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January 20, 2020
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January 20
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An event every day that begins at 12:00 am, repeating until February 17, 2020
Enchanted Winter at Anakeesta!
Beginning NOVEMBER 19 - FEBRUARY 17, Anakeesta transforms into a woodland winter wonderland! Make your winter vacation plans special this Season with twinkling lights, holiday sights, and warm cocoa around the fire - discover it all during Anakeesta's Enchanted Winter celebration! Immerse yourself in an enchanting 1000' tunnel of twinkling arctic lights as you stroll from Firefly Village to Vista Garden Enjoy whimsically decorated live Christmas trees at Vista Gardens and on the Parkway Relax around the cozy fire pit at Firefly Village and enjoy the beautiful display of holiday lights throughout Anakeesta Santa will be handing out treats and available for family holiday photos at Firefly Village November 29-30 and December 20-21 from 11 AM - 3 PM creating special memories with families and children Discover the perfect selfie spot at our giant Anakeesta Snow Globe where the beautiful Great Smoky Mountain National Park acts as a natural scenic back drop Stroll along the Treetop Skywalk at night and immerse yourself in a Forest of Firefly lights that every adult and child will want to experience Enjoy Winter food specials and hot drinks like our famous Wassail at Cliff Top Grill and Bar and Pearl’s Pie in the Sky Shop our quaint retail shops to find the perfect Holiday gifts you will want to share with friends and family Relax around the cozy fire pit at Firefly Village and enjoy the holiday lights And….when it snows in the mountains, Anakeesta is the very best spot to enjoy the views of fresh snow fall on the Mt. LeConte range. It is truly spectacular! *All events are weather dependent
Featured Events
September 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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One event on May 5, 2019 at 11:00 am
One event on May 12, 2019 at 11:00 am
One event on June 9, 2019 at 11:00 am
One event on June 21, 2019 at 4:00 pm
One event on June 30, 2019 at 11:00 am
One event on July 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm
One event on August 9, 2019 at 1:00 pm
One event on September 4, 2020 at 11:00 am
One event on September 5, 2020 at 11:00 am
One event on September 6, 2020 at 4:00 pm
Live Music w/ Larry and Elaine Conger
Join us for a live music performance with Larry and Elaine Conger, mountain dulcimer artists. This is a FREE (w/ admission) event. Learn more about Larry and Elaine here. Live music events are weather dependent.
September 5 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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One event on May 5, 2019 at 11:00 am
One event on May 12, 2019 at 11:00 am
One event on June 9, 2019 at 11:00 am
One event on June 21, 2019 at 4:00 pm
One event on June 30, 2019 at 11:00 am
One event on July 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm
One event on August 9, 2019 at 1:00 pm
One event on September 4, 2020 at 11:00 am
One event on September 5, 2020 at 11:00 am
One event on September 6, 2020 at 4:00 pm
Live Music w/ Larry and Elaine Conger
Join us for a live music performance with Larry and Elaine Conger, mountain dulcimer artists. This is a FREE (w/ admission) event. Learn more about Larry and Elaine here. Live music events are weather dependent.
September 6 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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One event on May 5, 2019 at 4:00 pm
One event on May 12, 2019 at 4:00 pm
One event on June 9, 2019 at 4:00 pm
One event on June 21, 2019 at 4:00 pm
One event on June 30, 2019 at 4:00 pm
One event on July 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm
One event on August 9, 2019 at 1:00 pm
One event on September 4, 2020 at 11:00 am
One event on September 5, 2020 at 11:00 am
One event on September 6, 2020 at 4:00 pm
Live Music w/ Larry and Elaine Conger
Join us for a live music performance with Larry and Elaine Conger, mountain dulcimer artists. This is a FREE (w/ admission) event. Learn more about Larry and Elaine here. Live music events are weather dependent.
November 9 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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One event on November 10, 2020 at 10:00 am
One event on November 11, 2020 at 10:00 am
One event on November 12, 2020 at 10:00 am
One event on November 13, 2020 at 10:00 am
One event on November 14, 2020 at 10:00 am
One event on November 15, 2020 at 10:00 am
Local Appreciation Days
Calling all locals in Sevier, Knox, Blount, Jefferson, Cocke, and Hamblen counties! Join us Monday, NOV. 9th thru Sunday, NOV. 15th for a special general admission price of only $5 +tax (all other elements are full price). A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Appalachian Bear Rescue and Education Round Up. Each person in the party MUST live or work in selected county. GUESTS MUST PRESENT PHOTO ID OR CURRENT PAYCHECK STUB WITH ID - Annual Pass upgrades still apply after $5 fee.