🌟 Top Summer Events in the Smokies – June 2025

🧭 Plan Your Perfect Summer Getaway
With so many events and activities, the Smoky Mountains are the ultimate summer destination. Whether you’re attending a festival, exploring the great outdoors, or simply unwinding in your rental, unforgettable experiences await.
🚗 Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Car Show
- Dates: June 5 – 7
- Location: LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge
- Highlights: Marvel at a stunning collection of classic Pontiacs, participate in swap meets, and support a noble cause, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
🧵 A Mountain Quiltfest
- Dates: June 9 – 12
- Location: LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge
- Highlights: Join quilting enthusiasts from across the nation for workshops, exhibitions, and a celebration of this cherished craft.
🎣 Sevierville’s Smallmouth King Bass Tournament
- Dates: June 7 – 8
- Location: Little Pigeon River, Sevierville
- Highlights: Anglers compete in a catch-photograph-release format, aiming for the longest total length of smallmouth bass over two days.
🎬 Free Summer Movie Nights at The Forge Cinemas
- Dates: June 3 – August 7
- Location: Pigeon Forge, TN
- Highlights: Enjoy family-friendly movies every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning. Doors open at 9:00 AM with two movies playing daily.
🎶 Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales
- Dates: June 14 – August 3
- Location: Downtown Gatlinburg
- Highlights: Experience nightly street performances featuring musicians, storytellers, and artisans, bringing Appalachian history and culture to life.
🎆 Festival of Flags
- Dates: Now through July 6
- Location: Gatlinburg SkyPark
- Highlights: Witness a patriotic display of flags honoring the nation’s history and heroes.
🏡 Stay in Comfort with Boltus Rentals
To make the most of your summer adventure, choose Boltus Rentals as your home away from home. Offering a range of accommodations from cozy cabins to spacious lodges, Boltus Rentals provides the perfect base to relax after a day of exploration. Enjoy amenities like hot tubs, mountain views, and proximity to all major attractions.
🎡 Dollywood Events – June 2025
🌸 Flower & Food Festival
- Dates: April 18 – June 8
- Highlights: Immerse yourself in vibrant floral displays featuring over 500,000 blooms, larger-than-life Mosaicultures, and a variety of spring-inspired culinary delights. colonialproperties.com+4dollywood.com+4mypigeonforge.com+4colonialproperties.com+3dollywood.com+3dollywood.com+3
☀️ Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration
- Dates: June 14 – August 3
- Highlights: Celebrate Dollywood’s 40th anniversary with extended park hours, exhilarating rides, the mesmerizing Gazillion Bubble Show, and nightly fireworks and drone displays.
🌲 Anakeesta Events – June 2025
🇺🇸 United Tastes of America
- Dates: May 23 – August 10
- Highlights: Embark on a culinary journey with a tasting lanyard to sample diverse American flavors. Enjoy live entertainment, including the “Serenade in the Smokies” radio show and the high-energy “Rockin’ Block Party.” anakeesta.com+2anakeesta.com+2anakeesta.com+2
🎶 The Noon-Shiners
- Dates: June 7 – August 10
- Highlights: Experience authentic mountain music with classic country hits and foot-stomping bluegrass performances. anakeesta.com+2anakeesta.com+2anakeesta.com+2
🌌 Astra Lumina
- Dates: June 29 @ 9:30 PM
- Highlights: Embark on a celestial night walk through illuminated pathways and cosmic installations in this immersive experience. anakeesta.com+1anakeesta.com+1
💌 About the Author
Andrea Jastemski
Owner of Boltus Rentals, educator with over 15 years of experience in K–12 education, wife, mother of two, and proud Florida realtor. Boltus Rentals is a true labor of love—and this blog is a heartfelt gift from our family to yours. Here’s to making unforgettable family memories. 💛
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