Guests get a taste of a Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dolly’s Dixie Stampede in Pigeon Forge, TN. In its 26th season, Christmas at Dixie begins with Dolly reminiscing about the Christmases she spent growing up in the Great Smoky Mountains as snow gently falls in the 35,000 square foot arena.
From there, Dolly’s entire Dixie Stampede cast joins in the fun. Thirty-two magnificent horses and dozens of performers take guests on a nostalgic holiday adventure. The celebration is complete with a breathtaking, live Nativity scene, the Sugar Plum fairy bringing toys to life, Christmas music, some friendly competition between elves from the North Pole and South Pole, and, of course, a four-course holiday feast for the family.
Christmas at Dixie Stampede is presented from November to January each year.
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede is making seniors a special offer in 2014 by hosting Tennova SENIORextra Day during the last week of September.
SENIORextra Day at Dixie Stampede is set aside for seniors and their families. It includes a complimentary health and wellness fair. Seniors will have access to health screenings and services, as well as special offers from local retailers.
Seniors will then enjoy the Dixie Belle Saloon Show, the main show and, of course the four-course family feast, all for one great price!
After hearing how much Dollywood guests loved Great American Summer's extended hours in 2013, the park extended the festival by a week to give more families additional time to experience it in 2014.
“Some of my favorite memories take me back to those warm summer evenings, stayin’ up late, watchin’ the lightnin’ bugs flutter around the hills,”
Dolly said. "Dolly’s Nights of Many Colors," the nightly fireworks show, creates more beautiful lights than Dolly could have ever dreamed!
Dollywood’s 2014 Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival brought two of Dolly’s favorites together in one of her favorite festivals,
“My Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival at Dollywood is especially close to my heart because it showcases the sweet harmonies of the finest bluegrass pickers and singers in the world alongside the most delicious barbeque you’re gonna find anywhere.”
The Time Jumpers featuring Vince Gill, Kenny Sears, Dawn Sears and "Ranger Doug" Green highlighted the opening weekend of the festival.
In 2014, the popular and unique dinner show attraction celebrates its 20th season. Its ability to stand out and have a broad, generational appeal may be what keeps guests coming back for more.
“Dixie Stampede really is a product that is designed to make all of those individuals happy. Creating a product that crosses generational lines is key to our past and future successes,”
says the attraction’s marketing director John Richardson. Dixie Stampede features 32 magnificent horses, dozens of cast members and seating for 1,000 people in a 35,000 square foot arena.
For the 20th brighter, bolder Roman Ride of Fire, new and returning guests have something to look forward to.
“It’s our obligation, effort and requirement to do everything at the highest level possible and keep on top of our game with everything about our operation, because Dolly Parton does not own businesses that aren’t the best at what they do,”
says Richardson. As always, guests will enjoy Dixie Stampede's signature meal—Original Creamy Vegetable Soup, a cheddar biscuit, a whole rotisserie chicken, a slice of hickory-smoked pork loin, corn on the cob, half a roasted potato and a specialty dessert.
