Dollywood's Harvest Festival opened Monday, September 14, with a new apple market, nightly dance parties and three separately ticketed after-hours events joining the park's fall lineup.
The festival runs through October 31 and is included with regular park admission and Season Passes. Its returning centerpiece, Great Pumpkin LumiNights, fills the park with more than 12,000 illuminated pumpkins after dark.
What's new this fall
The Apple Market has opened beside the Dollywood Express train depot with apple dishes, snacks and cider. Great Pumpkin LumiNights also adds a dance party each night.
Dollywood's fall food lineup includes more than 30 dishes. A five-item Harvest Festival Tasting Pass costs $44.99 plus tax, or $41.99 plus tax for Season Passholders. The festival schedule also includes more than 700 live performances during its seven-week run.
Harvey's Boo Bash adds three after-hours nights
Harvey's Boo Bash is set for October 16, 23 and 30. The separate event ticket includes park entry from 4 p.m. to midnight, with the exclusive after-hours portion running from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Tickets cost $129.99 plus tax for guests ages 4 and older. Gold and Diamond Passholders can save $5 when logged into their Dollywood account. Capacity is limited, and tickets are available while supplies last.
The three nights include treat trails, dance parties, themed snacks, character experiences and select rides, including NightFlight Expedition. A Boo Bash popcorn bucket is also included while supplies last.
Current festival details, operating dates and food menus are available in Dollywood's official Harvest Festival guide.