Pigeon Forge, Tennessee provides the perfect setting for enjoying family fun, and one of the most exciting things to see and do is Dollywood!  There are thrilling roller coaster rides, family rides, and water excursions, to name just a few fun things to do, along with one-of-a-kind attractions that let you experience our Smoky Mountain way of life. Also, you won't want to miss one of the many live shows at Dollywood.  There is so much to see and do in the Smoky Mountains!

Five of the South’s Largest Festivals!!

This year Dollywood offers five of the South's largest festivals between March and December in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Each festival guarantees to offer both family entertainment and special events.

The Festival of Nations (March 21-May 5, 2008) From Ireland to Russia to Zambia to Ecuador and everywhere in between, musicians, artisans and dancers literally bring you a world of entertainment!  Over 250 international performers bring their culture to intertwine with that of the Great Smoky Mountains!  

Join your kids for a fun filled day at KidsFest (June 13-Aug. 3, 2008), the South's largest children's festival. There are majestic cats and grand illusions brought to you by "Untamed Illusions".  And don't miss the VeggieTales® Live! stage show, as well as kid friendly attractions designed not only for kids, but for kids at heart!

Hear some of the top bluegrass performers in America at one of the south's most popular music festivals, all the while savoring the tastiest barbeque at The BBQ and Bluegrass Festival (Sept. 5-28, 2008) Dollywood offers a free concert series that include some of the biggest names in bluegrass music!  Together BBQ and Bluegrass makes for a finger-lickin', toe-tappin' good time in the Great Smoky Mountains!

Southern gospel music takes center stage while master craftsmen demonstrate their skills at the National Gospel & Harvest Celebration (Oct. 3-Nov. 1, 2008) Southern gospel concerts, fantastic foods, craft fairs, artisans, and the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains fall colors surround you as you experience all that Dollywood and the Pigeon Forge area has to offer!

Spend the holidays with us and Dollywood!   The entire family will enjoy sharing Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas (Nov. 8, 2008-Jan. 3, 2009) and making their own special memories.  Dollywood's most elaborate stage show is back by popular demand:  Dollywood's Babes in Toyland!  Don't forget - there will also be holiday foods, thrilling rides, and lights, lights, lights everywhere!!!