
EVENTS
We're less than one mile from the Pigeon Forge Parkway

Pigeon Forge
Fall Rod Run
2025
HEAVY TRAFFIC
2025
Fall Rod Run
SEPTMEBER 11-13
Black Bear Necessities is available to host you at the upcoming 2025 Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run. This exciting automotive swap meet and car show inside and outside the LeConte Event Center. The event features cash giveaways for show cars and celebrity guests, making it perfect for car enthusiasts looking to connect, share ideas, and have a great time. Let us take care of your hotel accommodations at Black Bear Necessities is the ultimate location for your next automotive event.
LOCATION: LeCONTE CENTER - PIGEON FORGE, TN
September 12 - October 27th
🍂 Paw Paw’s Cabin – Your Smoky Mountain Den for Fall Adventures 🐻
Tucked deep in the heart of the Smokies, Paw Paw’s Cabin is the perfect hideaway for leaf-peepers, festival-goers, and anyone looking to hibernate in style. Just a short paw-stroll from Dollywood’s legendary Fall Harvest Festival, this rustic retreat offers a front-row seat to autumn’s finest show.
🎨 Crafts & Comforts
After a day of exploring Dollywood’s artisan booths—where handmade treasures are spun with Appalachian charm—return to your own handcrafted haven. Paw Paw’s Cabin blends log cabin warmth with modern touches, making it the ideal den for couples, families, or even a solo bear on the move.
🎶 Sounds of the Season
Let the gospel harmonies and bluegrass twangs echo through the hills as you sip cider on the porch. The cabin’s peaceful setting lets you enjoy nature’s own soundtrack: rustling leaves, distant fiddles, and maybe a bear or two humming along.
🍁 A Forest of Fire
The surrounding woods burst into a blaze of red, gold, and amber—like nature’s own quilt wrapped around the mountains. Whether you're hiking nearby trails or simply gazing from the hot tub, fall foliage here is nothing short of paw-some.
🐾 Bear Bonus
Keep your eyes peeled for Smoky Mountain locals—furry ones included! While we can’t guarantee a bear sighting, we can promise bear-themed décor, cozy blankets, and a cabin vibe that’ll make you feel like you’re part of the clan.
Book your stay at Paw Paw’s Cabin and experience fall the way it was meant to be: wild, warm, and wonderfully unforgettable. 🍂🐻
LOCATION: Dollywood

Harvest Festival
2025
at Dollywood

Fall Colors in the Smokies
2025
2025
Fall Colors in the Smokies
October 1, 2025
🍁 Paw Paw’s Cabin - Your Autumn Hideaway in the Smokies 🐻
Planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains this October? Whether you're here for a festival, a concert, or just a little peace and praise, Paw Paw’s Cabin is the perfect place to stay while nature puts on its most spectacular show.
Nestled just minutes from Pigeon Forge, this charming cabin offers front-row seats to one of the most breathtaking fall displays in the country. As mid to late October rolls in, the mountains come alive in a blaze of crimson, amber, and gold, a bear-y magical sight you won’t want to miss.
🌄 Why Guests Fall for Paw Paw’s Cabin
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🐾 Bear-themed décor that adds a playful touch to your mountain retreat
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🔥 A cozy fireplace to warm your paws after a day of leaf-peeping
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🌲 A private porch with panoramic views of the changing canopy
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🛁 A relaxing hot tub surrounded by nature’s finest colors
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💤 Peaceful, private, and perfect for unwinding after a day of festivities
Whether you're attending a gospel gathering, a harvest celebration, or simply chasing the colors of fall, Paw Paw’s Cabin offers the comfort of home with a touch of Smoky Mountain charm.
🍂 Book now and experience autumn the way it was meant to be—wrapped in flannel, surrounded by foliage, and tucked into a cabin that feels like a bear hug. 🐻
LOCATION: The Great Smoky Mountain

2025
Women of Joy
APRIL 18-20, 2024
Black Bear Necessities is available to host you at the upcoming 2025 Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run. This exciting automotive swap meet and car show inside and outside the LeConte Event Center. The event features cash giveaways for show cars and celebrity guests, making it perfect for car enthusiasts looking to connect, share ideas, and have a great time. Let us take care of your hotel accommodations at Black Bear Necessities is the ultimate location for your next automotive event.
LOCATION: LeCONTE CENTER - PIGEON FORGE, TN

Women of Joy
2025

Harvest Festival
at Dollywood


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BRONCO SUPER CELEBRATION
Date: April 20-23,2024
Location: Talley Ho Inn
This show features organized sightseeing drives including Elkmont Ghost Town and the challenging Tail of the Dragon roadway. Awards, parts sales, kids’ games, and family camping round out the celebration.
Event registration is $75, covering event access, parking, drive participation, and more.
Spectators attend for free, Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

DISCLAIMER (LAST UPDATED SEPTEMBER 6, 2024)
We aim to offer the most current information on activities in and around Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, to help you plan your visit to the Great Smoky Mountains. While we gather details from various sources, Black Bear Necessities cannot guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of the information, including updates or images related to events listed on our site. This information is provided solely for your planning convenience.
Sources:
LeContecenter.com
ColonialProperties.com/blog
PigeonForge.com