Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration, presented by Food City, is exactly what it sounds like: a summer-long celebration for families, running June 26 through August 8, 2027, at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Days at the park are full of bubbles, stunt dogs, and live music, with sprinklers and fountains for when the kids need to cool off. And the day doesn’t end at sunset. Wildwood Grove turns into a dance party, and every night closes with fireworks and drones over the park. The festival is included with Dollywood admission or a Season Pass, so here’s how to plan your summer at Dollywood!

Daytime Entertainment

• Gazillion Bubble Show – Evolution – Watch the entire theater fill with billions of bubbles in a one-of-a-kind show that guests of all ages will love.
• The Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience – See amazing dog tricks, big air stunts, and comedy antics.
• Live music – Enjoy live music performances like Play On and Good Vibes.

Nighttime Entertainment

When the sun goes down, the summer day keeps going in Wildwood Grove with a nighttime dance party. After dark, fireworks and drones fill the sky above Dollywood for the festival’s nightly finale.

Kite Sky and Summer Decor

Dollywood adds color across the park for the Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration. Rows of kites hang overhead in Kite Sky, moving in the breeze and shading the walkways below. Trees are wrapped in rainbow colors, and an oversized picnic basket is set up as a photo spot.

Rides and Attractions

• Roller Coasters: This summertime event gives families a unique chance to ride Dollywood’s world-class roller coasters, including Big Bear Mountain. Lightning Rod and Wild Eagle.
• The Dolly Parton Experience: a themed area with interactive exhibits that trace Dolly Parton’s path from Locust Ridge to performing on stages around the world.

Tasting Pass

The festival menu includes summer dishes, Southern-inspired plates, desserts, and cold drinks. Dollywood lists the 2027 Tasting Pass as coming soon, with pricing to follow.

Summer Celebration Festival Tour

Dollywood offers a 1.5-hour guided walking tour of the Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration. The tour includes:

• Reserved seating for select shows
• Front-of-the-line access to Firechaser Express and Smoky Mountain River Rampage
• A collectible festival lanyard
• Snacks and refreshments

The Summer Celebration Festival Tour is booked separately from park admission.

Stay & Play Packages

Dollywood’s resorts offer three Summer Celebration packages that combine a resort stay with park tickets.

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