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13featuring lighted floats, marching bands andgiant helium balloons. Fireworks light up themountain skyline one hour after dark the followingevening, July 4. • The 15th AnnualPatriot Festival in Pigeon Forge features freeadmission with food, fireworks and entertainmentin Patriot Park July 4. • Dollywood,now celebrating its 20th anniversary, is theperfect place for wholesome fun, entertainment,music, crafts, rides and special eventslike KidsFest — the largest kids’ festival in theSouth with world-class entertainment and over100 hands-on activities June 17 to August 7. •See the works of 180 of the finest craftspeopleof woodcarving, pottery, metal work and moreat Gatlinburg’s Craftsman’s Fair July 22-31,with bluegrass and country shows daily. • The4th Annual Gatlinburg Heritage on DisplayPhoto: Tennessee Dept. of Tourist DevelopmentMembers of the “Motorless Parade” travel around the squareat the Uncle Dave Macon Days Festival in Murfreesboro.celebrates our area’s heritage in over 80 uniqueshops along an eight-mile loop designated asTennessee Heritage Arts and Crafts Trail August20 to September 5. • Celebrate Freedom!August 13-20 as Pigeon Forge pays tribute to itsmilitary heroes with historical displays, parades,canteen dances, music and fireworks displays.• Head to Riverside Campground and Resortin the Smoky Mountain foothills for the 6thAnnual Bluegrass in the Smokies, August 25-27. Whatever activities you choose, you’ll betouched by the magic of the Smoky Mountains.Fairfield Glade (TN) Summer is filled withsong and celebrations at Fairfield Glade. Jointhe largest American celebration of Appalachianmusic in Smithville July 1-2 at the 33rd AnnualSmithville Fiddlers Jamboree & Crafts Festival,featuring 250 of the nation’s best crafters andcontestants competing for titles in categoriesranging from banjo and fiddle to cloggingand square dancing. • Throughout July, takein the musical and cultural performances ofKnoxville’s Tennessee Theater, among the mostlavish and spectacular architectural performancehalls in the nation. • Fairfield Glade’s recreationdepartment kicks off July 4th festivities with anon-site craft fair, family activities and fireworksover Lake Catherine. • For collectors and bargainhunters, all eyes focus on Hwy. 127 fromAugust 4-7 as half a million shoppers flock tothe area to travel the famous 450-mile Hwy.127 Corridor Sale. • Tour the carefully restoredbuildings of Historic Rugby, celebrating its125th anniversary in its 20 museums, privatehistoric and period homes August 6-7 with specialactivities, period music and demonstrations.• Head to nearby Crossville for the CumberlandCounty Fair featuring livestock, entertainment,concessions, carnival rides, demonstrations andmore at the Cumberland County CommunityComplex August 18-27. Whatever your interest,Fairfield Glade is a perfect choice to seewhy we’re singing your song in Tennessee.Fairfield Nashville (TN) Start your vacationwith a show at Nashville’s longest runningradio show, the Grand Ole Opry, playing everyTuesday, Friday and Saturday evening. • TheErnest Tubb Record Shop Midnite Jamboree,the second-longest running radio show, broadcastslive Saturday nights following the Oprywith free admission. • Fairfield guests receivediscounts at Chaffin’s Barn, featuring dinnertheater comedy all summer long. • Enjoy theOpry Plaza Parties Friday and Saturday nightsand catch some of Nashville’s favorite artists. •The 1st Annual Juneteenth Freedom Festival atBelle Meade Plantation, June 18-19, celebratesAfrican American history and culture with artsand crafts, children’s activities, food and performances.• Relive Independence Day 1815 atthe Hermitage July 3-4 with reenactments ofAndrew Jackson’s victorious homecoming fromthe Battle of New Orleans, authentic militaryencampments, cannon fire, musketry and areading of the Declaration of Independence.• Grab your banjo and dancing shoes for the28th Annual Uncle Dave Macon Days Festivalin Murfreesboro, July 8-10, for old-time musicand dance competitions featuring motorlessparade, gospel sing, juried arts and crafts showand historic photo exhibition. • Sample beerfrom 25 local and national breweries with livemusic at the 4th Annual Music City Brewer’sFestival at Hilton Park, July 30. Whatever youlike, you’ll find lots to do in Nashville.Fairfield Bay (AR) The country offers truesummer relaxation. On June 25 Clinton’s MainStreet hosts the 6th Annual Archey Fork CreekFestival with live music, games, arts and craftsand antique car show. • July 2 enjoy one ofthe largest fireworks displays in the state at theFireworks Extravaganza on Sandy Beach inHeber Springs with food and great entertainment.• An old-fashioned celebration, the 33rdAnnual Fairfield Bay July 4th event featuresfireworks, parade, arts and crafts and music July3-4 at the Marina and Lakewood Mall area. •Celebrate Independence Day by being a part ofMountain View’s “Old Time Gathering on theSquare” July 1-4, with parade, children’s gameson the Courthouse lawn, free outdoor concertsPhoto: Arkansas Dept. of Parks & TourismOne of the Arkansas Ozarks’ favorite watery playgrounds isGreers Ferry Lake, and summer is the best time to play!and fireworks at the fairgrounds July 4. • See astunning concert at the Women of MountainMusic (July 23) or let great storytellers tickleyour funny bone and pull your heart stringsduring Folk Humor & Storytelling WeekendConcerts (August 26-27) at the Folk Centerin Mountain View. • Watch hand-constructedcardboard boats wiz by at the 19th AnnualWorld Championship Cardboard Boat Racesat Spring Park in Heber Springs, as contestantsvie for the “Pride of the Fleet” award July 30.• Folks travel from all over to attend the 118thOld Soldiers Reunion in Heber Springs, reunitingveterans and their families and featuringcarnival, parade and music in Spring ParkAugust 4-7. • Take in the brightly lit boats atthe Greers Ferry Lake Parade of Lights, featuringdecorated boat contest, food vendors, sandcastlecompetitions and ’60s dance party August13. • Visit the first temporary exhibit — “AWorld of Music” — at the Clinton LibraryPhoto: Silver Dollar City AttractionsSilver Dollar City’s National Kids’ Fest features more than100 hands-on activities for kids, now through August 21.in Little Rock, featuring former President BillClinton’s favorite songs and a recreated WhiteHouse Music Room. Your ticket to a good ol’time is here at the Bay.Fairfield Branson (MO) The summer monthsare the best time to experience all that TableRock Lake has to offer. Luxurious showboatBranson Belle offers dining and entertainmentcruises in a nostalgic atmosphere, while the49-passenger catamaran provides a leisurelypace to view the lake and spectacular Ozark