Winter Heritage Festival

MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 6TH WINTER HERITAGE FESTIVAL IN THE SMOKIES:  FEBRUARY 2-5, 2012

This year's Festival is dedicated to the memories of our friends john davis and ann schlichting.

THE WINTER HERITAGE FESTIVAL HAS RECEIVED AN AWARD OF MERIT FROM THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY, AND HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A "TOP TWENTY EVENT" BY THE SOUTHEAST TOURISM SOCIETY.

The Festival is a celebration of the human history, natural beauty, and cultural traditions of Townsend, Cades Cove, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  The event involves many community groups and businesses and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  It is free, except for lunches and suppers, where there are reservations required, with charges for meals.  Music workshops require pre-registration.
Click here for the schedule of events: Winter Fest Schedule-Day by Day.docx
or in pdf: Winter Fest Schedule-Day by Day.pdf
Please check back as we update the schedule! Or call 865-448-6134.
Click here for the full program booklet: Winter Heritage Program booklet-8page-2012.pdf

To sign up for Sarah Morgan's Feb. 3 Dulcimer Workshop (free) and/or Wayne Erbsen's Feb. 4 Appalachian Music workshop (free), call Jeanie at 865-448-6134.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Kick Off at the Blount Co. Historical Museum: with storyteller Charles Maynard, live music with Pistol Creek Catch of the Day, Civil War exhibits, and refreshments. Thursday, Feb. 2, 6-8pm.

Special musical guest:  Wayne Erbsen!

Wayne will be giving a concert on Saturday evening, Feb. 4. He will present an Appalachian music workshop in the afternoon. Call 865-448-6134 to sign up.
Sponsored by Great Smoky Mountains Association.   

Mountain Craft and Mountain Music Showcases:  Talented artists and musicians will give demonstrations at the Townsend Visitors Center on Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4. Supported by a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission.

Mountain Dulcimer Workshop with Sarah Morgan:  Friday afternoon, Feb. 3.  Call 865-448-6134 for details and to sign up.  Limit 20. Sponsored by Friends of the Smokies.

Music of the Civil War: tunes and songs with Conny Ottway
at the Chocolate B'ar, Friday, Feb. 3.  Sponsored by Rocky Branch Community Club.