7 First-Time Visitor Tips for Our Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge

Planning a visit to Dolly Parton’s Stampede in Pigeon Forge for the first time? We’re sure you have a few questions about tickets, arrival times, seating arrangements, and more. To guarantee your visit goes smoothly and you’re able to make incredible memories, we’ve created a helpful guide for first-timers! Here are seven first-time visitor tips for our dinner show in Pigeon Forge:

1. Get Tickets in Advance

The first tip is to purchase your tickets in advance. We won the title of Best Show in Pigeon Forge in this year’s Best of Pigeon Forge contest, which means we have the most popular show in town! Waiting until the last minute to get tickets may lead to disappointment, as shows often sell out. To guarantee you get to visit us on the date and at the time that best fits your schedule, you’ll want to purchase your tickets ahead of time. The good news is that we make it easy to do so! To buy tickets, all you have to do is visit our online show schedule. You’re just a few clicks away from securing your spot at our show!

2. Purchase VIP Tickets

If you’re hoping to have the ultimate experience at our dinner show in Pigeon Forge, then we recommend purchasing VIP tickets. While regular admission still provides an amazing evening filled with a high-spirited adventure and a four-course feast, the VIP experience is incomparable. Not only will you get tickets to our show and a four-course dinner, but you’ll also get a seat in the first row and an exclusive meet and greet with a cast member! Other specialities include a souvenir photo digital download, a cheering flag, and a VIP lanyard.

3. Participate in All the Pre-Show Fun

If you’ve never been to our show before, you may not be aware of all the excitement that happens before the main event begins! You’ll want to be sure to arrive early so you don’t miss a second of the entertainment. We recommend guests arrive up to an hour before their scheduled showtime to participate in the Horse Walk, Join the Stampede, enjoy our pre-show, and take advantage of fun photo opportunities. Our Horse Walk gives guests the chance to meet the four-legged stars in their stalls before the show, and our Join the Stampede experience features makeovers that will have you looking and feeling like you belong in the show. We also provide guests with two shows for the price of one. Head to the Saloon before the main show for an incredible mix of bluegrass and country music performed live right before your eyes! If you’re looking for the best photo opportunities, you’ll be happy to know there are plenty of great spots to capture selfies both inside and outside of our theater, as well as souvenir photo options inside.

When you take advantage of all the pre-show fun, you’re sure to have the best night.

4. Come Hungry

You’ll want to make sure you come hungry when you visit our dinner show in Pigeon Forge! Not only can you get snacks before the show in our Saloon, but our four-course dinner is as big as the main event. It starts with a bowl of our famous creamy vegetable soup and a hot biscuit, then is followed by a tender whole rotisserie chicken, hickory-smoked pulled pork, buttery corn on the cob, homestyle mashed potatoes, and a signature dessert.

We also have vegetarian and gluten-free meal options available upon request, so no one has to miss out on the dinner portion of our show! If you or someone in your party needs a special meal, please notify us when you make your reservations.

5. Bring All Your Loved Ones

Everything is more special when you share it with the people you love, which is why we recommend you bring all your loved ones to our dinner show in Pigeon Forge. It’s a memory you’ll be talking about for many years to come. Everything from the mouth-watering meal to the patriotic grand finale keeps guests of all ages entertained. Our show has become a family tradition for many Pigeon Forge visitors!

6. Purchase Soup Mix & a Souvenir

Whatever you do, you don’t want to leave Dolly Parton’s Stampede without some of our famous soup mix! Our signature creamy vegetable soup is a favorite among all of our guests. Some consider it the highlight of our four-course feast! Believe us when we say you’ll be craving the dish again soon after you leave. That’s why we’ve started selling our soup mix so you can recreate it at home! While you’re at the gift shop getting your soup mix, you can also look for the perfect souvenir. We have plush animals, home decor, t-shirts, and more!

7. Enjoy Other Nearby Activities

Dolly Parton’s Stampede has a great location along the Pigeon Forge Parkway. When you visit our show, you’ll only be a short drive from the top lodging in the area, as well as other exciting attractions. When you plan a visit to our show, we recommend carving out time before or after to enjoy other nearby activities. The Titanic Museum Attraction is just a short drive away, and we offer combo tickets that allow you to purchase tickets when you get tickets to our show! We’re also just a short distance from Dollywood, The Comedy Barn, and more. Take a look at these top things to do near our dinner show in Pigeon Forge.

Visit Our Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge

Now you have all the tips for the perfect first visit to see us at Dolly Parton’s Stampede! Get your tickets to our dinner show in Pigeon Forge today.