Magic is in the air as Dolly Parton’s Stampede ushers in the holiday season with an inviting dinner show featuring an all-new, thrilling ice-skating performance to warm the hearts of all. The sights and sounds of Christmas will be abundant as guests experience a full-scale Nativity, a spectacular new ice-skating act, seasonal decorations, Santa Claus, an enchanting aerial performance and a delicious four-course holiday meal at “The Most Fun Place to Eat in the Smokies.” Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede debuts Wed. Oct. 30 and runs through Jan. 4, 2025.
“I love Christmas, and part of what I love is thinking about those great memories from Christmases when I was a kid and also looking forward to new holiday memories I’m going to get to make with my family this year,” Dolly said. “When folks come to my Stampede show – that’s what they find: parts of the show that have become family-favorite traditions for them and brand-new surprises like our ice skaters that will warm every heart. This year, I hope we’ll bring even more families together to make more precious times to remember. Want to know my favorite part of my Stampede show this time of year? It’s where our great performers celebrate the holiday’s true meaning with a full-scale living Nativity that will transport everyone back to that first Christmas. I love hearing from so many families that tell us this show has become a treasured part of their annual holiday traditions.”
Guests will be awed by a living Nativity showcasing the birth of Jesus, re-enacted with Mary, Joseph, the Three Wise Men, camels, donkeys and sheep. This touching scene is a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas and the importance and wonder of the holiday season. In the new ice-skating segment called Elegance on Ice, guests will see a frozen wonderland descend from the “sky,” and then talented ice skaters will dazzle the audience with their graceful skills on the holiday ice.
Adults and children alike are in for a treat as they witness an extraordinary aerial production set to the unforgettable music of The Nutcracker. This “Magic of Toys” portion of the show makes childhood dreams into a reality, as the Sugar Plum Fairy brings favorite toys to life in a joyous musical celebration. Stampede’s 32 magnificent horses, not to be confused with Santa’s reindeer, offer thrilling performances throughout the holiday show, and guests will watch in amazement as the talented entertainers perform jaw-dropping stunts during this Christmas extravaganza. These equestrian holiday stars also race in exciting competitions to engage audience members as they cheer on their teams to victory, and the reindeer games continue as elves from the North and South Poles compete in friendly and festive competitions. As a charming snowfall begins, Old Saint Nick arrives in his sleigh full of goodies to conclude the Christmas festivities.
The entire Christmas experience is enhanced by the state-of-the-art, LED wall backdrop to the show’s 35,000-square-foot arena, which seamlessly complements the exciting action with stunning holiday scenery. Guests will feel as if they instantly have been transported deep into the natural beauty of Christmas from the foothills surrounding the Great Smoky Mountains to the clear skies above Bethlehem on the night of Jesus’ birth.
The show wouldn’t be complete without a proper Christmas dinner, which features Stampede’s
signature four-course holiday feast including creamy vegetable soup, a buttery biscuit, a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory-smoked pulled pork, corn on the cob, homestyle mashed potatoes, Stampede’s own specialty holiday dessert and unlimited Coca-Cola® products, tea or coffee. Vegetarian and gluten free meals are available upon request.
Show times and reservations are available by calling (865) 453-4400 or visiting www.dpstampede.com.
For 35 years, spectacular equestrian feats, vibrant music and storytelling, comedic escapades, exciting audience interactions and a delicious four-course feast have been the hallmarks of Dolly Parton’s Stampede. This unique dinner and show was the first of its kind in the Smoky Mountains, and tens of millions of guests have enjoyed this entertainment experience for the past three and a half decades.
Known as “The Smokies Most Fun Place To Eat,” Dolly Parton’s Stampede features an exciting line-up that provides an unmatched show combined with dinner experience. The result is an entertainment experience that is the highlight of any getaway or night out, and the unique dinner show is known for creating memories for its guests that they will hold onto for a lifetime.
“What a privilege it has been to provide an amazing show and dinner experience for millions of guests to the Smokies for more than three decades, and we’ve got more fun and excitement planned for the 2022 season as we celebrate our 35th year of performing for Pigeon Forge visitors,” said Travis Randall, Stampede’s General Manager. “We will be introducing some new elements to the show during the season that will add even more entertainment to the Stampede experience, and our dedicated cast members are looking forward to making this special anniversary season the best ever for our dinner and show.”
From the moment guests arrive, there are unique and memorable experiences to be made around every corner. Guests can start by visiting the signature Horse Walk to snap a picture with a few of the show’s stars. Everything in Dolly Parton’s Stampede dinner and show – from the first feat of the talented equestrian performers to the last bite of the delicious four-course feast – is bigger than life. Guests enter the 35,000 square-foot arena where the main show begins with the cast leading the show’s 32 magnificent horses through a series of truly extraordinary equestrian feats of skill and daring. Thanks to a state-of-the-art LED backdrop wall, guests are immersed into an experience set in America’s Great Plains of yesteryear, where live buffalo and thundering longhorns roam and settlers bring the American West to life. With singing, dancing, special effects and impressive displays of horse-riding skills, guests truly feel like they are on the American frontier and then nestled under the stars in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Dinner, the other star of the show, includes Stampede’s signature four-course feast featuring its very own creamy vegetable soup, a homemade buttery biscuit, a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory-smoked barbequed pork loin, buttery corn on the cob, herb-basted potato, Stampede’s own specialty dessert and unlimited beverages including Coca-Cola® products, tea and coffee. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals available upon request.
Laughter also has a starring role, with comedic fun from audience-favorite Skeeter and other hilarious acts. The Stampede experience concludes as the arena fills with the talented riders and their horses taking center-stage for a patriotic red, white and blue salute to America, featuring a special song written and recorded by Dolly Parton.
Show times and reservations are available by calling 865-453-4400 or visiting dpstampede.com.
Known as “the most fun place to eat,” Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction is a one-of-a-kind, high-spirited adventure fueled by magnificent horses, comedy and music, and a four-course feast. Guests enter the 35,000-square-foot main arena to witness expert riders guide 32 magnificent horses through barrel races, flame-engulfed hoops, trick riding and other adventures. A striking 12.5 million LED video wall backdrop immerses guests into an experience set in America’s Great Plains of yesteryear, where live buffalo and thundering longhorns roam.
With singing, dancing, special effects and impressive displays of equestrian skill, guests truly feel like they are in the West or nestled under the stars in the mountains. Dinner, the other star of the show, includes a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory smoked barbeque pork loin, Stampede’s original creamy vegetable soup, biscuits, corn on the cob, herb-basted potato, a specialty dessert and unlimited Coca-Cola®, tea or coffee.
