Dollywood Rocks The Smokies
It’s officially the season of hot apple cider, warm blankets, and pumpkin patches. It’s also the season for fall festivals, and the Smoky Mountain area is full of them!
Here are three festivals you can enjoy while on your Smoky Mountain vacation.
1. Dollywood Harvest Festival
If you love Dollywood and the fall season then you won’t want to miss this event! From early September to late October this annual celebration marks the best weather and some beautiful fall foliage in the Smokies. Stay late into the evening to see beautifully carved pumpkins, lit up and on display. During the day you’ll enjoy fall themed food, and colorful leaves all throughout the park.
2. Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair
In early to mid October the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair heads into full swing. Artisans from across the country gather to peddle their wares while musicians serenade the crowds. You’ll see everything from woodworking and pottery to handcrafted jewelry and leatherworkings. If you have an appreciation for handmade goods then this event is for you.
3. Wears Valley Fall Festival
The Wears Valley Fall Festival takes place in mid October and is a favorite event for locals. Come experience the hundreds of vendors, melodic live music, and incredible Southern cuisine. If you’re interested in a true rustic, Appalachian festival with plenty to do and see for the whole family, then this one is for you.
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What is Rock The Smokies? A special event for labor day weekend where seven popular Christian Rock groups will play two shows - one at 4:00PM and one at 7:00PM at the famous Celebrity Theater on park. The purchase of a festival ticket for Rock the Smokies includes a full day admission to Dollywood.
The talent list includes:
- Newsboys
- For King & Country
- Stars Go Dim
- We Are Messengers
- 7eventh Time Down
- I Am They
- Bob Smiley
And there will be additional Christian artists playing throughout venues in the park.
Dollywood's website offers a variety of ticket options and those who purchase early can get them at a discount. The prices are as follows:
Early Bird:
(Now - August 5th)
VIP: $115.00
Adult: $62.00
Groups of 15+: $48.00 each
Child: $50.00
Season Passholder: $52.00
Regular:
(August 6th to September 2nd)
VIP: $115.00
Adult: $65.00
Groups of 15+: $51.00 each
Child: $50.00
Season Passholder: $52.00
Door:
(September 3rd)
VIP: $115.00
Adult: $70.00
Groups of 15+: $56.00 each
Child: $50.00
Season Passholder: $52.00
Ticket purchases and artist info can be found at http://www.dollywood.com/themepark/Festivals/RockTheSmokies.