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.Join us for a summertime spectacle, when several professional balloonist light up the evening sky with a beautiful balloon glow. The sky will be filled with a spectrum of color like never before, against a backdrop of a breathtaking Tennessee sunset.
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy genuine bluegrass music, arts and crafts, food, and Fall festivities for the entire family at the Townsend Visitor Center.
The Townsend Grains & Grits Festival is a festival of southern spirits and gourmet grub. It provides an intimate sampling event, offering something for consumers, foodies, bartenders and spirit professionals alike.
Hops in the Hills showcases the area's finest brews. Join the gathering of artisans who take pride in their craft and who want to share their beer with you. See you June 25-26, 2021
The Townsend Spring Festival features bluegrass and mountain music, arts and crafts booths, wildflower walks, demonstrations of Appalachian skills, traditional food including BBQ, ice cream, and cast iron cooking.
You don't have to be Scottish in order to enjoy this unique Festival! Our location in the foothills of The Great Smoky Mountains is the perfect backdrop for you and your family to get a wee glimpse of Scotland -and to discover and appreciate the rich traditions and history of the Scottish and Scots-Irish settlers of our area.
Who would you bring with you on a vacation to the Peaceful Side of the Smoky Mountains? #smokymountains
