Dolly Parton helps “launch” first riders during grand opening celebration PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, May 12, 2023) — Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain, the largest single attraction investment in the park’s history, opened Friday to the general public with much fanfare, a nod to the Great Smoky Mountains, and of course, a visit from Dolly Parton. […]
Guest-favorite event takes place Aug. 19 PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Tuesday, May 2, 2023) — The Smokies “rock” this August thanks to Dollywood’s popular contemporary Christian event, Rock the Smokies. The event, which provides an inspirational way for families and church groups to end the summer, takes place Saturday, Aug. 19, and features headline performances in […]
Jacqueline de Jonge headlines the event in its 29th year June 5-8. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (May 2, 2023) – Nearly three decades since its inception, Pigeon Forge’s A Mountain Quiltfest, slated for June 5-8 at the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge, celebrates the stories told through the time-honored art of quilting and textile heritage. […]
Season passholders and media enjoy opening day at Tripadvisor’s #1 theme park in America PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, March 10, 2023) — During today’s annual Season Passholder and Media Preview Day, Dolly Parton unveiled several pieces of information that Dollywood fans have been longing to hear for quite some time. Dollywood’s 2023 season certainly […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(March 1, 2023)—Pigeon Forge (Tennessee) delivers on variety in 2023 as a big roller coaster, one-of-a-kind resorts, informative museum exhibits, over-the-top milkshakes and extreme cornhole lead the lineup of what’s new in the Smoky Mountains vacation destination. (Images available for download here.) “As one of the Southeast’s most popular vacation destinations, our visitors […]
Celebrity Concert Series includes Natalie Grant, Jo Dee Messina, Lauren Alaina PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, February 15, 2023) — Dollywood celebrates Dolly’s iconic status as a songwriter during the I Will Always Love You Celebration March 11-April 8. This festive event kicks off the 2023 operating season by observing the 50th anniversary of Dolly’s writing of her monumental […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Dec. 12, 2022)—Somerville resident and crafter Sandra Dickerson (photograph available for download here) claimed the top prize for best booth décor at Pigeon Forge’s first-time Wonders of Winterfest Christmas Village craft show. Dickerson’s Silver Chick Tin Jewelry Design took top honors for its festive contribution to the all-new craft show that helped kickoff […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, October 26, 2022) – The “high-spirited adventure” of Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction receives a festive twist for its 35th holiday season with the magnificient sights and sounds of Christmas, including a full-scale living Nativity, holiday decorations, a new aerial performance, Santa Claus and a fabulous four-course yuletide feast. The Christmas show […]
Celebrities headline community events to unveil new Wonders of Light Walking Trail and Wonders of Light Christmas Village. PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Oct. 18, 2022)—UPtv star and Small Town Christmas host Megan Alexander joins East Tennessee native and recording artist/songwriter Janelle Arthur for the 33rd Pigeon Forge Winterfest Kickoff on Thursday, Nov. 10. Alexander’s appearance coincides with […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (May 25, 2022) – Ripken Baseball, the leader in youth sports events, announced they are gaining access to four additional fields in the City of Pigeon Forge. As one of the most sought-after youth sports complexes in the country, Ripken Experience™ Pigeon Forge will be able to host teams from around the […]