Make Christmas At Dolly Parton’s Stampede Part of Your Family Tradition

Dolly Parton knows how to make the holidays shine in Pigeon Forge. While Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction is a favorite year-round, Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede takes the magic to new heights. With ice skating, majestic horses, and a mesmerizing live Nativity scene, it’s a holiday spectacular you won’t want to miss. Are you ready to make this holiday season one to remember?

Welcome to a Smoky Mountain Fantasyland

Every November, the 35,000-square-foot Stampede arena transforms into a breathtaking holiday wonderland. Adorned with evergreens, poinsettias, classic holiday attire, and twinkling lights, the space immerses guests in the magic of Christmas. As you take in the festive atmosphere, you’ll feel transported to the serene foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and gaze upon a starry sky reminiscent of Bethlehem on the night of Jesus’ birth.

Enjoy the all-new Elegance on Ice

Don’t miss your chance to witness Elegance on Ice, an enchanting ice skating spectacle that transforms the arena into a shimmering winter wonderland. Watch as talented skaters glide across the holiday ice, captivating the audience with their breathtaking grace and skill.

Watch a battle between the North and South pole

Everyone loves some friendly competition, right? Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede features a playful holiday rivalry between elves in the North and South Poles! Elves compete in a friendly challenge as 32 magnificent horses race through the arena, and audience members cheer their respective sides of the North Pole and South Pole to victory. Both sides win at the end of the day, as musical productions of Christmas classics dazzle the audience.

Marvel at the live Nativity

Experience the true meaning of Christmas as the story of the first Christmas unfolds before your eyes. You’ll marvel at the live Nativity, a portrayal that is both dramatic and spectacular. Three kings arrive atop real camels while shepherds guide their flock as angelic music fills the arena, all reminding you of the spirit of the season.

 

See giant toys and Santa

Watch in delight as the Sugar Plum Fairy brings a magical toy shop to real life. Dolls, nutcrackers, and other beloved toys will mesmerize the audience with exciting tricks and performances. Just when you think the magic is over, Santa Claus arrives in a horse-drawn sleigh, spreading Christmas cheer throughout the arena.

 

Feast on a delicious 4-course meal

We hope you come hungry for the 4-course dinner feast at Dolly Parton’s Stampede, because this holiday treat is fit for a king! Enjoy a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory-smoked barbecue pork loin, herb-basted potato, buttery corn on the cob, creamy vegetable soup, and a homemade biscuit. Then, top it all off with a sweet treat – an apple turnover. TIP: Dunk your biscuit in the soup for maximum enjoyment!

 

Arrive early to meet the stars of the show

Your adventure starts before the show even begins! Arrive early to meet the magnificent horses that take center stage, explore the open-air stables, and snap a few photos before the show begins. It’s a great way to start the evening and get an up-close look at the stars of the Stampede.

 

Get tickets to Christmas at Dolly

Parton’s Stampede!

The holidays are the most special time of year for families, and we hope you make Dolly Parton’s Stampede part of your annual family tradition. Reserve your tickets early to experience why this unforgettable show is the #1 Christmas attraction in the Smokies!®