Sun-Kissed Memories Await

Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration

Presented By Food City

June 14 - Aug. 3, 2025

Turn sun-kissed days into starry nights at Dollywood Parks and Resorts, your home for summer memories. At the Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration presented by Food City, days stretch longer, with refreshing adventures around every corner. Discover Summer's vibrant hues throughout the park, stretching high as the Kite Sky and wrapping through the trees. Splash and play with sprinklers, interactive fountains, foam and more. Float over to the fan-favorite Gazillion Bubble Show, where family fun pops. Let your adrenaline reach new heights on the award-winning Big Bear Mountain, or dance and groove through Wildwood Grove at a special nighttime dance party. Each night is sealed with a dazzling fireworks and drone show, sparkling against a backdrop of Smoky Mountain stars.

Daytime Entertainment

Gazllions of Bubbles and Musical Memories

 

Watch as millions, billions, gazillions of bubbles envelop the entire theater in a one-of-a-kind show that kids (and parents) of all ages will love. All Summer long, vibrant live music and energetic performances will delight and enchant. Splash over to catch Hydro Jive Junction, a lively singing troupe that transforms a spontaneous fire hydrant deluge into fun-filled performances. Look out for Liquid Beats, a group of musical landscapers who turn ordinary trashcans into musical moments.

Nighttime Entertainment

Dazzling Drone and Fireworks Show, Plus Dance Party

 

Awe, amazement and Summer wow's await in Wildwood Grove during the Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration. As the sun sets, the enchanting area of the park comes to life with a lively dance party, stretching the magic of a Summer day even longer. As the stars begin twinkling, Dollywood's family favorite drone and fireworks show will dance across the night sky, ending the night with breathtaking wonder.

Décor

Can't-Miss Colorful Moments

 

Summer days are brighter at Dollywood, where an explosion of brilliant color has spread across the park! Count the colors of the rainbow on technicolor trees. Look up to see a seemingly endless blanket of radiant kites gently blowing in the wind, providing the perfect amount of shade on a Smoky Mountain Summer day. Snap a selfie with a larger than life picnic basket. Colorful, vibrant memories are just a Summer day away!

Dining

Mouthwatering Summer Flavors

 

Taste plates with summer flair and Southern-inspired favorites. Satisfy your sweet tooth with delicious desserts and refreshing sips.



 

Official Mayo of
Dollywood

 

Duke’s Mayo is the perfect ingredient for so many delicious recipes. Check out this featured recipe for Cracker Salad, a Southern summer classic.

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Rides & Attractions

Summer Just Got Even Better

Discover Dolly's Story Like Never Before

The Dolly Parton Experience

In this all-new themed-area, discover a number of interactive elements to make you feel as if you were alongside Dolly as she journeyed from Locust Ridge to stages around the world.

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Big Bear Mountain

Join Ned Oakley, Wildwood Grove’s resident wilderness explorer, in his specially-outfitted, four-wheel drive SUVs for the ride of your life in search of the Grove’s most storied and elusive inhabitant, Big Bear.

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Plan Your Summer Visit

Day Tickets
 

Day Tickets

Visit for one, two or three days with a day ticket.

2025 Tickets Coming Soon

Season Passes
 

Season Passes

Experience the Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration, plus every festival this year with a 2024 Season Pass.

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Resort Packages
 

Resort Packages

Stay and play! Add park tickets to a stay at a Dollywood Resort for the ultimate Smoky Mountain vacation.

2025 Packages Coming Soon

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Take A Sweet Summer Nights Tour

Receive reserved viewing of our drone and fireworks show, dance party, and more! Plus, enjoy special experiences and keep-sakes to make your visit unforgettable.

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Let Our App Be Your Festival Guide

 

Download our official app to explore show schedules, see dining menus, get directions and more!

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