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Dollywood Sets 2026 'Harvey’s Boo Bash' as a Paid, After-Hours Halloween Party

The limited-capacity party signals Dollywood’s pivot to upcharge experiences.

Overview

  • Harvey’s Boo Bash will run from 9 p.m. to midnight on three October 2026 nights, including October 16 and 23, with the third date reported differently by outlets.
  • Guests will need a separate ticket for the family-focused event, which features candy stations, exclusive entertainment, event-only food and merchandise, and access to select attractions; pricing has not been announced.
  • Dollywood says the free-with-admission Harvest Festival will return September 14 through October 31, 2026, with an expanded Great Pumpkin LumiNights and a new dance party.
  • The park will debut NightFlight Expedition in 2026, a $50 million attraction billed as the largest investment in Dollywood’s history and the world’s first indoor family hybrid coaster and whitewater river raft ride.
  • Dollywood will also host its inaugural Run Dollywood race weekend on April 25–26, 2026.