Things to do in June in Pigeon Forge
In Pigeon Forge, June offers a wonderful mix of outdoor adventures, theme park fun, and special events. The weather is typically warm, making it ideal for water activities like rafting and tubing, as well as exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You can visit Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country, both of which feature a range of thrilling rides and water attractions, and you can also attend special events such as the Summer Celebration.
Be sure to book your stay in Pigeon Forge with us because we’re in the center of all the fun! Visit our specials page to discover the summer offers we have available, including family discounts and package deals, or call 1-800-429-7700 to reserve your stay.
Get ready for a diverse range of activities that will keep you excited throughout your stay in Pigeon Forge:
Theme Park Fun
Dollywood: Enjoy thrilling rides, live entertainment, and the Summer Celebration, featuring fireworks and extended park hours.
Dollywood’s Splash Country: Cool off with exciting water rides, a wave pool, and a lazy river.
The Island in Pigeon Forge: Enjoy the new Jurassic exhibit, live music, unique shopping options, and diverse dining experiences in a vibrant atmosphere.
Soaky Mountain Water Park: In nearby Sevierville, enjoy a full day of fun at this incredible water park!
Outdoor Adventures
Whitewater Rafting: Experience an exhilarating rafting trip down the Big Pigeon River. There are several rafting companies, including Raft Outdoor Adventures, Smoky Mountain Outdoors Rafting, and Smoky Mountain River Rat.
River Tubing: Relax and soak up the sun while enjoying a leisurely river tubing adventure. Join in the fun with Smoky Mountain River Rat, Wild Bear Tubing, Smoky Mountain Outdoors Rafting, or Smoky Mountain River Rat.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Hike and explore the trails to appreciate the park’s natural beauty. Read more about the trails here.
Zip Lining: Enjoy a scenic zip line tour for a unique view of the Smokies. Some great ziplining can be found at Wahoo Ziplines, Smoky Mountain Ziplines, or Anakeesta’s Dueling Zipline in nearby Gatlinburg.
Mini Golf: Participate in a classic summer activity with several mini-golf courses located throughout town, like Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm, Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay, Lost Mine Mountain Coaster, and Mini Golf, a NEW mini golf attraction is Scooby-Doo! Mystery Putt. There is also Jurassic Tymes Mini Golf, MagiQuest, Space Race Adventures, Crave, Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf, Fantasy Golf, Toy Box Mini Golf, and many more in Gatlinburg. Choose your favorite theme and go!
Mountain Coasters: Get your adrenaline pumping with various mountain coaster rides in the area like the Wild Stallion Mountain Coaster at Skyland Ranch in nearby Sevierville, Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Coaster, Lost Mine Mountain Coaster, the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster, The Goat Coaster at Goats on the Room, Rocky Top Mountain Coaster. In Gatlinburg, there is the Moonshine Mountain Coaster, Ripley’s Mountain Coaster, the Tennessee Flyer Mountain Coaster, and the Hellbender Mountain Coaster at Anakeesta. Visit our mountain coaster blog post to see which one has the longest ride!
Special Events
Anakeesta: United Tastes of America features all-American favorites, including a Classic Coney Dog, Sweet Georgia Peach Ice Cream, and refreshing summer cocktails. Enjoy live music performances, dance parties, themed character meet-and-greets, and interactive shows.
Tastes of the Smokies: June 1 at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center - Sample the best local flavors at this food festival.
Dollywood’s Summer Celebration: Join this popular event featuring extended park hours, fireworks, and live entertainment.
Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge: June 5 - 7 - Attend a celebration of Pontiac vehicles, showcasing both classic and modern models.
Mountain Quiltfest: June 9 - 12 - Celebrate the art of quilting at this long-standing tradition.
Synchronous Fireflies: Witness the mesmerizing display of fireflies in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at Elkmont from May 29 to June 5.
Other Fun Experiences
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show: Enjoy a pirate-themed dinner show complete with live entertainment.
Paula Deen’sDeen’s Lumberjack Feud: Get caught up in a lively lumberjack competition.
Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine: Discover the world of moonshine and sample various flavors.
Gem mining: There are many places to go gem mining to find that special gem! Try your hand at Big Rock Dude Ranch, Anakeesta, Skyland Ranch, Lost Mine Mountain Coaster and Mini-Golf, Pigeon Forge Gem Mine, or Goats on the Roof.
Horseback Riding: Take part in a scenic horseback riding adventure through the Smokies. Enjoy a ride at Five Oaks Riding Stables, Jayell Ranch Adventure Park, Big Rock Dude Ranch, GoldRush Stables, or the Smoky Mountain Deer Farm in Sevierville.
ATV & UTV Tours: Experience the area on an ATV or UTV for an exciting off-road adventure. For guided tours, consider Gon Ridin’ Off-Road, Off-Road Pigeon Forge, or Bluff Mountain Adventures. For self-driven rentals, check out Mountain Riders UTV Rentals, ExoRent, or Smokey Mountain UTV Rental. These companies offer a variety of UTVs and ATVs, with some even offering street-legal rentals for exploring areas like Cades Cove and Clingman’s Dome.
The Redneck Comedy Bus Tour: Experience a unique and humorous way to explore Pigeon Forge.
The Comedy Barn: Enjoy a variety show filled with laughter and entertainment.
The Country Tonite Theatre: Spend an evening enjoying a blend of country music and comedy.
Pigeon Forge is packed with activities for everyone to enjoy throughout June!