PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Feb. 5, 2025) – For guests planning to experience Dolly Parton’s Stampede during its 38th season in 2025, a combination of equestrian expertise, vibrant music and storytelling, colorful butterflies, comedic escapades and a delicious four-course feast have come together to make up the unique and entertaining dinner show. This perennial favorite attraction opens on Friday, February 7 and holds the distinction of being the World’s Most Visited Dinner Attraction.
“Ever since I first dreamed up my Stampede, I’ve always said that it’s ‘The Smokies Most Fun Place to Eat,’ and I know anyone that visits agrees with me,” Dolly said. “I wanted it to have the best dinner anywhere with lots of delicious food that people could enjoy while watching a thrilling, fun and entertaining show that everyone in the family would enjoy. There’s so much to see – whenever I go to the show, I am just amazed at the talent of our riders – and the horses – and I love all the different parts of the show that make me laugh, especially all the competitions with folks from the audience. And you won’t be surprised to know that the new ‘Butterfly Dreams’ segment is my new favorite! Seeing our beautiful horses turn into magnificent and beautiful butterflies is another dream of mine come true.”
Dolly Parton’s Stampede isn’t just a dinner show; it’s an unforgettable experience that elevates any outing or special occasion, creating memories for its guests that will be treasured for a lifetime. The Stampede experience begins before the show starts with an opportunity for guests to meet some of the show’s equine stars at the Horse Walk. Next, the much-loved pre-show entertainment returns bigger and better than ever, with a variety of bluegrass and country music performed live in the Saloon.
Guests then enter the 35,000 square-foot arena where the main show unfolds. The talented cast leads the show’s 32 elegant and skillful horses through a sequence of extraordinary equestrian feats. A stunning LED backdrop wall creates an immersive experience for guests that is reminiscent of the nation’s Great Plains of yesteryear, where live buffalo, thunderous longhorns and settlers bring the American West alive. Singing, dancing, aerial acts, special effects and extraordinary displays of horse-riding skills transport guests to the American frontier nestled under a starry night sky.
The show’s newest addition soars, as “Butterfly Dreams” takes guests on an unforgettable visual journey with special effects, brilliant costuming and immersive lighting that bring majestic butterflies and stunning flowers to life. The segment kicks off with the show’s equine stars entering the arena adorned with whimsical butterfly wings in a spectacular choreographed formation. The action also takes to the “sky” with a majestic butterfly aerial act, where performers soar high above the arena floor.
Stampede’s delicious four-course feast is the other big star of the show, inviting guests to indulge and delight in the culinary lineup of savory creamy vegetable soup, a buttery biscuit, a whole rotisserie chicken, pulled BBQ pork, buttery corn on the cob and mashed potatoes. The meal concludes with a choice of two specialty desserts – an apple turnover or chocolate coconut cake – and unlimited beverages including Coca-Cola® products, tea and coffee. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals available upon request.
Show times and reservations are available by calling 865-453-4400 or visiting www.dpstampede.com.
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Dolly Parton’s dinner shows have operated since 1988, featuring special effects, musical productions, live animals and a four-course family feast. Dinner show venues, theaters, and restaurants for family fun and adventure can be found in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; Branson, Missouri; and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction, Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, The Comedy Barn Theater, and Frizzle Chicken Café.
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Ellen Liston: (865) 919-7001 or [email protected];
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