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R E U N I O N S & R E T R E AT S
R E U N I O N S & R E T R E AT S
REUNITE, REMEMBER, CELEBRATE
Pigeon Forge is the ideal place to gather with family and
friends. Bring generations together to strengthen family ties.
Reconnect with high school or college classmates. Reunite with
military service members. Time spent together is what you
make it, whether it’s enjoying the attractions, being entertained
at a theater or dinner show, or simply getting reacquainted
during a Smoky Mountain retreat. Whatever the reason for
gathering, be prepared to create new memories with family and
friends in Pigeon Forge.
MILITARY REUNIONS
You’ll find that Pigeon Forge is a very patriotic community. Red,
white and blue runs deep in this Smoky Mountain town, making
it a premier destination for military reunions. Extra efforts are
taken to guarantee that these reunions are a fitting tribute to
their special attendees. We offer everything from catering,
transportation services and accommodations, to sightseeing
tours and other amenities for America’s heroes. Each August,
Pigeon Forge presents Celebrate Freedom!™, when
participating businesses in town offer special discounts to
active duty, National Guard, the Reserves and military
veterans, as well as emergency responders. August also is the
month of our Veterans Homecoming Parade, our annual
tribute to the men and women who have served in our nation’s
Armed Forces.
FAMILY REUNIONS
It’s heartwarming to hear many of our visitors say that coming
to Pigeon Forge is like coming home. We invite you to have your
next family reunion here, in the shadows of the Smoky
Mountains. Bring generations of your family “home” to Pigeon
Forge and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Pigeon Forge Reunion
Planning Calendar
24 Months Before
• Form an organizing committee
• Set the date and choose a location
• Develop a budget
• Contact the Pigeon Forge Department
of Tourism at 1-800-285-7557
• Start a mailing list
• Scout hotels and meeting facilities
18 Months Before
• Select and reserve hotels
and meeting venues
• Arrange for and hire services, such as
entertainment and catering
• Send a “save the date” mailer
12 Months Before
• Mail reunion registration materials
• Pay deposits
• Plan leisure activities, such as
sightseeing tours
• Provide information on reunion to
all websites that post reunion dates
6 Months Before
• Confirm caterer, entertainment
and other services
• Select a menu
• Meet with hotel and meeting venue staff
4 Months Before
• Make payment arrangements with
suppliers for group functions, including
tours and meals
1 Month Before
• Finalize last-minute details
• Get excited and start packing
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