DOLLYWOOD THEME PARK
Festivals & Events
Dollywood's award-winning festivals and events span the entire year—celebrating each wonderful and unique season with incredible decor, delicious food, showstopping entertainment and more! Festivals are listed below in chronological order. View all festivals and events here.
Welcome spring in spectacular style at Dollywood's I Will Always Love You Festival. As a new season begins in the Smokies, our park comes alive with music, color, and the heartfelt spirit of songwriting that connects us all.
- NEW festival dining features and merchandise
- Return of the live performances include the Dolly Parton Sing-a-long and the 2024 Golden Ticket winner for Best New Show, From The Heart: The Life & Music of Dolly Parton
- New this year, the high-energy Moto Motion: Freestyle Showdown and the wildly creative Artrageous add even more excitement to a lineup filled with inspiration and joy.
Explore larger-than-life blooming sculptures, dance under a picturesque Umbrella Sky, indulge in garden-fresh flavors and enjoy all-new indoor and outdoor entertainment.
- NEW spring culinary creations
- Return of 500,000 fresh flowers and larger-than-life Mosiacultures, including new sculptures within the Dolly Parton Experience
Sun-kissed days in the Smoky Mountains mean celebrating family fun at a place everyone can enjoy! With extended hours, there's a full day ahead, including exhilarating rides on world-class coasters, showstopping live entertainment, plus nightly fireworks and drone spectacular.
- NEW drone and fireworks show celebrating the 40th anniversary
- Return of the Gazillion Bubble Show - Evolution and Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience
Brilliant colors, mouthwatering flavors, and enchanting evening glow: Experience the greatest fall moments in the Smoky Mountains during America's #1 Fall Family event as voted by USA Today Readers.
- NEW Country Fair transforms into Candy Corn Country
- Return of Great Pumpkin LumiNights featuring more than 12,000 glowing gourds
Embrace this cherished family tradition with all your senses as you discover a winter wonderland of more than 6 million twinkling lights, dozens of festive flavors, heartwarming holiday shows, and seasonal shopping tucked into the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains.
- NEW Country Fair becomes Peppermint Valley
- Return of guest-favorite holiday shows and visits with Santa
