{"id":2324058,"date":"2026-03-12T01:00:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T01:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2324058"},"modified":"2026-03-12T01:00:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T01:00:53","slug":"this-dollywood-festival-is-named-among-usa-todays-10best-see-which","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/this-dollywood-festival-is-named-among-usa-todays-10best-see-which\/","title":{"rendered":"This Dollywood festival is named among USA TODAY&#8217;s 10BEST. See which"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\"><media-video-playlist class=\"column twelve-column no-gutter spacer-large\" playlist-id=\"88866066007\" placement=\"snow-playlist-story-inline\" util-module-path=\"elements\/media\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Just ahead of the opening of its <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxnews.com\/story\/weather\/2026\/03\/10\/east-tennessee-weather-see-dollywoods-opening-day-2026-forecast\/89064938007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">41st season, <\/a>Dollywood has had one of its annual events named a top flower festival in the United States.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/>\n<p>Voters named <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxnews.com\/story\/entertainment\/2026\/03\/02\/what-to-know-about-dollywood-tickets-rides-and-festivals-in-2026\/88763404007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dollywood&#8217;s Flower and Food Festival <\/a>the No. 6 best flower festival in the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Reader&#8217;s Choice Awards.<\/p>\n<p>The Flower and Food Festival is the second seasonal celebration that Dolly Parton&#8217;s Pigeon Forge theme park will host in 2026. It is scheduled to run from April 18 to June 7, according to Dollywood. Guests during that time can see larger-than-life mosaicultures and half a million blooms.<\/p>\n<p>Dollywood introduces<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxnews.com\/story\/entertainment\/2026\/03\/11\/whats-new-at-dollywood-in-2026-new-roller-coaster-nighttime-events\/89080226007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> new food and flavors <\/a>for the seasonal period. To try all the new dishes, guests can buy a &#8220;tasting pass&#8221; to try a select number of offerings, paid upfront. Additionally, Dollywood will offer <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxnews.com\/story\/entertainment\/2026\/03\/02\/how-does-dollywood-prepare-dolly-partons-theme-park-for-a-new-season\/88534746007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fresh shows and entertainment <\/a>for the festival.<\/p>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p>Perhaps the most iconic part of the Flower and Food Festival is the massive display of colorful umbrellas hanging over the park walkway. This beloved picture stop is a symbol of the vibrant festival.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxnews.com\/story\/money\/business\/2026\/03\/04\/dollywood-allegiant-add-second-dolly-parton-themed-9-to-5-flight-orlando-knoxville-mcghee-tyson\/88978611007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dollywood&#8217;s <\/a>festival was not the No. 1 favorite flower festival. Instead, Daffodil Festival at Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, Georgia, took the top spot in the USA TODAY poll.<\/p>\n<p><media-gallery-promo asset-id=\"73385833007\" class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">When are Dollywood\u2019s 2026 seasonal festivals?<\/h2>\n<p>The I Will Always Love You Music Festival will kick off the park\u2019s series of annual festivals on March 13. It will run until April 12.<\/p>\n<p>The dates for the other seasonal festivals are:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flower and Food Festival | April 18-June 7<\/li>\n<li>Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration | June 15-Aug. 2<\/li>\n<li>Harvest Festival | Sept. 14-Oct. 31<\/li>\n<li>Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival | Nov. 6-Jan. 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"600\" outstream=\"\" momentum=\"\"\/><partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" class=\"spacer-large\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">When is Dollywood&#8217;s opening day in 2026?<\/h2>\n<p>Dollywood will open to season passholders and guests with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxnews.com\/story\/entertainment\/2026\/03\/04\/how-much-are-dollywood-tickets-see-ticket-pass-and-parking-costs\/88865428007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">single-day tickets<\/a> alike on March 13, according to the park calendar.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">How much are Dollywood tickets per person?<\/h2>\n<p>Dollywood <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxnews.com\/story\/entertainment\/2026\/03\/04\/how-much-are-dollywood-tickets-see-ticket-pass-and-parking-costs\/88865428007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sells a variety of tickets<\/a>, including date-specific one-day tickets, any-day tickets and two-day options. Of course, Parton&#8217;s park also sells season passes, and multi-park passes that allow <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.knoxnews.com\/story\/entertainment\/2026\/03\/04\/how-much-are-dollywood-tickets-see-ticket-pass-and-parking-costs\/88865428007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guests to visit Dollywood<\/a> and Splash Country water park.<\/p>\n<partner-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" placement=\"native-article_link\" sizes=\"[[300, 250], [3, 3]]\" min-height=\"250\" fluid=\"\" outstream=\"\"\/><cta-atoms-container-inline util-module-path=\"elements\/cta\" class=\"spacer-large\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dollywood.com\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">price breakdown of the adult ticket<\/a> costs. Senior and kids discounts are available.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One-day Dollywood ticket: <\/strong>Starts at $94.99<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two-day Dollywood ticket: <\/strong>Starts at $124.99<\/li>\n<li><strong>One-day multi-park ticket: <\/strong>Starts at $104.99<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two-day multi-park ticket:<\/strong> Starts at $134.99<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dollywood Summer Fun Pass: <\/strong>Starts at $134.99 (For visits from April 18 to Sept. 13, does not include water park entry)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dollywood Silver Season Pass:<\/strong> Starts at $169.99 (Does not include water park entry)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dollywood Gold Season Pass: <\/strong>Starts at $244.99 (Does not include water park entry)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"presto-h2 wp-block-heading\">What are the 10 best flower festivals in the US?<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daffodil Festival at Gibbs Gardens (Ball Ground, Georgia)<\/li>\n<li>Rochester Lilac Festival (Rochester, New York)<\/li>\n<li>Zoo Blooms at Cincinnati Zoo &amp; Botanical Garden (Cincinnati, Ohio)<\/li>\n<li>Northwest Flower &amp; Garden Festival (Seattle, Washington)<\/li>\n<li>Mackinac Island Lilac Festival (Mackinac Island, Michigan)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dollywood&#8217;s Flower and Food Festival (Pigeon Forge, Tennessee)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>North Carolina Azalea Festival (Wilmington, North Carolina)<\/li>\n<li>Tulip Time (Holland, Michigan)<\/li>\n<li>Colorado Lavender Festival (Palisade, Colorado)<\/li>\n<li>Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival (Nashville, Tennessee)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<partner-banner util-module-path=\"elements\/partner\" fluid=\"\" bottom=\"\" lazy=\"\" class=\"spacer-large\" min-height=\"390\" outstream=\"\"\/>\n<p><em>Knox News reporter Devarrick Turner contributed to this report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Allison Kiehl covers trending and breaking news from Knoxville for the Tennessee Connect Team. Email: allison.kiehl@knoxnews.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><em>Support strong local journalism and unlock premium perks at\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/subscribe.knoxnews.com\/offers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>knoxnews.com\/subscribe<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<lit-timestamp class=\"column ten-column no-gutter spacer-small\" slot=\"timestamp\" publishdate=\"2026-03-11 19:50:40.298774124 +0000 UTC\" updatedate=\"2026-03-11 19:50:40.298774124 +0000 UTC\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.knoxnews.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just ahead of the opening of its 41st season, Dollywood has had one of its annual events named a top flower festival in the United States. Voters named Dollywood&#8217;s Flower and Food Festival the No. 6 best flower festival in the 2026 USA TODAY 10BEST Reader&#8217;s Choice Awards. 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