When does Dollywood open in 2021? Festival dates and more

Dollywood fans rejoice! Dolly Parton’s Dollywood has officially opened for their 2021 season.

Capacity will remain limited as it was in 2020.

Reservations are recommended for all season passholders who wish to guarantee their spot on a specific day. You can make a reservation up to 45 days before your visit on the Dollywood website.

You may also add a Bring a Friend (BAF) ticket to your reservation if you have them.

Weekend reservations are strongly recommended as early in advance as possible as those dates tend to fill up very quickly.

To make a reservation as a non-season passholder, simply purchase a dated ticket.

If you wish to visit without a reservation, Dollywood suggests arriving after 5 pm as the park is typically less crowded in the evenings.

For more frequently asked questions about Dollywood’s 2021 season and reservation system, make sure to check out the Dollywood Blog.

When is Season Passholder Preview Day at Dollywood in 2021?

Season Passholder Preview Day will take place on Friday, March 12.

Season Passholder Preview Day is an annual tradition in which the park opens the day before regular opening, exclusively for season passholders.

Will there be a Festival of Nations celebration at Dollywood in 2021?

There are no current plans to feature the annual Festival of Nations celebration in 2021, likely due to various travel restrictions.

The current scheduled festivals for 2021 are as follows:

When is the Dollywood Flower and Food Festival 2021?

The Flower and Food Festival will run from April 23-June 7.

At the Flower and Food Festival, guests are invited to wander through larger-than-life plant sculptures covered with half a million beautiful blooms, grab a selfie under the picturesque Umbrella Sky and indulge in garden-fresh flavors and seasonal culinary treats handcrafted by Dollywood chefs.

When is Dollywood’s Summer Celebration 2021?

The Summer Celebration will run from June 25-July 31 with later nighttime hours and a symphony of lights after dark.

The half-million dollar production will include hundreds of drones that will fly high above the park to create 3D animations that will be musically-choreographed with a fireworks show and a dance party.

When is the Dollywood Harvest Festival and LumiNights event 2021?

The award-winning Dollywood Harvest Festival and LumiNights event is set to run Sept. 24-Oct. 30.

The event features seasonal displays, seasonal food and thousands of illuminated pumpkins by night.

As fall approaches, LumiNight-exclusive discounted tickets are usually made available for guests who only wish to attend the LumiNights event at sunset.

When is Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas event 2021?

And finally, the highly anticipated award-winning Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas event is also set to return for 2021.

This event will run from Nov. 6-Jan. 2, 2022

Dollywood’s Christmas event features millions of lights and displays and requires months of preparation.

Read Also: Behind the scenes look: Dollywood Christmas preparations now underway 

Dollywood discounts and coupons in 2021

Dollywood offers a 30% military discount on one-day admission tickets everyday.

The discount applies to active military, retired veterans, reservists, military spouses and their dependents.

A valid military personnel ID, as well as dependent IDs are required at the ticket window or when retrieving a pre-purchased ticket at the park.

New this year, discounted military tickets can now be purchased online in order to secure your reservation ahead of time.

Dollywood also offers a variety of special offers, discounts and promotions throughout the year to the general public.

Always check the Special Offers page on the Dollywood website before planning your trip for the latest deals.