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.

See our full calendar of upcoming guided hikes, volunteer days, ranger-led programs and fundraisers.

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

Hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to enjoy feature interpretations of the trail, history, and our park projects.

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

The Cades Cove Loop Lope is the ONLY footrace that takes place inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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

Afternoon accesses passes to the Smokies Cup are available, which includes the Wildrose Dog Expo.

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