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In its fifth year, the Best of Pigeon Forge contest tallied thousands of votes from the general public to award the “Best Of” in Pigeon Forge. Dolly Parton’s Stampede proudly took home 1st place in four categories. Stampede was named Best Overall Attraction, Best Indoor Attraction, Best Dinner Theater and Best Show!

Open auditions will be held for both male and female performers on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, at 12 PM. This event is for Stampede Pigeon Forge, TN location only.

The swashbuckling adventure that is Pirates Voyage officially opened during a mid-day media event today in Pigeon Forge, with Dolly Parton on hand to introduce the thrilling dinner and show. She shared her excitement about her latest entertainment offering for families.

Our very own Jay Teter recently took center stage at the University of Tennessee’s Thompson-Boling Arena to perform the National Anthem. Jay, emcee at Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge, sang just before tipoff at the UT Men’s Basketball game on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019.

Visit Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge this year and enjoy the friendly North and South competition, thrilling horse riding stunts, spectacular special effects, phenomenal musical productions plus a mouth-watering four-course feast complete with a delicious dessert! In addition, Pirates Voyage is Opening Spring 2019!

From our family to yours, Happy New Year! We would like to thank you for another great season at Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge, TN. May 2019 bring you many new adventures.

Experience The Smokies #1 Choice For The Holidays® as the Stampede cast, including thirty-two magnificent horses, takes you on a nostalgic holiday adventure with all of your favorite Christmas songs! Shows run from October 31, 2018, to January 5, 2019, so book your tickets now and celebrate a family tradition!

Dolly Parton’s Stampede and Celebration Dinner Shows, along with partners Food City and Coke, presented this fun-filled event, with activities including costume contests, mascot characters from a variety of area attractions, stick horse competitions, and a free outdoor carnival.

For families looking for a unique event that combines family fun, great kids activities, festive fall decorations, food, mascots and even “horse races,” make plans now to be part of the 12th annual Whoadeo at Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge on Saturday, Sept. 29. Admission is FREE!

Dolly Parton’s Stampede hosts Senior Day on, Sept. 18. with guest speaker Leanne Morgan, a nationally-known comedian from Knoxville. At a discounted rate of $37.62, which includes tax and gratuity, seniors have access to the Health and Wellness Fair, the Saloon Show featuring Mountain Ruckus and Stampede’s show and four-course feast.

Dolly Parton’s Stampede, “The Most Fun Place To Work!”, is holding open auditions for dynamic performers on March 28 beginning at 10 a.m in Pigeon Forge, TN. Stampede is seeking dynamic performers to join our Production department. Experience with horses is preferred, but not required. If you have the desire and ability to learn, we will train you!

Searching for family fun and adventure during your vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee? Begin your Dolly Parton’s Stampede experience with a stroll along our open-air stables! Join us in our world famous Saloon for a toe-tapping good time with our Opening Act, Mountain Ruckus! Mountain Music and side-splitting Comedy of Bluegrass and Country band, the Saloon Opening Act is included in every Dolly Parton’s Stampede ticket.