Calendar of Events
Duckhorn Winter Wine Dinner
Duckhorn Winter Wine Dinner
Join us for a fantastic evening featuring the wines of Duckhorn! Executive Chef Jeff Carter and GM/Sommelier Matt Burk have planned out a 5 course, 6 wine dinner designed to highlight the magnificent wines from this iconic winery. We'll even be pouring the legendary Duckhorn 3 Palms Merlot, Winner of Wine Spectator's "Wine of the Year" Award.
Charles Dickens Sunday Brunch
Charles Dickens Sunday Brunch
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro is proud to present 2021’s Charles Dickens Brunch, offered Sunday December 12th and 19th.
Christmas Eve at The Bistro
Christmas Eve at The Bistro
Be part of our Christmas tradition at the Bistro. Enjoy 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 is how we like to usher in the Christmas spirit. Won’t you join us?
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!
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
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
We are excited to announce our annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner at the Bistro! Searching for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Look no further - our St. Patrick’s Day Dinner is true gold! Enjoy an evening of Irish influenced Appalachian Cuisine and Music in our beautiful Smoky Mountain setting.
Easter Sunrise Service
Easter 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.
Easter Brunch
Easter 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.
Live on the Lawn – Spring Concert
Live on the Lawn – Spring Concert
Join us for our Spring Live on the Lawn Concert! Kick of our concert season with an incredible emerging artist and their musical talents on the Dancing Bear lawn. Headliner announcement and tickets coming soon.
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.
Live on the Lawn – Summer Concert
Live on the Lawn – Summer Concert
Join us for our Summer Live on the Lawn Concert! Continue our 2022 concert season with an incredible emerging artist and their musical talents on the Dancing Bear lawn. Headliner announcement and tickets coming soon.
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.
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.
Live on the Lawn – Summer Concert
Live on the Lawn – Summer Concert
Join us for our Harvest Live on the Lawn Concert! Close out our 2022 concert season with an incredible emerging artist and their musical talents on the Dancing Bear lawn. Headliner announcement and tickets coming soon.
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.
Charles Dickens Sunday Brunch
Charles Dickens Sunday Brunch
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro is proud to present 2022’s Charles Dickens Brunch, offered Sunday December 11th and 18th.
Christmas Eve at The Bistro
Christmas Eve at The Bistro
Be part of our Christmas tradition at the Bistro. Enjoy 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 is how we like to usher in the Christmas spirit. Won’t you join us?