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 28: –Dollywood Harvest Festival in Pigeon Forge
• Oct  First three weekends in October Tennessee Medieval Faire– Harriman
• Oct 3-20: Craftsmen Fair- Gatlinburg
• Oct 4 -5: Clinch River Fall Antiques Festival, Clinton
• Oct 5- Lick Skillet Cycling Event- New Market
• Oct 17-19:  Windrock Park Fall Jamboree near Oliver Springs
• Oct 17-20: Streaming in the Gap  Cumberland Gap
• Oct 18–20:  Wears Valley Festival -Wears Valley
• Oct 19: 27^th Annual Harvest Festival– Bean Station
•  Oct 19: October Sky Festival – Oliver Springs
• Oct 21: Rugby Roundabout– Rugby
• Oct 23: 225^th Anniversary of Kingston: Fort Southwest Point.- Kingston
• Oct 24- Nov 1- Fall Heritage Days– Museum of Appalachia- 2 weekends, Thurs and Fri- Norris
• Oct 26: Cherohala Skyway Festival in Tellico Plains
• Oct 26-27: Mountain Makins Festival in Morristown
•  Oct 26-27:  Lakeside of the Smokies Balloon Festival in Dandridge
• Nov 2-3:  Kings Birthday Garrison Weekend.- Vonore