Dollywood

Unique as its namesake Dolly Parton, Dollywood theme park is a one-of-a-kind Smoky Mountain Family Adventure! Spanning 125 acres and nestled in the lush foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, near Gatlinburg, Dollywood is one of the most popular family vacation destinations.

Enjoy thrill to spectacular Dollywood amusement park rides including the award-winning wooden roller coaster The Thunderhead-the wildest ride in the woods. The family vacation fun at Dollywood features kiddie rides and 10 new family attractions in our expanded Country Fair area. Dollywood’s live entertainment showcases the best in country, bluegrass, mountain and gospel music with more than a do en stage shows. Master craftsmen demonstrate centuries-old crafts including blacksmithing, glass blowing and wood carving.Dollywood is also home to five of the South’s largest festivals-Festival of Nations, KidsFestsm, the new Bluegrass & BBQ, National Harvest & Music Celebration and Smoky Mountain Christmas. No matter what time of year you visit, Dollywood offers something special for every member of the family!

Dollywood’s spectacular Tennessee setting provides the perfect backdrop for a variety of amusement park rides and attractions. Thrilling roller coasters, daring water excursions, family rides and kiddie rides-you’ll find them all at Dollywood-along with one-of-a-kind attractions that let you experience our Smoky Mountain way of life. See a live show while you’re here and don’t miss the best roller coasters in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee!

Dollywood’s master craftsmen and artisans proudly continue the centuries-old tradition of hand-making crafts in the Smoky Mountains with daily demonstrations featuring blacksmithing, hand-blown glass making, wagon making and more.

Enjoy five of the South’s largest festivals between March and December at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Each festival offers family entertainment and guarantees special events all season long.

Dollywood’s Festival of Nations offers five weeks of cultural events by performers from around the world. Join your kids for a fun-filled day at KidsFest, the South’s largest children’s festival. Hear the top bluegrass musicians while savoring the tastiest barbecue at Bluegrass & BBQ. Southern gospel music takes center stage while master craftsmen demonstrate their skills at the National Gospel & Harvest Celebration. Bring the entire family and spend the holidays with us. Moments become memories at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas.

Web: Dollywood

Address: 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Phone: (800) DOLLYWOOD

(8000 365-5996

Originally posted by Thomas Greene on Bear Camp Cabins Local Area Information

Do You Have What It Takes To Win The Mountain Soul Vocal Competition

When people are gifted musically, it is a shame not to share that gift with others. In spring of 2013, the small town of Sevierville, TN is hosting an incredible and unique country music contest, The Mountain Soul Vocal Competition, that honors the legendary songwriting of hometown gal, Dolly...

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Black Bear Jamboree (CLOSED)

BRAND NEW! The Black Bear Jamboree Dinner and Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a $10 Million Dollar High-Flying Musical Dinner Revue. You will enjoy a fabulous country feast while our large, award winning cast captivates you with a high-energy production including Country, Broadway, 50′s & 60′s, Bluegrass and Gospel Music. You will also enjoy extraordinary sets, elaborate costumes, spectacular choreography, and state of the art lighting, surround sound and the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee all without ever leaving your seat. But be on the lookout for bears… you’ve had dinner and they have not!

OPEN YEAR ROUND in Pigeon Forge, TN

When you are in Pigeon Forge this is one dinner show you will not want to miss. The Black Bear Jamboree Dinner and Show music theater is located on the main Parkway on Music Road in Pigeon Forge, TN, within miles of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Dollywood, and Ober Gatlinburg. When planning your next Smoky Mountain getaway, plan a visit to the Black Bear Jamboree Dinner and Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for a high-flying good time.

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Originally posted by Thomas Greene on Bear Camp Cabins Local Area Information

Smoky Mountain Tunes And Tales Gatlinburg Events To Attend

Known as an optimal getaway location due to its proximity to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, also strives to keep Appalachian history and culture alive. The city features numerous annual events throughout the year, which offer unique and exciting experiences that...

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Great China Acrobats (CLOSED)

The Great China Circus Acrobats come from Three Gorges Province of China. The performers will bring to the Great Smoky Mountains a thrilling presentation of classic Chinese physical art showcase in dramatic lighting and high energy dance and spectacular costumes. Fast pace and fun, the thoroughly modern production keeps you breathless on the edge of your seat as it pays tribute to the historical elements of the Chinese people and culture.

The Great China Circus Acrobats have achieved great success not only on the stage but also in acrobatic contests both at home and abroad. They have been invited successively to make visiting and commercial performance in countries and regions such as the United States, France, Japan, Thailand, Korea, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Macau, where it is ardently welcomed by local people and highly appraised by the news media. The Great China Circus is the first professional acrobat troupe to have ever performed in Pigeon Forge, and this show has more that 40 performers. We guarantee it will be one of your unforgettable nights to experience the real Chinese art and culture.

Chinese acrobats have been performing their exotic art since 500 B.C. We will bring to the Smokies a thrilling classic Chinese art. This show has more than 40 performers and more than 500 spectacular costumes. You will enjoy over two hours of the finest entertainment in the Smokies.Some of the classic art performed at GREAT CHINA THEATER are:

♦ Techniques on Ladders ♦ Pagoda of Bowls

♦ Climbing Swinging Poles ♦ Silk Act

♦ Contortions with Blankets ♦ Belt Act

♦ Balancing Skills on Ladder ♦ Big Wushu

♦ Juggling Through Hoops with the Feet ♦ Carrying Hoops on Head

♦ Contortion with Glasses by 2 People ♦ Foot Juggling with Balls

♦ Skills ♦ Balancing Skill on Trape e

♦ Lion & Panda Dance ♦ Whip Techniques

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Dollywood Adds New Attractions Over Last Decade

If you have been to Dollywood but it has been a while since you visited there will be some new attractions for you to enjoy and you may be suprised by how much the park has grown. Since 1986, Dollywood has added new attractions to its park as it has expanded in both si e and popularity. The...
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Big Mama"s Karaoke Cafe (CLOSED)

The most exciting place to eat and sing and enjoy Americas best interactive musical experience.

Visitors to the Karaoke Cafe; have long enjoyed making their CDs and Videos of their performance. Now you can make you own MUSIC VIDEO thanks to our friends at Big Mamas Digital Entertainment. Click here for details on how to win a Video Recording Session.

We welcome our First Time Visitors and invite you to sign in our Guestbook so that we may acknowledge your visit and enjoy your comments.

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Originally posted by Thomas Greene on Bear Camp Cabins Local Area Information