The 18th annual Family Fest in the Smokies features Southern Gospel Music with Bill & Gloria Gaither and welcomes Anne Graham Lotz as guest speaker, Gaither Vocal Band, Gordon Mote, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Kevin Williams, Russ Taff, Janet Paschal, Lynda Randle, Isaacs, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Ben Speer, Booth Brothers, the Collingsworth Family and Buddy Greene.

The Family Fest in the Smokies starts May 23, Friday at 7pm, Saturday May 24 at 10am & 6pm, and Sunday May 25 at 10am & 6pm.

If you plan on visiting Gatlinburg for the Family Fest or any other event, hotel reservations are a neccesary must. The many Gatlinburg hotels leave plenty of choices for visitors but be sure to reserve early if you want something special or hotel on the Parkway in Gatlinburg.