Lights twinkle. Music fills the crisp, mountain air. Delightful shows entertain you and breathtaking decorations raise your spirits. All this is why Christmas in Pigeon Forge is special. Join us to make magical holiday memories like these.
1. Winterfest
See this charming Tennessee town sparkle! More than five million lights glitter in PIgeon Forge and neighboring Gatlinburg during Winterfest, from mid-November until mid-February. Take your own driving tour, or ride Pigeon Forge’s Fun Time Trolley to view the twinkling displays again and again. Lighted figures come to life, and local landmarks glow, adorned with color.
2. Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas
Dollywood pulls out all the stops to celebrate Christmas! You’ll need more than one visit to this theme park to enjoy all the holiday cheer. Watch “Merry and Bright” fireworks choreographed to holiday tunes. Take in Dollywood’s signature shows, like traditional and heartwarming “Christmas in the Smokies” and “Heart of the Holidays” featuring new Christmas songs and members of Dolly’s family. Hear carolers sing hymns, eat seasonal treats, and gasp at the decorations turning every inch of Dollywood into a winter wonderland.
3. Festive Shows
Pigeon Forge is known for exciting stage shows year-round, and at the holidays, Christmas-themed shows delight the whole family. At Country Tonite you’ll hear holiday classic songs and might meet Frosty the Snowman, the Sugar Plum Fairy and even St. Nick himself! Dolly Parton’s Stampede will have you laughing at North Pole hijinks and then amazed by its beautiful live nativity display. Hear holiday hits in the distinctive Motor City style at the Soul of Motown Christmas Show, or visit The Comedy Barn for music, dancing, stunts, magic and ventriloquism with festive flair.
4. A Titanic Christmas
Experience an English Edwardian holiday, with rich decorations gracing the elegant interiors of the world’s most famous ship. The Titanic Museum Attraction welcomes holiday visitors to learn how Christmas might have looked and felt for those aboard the legendary Titanic. See more than 400 artifacts from the real ship, and take on the role of an actual passenger from its historic first and final trip.
5. Christmas Decor Shops
Pigeon Forge’s specialty Christmas shops help you bring an Appalachian holiday into your own home. Christmas & Collectibles specializes in decorations and ornaments. Christmas and Candle Shop at the Apple Barn features decorations and a wide array of unusual candles for the holidays and beyond. At Christmas Place, designer-themed trees will wow you, and you can take home all you need to create your own themed trees and more.
Spend a special Christmas in Pigeon Forge and see why holidays here truly sparkle. Ask us about vacation cabins decorated for the season!
