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As the Smoky Mountains transition to extra daylight and warmer temperatures, there's a feeling of adventure in the air. The growing season lifts our spirits and calls us to celebrate together as a family. We invite you to our backyard to experience sun-kissed days and spectacular nights full of the sights and sounds of this exciting time of year.
June 17 - Aug. 6, 2023
Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration brings family fun to a place everyone can enjoy. Summer comes alive in the Smokies where refreshing new ways to play and inspiring bursts of summer color meet family-favorite shows to create unforgettable memories.
Sunshine & Smiles
Opens May 13
Located in a mountainous hollow adjacent to Dollywood, Dollywood's Splash Country is the ultimate Smoky Mountain oasis where families can cool down and chill out. Take a lap around Downbound Float Trip, our relaxing 1,500-foot river, or plunge 70 feet for an exhilarating journey on Fire Tower Falls. You're set for a perfect day in the sunshine!
Get To Splashin'
Cool off this summer with attractions like Smoky Mountain River Rampage, a white water rafting adventure full of exciting dips, twists and turns with no two excursions being the same.
Experience the nostalgia of summer with entertainment that celebrates our heritage and shared stories.
Warm evenings are the perfect time to grab a cheeseburger and a signature thick milkshake from Red's Drive-In.
Dolly is our dreamer-in-chief, and as such, is our inspiration for this line of products featuring her lyrics and quotes. Pour yourself a cup of ambition and check these out for yourself.
Dollywood is conveniently located just 200 miles east of Nashville and 230 miles north of Atlanta in scenic Pigeon Forge at the gateway of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Make yourself right at home, even before you arrive!
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show invites you to join the most famous pirate, Blackbeard, and his quartermaster, Calico Jack, as they lead their crews in a battle on land, on deck, in water and high above full-sized pirate ships in an indoor hideaway lagoon! See Dolly Parton’s Stampede where 32 magnificent horses and a cast of top-notch riders take you on a thrilling family-friendly adventure. Both shows include a fabulous four-course feast!
Learn More
Stay and play with us at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa for a complete Smoky Mountain vacation adventure.
Did you want to visit one, two or three days? Buy tickets online or when you arrive at the park.
See what's new this year, including Big Bear Mountain and the I Will Always Love You Celebration, with a 2023 Season Pass! Purchase by Feb. 5 to receive the 8-month payment plan and go Gold for a Souvenir Refill Mug.
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