49th Annual Smoky Mountain Fun Fest
REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Call Kerbela Temple for more information. (865) 573-1901
DOCUMENT & FORMS
| Complete Package | Hillbilly Degree Flyer |
| Letter From Potentate | Water Buffalo Degree Flyer |
| Fun Fest Brochure | A Classy Clutch |
| Clown Fest Registration | Parade Registration |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTSThursday, May 7, 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
9:00 AM-5:30 PM Registration …….……. Convention Center
9:00 AM-7:00 PM Market Place Open – Convention Center
9:00 AM Clown Competition ……………..Convention Center
2:00 PM Clown Competition Awards …. TBA
4:00 PM Parade Marshal’s Meeting ….. Convention Center
4:00-6:30 PM Kerbela Hospitality …….…..…. Music Road Inn (Poolside)
5:00-6:30 PM Pizza Party**……… Music Road Inn (Poolside)
7:00-9:00 PM Water Buffalo Degree**…Convention Center
Saturday, May 9, 2026
8:00 AM Parade Line-up …………………….………. Pigeon Forge
9:00 AM Parade Step-Off …………………………… Pigeon Forge
9:00 AM-2:00 PM Market Place …….…. Convention Center
11:00 AM-12:30 PM Nobles & Ladies Luncheon**…………….Music Road Inn (Poolside)
1:00-2:30 PM Fun Fest Ceremonial ……. Convention Center
12:00-2:00 (Ladies Social) **……………………………. Convention Center
3:00-4:30 PM Kerbela Hospitality …………… Music Road Inn
3:00 PM Parade Awards …………………………. Music Road Inn
4:00 PM Presentations to Potentate ………. Music Road Inn
**Nobility Ball**
Music Road Convention Center
Social time …………………………………….6:00-6:30 PM
Grand March & Welcome ….….……….….….6:30 PM
Dinner ………………………………………………………7:00 PM
Presentations & Potentate’s remarks …………..8:00 PM
Music by Second Wind to follow until 11:00 PM
**Ticket Required
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Sunday, May 10, 2026
Check out by 11:00 AM
FUN FEST TICKET INFORMATION
Noble Pre-Registration ………………………………………. $ 15 ea.
Noble Late Registration (after April 3, 2026) ………. $ 20 ea.
Pizza Party ………………………………………………………… $ 12 ea.
Nobles & Ladies Luncheon ………………….………………. $ 15 ea.
A Classy Clutch Ladies Social (Ladies) …………………… $ 20 ea.
Water Buffalo Degree …………………………………………. $ 30 ea.
Nobility Ball …………………………………………………………. $ 50 ea.
Clown Competition …………………………… See Flyer for Prices
Refunds will not be given for Registrations.
Registration badge is required for parade participation
and competitions, as well as all registered events.
All room reservations must be made directly through
Kerbela Shrine Temple via registration form for Music
Road Hotel & Inn. Reservations cannot be guaranteed
after April 3, 2026. After that date, rooms will be
available only on a space available basis. Cancellations
cannot be refunded 72 hours prior to reservation date.
Registration and event participation form is attached. This
form and payment must be completed and returned to
Kerbela Shriners.
Cash, check or credit card (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN
EXPRESS AND DISCOVER) is accepted.