Christmas Show
Join the Dolly Parton’s Stampede cast, including 32 magnificent horses, as you take a nostalgic holiday trip with a friendly North Pole – South Pole rivalry. Watch in delight as the Sugar Plum Fairy brings toys to life right before your eyes. Our live nativity scene, which includes three kings arriving atop real camels, brings the true meaning of Christmas to life. New this year is “Elegance on Ice,” where guests will see the Stampede arena transformed into a frozen wonderland where talented ice skaters dazzle the audience with their graceful skills on the holiday ice. Santa himself will also make an appearance in a horse drawn sleigh.
You will enjoy all the holiday entertainment while dining on our famous four-course holiday meal. The menu includes Stampede’s Original Creamy Vegetable Soup and hot buttery biscuit, as well as a mouth-watering, tender, and whole rotisserie chicken, delicious hickory-smoked pulled pork, hot-buttered corn on the cob, tasty homestyle mashed potatoes, a specialty dessert, and unlimited Coca-Cola®, tea, or coffee.
Get Here Early
Get here early and enjoy a leisurely stroll alongside the open-air stables to sneak a peek at the horses. It’s your chance to meet the equine stars of the show up close and discover their flawless beauty. Before the main event, join us in the Saloon for ALL-NEW pre-show entertainment with an incredible mix of bluegrass and country music performed live for our guests! Browse the gift shop or grab a cold drink in a souvenir Boot Mug while you get ready for the Smokies biggest production, Dolly Parton’s Stampede!
The World’s Most Visited Dinner Attraction
Searching for family fun and adventure during your vacation in the Smoky Mountains? Plan a visit to Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge, TN for a four-course family feast and an entertaining show that’s fun for all ages. Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge features friendly competition, thrilling horse-riding stunts, spectacular special effects, phenomenal music productions, plus a mouthwatering, four-course feast that ends with a delicious dessert! Visitors can also enjoy an aerial performance featuring an original song written and recorded by Dolly Parton and the return of the longhorns.
New this year is a breathtaking segment called Butterfly Dreams. Enter a magical world of winged horses, brilliant, blooming flowers and vibrant, colorful butterflies. Butterfly Dreams showcases a stunning aerialist display that combines equestrian stars and incredible aerial acrobatics.
Join our cast, including magnificent horses, and take a nostalgic holiday trip with a friendly North Pole – South Pole rivalry. Watch in delight as the Sugar Plum Fairy brings toys to life right before your eyes. Our live nativity scene, which includes three kings arriving atop real camels, brings the true meaning of Christmas to life. Santa himself will also make an appearance in a horse drawn sleigh. You will enjoy all the holiday entertainment while dining on our famous four-course meal that includes:
We’re proud to be the most fun place to eat in the Smokies! We wouldn’t have earned that title, however, if it wasn’t for the delicious dinner we serve all our guests. Our savory feast is made with the finest and freshest ingredients and will remind you of the home-cooked meals you share on special occasions with your loved ones. To help you learn more about our dinner, we’ve created a guide to all you need to know about the Dolly Parton’s Stampede feast:
Country Cravings: All You Need to Know About the Dolly Parton’s Stampede Feast
When + How It’s Served
Once our guests take their seats in our 35,000 square foot arena, we begin to serve our delicious feast that’s as big as our main event. You don’t have to worry about finding a table because your ticket will tell you which seat is yours! You’ll be seated in the same spot where you’ll watch our incredible show. Our dinner is four courses, so be sure to bring your appetite! Although a fork is provided, we don’t judge when guests choose to dig in with their hands — in fact, it’s encouraged!
Special Meals
Do you or someone in your party have allergies or special dietary preferences? Don’t worry, we still want you to be able to enjoy our Dolly Parton’s Stampede feast! That’s why we have special meals available upon request. Our four-course vegetarian feast includes fire roasted veggies with quinoa and multigrain rice, a hot homemade biscuit, and more. Our gluten-free feast includes a fruit cup, tender whole rotisserie chicken, and more. No one will go hungry at our Pigeon Forge attraction! If you would like one of our special meals, all you have to do is notify us when making your reservation.
What to Do While You Eat
What should you do while you eat? Sit back and enjoy the show! You get to enjoy our feast while you watch the action unfold in the arena, meaning there’s not a moment of boredom at Dolly Parton’s Stampede. Our Pigeon Forge show features 32 magnificent horses and a cast of talented trick riders, phenomenal musical productions, and incredible special effects. You’ll get to see breathtaking aerial performances, friendly competition, singing and dancing, beautiful costumes, and even some comedy from Skeeter! In addition to our horses, guests can also witness a stampede of buffalo, our famous longhorns, and a pig race. You’ll want to bring both your appetite and your excitement for a high-spirited adventure when you visit us!
Are you ready to experience everything our show has to offer, including our delicious Dolly Parton’s Stampede feast? Get your tickets today!
