December starts the “deal” season when everything is on sale! Winter is coming and there is tons to do in the mountains! December kicks off a whole host of Holiday Events ~ The most famous of these is the Winter Festival of Lights! Ride the trolley and see over 5 million lights!

Month of December:

Christmas Festival

Christmas Festival is a Dollywood Christmas Spectacular of Shows, Entertainment, Music, Concerts, Food and Dance especially put together for the Winter and Christmas Season!
for complete details please see Dollywood!

24th Annual New Years Eve Ball Drop!

December 31st
Join Gatlinburg’s 26th Annual fireworks show and street party. For information call 1-800-568-4748

Gatlinburg’s Winter Magic

December 1st – December 31st, Gatlinburg, TN
The Southeast Tourism Society has named Winter Magic one of it’s ’20 Best’ winter time events! Gatlinburg transforms into a winter wonderland with millions of led lights covering the town for Christmas – Winter Season! Local storytellers and musicians roam the evening streets share tales and mountain music! Visit Gatlinburg and enjoy the magic!

Trolley Ride of Lights!

December 1st – December 31st, downtown Gatlinburg
Part of Gatlinburg’s Winter Magic, the Trolley ride takes you through a spectacular display of lights around the town! Admission is only $5 per person. For information
Call: (865) 436-0535