Pigeon Forge is an amazing vacation destination partially because of all that we have, but also due to the fact that the area always has new and exciting options! Opening up in 2018 is Pigeon Forge Snow, featuring man-made snow, a large tube run and a lift system, all indoors! This makes the fun of winter available all year-round regardless of the weather or temperature outside. It is the first indoor facility of its kind in the U.S. and will offer families not only 15 lanes of tubing, but also the opportunity to build snowmen and have snowball fights. Also opening in late spring is the highly anticipated Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud at Waldens Landing. This amazing new show features world-class athleticism and high- energy competition from professional lumberjacks. Be ready for crowd participation, family fun and laughs at this one of a kind show, which is performed in an outdoor venue! It is a can’t miss new show in the Smokies!!! Top Jump Trampoline Park has become a fast favorite for those visiting the area. In spring of 2018, they are adding to their impressive offering of trampolines, unique climbing obstacles, dodgeball and arcade fun! They will be adding a brand new state of the art Ninja Warrior Course. Guaranteed to be unlike anything that you have ever experienced, come by and compete with friends and family to see who can tackle the course faster. State of the art timers and personalized video of each competitor makes it like you are actually competing on the television’s show. Make sure to check it out and see if you can make the wall of fame for best times! If you’re in town on May 4th, make sure to check out The Music in the Mountains Spring Parade! It will showcase the rich musical heritage of the Great Smoky Mountains, while spotlighting the variety of entertainment provided by the many theaters located in the area. Cal Ripken Jr. will be the grand marshal and the parade will take place on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge. Of course, you can’t have new things in Pigeon Forge with- out mentioning Dollywood. This year is The Season of Showstoppers as they treat guests to an entertainment- infused season, including the all-new three-week Spring Mix music series (April 11-29) featuring concerts by Pam Tillis, Crystal Gayle, Amy Grant, Marshall Tucker Band, Debby Boone, and more. The park’s popular springtime Festival of Nations (March 17-April 9) includes headliners National Dance Company of Siberia, the Flamenco Kings starring Los Vivancos, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. iLuminate, DRUMLine and speed painter Dan Dunn take the stage during Dollywood’s Summer Celebration while Toby Mac and Crowder entertain guests of the park’s annual Rock the Smokies event on Aug. 25. 41 SmokyMountainNavigator.com