Gospel & Harvest Festival at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN

Hear the best of contemporary gospel music while satisfying your appetite with the best food at this year's National Gospel & Harvest Celebration at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. From October until November Dollywood travelers will get to enjoy the best of free high spirit entertainment with the industry's biggest names as well some fantastic food. Here's a quick look at what is planned for the festival this year.

Performers
If you love gospel music than Dollywood is definitely the place to be, as throughout the entire park there will be plenty of free concerts to keep you busy. The world-famous Crabb Family will be appearing on October 5th and 6th to do their farewell performances. However, throughout the rest of the celebration will be 20 of the biggest names in gospel. Take in a show at Country Tonite or with Smoky Mountain Jubilee for even more music just a short distance away.

Scheduled Musicians

• The McKameys
• Brian Free & Assurance
• Gold City
• Mike Bowling Group
• The Crabb Family

Crafters
One of the great things about the National Gospel & Harvest Celebration is that it has a close focus on the crafters of the world. Witness everything from basket weaving to rope making and more during this incredibly educational period that acts as a great compliment to The Comedy Barn. One of the great things about this time of the year is that these professional crafters offer their wares for purchase as well. Guests of the park may purchase hand crafted musical instruments and more. Visitors will also get an inside look at how crafts are fashioned, with craftsmen providing their insider secrets to their trade.

Chuckwagon
Rusty's Trailblazing Chuckwagon is making a return to this year's celebration to much acclaim. Park guests will get a chance to gather around this kitchen on wheels for some of the best Dutch oven cooking you can find. You'll get to hear incredible stories and music during this for one of the most entertaining meals you can have at Dollywood. For stories of your own, you may want to try the Haunting Tours Gatlinburg. Learn all about campfire cooking and the environment during this incredible experience.

Nearby Hotels

• Ramada Limited Suites
• America's Best Value Inn
• Creekstone Inn
• Comfort Suites
• Holiday Inn Resort Hotel