Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin Luminights Nominated For USA Today 10BEST Award

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Be sure to vote for Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin Luminights!

Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin LumiNights, sponsored by Covenant Health, has become one of the park’s most beloved annual gatherings since its inception in 2017. The event is so beloved it has once again been nominated for the prestigious USA Today 10Best Award in the category of Best Theme Park Halloween event.

Related: Bookings For Dollywood’s Heartsong Lodge & Resort Begin June 26th For Fall Opening

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Running from September 20th to October 30th, Dollywood’s Harvest Festival offers delightful autumnal entertainment for families. As they meander through Dollywood’s Timber Canyon, Wilderness Pass, Wildwood Grove, and Craftsman’s Valley areas, they will be immersed in the mesmerizing glow of countless intricately designed pumpkins on display. Beyond these impressive showcases, a plethora of engaging activities awaits, perfect for forging new cherished memories together.

Throughout the festival, artists spanning various genres deliver numerous performances, while skilled craftspeople proudly present their artistry to the delight of guests. Adding to the experience, Dollywood’s award-winning culinary team offers a delectable array of harvest-themed menu items. Each day presents a picturesque opportunity for families to partake in the richness of a Smoky Mountain harvest.


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A panel of esteemed experts, including editors from USA Today, editors from 10Best.com, and relevant specialist contributors, handpick the nominees for all categories. Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin Luminights will not win, however, unless you vote! You can access the voting page through a link provided at www.dollywood.com/vote. Every eligible individual has the privilege to cast their vote once daily per device.

For comprehensive details about Dollywood’s captivating Great Pumpkin LumiNights and the Harvest Festival, visit Dollywood.com or access the Dollywood app.

About Dollywood

A highly-awarded and widely-recognized leader in the amusement industry, The Dollywood Company consists of the 165-acre Dollywood theme park; the 35-acre Dollywood’s Splash Country; and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. Currently under construction, the 302-room Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort is scheduled for completion in 2023. As unique as its namesake and owner Dolly Parton, Dollywood is the 2010 Applause Award winner, the theme park industry’s highest accolade; winner of 48 Golden Ticket Awards; and recipient of 28 Brass Ring Awards for Live Entertainment. The park is located near Great Smoky Mountains National Park and was named in 2022 by Tripadvisor as the #1 theme park in the country based on actual guest reviews. It also has been recognized as a top-three U.S. theme park by USA Today on multiple occasions. Dollywood is open mid-March through early January and offers rides and attractions, shows and crafters authentic to the East Tennessee region. Dollywood’s Splash Country, recognized by the Travel Channel and Tripadvisor as one of the country’s most beautiful water parks, operates from mid-May to Labor Day. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, a favorite of USA Today voters and Tripadvisor reviewers, provides guests with spectacular mountain views and family-friendly amenities next door to Dollywood theme park and Dollywood’s Splash Country. For more information, visit dollywood.com. Operating days and hours vary. 

Related: Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration: The Ultimate Destination for America’s Summer Road Trip


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