Summer Festivals - Tennessee

Dollywood KidFest™
Dollywood KidFest™ is the South's Largest Children's Festival. You have to see it to believe it at Dollywood’s KidsFest™ as the new show "Big Cats & Magic" brings majestic cats and grand illusions to Dollywood. Watch as the unthinkable magically appears on stage at Dollywood's KidsFest! For summertime family fun in the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is the place to be with special shows like Clifford the Big Red Dog™ LIVE stage show, attractions like SpongeBob SquarePants™ turbo action ride and a variety of special activities just for kids—and the kid at heart.

Gatlinburg MountainFest^®
This is a new event in Gatlinburg. MountainFest^® is a summer celebration of Gatlinburg’s heritage and continues throughout August with numerous activities and an Independence Day grand celebration. Gatlinburg has two fun-filled days of bluegrass and genuine Appalachian mountain music, along with crafters and demonstrations. Local crafters demonstrate their skills as passed down from generation to generation. Get a taste of local food favorites such as beans and cornbread, fried taters & onions and fried green tomatoes by some of the areas restaurants. Listen as music talents playing fiddles, banjos, and guitars compete for awards and cash in the Mountain Strings Competition.