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        <description>Are you looking for information about buying &amp; selling real estate in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains? Parkside Realty Services' blog has all that information and more. </description>
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            <title>Mark Your Calendar!!!</title>
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May 18-20 Trout Fest. Location Townsend Visitors Center


Fly-Fishing exposition and fundraiser for fisheries conservation in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Sponsored by the Little River Chapter of Trout Unlimited.  For more information visit www.troutfest.o
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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:55:05 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Townsend Spring Festival </title>
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Don't miss it:  May 4 and 5, 2012, Townsend Spring Festival and Old Timers Day.


Join us for our springtime celebration of bluegrass music (concerts and jam sessions), clogging, arts and crafts, BBQ, Appalachian skills demonstrations, storytelling, wildflower walks, and the beauty of the Smokies in the springtime.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:47:02 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Trillium Cove Art Walk </title>
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Free Admission All Weekend Friday April 27- Sunday April 29 2012.


The Lawns of Trillium Cove Shopping Village will be packed with Regional Art, Pottery and Crafts.  Local and Regional Artists Bring Their Orginal Works of Art &amp; Skill To Townsend, TN!


All Shops Open With Specials &amp; Sales 


Friday APril 27 3-6 Open Reception. Enjoy Complimentary wiine anand horsd'oeuvers. Meet the Artists and Tour the Shops!


Saturday April 28 10-6 Love Music by: The Dirty Dougs &amp; Roux du Bayou ( an Authentic Cajun Band)


Sunday April 29 10-4 Live Music By Pistol Creek Catch of the Day. 


Saturday and Sunday come out and enjoy Sweet Smoky Moutain Barbeque, Incredible Selection of Chili, Gourmet Sandwiches, Desserts, Crawfish &amp; Low Country Boil, Shrimp Po' Boys, Wine &amp; Beer Tastings!


 


 
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            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:39:07 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Herb and Wildflower Day April 7, 2012</title>
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Townsend, Tn and nature go hand in hand. With many events and attractions centered around the area’s more natural aspects, it’s no wonder that one of the more popular events is the annual Herb and Wildflower Day, Saturday, April 7. This Spring, Townsend’s Herb and Wildflower Day will be held at the Townsend Visitor Center, 7906 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Townsend, TN  37882, 865-448-6134. Some of the many things to do during the event include  illustrated talks about wildflowers, herbs, and area natural history, naturalist-led walks in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, plus cooking demonstrations and classes centered around herbs, opportunities to purchase plants from area gardeners, as well as fresh baked goods, and pottery.


Townsend Herb and Wildflower Day Schedule:


7am – Bird Walk with Carey Jones, Great Smoky Mountains National Park park ranger.  Meet on the back porch of the Townsend Visitors Center.


9am – “Spring Wildflowers of the Smokies”, talk by Tom Harrington, Great Smoky Mountains National Park volunteer guide.


10am – “Forest Communities”, talk by Paul Threadgill with Maryville College.


11:30am – “Cooking with Herbs”, cook and learn with Paula Begley of Little River Outfitters.


12:30-1:30pm – Lunch break.  Shop and browse through all the plants, baked goods, and pottery available at the visitors center.  Explore town and eat at one of the many great Townsend restaurants.


10am-3pm -  Plant sales from Honey Rock Herb Farm, Trillium Cove Home and Garden, and The Lily Barn; pottery from Marge Murphy, and baked goods from Wild Mountain Rose Bakery.


Wildflower rambles and hikes.  Advance registration required *. Call 865-448-6134:


1:30-3:00pm – * Chestnut Top Trail, “What’s in Bloom”; easy stroll with Tom Harrington, Volunteer, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Meet at the trailhead at the Townsend “Wye”.1:30-4:00pm – * White Oak Sinks; moderately strenuous hike with Jim Burbank, Volunteer, Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  Meet on the porch at the Townsend Visitors Center.
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            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:52:34 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>SMOKY MOUNTAIN FIBER ARTS FESTIVAL MARCH 16-17, 2012</title>
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We’re delighted this year to welcome you to the 2012 version of SMFAF. This year’s event will take place in one location that’s familiar to some of you – Townsend Visitors Center - and a new location that you may not have visited yet – Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. Here in the shadow of the Great Smokies, you’ll find fiber arts classes and demonstrations, vendor shopping, great food, good friends and a memorable experience in an unforgettable setting. 


This event celebrates all things Fiber Arts, beginning with the raw materials (catch the sheep herding and sheep shearing demonstrations while you’re here), through the creative processes (check out the classes and non-animal demonstrations at both locations), and finally, the end product (visit a great collection of vendors who will fill your every supply and project need)!


Townsend is the peaceful side of the Smokies, and a place you’ll find far different from other communities near the national park. We hope you’ll enjoy your visit here – we look forward to seeing you in March!                                                                                  
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            <pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:07:52 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>February 2012 Events </title>
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February 2-5 2012 Winter Heritage Festival In The Smokies


Location: Townsend Visitors Center and nearby locations. A celebration of the history and cultural traditions of Townsend and Cades Cove and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.


 
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            <pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:47:02 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>2012 Winter Heritage Festival</title>
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 6TH WINTER HERITAGE FESTIVAL IN THE SMOKIES:  FEBRUARY 2-5, 2012


This year's Festival is dedicated to the memories of our friends john davis and ann schlichting.


THE WINTER HERITAGE FESTIVAL HAS RECEIVED AN AWARD OF MERIT FROM THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY, AND HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A "TOP TWENTY EVENT" BY THE SOUTHEAST TOURISM SOCIETY.


The Festival is a celebration of the human history, natural beauty, and cultural traditions of Townsend, Cades Cove, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  The event involves many community groups and businesses and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  It is free, except for lunches and suppers, where there are reservations required, with charges for meals.  Music workshops require pre-registration.Click here for the schedule of events: Winter Fest Schedule-Day by Day.docxor in pdf: Winter Fest Schedule-Day by Day.pdfPlease check back as we update the schedule! Or call 865-448-6134.Click here for the full program booklet: Winter Heritage Program booklet-8page-2012.pdf
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            <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:39:26 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>crochelle@comcast.net (Chad Rochelle)</author>
            <title>Welcome to Parkside Realty Services</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Welcome to the new Parkside Realty Services website.  Visit often for daily updates of the newest properties available in the Townsend/Great Smoky Mountains area.  We will also post area facts, events, news, and real estate tools.  Feel free to e-mail us or call toll-free 888.448.9054 for information or assistance. ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:34:44 -0600</pubDate>
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