The "world’s friendliest park" is set to celebrate 2017 and "The Year of the Family!" When visiting Dollywood, friends and families can enjoy more than 40 rides as well as 15 outstanding shows. The park also features five of the South's largest festivals and plenty of Southern-style dining!
The exciting 2017 season starts on opening day, March 18. Dollywood's Festival of Nations (March 18 - April 9) displays the most captivating entertainment from around the world. Park visitors can sample a celebration of music, dance, food and art. Many guests are excited about the return of Mother Africa. This amazing show combines skillful acrobatics, modern and traditional dance, comedy and colorful costumes, all set to the music of a renowned live band.
Slask, one of Europe’s most prominent folk dance and music ensembles will perform at Showstreet Palace Theater. Hodman & Sally from the country of "Oblivia" will stroll the park and pose for photos. Husband and wife duo, Dearbhail Finnegan and Robin Slater will bring their Irish harp and flute duo to the Back Porch Theater. Other acts include Streichmusik Alder, Invaders Steel Orchestra and Kelly Shipe!
This summer, Gazillion Bubbles Show returns to Dollywood’s Summer (June 17 - Aug. 6)! Guests visiting during this time can enjoy extended hours and nightly fireworks. Plus, Parade of Many Colors will return during Smoky Mountain Christmas (Nov. 4 - Jan. 1, 2018).
New additions include Great Pumpkin Luminights during the Harvest Festival (Sept. 29-Oct. 28). Also, enra, a Japanese performance art company, will perform during Spring Break (April 10-22).
Festival of Nations: March 18 - April 9
Barbeque & Bluegrass: May 26 - June 4
Spring Break Featuring enra: April 10 - 22
Dollywood Summer (Extended Hours & Nightly Fireworks): June 17 - Aug. 6
Harvest Festival Featuring Great Pumpkin Luminights: Sept. 29 - Oct. 28
Smoky Mountain Christmas: Nov. 4 - Jan. 1, 2018
Drop Line
Whistle Punk Chaser
TailSpin Racer
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort & Spa
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Cabins
In 2017, Dollywood’s "The Year of the Family" offers 250 days of memory-making fun starting March 18! Visit Dollywood.com for dates & hours, show schedules and to get your season passes.
