Come see Fowler's Clay Works at Anakeesta! "Fowler’s Clay Works is a family owned business going into its fifth season. Mike, his wife Cheryl and their daughter Ava, have been serving visitors to the Smoky Mountains since 2015. Mike Fowler began
Anakeesta Largest Expansion Since Opening!
Anakeesta Vista Garden Expansion Now Open! Our Vista Garden Walk expansion is now open! In addition to shaded bench swings to take in the incredible views on top of Anakeesta, enjoy more beautiful plant life, or visit Willow Man for the perfect
Live Painting w/ Sherry Diaz
This is a FREE (w/admission) event. Come enjoy live painting with Sherry Diaz! Sherry Diaz first started painting at the age of four. After graduating from the University of South Florida with both her Bachelors and Masters degrees in fine art,
The Firefly Experience
Join us for an inside look at Radim Schreiber's work on the Firefly Experience and a chance to purchase his photos of the famous synchronous fireflies! Originally from the Czech Republic, Radim Schreiber first began photographing insects in 1999.
Live Music w/ Monroeville
Monroeville is named after Bill Monroe, the "Father of Bluegrass". Inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Mr. Monroe was recognized as an innovator and early influence inspiring many Rock artists. Monroeville is inspired to do the same.
Memorial Day Bash!
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with us! All events are FREE (w/admission). MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS Live Music with Larry & Elaine (Dulcimer Artists) / 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM / Learn More Here Dreampainters / 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM / Balloon Twisting
Summer in the Smokies Kick-Off Event!
Join us for a WHOLE day of fun at Anakeesta! We are launching our Summer in the Smokies FREE (w/admission) event series that starts Memorial Day Weekend and runs until Mid-August. All events are located at our Overlook Beer Garden at the summit of
Live Music w/ Rex Gibson
Join us for a live music performance with Rex Gibson, a veteran guitarist, singer, song and jingle writer. Rex has performed and lived the beach scenes in Belize Central America and Gulf Shores Alabama. Rex also spent several years onstage at Dolly
Live Music w/ Newcut Bluegrass Band
This is a FREE (w/ admission) live music event with Newcut Bluegrass. They will be performing their bluegrass music! Come enjoy music from the heart of The Great Smoky Mountains! You can find more information about Newcut Bluegrass here. Live
Live Music w/ Turkeycreek Band
This is a FREE (w/ admission) live music event with Turkeycreek Band. Enjoy the sweet sounds of the Turkeycreek six-piece band while enjoying the views at Anakeesta in the heart of The Great Smoky Mountains! *All Live Music Events are weather