Five of the South’s Largest Festivals
Enjoy five of the South's largest festivals between March and December at
Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Each festival offers family entertainment
and guarantees special events all season long.
Dollywood’s Festival of Nations offers five weeks
of cultural events by performers from around the world. Join your kids for
a fun-filled day at KidsFest,
the South's largest children's festival. Hear the top bluegrass musicians
while savoring the tastiest barbecue at BBQ & Bluegrass. Southern gospel music takes center stage while master
craftsmen demonstrate their skills at the National
Gospel & Harvest Celebration. Bring the entire family and
spend the holidays with us. Moments become memories at Dollywood’s
Smoky Mountain Christmas.
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Go wild this summer at Dollywood’s KidsFest with Creature Adventures starring the Kratt Brothers, the original creature adventurers, and all of their amazing animal friends! See Chris and Martin Kratt, stars of PBS’ popular Zoboomafoo series, as they introduce a fascinating cast of creatures. Animal lovers of all ages will be captivated by the Kratt Brothers as they take audiences on a world-wide expedition as told through the wonderful eyes of wildlife! See some familiar faces while making new friends, too, all while learning more about the magnificent animal world.
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Get ready for three weeks of barbeque that sets your taste buds on fire and more than 500 FREE bluegrass concerts featuring award-winning artists like Ricky Skaggs (Sept. 5 & 6), the Del McCoury Band (Sept. 7 & 8), Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (Sept. 14 & 15) at Dollywood’s BBQ & Bluegrass festival. The inviting aroma of slow-cooked ribs, pulled pork and barbequed chicken—all piled high and piping hot—draw you to barbeque headquarters in Market Square. And more than the grill is sizzling as bluegrass pickers fill every stage with that high, lonesome sound for 21 days of bluegrass music’s best artists each day.
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Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder
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The McKameys
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Fall at Dollywood will lift you up with the biggest Southern gospel festival in the Smokies—four weeks featuring more than 250 FREE concerts!
Watch visiting crafters at work throughout the park as the country’s most talented artisans showcase their artistry with up-close demonstrations. Handmade treasures for the home, unique collectibles and stunning artwork create an impressive craft exhibit you won’t find anywhere else.
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See the Smokies’ most spectacular light display and a lineup of live Christmas shows that celebrate the true meaning of Christmas, all at Dollywood.
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Carol of the Trees
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