Dollywood’s 2027 season will open to all guests Thursday, March 11, following a Season Passholder Preview Day on Wednesday, March 10.
The calendar brings a new Dream Maker character and Dream Wagon to Wildwood Grove, plus an interactive Mrs. Claus’ Cookies experience during Smoky Mountain Christmas. NightFlight Expedition, which opened in August 2026, will also run through its first full season.
Dollywood’s 2027 Festival Dates
- I Will Always Love You Music Festival: March 11–April 11
- Flower & Food Festival: May 7–June 20
- Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration: June 26–Aug. 8
- Barbeque & Bluegrass: Sept. 3–6
- Harvest Festival: Sept. 11–Oct. 31
- Smoky Mountain Christmas: Nov. 5–Jan. 2
The returning Barbeque & Bluegrass event is scheduled for Labor Day weekend. Country Hitmakers will run during the Flower & Food Festival from May 7 through June 13.
Harvey’s Boo Bash returns as a separately ticketed event on Oct. 1, 15, 22, 23, 29 and 30. Dollywood will remain open until midnight for event guests on those nights.
Dollywood’s Splash Country is scheduled to open Saturday, May 15, with daily operation through Sunday, Aug. 15. Weekend and select weekday operation continues through Sept. 19.
The complete schedule and season preview are available on Dollywood’s official website.