Back by popular demand, Gatlinburg’s 3rd annual run of Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales^TM began in downtown Gatlinburg on June 13 and will run through August 9. Tunes & Tales is a summer-long street performance event featuring costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying time periods as far back as 1800.

A collection of personalities and performers arrive nightly at 5 p.m. via horse-drawn wagon in the center of town. Visitors witness a magical transformation of sidewalk to stage as the characters disperse along the downtown Parkway for an evening of entertainment and storytelling until 10 p.m.  As many as 14 nightly acts perform throughout the evening. This popular eight-week event truly provides guests with an interactive, educational and entertaining experience the whole family can enjoy.

A rotating cast of acts includes storytellers, musicians, dancers and crafters who share their stories and skills.  Zeno the Gatlinburg Bear also makes nightly appearances during this popular summer special event, dishing out hugs and waving to his new friends.

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