February 2012 Events at the Gatlinburg Convention Center
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BSA Winterfest
BSA Winterfest is host to over 2,000 Scouts each year. Hosted by Boy Scouts of America, this competitive-event and leadership training weekend full of fun, events, and fellowship is open to all Venturers and Sea Scouts.

9-11

Faith for the Family Married Couples' Retreat
Faith for the Family is a religious ministry, hosted by Pastor and Mrs. Sexton, with approximately 1,800 in attendance. The focus of the conference is on strengthening the faith of married couples through a weekend fulfilled with refreshment & fellowship.

11-13
Open to Public

Gatlinburg Gymnastics Classic
This annual gymnastics meet hosts on average 1,200 in attendance. The meet is comprised of Men's Levels 4-10, Women's Levels 1-10 & Prep Op 1, 2, & 3. Featuring all new AAI Elite Equipment and Janssen-Fritsen Equipment, used in the 2008 Olympics.

17-19

N GA Dist. Congregational Holiness Church Renewal
Winter Renewal is a religious conference open to both youth and adults. Each year this conference has approximately 1,000 people in attendance.

Church of Christ Winterfest
Winterfest is a religious weekend retreat geared towards middle and high school teens. On average this event hosts 6,500 youth and mentors. The conference uses real life stories, drama, music and scripture to enrich the Christian life of teens.

24-26

Challenge Youth Conference
Challenge Youth Conference (CYC) brings almost 5,000 in attendance annually. The purpose of the conference is to meet the needs of church teenagers who are growing up in a society that often is indifferent to living a life for Christ.

March 2012 Gatlinburg Convention Center Events

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The Norton Shows:  The Norton Shows, Gatlinburg Apparel, Jewelry & Gift Market returns to Gatlinburg!  Twenty-three years strong, this is the all-season wholesale market you won't want to miss.

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Dare For More:  Reba Bowman Ministries, Inc. is dedicated to teaching women the Word of God so they might be able to apply biblical principles to their daily lives and build a world-view based on truth.

9-10

America's Best Championship's

13-14

Reinhart Foodservice Show:  Tradeshow displaying over 10,000 food service and related items including produce, dry and frozen groceries, non-foods and disposables, equipment and supplies, sanitation and janitorial products, beverages, boxed beef, and center of the plate proteins.

15-17

Smoky Mountain Encore:  Annual clogging event with seminars on the latest techniques, workshops, exhibitors, shows, and competition in all levels of dance.

18-20

Santa's ClausFest:  The gathering of Santas, Mrs. Clauses, Elves, and Christmas folk to ever assemble under one roof. If you have Christmas in your heart, then you will want to be at ClausFest. Parade on March 17, 2012.

23-25

Mission's Get Together:  Missions Get-Together staff believes that people are most fulfilled when they are engaged in making a difference. We're seeking to become a place where people can grow, give, and receive ministery.

27-29

Timothy Barnabas Pastors School:  Ministry consisting of thousands of other Pastors and Church Leaders. Timothy Barnabas is a vision to minister encouragement, instruction and refuge to Church Leaders of all generations.

31-April 1

ENCORE DCS Regional Dance Competition:  ENCORE is one of the leading competition dance companies on the east coast of the United States.  Open to the Public.

April 2012 Gatlinburg Convention Center Event Schedule
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ENCORE DCS Regional Dance Competition:  ENCORE is one of the leading competition dance companies on the east coast of the United States.  Open to the Public.

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Tennessee FFA 84th Annual Convention:  FFA offers students opportunities that can change lives and prepare students for premier leadership, personal growth and career success.

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Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Show:  The GSACC is the largest group of independent artisans in North America. Established in 1937, these artisans paint, sew, cast, quilts, brooms, pottery, leather, restaurants, cafés, tea room, soda fountain, candy shops and much more.  Open to the Public.

10-12

Church of God Smoky Mountain Jubilee:  The Church of God International Offices of Cleveland, Tennessee hosts Smoky Mountain Jubilee, an annual religious conference for Senior Adults.

12-15

House of Joy - 2012 Spiritual Retreat:  Religious spiritual retreat for women.

13-22

Gatlinburg MABC Regional Bridge Tournament:  District Six and District Seven of the American Contract Bridge League. The MABC conducts regional tournaments in both districts and offers several session continuously throughout this seven day event.  Open to the Public.

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Smoky Mountain Music Festival:  Band, orchestra, and chorus competition for Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Junior High Schools, Senior High Schools.

24-27

Solid/Hazardous Waste Conference & Expo:  The mission of the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste Management is to protect and enhance the public health and environment from existing and future contamination of the land through proper management and remediation of solid and hazardous wastes.

25-28

Wildflower Pilgrimage Week:  The Great Smoky Mountains National Park presents their annual event consisting of wildflowers, fauna, nature walks, motorcades, photographic tours, art classes, and inside seminars. The W.L. Mills Conference Center will be host to a gallery of exhibitors, artists, plants, and displays.  Open to the Public.

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Smoky Mountain Music Festival:  Band, orchestra, and chorus competition for Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, Junior High Schools, Senior High Schools.