Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas
Visitors can wander through park lands decorated in millions of vibrant holiday lights, from the crisp blues of Glacier Ridge to the classic red and green of Santa's Village. Wildwood Grove features the Snow In The Grove experience with glowing characters, music, and falling snow around The Wildwood Tree. The festival also features seasonal dining, park rides, and live stage shows including 'Christmas in the Smokies' and 'O Holy Night.'
What to Expect
Features over six million twinkling lights and dozens of Christmas trees.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Dollywood Parks & Resorts
Food & Drink
Dollywood serves hearty holiday dishes and seasonal sweet treats; the page also mentions a Christmas Tasting Pass for up to five festival foods, with 2026 pass details coming soon.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and christmas-light fans
Vibe
Festive and immersive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
Tips & Advice
- Stay into the evening for Snow In The Grove, which fills Wildwood Grove each night with light, color, music and snow around The Wildwood Tree.
- Download the official Dollywood app to check show schedules, see dining menus and get directions around the park during the festival.
- Pick up a Smoky Mountain Christmas Tasting Pass if you want to try up to five festival foods; the 2026 pass is coming soon.
- Take a slow stroll through each land to see its own colors, from Santa's Village red and green to the blues and whites of Glacier Ridge.
- Consider staying at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort, where guests get door-to-door transportation and complimentary TimeSaver Passes for their Christmas visit.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: Peppermint Valley in Country Fair.
- All-new Snow In The Grove nightly in Wildwood Grove, with glowing Roly Poly characters, music and falling snow.
- Smoky Mountain Christmas Tasting Pass to try up to five festival foods (2026 pass coming soon).
- Smoky Mountain Christmas Guided Tour, a separate experience with a collectible lanyard, reserved Dollywood Express seating, character interactions, a treat and a hot drink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's new at Smoky Mountain Christmas this year?
Peppermint Valley is new in Country Fair, and Snow In The Grove is an all-new nighttime winter wonderland in Wildwood Grove.
What is Snow In The Grove?
Each night, Wildwood Grove comes alive with glowing Roly Poly characters and The Wildwood Tree, with light, color, music and falling snow.
What holiday shows are there?
Indoors you'll find "Christmas in the Smokies" and "'Twas the Night Before Christmas." Outdoors you'll find "Appalachian Christmas" and "O Holy Night."
What is there to eat?
There are hearty holiday dishes and seasonal sweet treats. A Smoky Mountain Christmas Tasting Pass lets you try up to five festival foods, and the 2026 pass is coming soon.
What comes with the Smoky Mountain Christmas Guided Tour?
The tour includes a collectible Smoky Mountain Christmas lanyard, reserved seating on the Dollywood Express, special character interactions, a culinary treat and a hot holiday drink.
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