Fun Harvest Happenings

Even before the leaves begin to change, Sevierville gets gussied up for the season with Harvest Fest displays throughout town beginning September 19. Although these whimsical displays are found nearly everywhere, downtown Sevierville is a favorite place to take in the décor (and snap a photo with the bronze statue of Sevierville's own Dolly Parton.) Make sure to cast a vote for your favorite display in the Harvest Fest decorating content, and new this year, be on the lookout for Sevierville's harvest friend, Harvest Hank, in a new scavenger hunt activity.

Plan a few stops for Harvest Fest photos, then ride the peaceful chairlift to SkyLand Ranch for three fun events that run through November 1. The daily Apple Harvest Festival features delicious apple baked goods as well as the spectacular views, thrilling rides, and miniature animals this mountaintop attraction is known for. On select nights, guests can also enjoy Moos & Boos, a fun Trick or Treat event for kids 12 and under. Then stick around to solve the mystery of Ghost Town at SkyLand Ranch, while enjoying ghoulishly good food, live shows, rides, and more. Looking for even more fun? Be sure to take a spin on The Wagon Wheeler, a 100-foot-tall swing tower, and ride The Wild Stallion, the longest mountain coaster in the southeast. Best of all, tickets are good for three consecutive days of play!

Kyker Farms annual corn maze is set to return in late September and October. Get “cornfused” with four different mazes, go for a hayride, and pick a pumpkin grown right on the farm at one of Sevierville's oldest farms.

A host of other events are also taking place this fall in Sevierville—including the Fall Celebration at the Robert A. Tino gallery (October 3-4), Apple Valley Harvest Festival at the Apple Barn Village (October 3-5), and the 10th annual Jeeptoberfest in the Smokies (October 25). Family-friendly-frights include Sevierville's annual Halloween-themed event, History & Haunts (October 16), which features historic ghost tours, costume contests, dance parties, hayrides, fireworks, and more in downtown Sevierville. On October 30, families can enjoy trick-or-treating and genuine, kid-safe construction equipment at Dig'n Zone Theme Park's free Track-or-Treat event. Get the full list of fall events at VisitSevierville.com.

Elevated Leaf Peeping Adventures

Peak leaf viewing is typically mid-October through mid-November, and there's no better time to strike out on one of Sevierville's eight historic self-guided fall drives. Learn about the history of our community, from battle grounds to grist mills, and enjoy picturesque fall views on a leisurely drive away from the hustle and bustle.

Or add some adrenaline and take in the fall views from above. Scenic helicopter tours, zip line excursions, and ATV trails are all great ways to get a bird's-eye view of the season.  

Take a Bite out of Fall

When you're ready to sink your teeth into the harvest (literally), there's no better place to start than the Apple Barn & Cider Mill. Located on a working apple orchard, this village offers two restaurants serving country cooking, plus bakeries, an ice cream shop, and an all-new hard cider bar. You can even watch cider apples being milled on select days.

Stay in the Leaves

Sevierville offers several lodging options surrounded by the lush foliage of our mountain foothills. Rent a luxurious log cabin for two or go big with a cabin big enough to sleep up to 40. Sevierville's treehouses are another fun option with family-friendly selections at Sanctuary Treehouse Resort and romantic couples-only options at River Place Treehouses. Canvas tent glamping is another great way to enjoy fall in the Smokies. The Ridge Outdoor Resort's glamping tents offer luxury amenities under the stars.

For fall break with kids, waterpark resorts, like Wilderness at the Smokies or The Resort at Governor's Crossing, are perfect choices! Indoor and outdoor water slides, wave pools, and more mean weather-proof fun for the whole family.

Learn more about Sevierville and start planning your Harvest Fest getaway now at VisitSevierville.com/fall.

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