Winterfest in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Starting Nov 2007 - Gatlinburg, TN

Voted a favorite event by several organizations and associations, Gatlinburg’s Winterfest Celebration turns this quaint mountain resort town into a Winter Wonderland of lights and activities through Feb. 28.

Winterfest celebration features more than three million lights and animated displays nearly 40 feet tall, live entertainment by the Coasters, featuring their greatest, fireworks display, and Gatlinburg’s 16th Annual Chili Cook-Off.

Chili Cook-Off - Things kick off on River Road in front of Ripley’s Aquarium on Nov. 2 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Dozens of chili vendors offer up their specialties, which will appeal to chili lovers from all over the state. For a $7 entry fee, each chili lover receives a spoon, a voting ballot and all the chili they can eat.

Chili vendors judge the chili in several categories including taste, booth presentation, apron design, and most unique name. Gatlinburg’s Chili Cook-Off is taken seriously so don’t expect any courtesies when it comes to exchanging recipes with these mountain folks. You’ll have to guess at the ingredients.

Winterfest - This year’s Winterfest will also feature Cajohn’s Fiery Foods. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Cajohns has been featured on the Food Network and has won many deserved awards. Cajohn’s has a super hot line of more than 150 spices, sauces, salsa and mixes.

View everything by car or hop on the trolley ride and take a leisurely ride through the town. Trolleys regularly leave the Gatlinburg Welcome Center at Traffic Light #5 at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m. until the New Year, plus Saturdays in January. The cost is $4, and more information can be obtained by calling 865/436-0535.

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