Presented By Humana
Now - Oct. 29, 2022
Celebrate the wonder of the changing seasons with the return of Dollywood's Harvest Festival. Experience the beauty of a Smoky Mountain fall as the forests come alive with vivid color, the smells of apple and pumpkin treats waft through the streets, and the sounds of thrilling rides fill the air with adventure. After sundown, award-winning Great Pumpkin LumiNights presented by Covenant Health glows even brighter with the debut of the new Hoot Owl Hollow. Discover an enchanting hideaway where a larger-than-life glowing owl and her friendly family have come home to roost among the whimsical warming glow of more than 12,000 illuminated pumpkins and towering pumpkin icons.
Award-winning Great Pumpkin LumiNights returns to light up the night with thousands of creatively carved pumpkins and larger-than-life pumpkin icons. This year, discover the NEW Hoot Owl Hollow, an enchanting hideaway for a gigantic, glowing owl and its dozens of hooting friends roosting in the trees, atop buildings and across the hillside. Explore a world of not-so-spooky nighttime fun when you stroll through a forest of shimmering sunflowers, see a family of glowing frogs, and be enchanted by our towering Pumpkin Tree.
Experience more than 50 world-class rides and attractions surrounded by the splendor of fall in the Smokies. Play among thousands of pumpkins by day, soaking up thrills on our award-winning coasters and listening to the sounds of mountain melodies filling the air. Stay after dark to ride by night and watch the park transform into a whimsical wonderland of illuminated carved pumpkins and larger-than-life pumpkin displays.
Mountain-fresh flavors and hearty harvest plates are on the menu at Dollywood this fall. Savor the flavors of the season with savory, stick-to-your-ribs offerings like Pulled Pork Sandwich with Pumpkin BBQ Sauce and Smoked Sausage Mac & Cheese, all washed down with perfectly spiced sips like Wassail. Save room for decadent delights like Maple, Bacon & Walnut Funnel Cake to ensure your day ends on a sweet note! Purchase a Festival Tasting Pass to sample the flavors of fall.
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A tradition deeply rooted in the Great Smoky Mountains, live music is the heart and soul of fall at Dollywood. Be serenaded by the sounds of a Smoky Mountain fall with Southern gospel, bluegrass and country tunes to tap your toes to.
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Fall comes alive at Dollywood as traditional autumn touches and modern farmhouse decor transform the park into a harvest haven. Seasonal surprises await around every corner as familiar themed areas are blanketed in warm hues of red, magenta and yellow, while other hideaways feature mountain-fresh colors like white, green, and vibrant purple.
See our colossal pumpkins, which weigh from 800 to more than 1500 lbs each! These massive displays come from growers across the East Coast who look forward to sharing their prize-winning pumpkins here at Dollywood. Grab your camera! Our colossal pumpkins are ripe for family photos and a spectacle you have to see to believe.
In addition to Dollywood’s own skilled craftsmen, each fall, unique artisans from around the country descend on the park to share their beautiful handmade crafts during Harvest Festival.
From door-to-door transportation, complimentary TimeSaver Passes, numerous dining options and so much more, you'll see why staying at our on-site resort is worth extending your day.
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