On July 4th, a fun and creative event called the “River Raft Regatta” returned to Gatlinburg Tennessee. Participants enter in their own floatable creations or purchase rubber ducks to race down the Little Pigeon River. This year’s River Raft Regatta had many very creative floats that spoke of the love of Gatlinburg, but there was…
Ober Gatlinburg strives to support local organizations within the community. We’ve worked with The Boys & Girls Club of the Smoky Mountains, The Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic, Sevier Humane Society, and even Sevier County Food Ministries. We believe in community over competition, and so, we aim to build a strong community by giving to…
Cliff Kimbell & Family Here at Ober, we strive to support all of our community. Area County Days were created to connect with our locals by giving them an opportunity to enjoy our activities for a $5 donation. This allows them to experience the fun while also supporting a local organization! 100% of the…
Another big German tradition for Oktoberfest is a Maypole dance! With just three simple steps, you can create this dance for many to enjoy during the celebration. Put the maypole together. To do this you will need a tall pole and strong ribbons. First, plant the pole in the desired spot. Second, attach the ribbons…
When it comes to bringing out-of-the-country ideas into our festivals in the United States, we need to do a lot of research. There are many kinds of European traditions that are used within our borders. One of those traditions is Oktoberfest brought in from Germany. Oktoberfest is a yearly autumn festival held in Munich,…
