Dollywood Celebrates 40 Years

A place that has been generating family memories for 40 seasons is Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Dolly Parton’s beloved Great Smoky Mountains theme park will kick off its 40th anniversary season March 15th, including special events, new celebrations and several returning favorite experiences.

Among the festivities planned for the park’s 40th season are a new opening ceremony, a new anniversary show, “Play On,” and an even bigger drone and fireworks show themed to its anniversary throughout the summer.

Dollywood will introduce new culinary items and include even more photo opportunities around the park as part of the anniversary celebration, and the Country Fair area of the park has also been refreshed in advance of the 2025 season.

Park favorites like Aunt Granny’s restaurant, Dolly’s Tennessee Mountain Home, and Dollywood’s signature cinnamon bread,  baked fresh every day will also be a part of the fun.

For more information about Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season, or to plan a trip, please visit Dollywood.com.