Harvey's Boo Bash is Dollywood's first separately ticketed after-hours event. It runs Friday, Oct. 16, Friday, Oct. 23, and Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Event tickets cost $129.99 plus tax for ages 4 and older.
Ticket holders can enter Dollywood at 4 p.m. and use the final five hours of Harvest Festival before the park closes to regular guests at 9 p.m. The exclusive portion runs from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Harvey's Boo Bash dates and tickets
Each ticket covers one selected night. The event is limited capacity, and tickets are available while supplies last. A separate bundle adds one day of regular Dollywood admission for guests who want to arrive before 4 p.m.
Gold and Diamond Season Passholders save $5 when they buy through a logged-in Dollywood account. Regular park admission and a Harvey's Boo Bash ticket are different products, so check the cart before paying if the plan includes a full park day.
How the evening works
The 4 p.m. entry time gives event guests five hours inside the regular Harvest Festival. Great Pumpkin LumiNights, fall entertainment, food, and rides continue until the daytime park closes at 9 p.m.
Harvey's Boo Bash begins at 9 p.m. Dance parties, treat trails, character appearances and select rides continue until the event ends at midnight.
Treat trails, drinks, and included items
Admission includes a candy bag for the treat trails, a commemorative cup, Coca-Cola fountain drink refills during the event, and themed kettle corn. Guests with food allergies can collect a teal treat bag and exchange trail tokens at the allergy-friendly treat station.
A free Boo Bash popcorn bucket is also included for a limited time while supplies last. Pick up the included items early, before the dance parties and ride stops compete for the event window.
Harvey, characters, and dance parties
Harvey and Dollywood's other harvest characters will meet guests during the event. Dance parties take place during the three-hour after-hours window.
Guests who care most about character photos can start with the treat trails and meet-and-greets. Ride-focused groups can move toward the attraction lineup while a dance party is underway.
Dollywood rides after dark
Many Dollywood attractions will remain open during Harvey's Boo Bash. NightFlight Expedition is included in the planned ride lineup, giving the new indoor coaster and whitewater experience a late-night event window during its first season.
The final attraction list can change with weather, maintenance, and park operations. Check the Dollywood app after entering instead of building the whole night around one ride.
Event food and merchandise
Harvey's Boo Bash will have themed sweets, other event-only food, apparel, and collectible keepsakes. The themed kettle corn is included with admission. Other food and merchandise cost extra.
Dollywood has not released a full menu or merchandise list. Leave room in the plan for those details closer to October, especially if a specific snack or souvenir becomes a priority.
Costume rules
Costumes are allowed. Full-body or heavily layered costumes are discouraged and may require extra screening. Costumes cannot drag on the ground, and capes must stop at the waist.
Guests older than 13 cannot wear face masks or face coverings as part of a costume. Review the current rules again before the event because safety guidelines can change.
A simple Harvey's Boo Bash plan
Arrive close to 4 p.m. to use the full ticket window for Harvest Festival. Use the regular park hours for dinner, Great Pumpkin LumiNights, and one or two rides. Save the included treats, character meetings, dance parties, and event merchandise for after 9 p.m.
At 9 p.m., collect the candy bag and cup before lines build. Choose either a dance party or an early ride block. Finish with one nearby attraction or a last pass through the treat trails before midnight.
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