Smokies Life Members Weekend 2024: Full Weekend Pass

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Friday September 13

9:00 AM  –  8:00 PM

Townsend, Tennessee

 

Friday, September 13 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 14 | 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

Your ticket will give you access to the weekend’s slate of member-exclusive programming, including naturalist hikes, history tours, book signings, live music, and more. Registration includes group meals and keynote speaker sessions on Friday evening and Saturday morning.

 

After you purchase your ticket, you will receive an invitation to register for the weekend’s many workshops and break-out sessions. 

 

Important Reading: With your ticket purchase, you confirm you have read and agree to our Waivers and Policy Agreements.
 

Accommodations are not included in the cost of registration, but there are several lodging options in the Townsend area. 

 
Event Disclaimer: This information has been designed to be as accurate as possible; however, program details are subject to change.
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Member Ticket: $179
This fee represents the cost of one individual ticket. If you are attending as a couple or family, please add a ticket for each individual to your cart. 
 
Guest Ticket: $219
As a member, you are encouraged to bring along a guest. This fee includes admission to this event and a Park Keeper membership for your guest.
 
Cancellation Policy: Event tickets are non-refundable. If Smokies Life is required to cancel this event, we will offer you the choice of either: (a) a refund for the paid amount; or (b) the payment will constitute a tax-deductible donation to the Smokies Life Legacy Fund. Refunds will not be given for no-shows.
 
Schedule:
 
Friday, September 13, 2024      
Guide / Speaker Session Start Time End Time
Smokies Life Staff Attendee Check-in 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Ryan Williamson, NPS Bear Management Presentation and Q&A 9:00 AM 10:30 AM
Wanda DeWaard Mammal Tracks and Traces Classroom Session 9:00 AM 10:30 AM
Michael Aday, GSMNP Librarian-Archivist and Baird Todd, GSMNP Park Curator NPS Collections Preservation Center Tour 9:00 AM 10:30 AM
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Cades Cove Heritage Bus Tour 9:00 AM 1:00 PM
Smokies Life Retail Staff Great Smokies Welcome Center Open 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Museum Open 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
Michael Aday, GSMNP Librarian-Archivist and Baird Todd, GSMNP Park Curator NPS Collections Preservation Center Tour 10:45 AM 12:15 PM
Ruth Barber and Keith Watson Exploring the Old-time Music Traditions of East Tennessee and the Smokies 11:00 AM 1:00 PM
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Cades Cove Heritage Bus Tour 12:30 PM 4:30 PM
Wanda DeWaard Mammal Tracks and Traces Classroom Session 1:30 PM 3:00 PM
Michael Aday, GSMNP Librarian-Archivist and Baird Todd, GSMNP Park Curator NPS Collections Preservation Center Tour 1:30 PM 3:00 PM
Will Kuhn, Director of Science and Research at DLiA Smokies Most Wanted: Community Science in Action 1:30 PM 3:00 PM
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Field Trip at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center 1:30 PM 4:00 PM
Smokies Life Staff Staff and Member Meet-and-Greet & Book Signing with Frances 5:00 PM 6:00 PM
Boogertown Gap Doors open to ballroom; Musical Performance 6:00 PM 6:30 PM
Smokies Life Staff Group Dinner 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Stephanie Kyriazis, GSMNP Chief of Resource Education Aid-to-Park Presentation 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 14, 2024      
Guide / Speaker Session Start Time End Time
Janet McCue, Paul Bonesteel Group Breakfast & Keynote 8:00 AM 10:00 AM
Smokies Life Retail Staff Great Smokies Welcome Center Open 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Museum Open 10:00 AM 5:00 PM
Michael Aday Letters from the Smokies Reading with Author Michael Aday 10:30 AM 12:00 PM
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Field Trip at Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center 10:30 AM 1:00 PM
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Cades Cove Heritage Bus Tour 10:30 AM 2:30 PM
Keith Watson Look Rock Hawk Watch 10:30 AM 3:30 PM
Wanda DeWaard Mammal Tracks and Traces Field Session 11:00 AM 2:00 PM
Anne Van Curen Grandma Gatewood's Walk 1:00 PM 2:00 PM
Leah LaRocco Naturalist Hike 1:30 PM 4:30 PM
Michael Aday Letters from the Smokies Reading with Author Michael Aday 2:30 PM 4:00 PM
Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center Cades Cove Heritage Bus Tour 2:30 PM 6:30 PM
Wanda DeWaard Mammal Tracks and Traces Field Session 3:30 PM 6:30 PM

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