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Dollywood

Dollywood Extends Public Employee Appreciation Days Offer To Celebrate America’s Veterans, First Responders, Teachers

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee — (June 12, 2026) — One of Dollywood’s long-standing promotions has been extended into the summer to thank those who work tirelessly each day to serve our country and communities. Dollywood’s Public Employee Appreciation Days has been a popular promotion this season, with qualifying guests from across the country taking advantage of this special offer.  […]

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A Star-Spangled Summer Awaits During Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (June 11, 2026) – Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration presented by Food City (June 15- Aug. 2) returns this summer with high-energy entertainment, family fun and a patriotic flair as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. From a dazzling drone and fireworks spectacular to mouthwatering culinary items and festive Americana-themed décor and […]

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A Star-Spangled Summer Awaits During Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Thursday, June 11, 2026) – Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration presented by Food City (June 15- Aug. 2) returns this summer with high-energy entertainment, family fun and a patriotic flair as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday. From a dazzling drone and fireworks spectacular to mouthwatering culinary items and festive Americana-themed décor […]

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Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival Highlights Summer Season Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival Highlights Summer Season Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—May 26, 2026—Summertime is one of the best times to visit Pigeon Forge, one of the country’s most popular family vacation destinations. In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, visiting the Great Smoky Mountains this year includes seasonal celebrations, new experiences and special […]

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Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge, City of Pigeon Forge Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership, Youth Baseball Excellence

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(May 21, 2026)—Ripken Experience Pigeon Forge and the City of Pigeon Forge officials celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the youth baseball complex with a ceremony this morning attended by former Major League Baseball players Cal Ripken, Jr. and Bill Ripken along with Pigeon Forge City Manager David Wear and Mayor Kevin McClure. The […]

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Royal Oak Becomes Official Charcoal Partner of Dollywood

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee– (May 21, 2026) – With grilling season on the horizon, Dollywood Parks & Resorts today introduced a new partner that will help the award-winning theme park turn up the heat on summer fun.  Royal Oak is now the official charcoal partner of Dollywood, working with the park on cooking demonstrations with Royal Oak ambassadors, […]

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Dollywood Once Again Named Favorite Theme Park by National Amusement Park Historical Association

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee–(May 20, 2026) — With Memorial Day just around the corner, families are ready to hit the road to visit the nation’s top attractions. Those looking for the best theme parks should look no further than Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Dollywood Parks & Resorts. The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) once again has named […]

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Dollywood’s Splash Country School’s Out Promotion, Sevier County Days Take Place This Summer

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) —The mercury in the thermometer is rising, school is almost out and two popular promotions at Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country mean summer is on the way. Last season’s popular School’s Out! Promo returns to Dollywood’s Splash Country, celebrating kids for their hard work all school year! From May […]

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Dollywood’s Splash Country Opens for 26th Season 

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee — (May 11, 2026) — With plenty of sun-soaked days and glowing nights ahead, Dollywood’s Splash Country opens for its 26th season on Saturday, May 16.  The Smokies’ friendliest water park is welcoming guests back this summer with a brand-new nighttime event, fresh food items and 35-acres of summertime fun.  New this season, Neon Nights […]

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Country Superstars Carly Pearce, Craig Morgan Headline Pigeon Forge’s Expanded Two-Night Patriot Festival July 3 & 4 To Commemorate 250th Anniversary of America

Free concerts, children’s activities and more scheduled in Patriot Park for city’s largest Independence Day celebration ever.     PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—May 7, 2026—In honor of the 250th Anniversary of America, Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) has expanded its Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival into a two-night event with concerts by two headliners. Country music hitmaker and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan takes the stage […]