Music is intricately woven into the heritage here in the Great Smoky Mountains, making performances during Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana (Sept. 24-Oct. 30) a warm tradition for families every fall season. This year, you and your family can enjoy the sweet sounds of Southern gospel, Americana and bluegrass, as well as classic [...]
There is no doubt about it—Harvest in the Smokies is a beautiful time of year. And there is no better place to be in the Smokies than at one of America’s favorite fall family destinations…Dollywood! We celebrate the splendor of autumn in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains with our annual guest-favorite event, [...]
A variety of adventures await on your next trip to Pigeon Forge! Four entertaining shows – Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, and The Comedy Barn – offer family fun and countless opportunities for making great memories for all ages. Meet some of the talented entertainers that [...]
I know it’s a burning question: What entertainment options will Dollywood have when the park opens for the 2021 season? I’m quite delighted to tell you what’s in the works because there are three new shows and familiar faces! Before jumping into the details, I want to give you a heads up about four [...]
There is something special about Christmas at Dollywood: the lights, the shows, the food. But did you know that there are even more holiday memories to be made at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa? During your stay, you can create Christmas crafts, sing along to live Christmas entertainment, delight in a holiday feast and [...]
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas is family tradition for our guests and hosts. For many of them, this tradition wouldn’t be the same without seeing a performance of Christmas in the Smokies. Part of what makes this show such a special tradition, is the performers who take the stage each and every year. This is Haylee [...]
Dollywood’s holiday entertainment is at the heart of many cherished Christmas traditions. This year during Smoky Mountain Christmas, you will enjoy a blend of beloved holiday favorites and new entertainment options that are sure to quickly become new traditions and special family memories. In all, we have about 40 scheduled performances each day during [...]
What a year. I don’t know how else to say it. But as much as things have changed, I’m glad many things have stayed the same…or in some cases, have even strengthened. For one, I always knew how much I enjoy spending time with my kids. But after spending so much time at home [...]
In the spirit of working our way to the other side of this pandemic, it’s wise of us to look for the good in our unexpected circumstances. Take Dollywood’s Harvest Festival as an example. This festival has the most festival-like atmosphere that I can recall—and it’s because we had to come up with creative [...]
One of the fun perks of the job is that sometimes we get a special sneak peek of what is coming up for our guests. I recently had the chance to sit in on one of those presentations for the Harvest Festival presented by Humana, and I must say, I’m really excited for what [...]
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