Festivals and Events
Barbeque & Bluegrass
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Come hungry to the Barbeque & Bluegrass, Dollywood’s free concert series featuring the biggest names in bluegrass music while you savor the country’s tastiest barbeque.
May 24 - June 02
Throughout the Park
Summer Celebration
Dollywood’s Summer Celebration is just that—a time to celebrate making memories with family at a place everyone enjoys! This summertime event features extended park hours, exciting summer entertainment and nightly fireworks.June 22 - August 04
Throughout the Park
Thrills in the Hills
Dollywood celebrates its eleventh annual Thrills in the Hills July 12-13, 2019, with all of the behind-the-scenes access and information that coaster enthusiasts have come to love from this thrilling event.July 12 - July 13
Throughout the Park
Rock the Smokies
Experience a time of worship unlike any other during Dollywood’s Rock the Smokies featuring a number of the genre’s biggest acts, including For King & Country and Zach Williams.
August 24
Throughout the Park
Harvest Festival
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Watch the leaves change in the Great Smoky Mountains while surrounded by the uplifting sounds of Southern Gospel. Stick around when the sun goes down for an even larger Great Pumpkin LumiNights experience during this season's Harvest Festival Presented by Humana.
September 27 - November 02
Throughout the Park
Smoky Mountain Christmas
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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.
November 09 - January 04
Throughout the Park
Festival of Nations
Dollywood's Festival of Nations displays the most captivating entertainment from around the world during celebration of music, dance, food and art.
Throughout the Park
Behind the Scenes with Invaders Steel Drum Orchestra
"When I think of steel drums, I think of the Caribbean, maybe a cruise ship… and..."
By Shawn Van Dyke - Dollywood Insider
Have a Mom-Win: Spend Your Spring Break at Dollywood
"When my daughters were younger, we spent several spring breaks at Dollywood. I consider that plan a mom-win because the kids..."
By Stacy Holstine - Dollywood Insider
Kindergartener's Perspective: Dollywood Top 5 for 2019
"I love Dollywood because it holds special memories from my childhood—but what I love about it even..."
By Vladimir Prokhnevskiy - Dollywood Blogger