When I heard Dollywood’s General Manager talking about how he was on the original Christmas-light-hanging crew, I knew I needed to know more. Gene Scherrer is now Dollywood’s General Manager. He’ll be retiring at the end of this season. But, in 1990, he was on the Attractions and Special Events team. Gene recalls how [...]
Today, we announced something very exciting: Dollywood’s 35th anniversary season will include a brand new springtime festival! This “budding” new event, the Flower & Food Festival (May 8-June 14), features brilliant splashes of spring color with numerous vibrant displays of expertly-manicured flowers and plants created by tremendously-talented horticulturists. It will bloom with fun and [...]
From now through the end of the year is the time Dollywood literally GLOWS with excitement each night. A few years ago, we introduced Great Pumpkin LumiNights featuring thousands of illuminated pumpkins. It quickly became one of the most popular events in park history. Now, we just can’t stop all the glowing! Here’s my [...]
Family-friendly fall fun is back during our Harvest Festival presented by Humana! We’re expanding Great Pumpkin LumiNights again this year by growing the glow in to Wildwood Grove. For those of you who have visited, you know that Great Pumpkin LumiNights has been an overwhelming guest-favorite since it was introduced in 2017. It is [...]
In a few weeks, we’ll be rockin’ the Smokies for the fifth summer in a row. This Christian music festival has become a Dollywood guest favorite as some of the genre’s top artists take the stage for incredible jam sessions. Here’s everything you need to know to be ready to rock with us. WHAT [...]
I guess I am what you could call a Dollywood veteran… a Dollywood adventurer since before I could walk. Growing up, I’ve experienced Dollywood in several capacities… from the elementary school kid who loved Rockin’ Roadway (and truly believed I was driving that pink car) to the high schooler who wanted to ride Thunderhead [...]
One of the best things about Dollywood in the spring is getting to explore international cultures during Festival of Nations. We’re here to celebrate and learn different ways of life—and to have a proper celebration, you must have… FOOD! Dollywood in partnership with BUSH’S® and Lodge® brought back Passport to Food during 2019’s Festival [...]
There is no doubt that all of us—and I’m guessing all of you—are more excited about the opening of this season than we’ve ever been about a year in Dollywood’s history! With the addition of Wildwood Grove, thrilling festivals all season long, and great entertainment and food, this year is certainly the biggest we’ve [...]
It is finally the most wonderful time of the year. Smoky Mountain Christmas has been spreading holiday cheer since early November, and our newest addition to the festival, Glacier Ridge, is creating a little extra gleam. We know when you visit this holiday season you will cherish these festive memories, but we want to [...]
At Dollywood, we’re particularly proud of our Christmas festival. It’s been around since 1990! As a publicist, it’s easy for me to talk your ear off about the many reasons you need to experience Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana for yourself. But, I thought it would be more fun to ask some of [...]
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