Dollywood's Harvest Festival
Guests can enjoy dozens of daily Southern gospel, country, and bluegrass performances across park stages while sampling seasonal fall foods. The Country Fair transforms into Candy Corn Country with characters to meet and autumn surprises, alongside theme park rides like Big Bear Mountain and the Dollywood Express. After dark, Great Pumpkin LumiNights illuminates the park with glowing displays, including a 40-foot pumpkin tree and Hoot Owl Hollow.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
The page gives no ticket prices. A day ticket offers a one-, two-, or three-day visit. The Harvest Festival Tasting Pass lets visitors try up to five festival foods for one low price.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
The festival serves savory harvest plates, spiced drinks, and sweet treats; a tasting pass lets guests try up to five festival foods.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive about an hour before the park opens or come after lunch to avoid peak morning arrival traffic.
- Pre-purchase parking online to expedite your entry through the toll plaza.
- Bring a refillable bottle to use at water stations around the park, or request free ice water at any culinary location.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this season, the Country Fair transforms into Candy Corn Country with characters to meet and fall surprises.
- When the sun goes down during the festival, Harvey’s Boo Bash offers a new, limited-capacity nighttime celebration with family-friendly festive surprises.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Pumpkin LumiNights?
It is an evening experience featuring thousands of carved pumpkins, larger-than-life glowing icons, a 40-foot pumpkin tree, and Hoot Owl Hollow.
What is Candy Corn Country?
Candy Corn Country is a seasonal transformation of the Country Fair area featuring themed characters to meet and fall-themed fun.
Is there a way to sample multiple festival foods?
Yes, Dollywood offers a Harvest Festival Tasting Pass that allows guests to try up to five festival foods.
What live music can visitors hear during the festival?
Dozens of artists perform daily across the park, featuring Southern gospel, country, and bluegrass music.
How can families determine which rides their kids can ride?
Stop by the Ride Measuring Center to the left of the front turnstiles to receive a color-coded wristband indicating ride eligibility.
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