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Dollywood’s 40th anniversary celebration, a free Jurassic Adventure, world’s first racing coaster, Great Big Game Show and seven new lodging experiences lead the way. New Reasons To Visit Pigeon Forge; Destination Named Best Place for Families in the U.S. Dollywood’s 40th anniversary celebration, a free Jurassic Adventure, world’s first racing coaster, Great Big Game Show […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Dec. 26, 2024)— More than 90 free educational sessions, five days of outdoor excursions and key note speakers await attendees of Pigeon Forge’s 33rd Wilderness Wildlife Week Jan. 28-Feb. 1. One of the largest gatherings of wildlife experts and enthusiasts in the Southeast, the event features activities for participants of all ages […]
Dollywood fans encouraged to vote early and often PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, November 25, 2024) — Dollywood has earned three nominations celebrating two of its newest attractions as part of the next round of USA Today’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. A panel of experts and USA Today 10Best editors selected Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 25, 2024 PIGEON FORGE, TN – Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay, a multimillion-dollar attraction, has been nominated for Best New Attraction by USA T oday’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2025. This honor marks Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay as the only Smoky Mountain attraction to be nominated in this prestigious […]
PIGEON FORGE, TN (Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024) – Celebrating 30 holiday seasons of hilarity this year, the Comedy Barn Theater is ready to add lots of laughter and jolly memories to the season with holiday twists and turns in its award-winning show. Comedy Barn Christmas begins on Monday, Nov. 18, supplying superior clean comedy for […]
World’s first Scooby-Doo!-themed mini-golf adventure opening in Spring 2025 PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Oct. 28, 2024 – Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) and CinePutt announced today Scooby-Doo! Mystery Putt, the first-ever 36-hole mini-golf course themed around Scooby-Doo and the iconic Mystery Inc. gang. Located at 2545 Teaster Lane at the Mountain Mile in Pigeon […]
Trick-or-treating, first responder safety demonstrations, costume contests offered at this family-friendly Halloween event. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Oct. 17, 2024)— The Pigeon Forge Community Center, Pigeon Forge Fire Department and Pigeon Forge Police Department will host the annual Community Spooktacular & Safety Day on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Pigeon Forge Community Center (170 Community Center […]
Pigeon Forge’s Winterfest Celebration brings millions of lights, holiday shows, events and more beginning in November. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Oct. 16, 2024) – Pigeon Forge’s Smoky Mountain Winterfest Celebration, one of the largest holiday light festivals in the Southeast, begins Nov. 7 and runs through Feb. 18, 2025. The illumination of six million lights kick […]
The International Festivals and Events Association recognizes excellence in special events around the world. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Oct. 9, 2024)— Amid worldwide competition, the Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) Department of Tourism took home 10 Pinnacle Awards from the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) and Haas & Wilkerson Insurance. Winners were announced on Sunday, Sept. 29, […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—(Oct. 8, 2024)—While Pigeon Forge businesses welcome fall visits for those who can travel safely, helping neighbors remains a priority for the destination’s businesses, visitors and residents who will continue to collect items for flood-affected areas through Oct. 27. Like the aftermath of the 2016 wildfires, uncertainty exists among consumers as to whether […]
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