Smoky Mountain Fall Color Tracker 2026
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Fall is kicking off here at Ober Gatlinburg! The leaves are starting to change, and the mountain is about to become a sea of vivid orange, yellow, and red. Prepare for your fall trip to enjoy the magic of autumn in the smokies!
Ober Color Meter: Follow along as we track the trees and look for peak fall colors. We currently anticipate peak colors between October 21 and November 6.
Plan Your Fall Adventure
There are many ways to experience the colors of fall at Ober Gatlinburg. Fly over the smokies on the Gatlinburg Tram or soar over the trees on the Cloud Catcher Zipline. Experience Fall up-close on the scenic deck. It is all waiting for you this fall here at Ober.
Oktoberfest
Daily through Nov. 1
Dust off your lederhosen and raise your steins — Oktoberfest is back at Ober Gatlinburg!
From September 25 through November 1, 2026, experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of the world’s most famous beer festival right in the heart of the Smokies. Ober will transform into a Bavarian-style festival grounds, complete with blue-and-white checkered décor, mums, fall leaves, oversized steins, and festive photo-ops. Enjoy live bands on the outdoor sound stage and stein-holding competitions for those eager to test their strength Bavarian-style. Relax in the mountaintop biergarten and sip on five different German beers from Yee-Haw Brewing, paired with authentic favorites such as chicken schnitzel, sausages, turkey legs, giant pretzels, and plenty of sweet treats including apple strudel, pumpkin fudge and more.
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Winter Pass Sale
Winter Passes Available Oct. 15
Winter is fast approaching at Ober Gatlinburg! We have been hard at work all summer preparing for a great season with huge snowmaking upgrades and trail improvements across the mountain. Get your Season Pass and be ready to hit the slopes!
We value our loyal guests who have made Ober their winter destination for family fun. We have decided to keep our pass rates (Season Passes and Day Tickets) the same as last season, and we've added a new night season pass. Get ready for an even better winter season at the same rate as last year.
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