| Dollywood has unique rides, award winning | | | | off their skills for your enjoyment. Be ready to |
| entertainment, great food and master craftsman | | | | experience the fabulous foods from other |
| demonstrations including blacksmithing, glass | | | | countries and purchase handcrafted items from |
| blowing, wood carving and much more! The park | | | | an international marketplace. |
| is always adding new thrilling rides and is home to | | | | Dollywood Kidsfest - Takes Place in the Summer |
| the award winning $7 million Thunderhead wooden | | | | Join the 7 week celebration of our youth. There |
| roller coaster! | | | | are many shows, rides and activities with the |
| The park is separated into different sections with | | | | children in mind. From the smallest kids to the |
| a unique theme. Each section of the park has | | | | teenagers, there will be plenty to do during |
| many shows and rides to amuse kids from 6 to | | | | summer vacation! |
| 60 years old! | | | | Bluegrass and Barbeque Festival - Last two |
| Timber Canyon | | | | weeks of September |
| Timber Canyon has a logging camp town theme. | | | | Enjoy the musical sounds of the Smoky |
| Home to the Thunderhead roller coaster, voted | | | | Mountains with some of the biggest stars of |
| "Best Wooden Roller Coaster in the World"! | | | | Bluegrass music. You'll also be delighted to the |
| Rivertown Junction | | | | true home sounds of some of the most talented |
| Here you can see a replica of Dolly's childhood | | | | local artists. And if you love BBQ, you've come to |
| home. There are many craftsmen unique to the | | | | the right place. Enjoy BBQ foods from all over the |
| Smoky Mountains. You'll fill your tummies with | | | | country in a mouth watering experience! |
| many places serving up some good ole country | | | | National Gospel & Harvest Celebration - |
| vittles! | | | | Month of October |
| Jukebox Junction | | | | Autumn is a beautiful time of the year in the |
| In Jukebox Junction you can enjoy the Smoky | | | | Smoky Mountains. It is also beautiful for the spirit |
| Mountains in the 50's! The music of the 50's fills | | | | of faith as the most popular names in gospel and |
| the air and the atmosphere takes you back to a | | | | Christian music come to Dollywood. Enjoy the |
| more innocent time. | | | | bright colors of the foliage while browsing through |
| The Village | | | | a large arts and crafts show. |
| The Village is the area of the park that is home | | | | Smoky Mountain Christmas - November & |
| to the infamous Dollywood Express Train. It is an | | | | December |
| authentic 110 ton coal fired steam train. | | | | A Smoky Mountain Christmas is a dream come |
| Craftsman Valley | | | | true. Of all the festivals, this is the "don't miss" |
| Many craftsmen are featured here including glass | | | | festival if you can make it one year! This old |
| blowers, candle makers, wood carvers and hand | | | | fashion holiday celebration features over 3.5 million |
| crafted carriages. There is an eagle mountain | | | | lights in a spectacular showcase of the holiday |
| sanctuary which is America's largest presentation | | | | spirit. There are many Christmas shows to enjoy |
| of non releasable bald eagles. | | | | including a stage production of "Babes in Toyland". |
| Showstreet | | | | You will definitely leave the park with the true |
| This area features the main street of the park | | | | Christmas spirit in your heart! |
| with many shops to browse and most of the | | | | No matter what time of the year you come to |
| customer service areas. This is also the home of | | | | Dollywood, your family is guaranteed to have a |
| the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. | | | | great time! The park schedule and times vary to |
| Country Fair | | | | the time of the season, so be sure to check the |
| It's like going to your local county fair. This part of | | | | schedule for the dates of your stay. Also |
| the park is loaded with games and rides replicated | | | | admission rates vary by age and time of year. |
| from the fair. And don't forget the cotton candy | | | | Discount tickets are hard to find unless you get |
| and funnel cakes! | | | | them through a vacation package or your AAA |
| Adventures in Imagination | | | | membership. Periodically the park will run a |
| This area is highlighted by a museum dedicated to | | | | promotion with a local vendor. For example, one |
| the life of Dolly Parton. | | | | year we received a $5 discount from a Coca Cola |
| Dollywood is also home to five of the South's | | | | can. Beware of the folks that approach you with |
| largest festivals. | | | | the offer of free tickets to Dollywood. They |
| Festival of Nations - Takes place in April | | | | usually represent a local time share corporation |
| For five weeks, Dollywood transforms into a | | | | that is soliciting folks to attend a presentation at |
| cultural event center. Performers from all over | | | | the resort. If this is something you are interested |
| the world come to the Smoky Mountains to show | | | | in, the opportunities will be provided to you! |
