Escape the Winter Blues at the Smoky Mountain Snowdown Winter Festival January 26 – 29, 2017
Looking to escape this winter blues? The Smoky Mountain Snowdown Winter Festival on January 26-29,2017 in Townsend, Tennessee make be just the cure for which you’re looking! For the third year, this Winter Festival celebrates Smoky Mountain heritage and culture through art, music, food and drink. Entry to the festival is free; however several of the classes and activities have admission fees.
All the fun begins with great food and music on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at a free Opening Reception at Mtn Trax in Townsend, Tennessee from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Here are just a few of great activities to enjoy at the 3rd Annual Smoky Mountain Snowdown Winter Festival in Townsend, Tennessee:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017
Brusho Watercolor @ Cades Cove Cellars
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person (ages 12 and older)
Beginning Dulcimer @ Wood-n-Strings Dulcimer Shop
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 – $40 per person (ages 7 and older)
Cades Cove Preservation @ Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: free
Cast Iron Cooking Demonstration and Luncheon @ Dancing Bear Lodge and Appalachian Bistro
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $75 per person
Textured Crochet @ Townsend Visitor Center
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $40 per person
Songwriters in the Round @ Tremont Lodge and Resort
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: TBD
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2017
Get Wild Painting Wildflowers @ Townsend Visitors Center
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 per person (ages 9 and older)
Fly Tying Demonstrations @ Little River Outfitters
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: TBD
Charity Chili Challenge @ Apple Valley Cafe
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $12 per person (ages 10 and under $5)
For a complete event schedule and to purchase tickets for the Winter Festival, visit Smoky Mountain Snowdown. Special lodging deals for the event available at Chilhowee Bed and Breakfast, Dancing Bear Lodge, Townsend Gateway Inn, Richmont Inn, and Best Western Cades Cove.