Calendar of Events
Thanksgiving at The Bear
Thanksgiving at The Bear
On Thursday, November 24th the Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro will be open for expanded dining hours to give thanks and feast upon a delicious, bountiful buffet spread thoughtfully planned for Thanksgiving Day.
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro’s Spooktacular
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro’s Spooktacular
Goblins and ghouls and ghosts…Oh my! Spooky season is upon us and we invite you to join us on Sunday, October 30th for an Appalachian Bistro Spooktacular featuring professional storyteller Elizabeth Rose, who will be telling spooky stories around Papa Pete’s Fire Pit. Storytelling sessions will be held at 5:30 and 6:30 with limited tickets available for each session. Tickets are for adults only, and include 1 adult beverage as well as fireside appetizers for you to enjoy during the storytell...
Dancing Bear Bicycle Bash 2022
Dancing Bear Bicycle Bash 2022
The Bash is Back! Join us on Saturday, September 17th for the 2022 Dancing Bear Bicycle Bash! You’ll find some of the best cycling in the country here on the Peaceful Side of the Great Smoky Mountains!
Live on the Lawn ~ Mat Kearney Concert
Live on the Lawn ~ Mat Kearney Concert
Enjoy an evening of fun, food, and music in the Smokies' most unique venue at the Dancing Bear Lawn! Mat Kearney comes to the Peaceful Side of the Smokies - August 25th!
Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival
Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon Festival
The Great Smoky Mountain Hot Air Balloon festival returns in 2022! Join us for a summertime spectacle, when several professional balloonist light up the evening sky with a beautiful balloon glow. The sky will be filled with a spectrum of color like never before, against a backdrop of a breathtaking Tennessee sunset.
Bacon at the Bear
Bacon at the Bear
Join us for the legendary 'Bacon at the Bear' to benefit New Hope Children’s Advocacy Center.
Mother’s Day Brunch
Mother’s Day Brunch
Treat Mom this Mother's Day to a Specialty Brunch offering at the Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro. Enjoy a fixed menu, offering a selection of your favorite Brunch classics with an Appalachian Bistro flare.
Easter Bluegrass Brunch
Easter Bluegrass Brunch
Join us this Easter for a delicious brunch featuring Appalachian inspired food and cocktails curated for the holiday. Your Sunday best isn’t required for this Easter Brunch - come as you are and let us handle your Easter meal this year.
Easter Bluegrass Sunrise Service
Easter Bluegrass Sunrise Service
Join us on the Lawn this Easter for a very special Sunrise Service at Dancing Bear! This nondenominational service is open to the public and we welcome you for faith and fellowship in Peaceful Townsend, TN.
CityView’s Top Chef Competition Wine Dinner
CityView’s Top Chef Competition Wine Dinner
Join us for a three-course plated wine dinner prepared by Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro’s competing chef, Jeff Carter, as part of Cityview’s annual Top Chefs competition. Each course from Chef Jeff will be paired with a glass of wine that compliments the dish flavors, curated for you by Dancing Bear’s team of culinary experts. At the end of the evening, you will have the opportunity to rate the dishes (appetizer, entree, and dessert), as well as the overall wine dinner experience, and h...
Wedding Open House at the Bear
Wedding Open House at the Bear
Join us February 26th from 11am-2pm for an EXCLUSIVE Open House event at Dancing Bear Lodge! Are you newly engaged? Currently planning your dream wedding? You deserve the best for your special day, and Dancing Bear Lodge offers that and so much more. Join us February 26th to enjoy delicious Appetizers and Refreshments from Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, explore our unique venues, meet with exclusive vendors, and learn about weddings at Dancing Bear Lodge from our very own skilled events team.
Valentine’s Day at the Bistro
Valentine’s Day at the Bistro
Join us at Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro for a romantic evening to celebrate Valentine's Day. 2022 Menu Coming Soon
Somm Vs. Somm Wine Dinner at The Bistro
Somm Vs. Somm Wine Dinner at The Bistro
Join us for an exciting evening where our GM and Sommelier, Matt Burk, challenges an old friend and rival, Blake Parrish, from Cherokee Country Club in a flavorful battle for the title of Top Somm! How does it work? We’ve asked Chef Jeff Carter and his culinary team to prepare a 5 course meal that Matt & Blake will both choose a wine to accompany each dish. You, the guests get to decide who picked the perfect pairing! Dinner starts at 6:00pm $125 +Tax & Gratuity ($162.19)
Appalachian Bistro Hibernation & Deep Cleaning Days
Appalachian Bistro Hibernation & Deep Cleaning Days
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro will be closed for our annual Hibernation period for training, rest and deep cleaning.
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve
Join us in saying goodbye to 2021 and welcoming in a new year with a delicious meal as well as an incredible optional wine pairing from our Sommelier, Matt Burk. The crackling fireplace, delicious meal, great wines, and rustic, romantic atmosphere combine to give the perfect wave goodbye at 2021!