This blog was written by Dollywood Public Relations Intern Mia Cunningham.
Dollywood is bringing the delightful and delicious flavors of the holiday season to life at its award-winning Smoky Mountain Christmas festival.
Starting Nov. 1, Dollywood becomes a winter wonderland decked out in more than 6 million lights and dozens of towering Christmas trees. Accompanying the festive decorations are the wide variety of tasty treats that Dollywood’s Culinary Team has whipped up to put everyone in the holiday spirit.
Delight your taste buds while you embrace the most wonderful time of the year by catching some of Dollywood’s heartwarming shows, doing some seasonal shopping and of course, experiencing award-winning attractions and rides.
Here’s a look at the delicious foods to keep you merry and bright during your Dollywood visit.
Food items marked with an asterik are included in our Smoky Mountain Christmas Tasting Pass, which allows you to try five different foods for a great price of $39.99 plus tax ($36.99 plus tax for Dollywood Gold and Diamond Pass Holders).
Showstreet
As you step into Showstreet to begin your adventure at Dollywood, you will be greeted with many different tasty treats from Spotlight Bakery, Sweet Shoppe Ice Cream and Front Porch Café.
Spotlight Bakery
- Red Velvet Whoopie Pies: Soft and fluffy red velvet cookies filled with cream cheese icing*
- Chocolate Coconut Macaroons: Sweet coconut macarons dipped in semi-sweet chocolate*
- Gingerbread People: House-made gingerbread people decorated with buttercream icing*
- Tree and Star Cookies: Fresh baked sugar cookies with Christmas tree Icing*
- Peppermint Twist Cupcake: Red velvet cupcake with swirled peppermint and red vanilla icing, crushed peppermint and a gum paste candy cane
- Hot Cocoa Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake with chocolate fudge icing and gold sanding sugar*
- Vanilla Eggnog Cupcake: Vanilla cupcake with eggnog icing and poinsettia topper*
- Triple Chocolate Brownie: Chocolate brownie with chocolate chips, white chocolate chips and specialty Christmas sprinkles*
Sweet Shoppe Ice Cream
- Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwich: Chocolate cookie with vanilla ice cream and crushed peppermint*
- Mint Chocolate Chip Milkshake: Mint chocolate chip ice cream with milk chocolate curls and whipped cream*
Front Porch Café
- Smoked Chicken & Bacon Chowder: Potatoes, cream, cut corn, bacon, spiced chicken thighs, diced onion, diced celery, topped with bacon chips, flame roasted corn, fried leeks and fresh parsley
- Oven Roasted Turkey Breast: Herb seasoned turkey breast, creamy mashed potatoes, whole glazed carrots, cornbread dressing, roasted turkey gravy, house-made cranberry relish
- Eggnog Bread Pudding: Eggnog bread pudding with cinnamon, caramel sauce, whipped topping and butter pecan ice cream
Craftsman’s Valley
As you make your way to Craftsman’s Valley, be sure to stop by Miss Lillian’s BBQ Corner to grab some tasty treats.
Miss Lillian’s BBQ Corner
- Loaded Smoked Turkey Nachos: Smoked ground turkey with cheddar jack cheese, white corn tortilla, tomato Pico, queso cheese sauce and diced green onions*
Rivertown Junction
It might be too cold for water rides, but Rivertown Junction remains in full function with holiday delights at Market Square BIG SKILLET, Potato Tornado, Country Cookers – Kettle Korn and Aunt Granny’s Restaurant.
Market Square BIG SKILLET
- Jambalaya: Red rice, onion, celery, green & red bell peppers, seasoned chicken, andouille sausage and parsley*
Potato Tornado
- Santa’s Skillet Potatoes: Sea salt potato chips with cheesy cheddar seasoning, sour cream and onion seasoning, queso cheese sauce, fresh diced tomatoes, ranch dressing and green onions
- Holiday Cranberry Punch: Apple juice with grenadine syrup, ginger syrup and whole cranberries*
Kettle Korn
- Candy Cane Crunch Kettle Corn: Kettle Korn with peppermint syrup and red & green food coloring
- Wassail: Hot mulled cider and holiday spices
Aunt Granny’s Restaurant
- Oven Roasted Turkey Breast: Herb seasoned turkey breast with roasted turkey gravy
- Sweet Potato Casserole
- Caramel White Chocolate Bread Pudding: Bread pudding with white chocolate chips and caramel sauce
The Village
While you enjoy the sights and sounds of the Dollywood Express and shopping in The Village, make sure to stop by Iron Horse Pizza for some warm food to fuel your adventure.
Iron Horse Pizza
- Loaded Potato Soup: Loaded potato soup with chopped parsley*
Seasonal Culinary Booths
Located throughout Dollywood, our multitude of Seasonal Culinary Booths are specifically here to bring you the flavorful tastes of the season.
Seasonal Culinary Booth 1
- Chicken Pot Pie Bread Cone: Chicken pot pie filling with fresh parsley, crushed crackers and a conewich*
- Roasted Mushroom Loaded Potato: Baked potato with balsamic onions, roasted button mushrooms, queso cheese sauce and green onion*
- Buffalo Chicken Loaded Potato: Baked potato with spice rubbed chicken thighs, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, blue cheese crumble and green onion*
- Christmas Punch: Green berry rush lemonade, cherry with stem and sanding sugar*
Seasonal Culinary Booth
- Stuffing Stacker: Cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, turkey pot roast, turkey gravy, house-made cranberry relish and parsley*
- Pork Belly Skillet: Roasted red potatoes, onions and peppers, brown sugar, maple syrup and smoked pork belly*
- Sweet Italian Sausage Skillet: Italian sausage, roasted red potatoes, onions and peppers*
Seasonal Culinary Booth 5
- Turkey Vegetable Soup: Scratch made turkey soup made from braised turkey, flavorful turkey broth, vegetables and noodles
- Roasted Red Pepper & Gouda Soup: Red Pepper Bisque, gouda cheese, plain yogurt and parsley oil*
Spreading the Christmas Cheer!
These foods are just too good to be served in one spot, so they’re available in two!
- Red Velvet Funnel Cake: Red velvet funnel cake with powdered sugar, cream cheese filling, whipped cream topping and red velvet crumble (Crossroads and Splinter’s)*
- Hot Chocolate (Sweets & Treats and Culinary Booth 4)
- Rosemary Garlic White Pizza: Pizza dough with garlic oil, cheese, mozzarella cheese, bacon onion muscadine jam, grape tomato, fresh rosemary and parmesan cheese (Iron Horse Pizza and Lumber Jack’s)*
Country Fair
Step into Celebration Hall to enjoy a buffet of festive favorites made special for the Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival.
- Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast: Herb roasted turkey breast with turkey gravy
- Brunswick Stew: Stew with hearty beef pieces, smoked pork, smoked chicken and a multitude of vegetables
- Baked Citrus Glazed Ham: Smoked ham rubbed with Dijon mustard and brown sugar with orange honey glaze
- Nathan’s All Beef Hot Dogs
- Brown Butter Glazed Carrots: Baby carrots, butter, brown sugar and honey
- Smoky Mountain Succotash: Brussel sprouts, butternut squash, button mushrooms, roasted corn, red pepper and pearl onions
- Smothered Country-Style Green Beans: Petite green beans flavored with pulled ham and sweet Vidalia onions
- Cornbread Dressing: Traditional herb seasoned cornbread dressing
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes: Buttery whipped mashed potatoes
- Macaroni and Cheese: House-made macaroni and cheese with sharp cheddar, American and mozzarella cheeses
- House Garden Salad: Iceberg lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, ranch and balsamic vinaigrette dressings
- Tri-Color Rotini Pasta Salad: Tri-color rotini pasta and Italian dressing
Tis’ the season to come to Dollywood and experience the magic of Christmas with some delicious festive foods. We can’t wait to see you and help you and your family create flavorful memories you’ll definitely want to repeat!
