Dollywood is preparing to open its gates for a whole new year of fun and excitement, which also means that the theme park is kicking off a brand new season of festivals! These fantastic festivals feature a variety of unique and fun entertainment that is included for free with your admission into the park! Here is everything you need to know about this season’s exciting festivals at Dollywood:
1. Festival of Nations
The early spring months are a special time at Dollywood as the park opens its gates for another season of thrill rides, exciting shows and unique dining options. The spring also signifies the return of the park’s popular Festival of Nations event! This is a wonderful celebration of music, dance and art that features artists from around the globe. Enjoy a world class cultural experience with performances from the Flamenco Kings, Invaders Steel Orchestra and more!
2. Dollywood Spring Mix
The Dollywood Spring Mix is a celebration of the spring season as the Smoky Mountains come to life with stunning wildflowers and other beautiful sights of nature. Each week of the festival features a different theme such as country roots, gospel music and classic rock. Dollywood guests will enjoy more than 30 incredible performances throughout the park including performances from such big names as Crystal Gayle, Amy Grant and the Marshall Tucker Band.
3. Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival
As one of the most popular festivals at Dollywood, the Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival features an impressive lineup of bluegrass performers and finger-lickin’ southern bbq! The festival takes place in early summer with performances taking place in the park’s Celebrity Theater and Show Street Theater. This year’s Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival features 32 groups who are sure to have you tapping your feet!
4. Dollywood Summer Celebration
The Dollywood Summer Celebration is a wonderful time to experience fireworks and thrill rides at night as the park stays open later into the night. While at the park, check out the DRUMLine Live synchronized musical masterpiece or the glow in the dark costumes and dance routines from Iluminate!
5. Dollywood Harvest Festival
Come on out to the park in the fall for the wonderful Dollywood Harvest Festival, where you can experience thousands of lighted pumpkins at the Great Pumpkin Luminights! This festival also features the largest southern gospel event in America with some of the top gospel performers in the world! While attending the event, check out visiting artisans from around the country as they share their talents with amazing handmade wares.
6. Smoky Mountain Christmas
The festival season at Dollywood finishes in spectacular style with a Smoky Mountain Christmas! This event not only features the most incredible holiday light display in the Smokies, but a dazzling lineup of live Christmas shows and even Santa Claus himself! Kids will love the Holly Jolly Junction where they can meet Rudolph and his friends, while everyone will adore the Parade of Many Colors each evening on Show Street!
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