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Christmas at Dollywood - Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival

Carol of the Trees at Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival

Carol of the Trees at Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dollywood
Dollywood - Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival
November 7, 2009 - January 2, 2010
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee


For seasonal holiday fun, Dollywood offers an array of shows, activities and more for great family fun with something for all ages. Transformed into a winter wonderland, Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival features festive stage shows, festival foods, thrilling rides and over 4 million sparking lights. A few highlights include:
  • Dollywood’s Babes in Toyland and Other Stage Shows - Dollywood’s most elaborate stage show, Babes in Toyland, features a cast of 20 performers and a fully-orchestrated musical score. Other popular stage shows showcase hometown holiday favorites, Christmas gospel hymns and songs, Christmas story musicals and more.

  • Visits with Santa - Visit Santa's Workshop, a giant toy store with larger-than-life toys, interactive activities and a chance to have a visit with Santa.

  • Carol of the Trees - Enjoy nightly displays of thousands of lights and pyrotechnics synchronized with holiday music, transforming Rivertown Lake into a seasonal symphony for the senses.

  • Parade of Lights - Twice nightly, this festive parade features holiday characters and twinkling Christmas floats decorated with brightly colored lights.
For additional information, visit the Dollywood Web Site.

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