Greetings!!! My name is Pastor Charles Nelson.

This is my seventh year to produce The Ultimate Smoky Mountain Christmas Celebration. Each year gets more exciting and better. As a Pastor, I was looking for a place to take my people where I knew they would be entertained, laugh out loud and NOT be embarrassed by the shows. I always wanted to get a good return for money spent. I found some great places, but I also wanted a place that had a spiritual impact as well.

So I decided to create the very best value with as much included as possible. This makes it easy for group leaders. We have churches and individuals that have been coming every year because they found this event to be a blessing. I know if you attend one time, you’ll plan to come every year. May the Lord bless you and I can’t wait to meet you!

- Pastor Charles Nelson

The Ultimate Smoky Mountain Christmas Celebration is a wonderful mix of Christmas excitement, powerful Christmas Music along with the best in Southern Gospel Music, Christian Comedy, the true message of Christmas, excellent food, Christmas Theater Shows, Dollywood all dressed up in Christmas lights, and the whole event surrounded by the beautiful God created Smoky Mountains.

The weather in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is cool and inviting. The whole event is designed to be a “Celebration" that will put you into the beautiful Christmas mood. You will leave with a smile on your face, joy in your heart and you will know that the greatest Christmas gift ever given was when God gave His only Son, Jesus Christ all wrapped up in swaddling clothes……

NOW THAT’S WHY WE CALL IT A CELEBRATION!!!

We have a number of hotel choices and cost varies according to amenities. Room rates are sold per person, double occupancy. Rooms can be purchased single occupancy at a higher rate. Rooms can be held with a fully refundable $50 deposit per person up to 45 days prior to event. The event can be purchased as “Event Only” without lodging. Call 800-309-0816 to register.

PLEASE NOTE: The information provided is as accurate as possible, but is subject to change due to unforeseen possibilities.

To see the latest information go to Facebook at The Ultimate Smoky Mountain Christmas or www.ultimatesmokychristmas.com.

ERNIE HAASE & SIGNATURE SOUND You know them as one of the premiere groups in Southern Gospel music. They will make your Monday evening outstanding as they present their new full concert of “A Jazzy Little Christmas”. So settle back and let your heart wander as you become once again amazed with Christmas!!!

MICHAEL BOOTH You know his amazing voice from The Booth Brothers concerts. You also know his hilarious humor every time he hits the stage. Well…. we are giving Michael a full concert to be his crazy self in music and humor. Hang onto your hats. This is going to be so amazingly good!!!

GOLD CITY Have you heard their new lineup? They have knocked it out of the park with guys that excel in every vocal range. Once we heard them at The National Quartet Convention… I knew we had to include them at The Ultimate. “GET READY TO BE BLESSED MOMMA…. GOLD CITY IS IN THE HOUSE”.

AUTHENTIC UNLIMITED is Bluegrass First Class. These guys are the result of the top group Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. They are the Best of the Best and will leave you wanting more. Each one is amazingly talented on their own chosen instrument. They are winning awards all across the country and will bless your socks off.

JEFF AND SHERI EASTER They are regulars on all the Gaither Homecoming video series. To know them is to LOVE them. Jeff’s humor is outstanding and their musical blend and sincere hearts are unmatched. You’ll laugh… you’ll cry…. you’ll stand to your feet as they bless your hearts with beautiful music about Jesus!

THE LE FEVRE QUARTET We’ve had them once before and knew we wanted to bring them back as soon as possible. They can bring power to the stage with their strong anthems and then they can bring peace to your hearts with soul touching melodies. Prepare to enjoy Southern Gospel at it’s best.

THE KINGSMEN QUARTET For over 50 years this group has been defining Southern Gospel music around the world. You would be hard pressed to find another group that has embodied Southern Gospel like The Kingsmen. Their blend is superb and their choice of music fits them like a glove. Prepare to be blessed!!!

THE SOUND LOOK WHO IS BACK!!!! These guys are awesome. We’ve loved this Family and watched them excel in Gospel Music for years now. They are Dove Award winners and have been winning hearts everywhere they go. Their tight Family harmony cannot be beat. We are so delighted to welcome them back to The Ultimate!!!

TAYLOR MASON Taylor is off the charts funny. He’s a regular comedian on Disney Cruise ships. It is so hard to find an exceptional comedian who has clean humor. This guy plays the piano, tell hilarious jokes and is just the best ventriloquist. He is in high demand all over the country and we are so excited to bring him back to The Ultimate. This is going to be soooooo much FUN!!!!

PASTOR ANDREW NELSON Is an exceptional preacher. He was the campus pastor at The University of Central Florida. Prior to that, he was a youth pastor at a Vietnamese church and spoke to conferences around the country. He is the favorite Pastor of our host…Pastor Charles Nelson. And maybe he’s biased since Andrew is one of his two sons. Prepare to hear about Jesus!!!