4 Reason to go to Dollywood's Great American Summer Festival

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.

No matter the festival you choose you’ll need a place to stay. Choose from one of our many options at Bear Camp Cabin Rentals today!

Everyone’s favorite Dollywood festival is coming back to Pigeon Forge! From June 14 – August 3, the theme park will celebrate the Great American Summer. With old favorites and all new shows, this is one Smoky Mountain event you do not want to miss. Here are our top four reasons to visit Dollywood this summer:

1. Extended hours.

The Great American Summer is packed with so many things to do, Dollywood is staying open later! During the festival, the theme park will open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 10 p.m.

2. Nightly fireworks.

At Dollywood, fireworks aren’t just for July 4th! Every night during the Great American Summer festival, there is an incredible fireworks display set to an original piece of music composed by Dolly Parton herself. These “Nights of Many Colors” are the perfect way to end a day of summertime fun.

3. An original musical featuring Dolly’s family members.

Before she was an international superstar, Dolly Parton grew up with eleven siblings in a one room cabin in Locust Ridge, Tennessee. In “My People!”, Dolly’s brother Randy, her sister Cassie, and several other family members take the stage with stories and songs about their traditional Smoky Mountain upbringing.

4. A stage show with gazillions of bubbles.

The Gazillion Bubbles show is like nothing you’ve ever seen! Featuring endless bubbles, lasers, and special effects, this one of a kind show will take your breath away.

Bear Camp Cabin Rentals is just minutes away from all of the fun at this awesome Dollywood festival! With our varied collection of cabins in the Great Smoky Mountains, we can accommodate any group size and price range. Visit our Pigeon Forge Cabins page to find the perfect vacation rental for your family or give us a call at 1-800-705-6346.