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UPCOMING EVENTS

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May 02, 2026

Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival

The 6th Annual Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival is celebrating none other than the legendary...

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May 02, 2026

Maryville Makers Market

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May 05, 2026

Exhibitor Elaine Day

Come to the Townsend Visitor Center (7906 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy., Townsend) and enjoy forest...

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May 09, 2026

Kids Take Over the Museum

Held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Museum at 123 Cromwell Dr., in Townsend, this is a fun...

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May 02, 2026

Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival

Held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Museum at 123 Cromwell Dr., in Townsend, this is a fun...

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May 02, 2026

Maryville Makers Market

Held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Museum at 123 Cromwell Dr., in Townsend, this is a fun...

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May 05, 2026

Exhibitor Elaine Day

Held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Museum at 123 Cromwell Dr., in Townsend, this is a fun...

Read More >
May 09, 2026

Kids Take Over the Museum

Held at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Museum at 123 Cromwell Dr., in Townsend, this is a fun...

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