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Dolly Parton’s Stampede Returns With Holiday Dinner Show

The production blends a living Nativity with theatrical ice skating, aerial Nutcracker acts and equestrian stunts to create a multigenerational holiday experience.

Overview

  • The venue announced the return of its annual Christmas dinner show in Pigeon Forge and confirmed the season lineup and production features.
  • Planned scenes include a living Nativity with live animals, a “Magic of Toys” aerial Nutcracker segment, ice‑skating numbers, elf competitions and a Santa arrival with snowfall.
  • Producers say the staging will be large scale, anchored by a 35,000‑square‑foot LED arena backdrop and a 32‑horse cast that performs stunts and races.
  • The experience pairs the show with Stampede’s four‑course holiday meal—rotisserie chicken, hickory‑smoked pulled pork, sides and a specialty dessert—with vegetarian and gluten‑free options available.
  • General Manager Travis Randall framed the run as a long‑running family tradition that draws multigenerational audiences and supports holiday tourism in the Great Smoky Mountains region.