Dollywood Festival of Nations features a world of entertainment
that is sure to delight all ages! This year Festival of Nations is proud to announce their
exciting new lineup. See The Paper World Show by Mimirichi, which features
hilarious clowns from Ukraine
that literally tear up the stage. Returning for another year is, Los Pampas
Gauchos, an action-filled, fast-paced family act from Argentina. This
show features Argentina's
traditional folk dancing as well as drums, boleadoras, knives, capes, and
whips. Spirit of the Dance takes you on a journey to Ireland as performers showcase
their Irish foot-stomping skills. Zebra Stelzentheater of Germany is a stilt
dancing extravaganza that is sure to make everyone smile. Familiar favorite,
Atahualpa features the music of the Andes and the Zambian Vocal Group shares a
cappella songs from Africa. Don't forget the great food at Dollywood Festival of
Nations. You can sample cuisine from all over the world while learning about
the different countries.
One of the largest of it's kind, this annual concert event
features performances by a huge roster of artists- from quartets to soloists. Thousands of
southern gospel music fans and enthusiasts will gather for six days of the
finest in southern gospel music, fellowship and family fun!
The 8th annual SGM FanFair will be held April 30 - May 5,
2012 at the Smoky
Mountain Convention
Center .
Make plans now to attend the 8th annual SGM FanFair!
Like most parades, this one is filled with marching bands, entertainers,
floats, baton twirlers, horses and other colorful entries. What makes
this parade different? Its namesake and our grand marshal, Miss Dolly
Parton!
As Miss Dolly sits atop her float leading the parade
through town, more than 50,000 visitors will line the Parkway to
experience this annual event.
Dolly's Homecoming Parade begins
near traffic light #6 and continues north on the Parkway to traffic
light #3. The parade traditionally begins at 6 p.m., but come early,
grab your lawn chairs and blankets and stake your claim for the best
view.
The Shriners will be in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on Saturday, May 12, 2012, for
their annual Shrine FunFest Parade. This Parade starts at 9:00 a.m. on the Pigeon Forge Parkway.
These BIG kids have just as much fun acting silly as the small kids like
watching them. The Shriners help so many children all over the United States
with medical attention that they may need. Bring the kids out Saturday morning
and have a great time with the Shriners.
That's right! They are holding the F-100 Supernationals in Pigeon Forge,
Tennessee in the city Municipal parking lot once again. This city has
been found to be the choice of spectators, vendors and participants with
it's variety of hotels, restaurants and entertainment. We look forward
to seeing you in Pigeon Forge for the 2012 F-100 Supernationals and All
Ford Show.
This will be an evening filled with stories and songs, getting back to
the roots of their music. These three great artists will be performing
on stage together, acoustic versions of more than 40 Top Ten Hits. A
few of Aaron's hits include "There Ain't Nothin' Wrong with the Radio",
"You've Got to Stand for Something", "Kiss This", and "Where the Stars
and Stripes and the Eagle Fly". Joe's hits include "Home", "If the
Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)", "Third Rock from the Sun", and "Pickup
Man". Sammy has quite a list of hits as well, including "Cadillac
Style", "She Don't Know She's Beautiful", "National Working Woman's
Holiday", and "Third Rate Romance".
Bring your barbeque eating hands and your bluegrass tapping feet to the Dollywood
Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival! With the price of park admission you
get 300 free concerts by some of the greatest bluegrass acts in the
country and great food to go along with it. Performers include Grammy
award-winner Ricky Skaggs, Kentucky Thunder, Riders in the Sky, Rhonda
Vincent and much more! When your ready for some southern dishes head
over to the Barbeque Headquarters at Market Square. There you can try
some Tennessee pulled pork, delicious ribs, and succulent chicken. If
you want to try something new, the Backstage Restaurant will have a hot
new menu for the Dollywood Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival that includes
all new barbeque dishes! If you still need to spice things up stop by
the Sauce Tastin' Station to try some eyebrow raising barbeque sauce.
Make sure to leave room for dessert which includes a 3-pound slice from a
25-pound apple pie!
No matter who you are, there's a place
for you at Relay. Each dollar you raise will help save lives. How far
will you go to make a difference in the fight against cancer?
Your reasons for walking in the Relay For Life are as unique and
special as the story that motivates you. This is your opportunity to not
only honor cancer survivors and remember people we have lost, but also
to raise funds and awareness to help save lives. Because of your
support, we are creating a world where cancer can't claim another year
of anyone's life. You are helping create a world with less cancer and
more birthdays!
The relay is a 24 hour event that runs from 2:00PM to 2:00PM.
The
Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Car Show has been happening now for over a decade.
If you want to see some of the most gorgeous Pontiacs around, be sure to attend
the 12th Annual show on June 8-9, 2012. The show will be held at The Music
Road Convention Center in beautiful Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Be sure to bring the whole family as
there is something here for everyone! Whether you want to visit the Dollywood Amusement
Park for some serious thrills or shop till you drop at the many outlet malls,
we assure you that no one will be bored.
LMC Truck/SUV Parts and Accessories presents the all new All
Chevy Supernationals III at the Pigeon Forge City Municipal Parking
Lot.
2012 Schedule of Events
THURSDAY, JUNE 14
8 a.m. | All gates open
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Vendors open for setup
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Pre -Registration open
6 p.m. | Close of show
FRIDAY, JUNE 15
8 a.m. | All gates open
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Vendors open
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | T-shirt sales open
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Registration open
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Judging (all areas)
6 p.m. | Close of show
SATURDAY, JUNE 16
8 a.m. | All gates open
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Vendors open
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | T-shirt sales open
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Registration open
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Judging (all areas)
6 p.m.| All Door Prizes given away
6 p.m. | Awards at stage area
7 p.m. | Close of show for 2012
This is another show that will be packed with hits. Three great artists
in one big show! Ronnie McDowell is sure to include favorites like
"Older Women", "Watchin' Girls Go By", "The King Is Gone" and "In a New
York Minute". T. Graham Brown has had tons of hits including "I Tell It
Like It Used To Be", "Hell and High Water", "Darlene", and "Wine Into
Water". Jimmy Fortune toured with Country Music Hall of Fame members The
Statler Brothers for 21 years. He wrote the group's second Number One
hit, "Elizabeth", and followed that with two more Number One hits, - "My
Only Love" and "Too Much On My Heart". Fortune also wrote the Top 10
hit "Forever" and co-wrote the Top 10 hit "More Than A Name On a Wall".
The largest kids' festival in the South, Dollywood's KidsFest welcomes the Gazillion Bubble Show in 2013, filling the stage with astounding bubble artistry.
At the Imagination Playhouse, the Penguin Players bring to life three
classic children's storybooks, including the inspiring Little Engine
That Could. All three shows feature original sing-along songs written by
Dolly. The forecast is calling for fun at the Imagination Cinema where
the Cloudy with a Chance of Meat Balls 4D Experience fills the big
screen. During your Dollywood Pigeon Forge visit, keep a watch for the roving KidsFest characters:
Patches the Scarecrow his friends Piggy and Miss Penny.
Trapper and his best friend Baxter Bear.
Cas the legendary outdoorsman and Walker, the bluetick hound.
The 22nd Annual Patriot Festival at Patriot Park in the heart of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Festivities get started at 1:00 p.m. on July 4. The
Patriot Festival is FREE and open to the public. Patriot Park is
located on Old Mill Street at traffic light number 7 behind the historic
Old Mill. Take advantage of the city parking lot on Teaster Lane with a
trolley shuttle going to Patriot Park.Listeners should bring a
lawn chair (no umbrellas, please) and prepare to enjoy an outstanding
lineup of live musical entertainment.
At 1:00 in the afternoon, the Kids
Carnival begins. Kids will love the free Kids' Karnival zone with
inflatables and games. Veterans will appreciate "Veterans Salute."
Visitors always enjoy a rich variety of locally prepared foods available
by non-profit vending organizations.
The City of Pigeon Forge proudly
presents the evening fireworks show as a thank you to our guests and
citizens for supporting Pigeon Forge! After the performances, the Pigeon
Forge night sky will come to life with a fantastic fireworks display!
The fireworks usually start at 9:30 to 9:45 p.m., so keep your eyes on
the skies, you won't want to miss this display!
Country Music Hall of Fame member Mel Tillis has been performing for
over 50 years. He has written well over 1,000 songs, and approximately
600 have been recorded by major artists. Mel has recorded more than 60
albums. He has had 36 Top Ten singles, with 9 of them going to Number
One - "Good Woman Blues", "Coca Cola Cowboy", and "Southern Rain" to
mention a few. In addition to his music career, Mel has appeared on many
television shows and in numerous feature films including "Every Which
Way But Loose" with Clint Eastwood; "W.W. & The Dixie Dancekings",
"Cannonball Run I and II" and "Smokey and the Bandit II" with Burt
Reynolds; and the lead role with Roy Clark in "Uphill All the Way".
Whether the times have favored honky tonk songs or lushly produced "pop"
offerings, George Jones has continued to make his brand of country
music, which has produced hits in every decade of the second half of the
20th century. In fact, Jones has had more charted singles than any
other artist in any format in the history of popular music. Some of his
classics are "White Lightning", "She Thinks I Still Care", "The Grand
Tour", and "He Stopped Loving Her Today". Many consider this member of
the Country Music Hall of Fame to be the greatest country singer ever.
George Jones is truly a living legend.
This event is the perfect
solution for the back-to-school blues. Dollywood
Nights in Pigeon Forge is enjoying its second year
of summer night magic, and to celebrate they extended their hours to
10PM! Don't worry if you
want to spend all day in the park all day admission tickets and season
pass
holders can still enjoy this event. During Dollywood Nights in Pigeon
Forge you can experience most of the park rides like never before. Feel
the thrills of riding the Thunderhead or Mystery Mine roller coaster
under the
light of the moon!
Mickey Gilley has achieved a remarkable 39 Top Ten country hits, with 17
of those songs reaching Number One. In 1976, he swept the ACM Awards,
winning Entertainer of the Year, Top Male Vocalist, Song of the Year,
Single of the Year and Album of the Year. Some of his greatest hits
include "Room Full of Roses", "I Overlooked An Orchid", "Don't the Girls
All Get Prettier at Closing Time", and "Stand By Me".
It's that time of year again for the 2012 Shades of the Past XXX(30th) car show in Pigeon Forge, TN.
Grease that hair back and dust off those poodle skirts. For lovers of
classic cars, this is definitely a rod run you don't want to miss.
Sep. 15 - Sep. 17
12:00 PM
Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center/Pigeon Forge Parkway
The Pigeon Forge Rod Runs are a huge event during car show season with
classic Fords, Chevy/GMCs and Gold Wings. Thousands of classic car,
truck and motorcycle enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Pigeon Forge,
Gatlinburg and Sevierville, Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains each
year. Pigeon Forge is a popular host to rod runs and car shows.
Participants love to take their classic car or hot rod group on a Smoky
Mountain scenic drive
There are few American classics these days, but
Don Williams is certainly one of them. With a warm
hickory baritone that balances strength with a gentle
concern, he draws his listener into the intimate
world of an old friend, someone who cares deeply
about you and the quality of your life and
who will always offer a hand when you need it. With
hits such as "Good Ole Boys Like Me", "Amanda", "Tulsa
Time", and "I Believe In You", this
member of the Country Music Hall of Fame always delivers
an amazing show.
Experience the past now at the Pigeon Forge Old Mill Heritage Day. Take the whole family to this event for a fun filled day! At the
Old Mill Heritage Day you will find quilt demonstrations, a petting zoo, kid's
train rides, basket making, a farmers market and much more! Experience life in
the 18th century as you learn to make lye soap and yummy apple
butter. Take a free tour of the Old Mill during your visit! People young and
old are sure to enjoy the Pigeon Forge Old Mill Heritage Day.
Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament. This event is perfect for adults, children and
of course all visitors. Before these seasonal, 2-day trout tournaments get
started, there will be over 10,000 trout stocked in over 20 miles of streams!
Enter the tournament for your chance at over $10,000 in cash and prizes.
Fall Dates & Times
September 29, 2012
Sunrise – 4:00 PM
The Rotary Club Craft Fair is the perfect place to find a special, one
of a kind handcrafted Smoky Mountain souvenir. See local and area
artists demonstrate their talents, and get the opportunity to purchase
their masterpieces. Proceeds from the fair benefit several local
charities, including the Boys & Girls Club.
Fall at Dollywood
means the Smoky Mountains' incredible fall foliage and soul-stirring
Southern gospel music at the National Southern Gospel & Harvest
Celebration presented by Humana. Enjoy the park's beautiful autumn decor
as you browse artistry created by the country's finest crafters. Plus,
Dollywood's restaurants honor the harvest season with a selection of
special dishes showcasing the season's finest ingredients.
Multi-platinum recording artist, songwriter and two-time Grammy winner
Ray Stevens just celebrated 50 years in the music business. With over 25
million albums and over 4 million videos sold throughout his
illustrious career, Ray is still entertaining audiences. Some of his
comedy classics include "The Streak", "Shriner's Convention", "The
Mississippi Squirrel Revival", and "It's Me Again Margaret". Two other
favorites are Ray's Grammy-winning hits "Everything is Beautiful" and "Misty"
This year's Winterfest kickoff will occur on November 8th. It will be
bigger and better than ever with the addition of the Salute to Veterans
Parade, in honor of the men and women who have served our nation through
their military service.
The parade begins at 4:30 p.m. at the
south end of town and will proceed north on the Parkway to Patriot Park,
where you'll see a display of vintage and current-day military
vehicles. Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner,
Many-Bears Grinder, will be a special guest for the occasion and deliver
a keynote address.
Come
out and enjoy live entertainment from the Pigeon Forge Community Chorus
and a special performance by James Rogers. Witness the ceremonial
lighting of the Pigeon Forge Winterfest displays and more than five
million lights.
This seasonal event continues through February 26th with events including the Trolley Tour of Lights, Wilderness Wildlife Week and Saddle Up.
See the Winterfest light displays and their five million shining lights on board the Pigeon Forge Trolley Tour of Lights. Your heated, enclosed trolley comes complete with its
own personal tour guide who will share stories about Pigeon Forge's
history and our famous Winterfest displays.
Park your car and leave the driving to us! Winterfest Trolley Tour of Lights begins and end at Patriot Park.
Departure times: 6:30 P.M., 7:45 P.M. and 9:00 P.M.
Tickets can be purchased the day of the tour. Reservations are
required for groups of 10 or more, please call 865-453-6444 for details.
Don't miss the three-time Winner of America's Best Christmas
Event, Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by
Humana! The 2011 season welcomes the premiere of Dollywood on Ice!, an
ice dancing spectacular choreographed to the sounds of the season.
Walk amid a winter wonderland of four million lights as you
enjoy more than 20 rides and attractions for the entire family. Settle in for
one of the park's award-winning holiday shows, including Christmas in the
Smokies and O' Holy Night before gathering around the table for a
delicious holiday meal served at one of the park's many restaurants.
Visit Santa's Workshop where larger-than-life toy soldiers,
wagons, a dollhouse, sailboats and other classic toys will astound you! See the
18-foot Christmas tree that is the centerpiece of Santa's Workshop. Santa is
also the centerpiece and star of the Parade of Lights that will come prancing throughout
the park. A Dollywood Christmas is the
most holiday fun you'll have in the Smokies
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