To celebrate the park’s 52nd Anniversary the community is invited to participate in a reading of Sanbdurg’s “The Complete Poems.” The book won a Pulitzer Prize for poetry in 1951. The collection starts with the Chicago Poems and reflects a portrait of America, much of which can still be observed today. The community is invited to read 5-minute segments of the collection for the audience.

See where the cougars and otters sleep overnight, meet black bears that are not commonly on display, learn the ins and outs of what it takes to care for the animals year-round, observe a training session and find out why the animals call Grandfather Mountain home.

Offered on weekends, April – October.

Experience the best views of the Fall colors this Autumn at the SkyLift Park and SkyBridge. Numerous photo opportunities, unique Smoky Mountain experiences, hot seasonal drinks, and perfect fall mountain vistas are all waiting for you after conquering the Gatlinburg SkyBridge this Fall. Live music on the SkyDeck will be scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm-9pm. Whether you are riding the iconic yellow SkyLift chair, relaxing on the SkyDeck, fueling up in the SkyCenter, conquering the SkyBridge, or exploring the SkyTrail, there will no shortages of family-fun memories for you to cherish after your visit is complete. Autumn is the most beautiful time of year in Gatlinburg, so make sure to take it all in while “above it all” at the the SkyLift Park.

Welcome to Sky Top Orchard!

We are asking guests to visit on weekdays whenever possible. We offer the same items you love on those days as we do on weekends plus it helps keep crowds down on weekends. Thank you!

The mountains of western North Carolina are full of pick your own u-pick orchards. We offer more. In addition to a long list of apple varieties, visit Sky Top Orchard and you’ll enjoy panoramic mountain views, orchard ponds with ducks and geese, a barnyard area with sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, peacocks and more, a bamboo forest to explore, lots of picnic areas and, of course, a mountaintop of fragrant apple and fruit trees. View our downloadable map to see all that we have to offer and visit our picking schedule to find out what’s available now.

When you purchase a bushel of apples, a wagon load of pumpkins or a cooler full of apple cider you’ll take home more than the makings for delicious fall recipes, you’ll take home a mountain of memories too. And don’t forget our famous apple cider doughnuts. They’re an autumn tradition. We bet you can’t eat just one.

Ready to join us on top of our mountain? Plan Your Visit Today!

To keep guests and our staff safe, we require face masks (covering both nose and mouth) by employees and guests in any area where social distancing is difficult so plan to wear them in the fruit stand, in line for doughnuts, in any areas that are not out in the orchard where you are picking. You must also maintain a distance of 6 feet in all lines and areas where you encounter others.

Join us October 17 & 18th as we take over Greenville for the weekend! There will be many vendors… DIY sellers and artists! We have a lot of fun planned for the weekend. If you are a fan of weirdo art, vinyl records, vintage clothes or possibly a collector of strange and unusual things, this event is for you!

SATURDAY October 17th from 12p-7pm
(11am early entry available for Saturday)
SUNDAY October 18th from 12p-7pm

-This event is ALL AGES.
-The café will be open.
-Bar stocked by Pabst and Birds Fly South.
-All vendors accept cash and most take cards. There is an ATM on site.

Admission:
$5 at the door // Children 12 & under FREE.
$10 early entry from 11am ’til 12p on Saturday.

*MASKS & SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIRED!
*HAND SANITIZER STATION AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE VENUE!
*IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL, PLEASE JOIN US NEXT TIME!

What kinda stuff can you expect to find here?….
VINTAGE CLOTHES, TOYS, ORIGINAL ART, TAXIDERMY, HANDMADE JEWELRY, RETRO VIDEO GAMES, COMIC BOOKS, VINYL RECORDS/CASSETTES/CDS, VHS, HORROR/B-MOVIE MEMORABILIA, ODDITIES! …and so much more!

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We are in search of new vendors! We want DIY sellers with Punk Junk! Clean out your closet and dust off your records, get the skateboard out from under your bed. Someone else wants it and you could use the $.

So ya wanna sell yer junk?…

If you are interested in being a vendor you must pre-register. We will sign up vendors in the order we receive confirmation. If you are interested please send an email to [email protected] for info and approval. Space is limited and will fill fast so don’t sleep on this!

On exhibit Saturdays and Sundays from 12 – 4 p.m., Rocky Cove Railroad is a G-Scale (garden scale) model train that demonstrates the coming of trains to western North Carolina at the turn of the 20th century. The exhibit is located below the Grand Promenade. Please note, Rocky Cove Railroad will not operate in rainy or wet conditions.

The family-friendly event is scheduled to take place on select days from October 15 – November 1 and will be modified with enhanced health and safety measures, including limited capacity and date-specific, timed entries to ensure a safe Halloween event. This year’s Boo in the Zoo will feature 15 trick-or-treat stations, spooky decorations and Halloween-themed areas, including Dragon Alley, a princess castle and an extinct species graveyard. Attendees are asked to bring reusable Halloween bags for trick-or-treating.

With safety being a priority, the zoo has added hand-sanitizing stations for guests and signage that outlines best social distancing practices. The zoo will also limit gatherings at entrances, exits, exhibits and along pathways. All guests over the age of 2 are required to wear face coverings while at the zoo.

Join us for our first ever Green Monster Mash at Fluor Field on Saturday, October 17 at 3 PM. Enjoy a FREE, family friendly, safe and socially distant trick-or-treat through the stadium plus other fun activities like hayrides around the field, pumpkin decorating, a children’s costume contest and a screening of the movie Goosebumps, plus more!

* All attendees will be required to wear a mask, receive a temperature check prior to entering and asked to sign a COVID-19 waiver (18 years of age and over).

• The Halloween fun starts at 3 PM up until the movie starts.
• The movie will begin at approximately 5 PM.
• Private, spacious pods will be marked on the field for the movie and can be reserved on site at the table at the bottom of Section 115 starting at 4 PM
• Food & beverage will be available for purchase on site.
• Only credit/debit cards will be accepted. No cash transactions
• The sEATz app, our new in-park food ordering service, will be available for the event.

* Reservations are required.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUq0X2wSTGsb1sery-EOvEmFlIjwE_GHpjS_4xyfYfZ0dLQg/viewform

Abbeville is where you want to be during the third weekend in October. Since its kickoff in 2013, the Hogs and Hens BBQ Festival has drawn thousands to our charming town! The Festival features Craft Vendors, Live Music, and some of the best BBQ this side of the Mississippi!  
Music:

Friday Night- 6:30-8:30 PM Jazzy Trinity

Saturday-

Roots and Dore 12PM-2PM
Poizn Whiskey Band 2:30-4:30PM
Jeff Gates Band 5PM-7PM
Craft Vendor Hours are 4PM to 8PM on Friday and 10AM to 7PM on Saturday.

Waves Express Car Wash will be hosting a HAUNTED TUNNEL this year at our Woodruff Road location! Enjoy a car wash while getting spooked – all while staying inside your vehicle! $20 per vehicle or FREE if you are in a Wash Club Membership vehicle. Come join us for a lot of fun on four different nights!