Events | Friends of the Smokies

The health and safety of our Friends is paramount. We follow CDC Guidelines and take precautions to avoid the spread of COVID-19.

Join us for painting demonstrations by 20 acclaimed artists, a gala and public sale.

Twenty-two teams competed in the clay shoot. A day of sportsmanship while supporting our park.

Hikes series, March-December, featuring interpretation of trails, history & park projects.

Since 1998, U.S. Olympian Missy Kane has led hikers of all ages in our beautiful park. Join her today!

Join us for an evening of casual elegance and enjoy cocktails, dinner, as well as live and silent auctions.

Join us for an intimate evening on the park boundary at its new home, Cataloochee Ranch.

The Cades Cove Loop Lope is the ONLY footrace that takes place inside the national park.

Join us for the Evergreen Ball, featuring one of the area’s most sought-after charity auctions.