Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show
Holiday Shopping with the Smokies' Top Artisans
The Great Smoky Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show transforms the Gatlinburg Convention Center into a juried showcase of more than 180 regional artisans — a perfect early-holiday-shopping outing spanning the Thanksgiving holiday week. Find handmade pottery, jewelry, woodwork, glass, leather, textiles, and Appalachian folk art, with live craft demonstrations and music throughout.
A relaxed pre-Thanksgiving day trip from Smith Creek Resort for serious gift shoppers.
Who It’s For: Holiday shoppers, gift hunters, craft enthusiasts, and Thanksgiving-week visitors.
What to Expect: 180+ juried artisan booths, live craft demonstrations, holiday-themed booths, free parking, and live music shows.
Do’s: Bring cash and cards, arrive early for the best parking, and allow several hours to browse.
Don’ts: Don’t bring pets (service animals only). Don’t expect last-minute Black Friday parking — the show ends Thanksgiving Day.
Information
Date and Timings
- Start Date: November 21, 2026
End Date: November 26, 2026
Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
What to Know
- Type of Experience: Indoor juried craft fair, holiday shopping.
- Fun Fact: The Thanksgiving show flows directly into the Christmas Arts & Crafts Show that opens the next day — many vendors do back-to-back booths so you can shop two distinct juried fairs across the holiday week.
