Fall Break 2025- Fun in the 9 Lakes of East Tennessee
East Tennessee offers autumn scenery and seasonal activities, making it a perfect destination for a fun fall break. Play outdoors- hiking the trails, paddling a blueway, or cycling one of the many bike systems that range from high intensity to family friendly. Or experience the sights and sounds of the season at one of the many events happening around the region. With a combination of outdoor adventures, cultural activities, and scenic beauty, East Tennessee is ideal for a memorable fall break!
Here are some fun events to add to your 9 Lakes fall break trip:
- Through Oct 27: –Dollywood Harvest Festival in Pigeon Forge
- Sep 27: Rugby Roundabout– Rugby- Organized fall peddle through the roads of Historic Rugby.
- Oct 2-19: Craftsmen Fair- Gatlinburg- Artisans at work and displays. Book your lodging at
- Oct 3-4: Clinch River Fall Antiques Festival, Clinton- Top event for antiquing.
- Oct 18- Lick Skillet Cycling Event- New Market- Road cycling event.
- Oct 16-18: Windrock Park Fall Jamboree near Oliver Springs- OHV gathering and events.
- Oct 17-19: Streaming in the Gap Cumberland Gap- Airstream gathering in the Gap.
- Oct 17–19: Wears Valley Festival -Wears Valley- Annual festival with live music.
- Oct 19: October Sky Festival – Oliver Springs
- Oct 25: Fall Fest at Fort Southwest Point – Kingston
- Oct 24- Nov 7- Fall Heritage Days– Museum of Appalachia- 2 weekends
- Oct 25: Cherohala Skyway Festival in Tellico Plains
