b'Winter in Pigeon Forge is a dazzling display of twinkling lights, holiday entertainment and family fun around every corner. This festive welcome is embraced throughout the smokies, helping visitors discover the spirit of the season. Just a couple examples are found in this article, but you can look at our calendar of events on page 23 to discover even more.First up is the Island in Pigeon Forge and their NEW Winterfest at The Island event, premiering this year. Experience the season like never before, as the Island Show Fountain Courtyard comes alive with a brand-new choreographed show featuring 40-foot high, LED Christmas trees. Shows will play hourly every night from 6:009:00 pm through January 5th. Santa will be at The Island as well, with photo ops for the entire family, every Saturday and Sunday in December, as well as the Monday and Tuesday before Christmas, from 3:008:00 pm. For a bit of Holiday Mini-Golf, make sure to check out Toy Box Mini-Golf and Crave Mini-Golf as they are both transforming their courses into a Christmas wonderland featuring lights, trees, holiday characters and festive photo ops. You will certainly want to add them to your itinerary to give your family something to talk about for years to come!Depending on your preferences and taste, you also have options for Christmas Entertainment all over Pigeon Forge.Country Tonite Theatre is bringing back their Christmas Show again this year. Voted Best Show, Country Tonite will run their Christmas special through the end of December. Dolly Partons Stampede, The Pirate Voyage Dinner Show, The Hatfield and McCoy Christmas Disaster Dinner Feud, and The Comedy Barn Christmas Show are all running until January 1st and have each revamped their holiday fun for this year. Even if you have been to their show in the past, everytheater offers something special and new during the Christmas Season and there is no better way to welcome Santa to the Smokies than at one of the amazing productions in Pigeon Forge.Rounding out our featured winter festivities is the Island in Pigeon Forge and their Rockin New Years Eve Celebration. Come down to the Island on December 31 and enjoy free concerts, an amazing firework show at midnight and fun around everycorner. A special Winterfest Light Display will be out and there are countless options for food, beverages and fun for the entire family leading up to the mid-night celebration. With so much to see and do in the smokies this winter, it is the perfect place to enjoy time with your family and friends! SmokyMountainNavigator.com 39'