3 Reasons We Love October in Pigeon Forge

On September 30, 2024

Pigeon Forge is an easy place to love, and the month of October brings even more reasons to love it! The city delights in bringing its guests the best of each season.

Fall fills the air throughout Pigeon Forge as the Smoky Mountains come alive with their magnificent fall colors. Come join us in Pigeon Forge as we celebrate this special time of year with the best fall festivals and events, savory foods and fun-filled activities.

Here are just a few of the reasons we love October in Pigeon Forge.

 

1.  Fun Fall Festivals and Halloween Events

 

What better way to celebrate the fall season than with fun fall festivals and plenty of spooktacular Halloween events taking place throughout the month?

Dollywood’s Harvest Festival celebrates the bountiful harvest season with award-winning rides, savory seasonal treats and the sounds of Southern gospel, bluegrass and country wafting through the mountain air. When the sun sets at Dollywood, Great Pumpkin LumiNights transforms the park into a glowing display of autumn splendor with thousands of carved pumpkins and larger-than-life pumpkin icons.

For a spooky good time, check out Craveyard Nights at Crave Golf Club featuring Halloween themed mini golf and a zombie escape room. On Saturdays, there will be a face painting station, and a chance to interact and get your picture taken with spooky Halloween characters. Then head over to Rocky Top Mountain Coaster’s Coasts & Goblins for a spooky alpine coaster ride complete with lights, goblins, ghouls and ghosts!  Sunday, Monday and Wednesday are family-friendly from open to close, and on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the coaster is family-friendly until 7pm. Once 8pm strikes on those nights, get ready for a hauntingly scary experience with live actors!

Check out even more fun fall festivals and Halloween events taking place during October in Pigeon Forge.

2.  Fall Flavors and Décor Around the City

The beauty of the fall season abounds throughout Pigeon Forge! Businesses around town change things up for the season by showcasing fun and creative fall displays. Pumpkins, mums, scarecrows, and all things fall will be everywhere you look.

From seasonal desserts and moonshine flavors to custom décor and fun photo ops, The Island in Pigeon Forge pulls out all the stops. And of course, Dollywood puts on a spectacular display for fall with colossal pumpkins, seasonal dishes and world-class artisans sharing beautiful handmade crafts. Go on an autumn adventure with Pigeon Forge’s fall scarecrow scavenger hunt. See how many scarecrow people you can spot along the Parkway and stop to snap photos with as many as possible!

You won’t be able to go far in Pigeon Forge without the tempting smells of pumpkin and cinnamon turning your head. Pigeon Forge offers a wide array of restaurants serving up your favorite seasonal fare. Try the Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen.

The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille will be selling their homemade cranberry walnut bread by the loaf all season long. And make a stop at the Old Mill General Store to take a taste of fall home with you with Old Mill’s Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin & Muffin Mix, and the Pumpkin Spice Syrup to go along with it.

 

3. Beautiful Fall Foliage of the Great Smoky Mountains

 

The Great Smoky Mountains are even more breathtaking during the fall season! The leaves begin to dawn their rich shades of red, yellow and orange in the higher elevations first. By mid-October, the vibrant colors of fall have worked their way down the mountains, making it the perfect time to plan a visit.

You’ll find a variety of ways to experience the beautiful fall foliage of the Smoky Mountains. Whether you decide to take a scenic drive or explore one of the popular fall hiking trails, you will be delighted by the show nature puts on for you. The fall colors set the perfect backdrop for this very peaceful and serene time of year.

Cast a line in the park’s many rivers and streams, which are known for trout fishing or enjoy a fun, old-fashioned hayride through Cades Cove, which is especially popular in the fall. Another great way to experience the Smokies is on a guided sightseeing tour. Choose from jeep and helicopter tours, or for larger groups, plan a bus tour. Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers endless fall fun for the entire family to enjoy.

Come and see for yourself what all the love for October is about in Pigeon Forge!

 

 

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