All through the months of June and July, Gatlinburg is alive with costumed storytellers, historical re-enactors, and musicians strolling the streets in downtown. This isn’t just another day in one of the best cities in the Smoky Mountains – this is the Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales festival! Back for its 12th season, this daily festival offers fun for everyone from Friday, June 10, through July 29. This seven-week-long event is a real crowd pleaser, so be sure to nab your reservation at a cozy Gatlinburg cabin before they are all gone!