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Christy and I will be there judging the Chili Cookoff and it’s bigger and better than ever before!This year, there are 3...
10/12/2026

Christy and I will be there judging the Chili Cookoff and it’s bigger and better than ever before!

This year, there are 33 vendors!

20 Chili Cookoff contestants
13 Craft - Dessert - Beverage vendors

Ice skating is back!

Axe throwing!

A Christmas tree farm (Santa will be here!)

A giant, walk-in snow globe for photos!

Live music from Neon Saddle!
And SO much more!

General admission and chili tasting are completely FREE this year! THERE WILL BE NO WRISTBANDS!

The Winter Festival & Chili Cookoff will not kick off the Winter Magic season this year. The lights will be turned on the week before the event.

🎟️ VIP EXPERIENCE
Since general admission is free, we’ve created a special VIP experience for guests who want to make their evening extra memorable!

VIP tickets include:

Dedicated parking and a 3:00 PM es**rt to Sugarlands Distilling Co.

VIP swag bag

Complimentary tasting at Sugarlands before the event
and 10% off purchases at Sugarlands

Two complimentary cocktails at Sugarlands’ back porch cocktail bar

Access to the Hidden Stave Speakeasy upon request

Two event tents reserved for VIP seating, with a Sugarlands bar setup and samples

VIP access to the Chili Cookoff line — think Disney World FastPass! Skip those loooong chili lines and get to tasting!

Tickets are on sale NOW and can be bought in the link in the comments!

🤝 FESTIVAL SPONSORS
We’re excited to have two fantastic partners supporting this year’s event:
Bush’s Beans — returning festival sponsor
Bryant Beef — providing meat for our Chili Cookoff contestants

Tell us! Are you coming to celebrate and be part of the winter magic in Gatlinburg! And who’s ready for chili?

It is the Third Saturday in October this weekend! It’s Bama week! Brooks is so serious about this game that we don’t eve...
10/12/2026

It is the Third Saturday in October this weekend! It’s Bama week!

Brooks is so serious about this game that we don’t even use Tide detergent in our house! 🤣

You ready for Saturday?!

10/12/2026

What would you do if you walked out and found a bear in your hot tub? It happens more than you think in the Smokies! Just be bear aware 😊

10/12/2026

When in Pigeon Forge, don’t forget to stop at an original! Smoky Mountain Candy Makers has it all from barrel candy to that great taffy we all love! Have you checked them out?!

10/12/2026

Just enjoy downtown Gatlinburg as you take a drive with us! Pretty crowded day. The one disappointment is seeing so much trash not picked up quick on the sidewalks with the bear problem what it is. What are your thoughts?

10/12/2026

It’s a busy day coming into downtown Gatlinburg! Do you wish you were here today?

What can we say? It’s busy in town. It’s busy everywhere! Know who else is busy? Meek’s Kitchen! Why? Oh, well it’s only...
10/12/2026

What can we say? It’s busy in town. It’s busy everywhere! Know who else is busy? Meek’s Kitchen! Why? Oh, well it’s only the best burger and well gas station food you will ever have!

They are in the Marathon station directly across from Walmart in Sevierville! Let’s just say this might be the best stop you make on your trip to the Smokies! Get the grilled potato salad and thank us later!

Go Smoky Bears!

🚨NEW DOLLYWOOD COLLECTIBLE!🚨The Robert F. Thomas Chapel is NOW Dollywood’s newest collectible POPCORN BUCKET! One of Dol...
10/12/2026

🚨NEW DOLLYWOOD COLLECTIBLE!🚨

The Robert F. Thomas Chapel is NOW Dollywood’s newest collectible POPCORN BUCKET! One of Dollywood’s most beloved and meaningful landmarks in the park has been made into a special keepsake for Smoky Mountain Christmas!

2027 Season Pass renewals begin TODAY, October 12, and renewing passholders get FIRST ACCESS to secure their bucket! Others will be able to purchase one online beginning November 2nd!

Are you a collector of popcorn buckets and Dollywood merchandise and memorabilia? Will you buy this one?

📸 Dollywood

Five years ago, we brought our sweet Georgia Peach home. Life wouldn’t be the same without her here. Sonny, Fritzy and W...
10/12/2026

Five years ago, we brought our sweet Georgia Peach home. Life wouldn’t be the same without her here. Sonny, Fritzy and Willie were there to welcome her home.

The man in the picture is really a gentle giant.

How times have changed. All three of our old men are gone now. It’s just Peach and Mo Mo now 🧡🥹

Two years ago. Do you remember how cool the Northern Lights looked then? Just a beautiful thing!
10/12/2026

Two years ago. Do you remember how cool the Northern Lights looked then?

Just a beautiful thing!

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