024 event will feature top 25 awards, ultimate 5 awards, $10,000 cash giveaway, a huge swap meet, hundreds of showcars and more! Can't join the action this Fall? Make plans to attend the Spring Rod Run in the April! 

Our campground will celebrate the Rod Run with a special weekend filled with 1950s-inspired fun, including a Sock Hop! The event will be held at the LeConte Center, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Consider beating the traffic by walking or biking from the campground to the LeConte Center along the Riverwalk Greenway! The Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA is a featured lodging partner for the Pigeon Forge Rod Runs.

Hear the finest in Southern gospel music when the National Quartet Convention returns to the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge! This annual event is the largest event in Gospel Music, with as many as 40,000 visiting during this week-long event. Reserve your seats now for the National Quartet Convention.

Dolly Parton's Stampede is a great place for dinner and a show, especially during the holiday season. During Christmas time, the venue comes alive with the spirit of Christmas for one of the most spectacular holiday shows this side of the Smokies. Each show also features some Christmas fun and games with elves, a live nativity scene and a visit from Santa.To make Dolly Parton's Stampede even better, Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday is minutes away for a convenient way to soak in the holiday fun and enjoy a wonderful meal.

It's easy to get into the holiday season at Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas. With millions of twinkling lights and towering Christmas trees throughout the park, there is plenty to see in addition to the award-winning rides. Dollywood is also home to spectacular food, making it a great place to try festive flavors. If you stay until the sun goes down, you will see the sky light up at night with a Christmas drone show.Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday's convenient location to Dollywood makes it a great spot to stay while you visit the park. Since the campground is so close, you can see the park multiple times to ensure you can partake in all the wonderful festivities available.

Pigeon Forge is your destination for everything winter. From twinkling street displays to plenty of festive shows and other entertainment, you will never feel bored as you soak in the wonder and magic of the winter season. The mountain peaks and swirling snowflakes make Pigeon Forge the perfect backdrop for holiday shopping. Explore the local boutiques and artisans for a one-of-a-kind gift that perfectly represents the Smoky Mountains.Winterfest happens throughout Pigeon Forge, with Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday in the middle of the action. Conveniently walk to nearby attractions or take a quick drive for an easy way to enjoy some winter fun.

Experience the magic of Christmas with the Christmas at Array show. This two-hour spectacular features festive lights, your favorite holiday songs and plenty of costumes to help make the holiday season feel even more special.This variety show lets you experience world-class vocalists, dancers, musicians and plenty of sketches that will make you laugh and leave you on the edge of your seat. Bring your whole family to celebrate the season or plan a wonderful and touching date night for you and your partner.Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday is less than 10 minutes away from Array, making it the perfect place to stay when you come into town for Array's Christmas spectacular.