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.
Since becoming a sponsor of Dolly's Imagination Library, Dixie Stampede, in Branson, MO, has seen more than 2,100 children enroll in the program. Dixie Stampede brought the program to Stone and Taney Counties in Missouri in 2000. As of 2013, there were 2,151 children enrolled in the program and more than 27,000 books had been provided to children in those communities.
Imagination Library is a free book gifting program for all pre-school age children in participating communities, including newborns, whose parents register for the program. Each child receives a free, age-appropriate book each month by mail until the age of five. These high-quality books arrive addressed to the child. A child will receive a complete 60-book library if they are enrolled from birth to age five.
Dolly Parton launched her Imagination Library in 1995 in her home county in East Tennessee. She wanted to foster a love of reading among children and get them excited about books and reading. In 2000, the program expanded and became available for replication to any community willing to partner with the efforts. There are currently 36 programs in the state of Missouri.
Dolly’s Dixie Stampede in, Pigeon Forge, Tenn., thundered into 2014 with all-new special effects and the return of some fan favorites. Known as "The Smokies Most Fun Place to Eat," Dixie Stampede enhanced its 2014 show with state-of-the-art audio and video technology.
With a new overture, highlighted by newly added video projections, the floor of Dolly’s 35,000 square foot arena is filled with the images of stampeding horses. Coupled with new audio technology, the stampede is so lifelike that the thundering hooves rattle the guests’ tables. In a breathtaking addition to the show’s patriotic finale, the entire arena floor is filled with the image of the American flag blowing in the breeze as a dozen horses and riders proudly present our nation’s colors and Dolly’s "Color Me America" (from her album "For God And Country") is performed.
Dixie Stampede's 27th season in, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. also marks the return of two fan-favorite segments: miniature horse races and the bucket brigade competition. Along with a cast of talented performers and skilled riders leading the show’s 32 magnificent horses, Dixie Stampede has become a cherished family tradition!
Dolly's Dixie Stampede is celebrating a milestone in Branson, Mo. Now in its 20th season, Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction is turning up the heat with a bigger, bolder, brighter Roman Ride of Fire.
The Roman Ride is a unique type of trick riding, featuring two horses moving side-by-side with the rider standing astride both horses. With one foot on each horse, the Roman Rider performs a series of fast-paced maneuvers. The Roman Rider will keep you on the edge of your seat as they split columns of fire and jump the horses through a ring of fire with precise timing. Accented with fire cannons and five times the pyrotechnics of previous seasons, the Roman Ride of Fire is even more spectacular.
Dolly’s guests will also see enhanced trick riding. The top-notch riders will perform daring feats which involve jumping on and off horses, standing atop horses and hanging underneath horses, while they gallop around the 35,000 square foot arena. Some of the tricks include the Hippodrome, the Apache Hideaway, the Full fender, the One-Foot Stand and the Tail Drag.
Dolly's Dixie Stampede also features the Return Of The Buffalo, stunning aerial acrobatics and friendly competition.
Each year, Dolly's Dixie Stampede invites children and their families for a fun-filled, kid-themed event, Whoadeo 2013!
Partnering with Food City Kids Club, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and Pepsi, the event features activities for children ages three to 12. The main events are the stick horse races, with three different age brackets—3-5, 6-9 and 10-12. Prizes are also given out for best costume during the Parade of Horses. Whoadeo will showcase five events including Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Trail or Obstacle Course, Bucking Horse and Jumping.
All proceeds from Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show performance that evening, Saturday, October 5, will be donated to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Whoadeo 2013 also includes a carnival, food and prizes! It's all FREE!
