Pumpkin, cider, even wassail… Dollywood is gearing up for a heck of a fall culinary experience for those so inclined. Sign us up!
Dollywood Resort was recently given a Golden Ticket Award for the runner-up internationally as the theme park with the best food. Even we think that might be a little bit of a stretch (and yes, we love the cinnamon bread), but we’re willing to go back for the upcoming Harvest Festival to give it another go. I mean, we could definitely see top ten, maybe even top five. Who knows though — maybe the menu Dollywood has released below is enough to have us reconsidering everything.
Guests can sign up for a tasting tour of all these wonderful items by going to Dollywood’s website. The cost is an extremely reasonable $35.
Festival Menu
Beverages
Apple Cider | Crossroad’s Funnel Cakes – Map #110 & Splinter’s Funnel Cakes – Map #41
Warm up with this classic, a cozy and fragrant apple cider featuring hints of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Autumn Apple Palmer | Seasonal Culinary Booth A – Map #113A
Your new flavor drink combination for fall is going to be this blend of green tea, apple-infused syrup and diced apples.
Pumpkin Pie Punch | Seasonal Culinary Booth C – Map #113C
It’s pumpkin pie in a cup! Cold apple cider is combined with pumpkin puree, cream soda and pumpkin pie spice for a drink you won’t forget. This is a lot different than mom’s pumpkin pie!
Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew | Spotlight Bakery – Map #21
Craving the ultimate taste of fall’s favorite flavor in a beverage? This iced coffee is made with Starbucks Cold Brew, cold foam and the sweet flavor of pumpkin spice.
Sparkling Apple Cider | Seasonal Culinary Booth B – Map #113B
Take apple cider and add sparkling water with a blend of berries for an explosion of tastes sure to satisfy a fall thirst for flavor!
Wassail | Seasonal Culinary Booth D – Map #113D & Sweets and Treats – Map #136
Delicious harvest spices and citrus flavors combine with hot cider for this warm, wonderful taste of the season.
Savory Bites
Bush’s® Three Bean Pumpkin Chili | Miss Lillian’s BBQ Corner presented by Bush’s® Beans – Map #68
Thanks to our friends at Bush’s®, this three-bean pumpkin chili is a taste sensation you have to try. The chili features ground bison, beef, Monterey Jack cheese and is topped with a delicate cornbread crumble.
Chicken & Smoked Sausage Gumbo with White Cheddar Grits | Seasonal Culinary Booth D – Map #113D
This is the taste of fall. Enjoy this authentic creole chicken and sausage gumbo served over creamy stone ground grits with smoked gouda cheese. It’s topped with fresh scallions.
Harvest Baked Beans featuring Bush’s® Beans | Seasonal Culinary Booth D – Map #113D
Try a full-flavored and hearty harvest serving of delicious Bush’s® Baked Beans accented with red onion, chopped pork belly, and green and red bell peppers.
Loaded Sweet Potato | Seasonal Culinary Booth C – Map #113C
You’ve never had a sweet potato like this one! We load it down with smoked chicken, smoked pork belly, and rich and creamy white cheddar cheese for a taste you’ll never forget.
Pumpkin Bisque | Seasonal Culinary Booth A – Map #113A
The deliciousness of this rich and thick spicy pumpkin bisque is the perfect way to satisfy your appetite.
Pulled Pork Sandwich with Pumpkin BBQ Sauce | Seasonal Culinary Booth D – Map #113D
Take the delicious taste of pulled pork smoked onsite at Dollywood and top it with pumpkin-infused Memphis-style BBQ sauce and some cole slaw. Put it all in a brioche-style bun for the perfect fall meal.
Pumpkin Sausage Flatbread Pizza | Iron Horse Pizza – Map #82
This pizza will tempt your tastebuds with an appetizing combination of crumbled Italian sausage, toasted pumpkin, whole milk ricotta cheese and parmesan.
Pumpkin Sausage Pizza | Lumber Jack’s Pizza – Map #31
This pizza will tempt your tastebuds with an appetizing combination of crumbled Italian sausage, toasted pumpkin, whole milk ricotta cheese and parmesan.
Smoked Bratwurst with Red Cabbage Jam | Season Culinary Booth A – Map #113A
Just in time for fall, enjoy these savory and juicy smoked bratwursts with a red cabbage jam and served with roasted red potato hash.
Smoked Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese | Iron Horse Pizza – Map #82
The perfect combination for a Dollywood day? Smoked butternut squash, white cheddar and parmesan for mac ‘n’ cheese that your taste buds won’t want to miss.
Smoked Andouille Sausage Mac & Cheese | Miss Lillian’s BBQ Corner presented by Bush’s® Beans – Map #68
Take crisp fall weather and add the warm savory flavors of smoked andouille sausage and white cheddar for the ultimate mac ‘n’ cheese taste experience.
Sweet Corn Hushpuppies with Siracha Aioli | Seasonal Culinary Booth B – Map #113B
These hushpuppies are fried until they are golden brown then served with our own special aioli for dipping. The spicy aioli features roasted garlic, pumpkin puree and sriracha.
Sweet Potato Poutine | Seasonal Culinary Booth B – Map #113B
You’ll love our twist on this popular Canadian treat. Our version of poutine uses crispy sweet potato cross-cut fries topped with Applewood-smoked bacon, white cheddar cheese sauce and crispy onion straws.
Sweets
Apple Dumpling with Ice Cream | Seasonal Culinary Booth C – Map #113C
Don’t miss this perfect autumn dessert of baked apples and spice filling a delicious dumpling made of crispy pastry dough served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and warm caramel sauce.
Apple Pie Milkshake | Showstreet Ice Cream – Map #19
Ever wanted to have a slice of apple pie, but you wanted to keep moving to the next coaster? Here is the answer. The apple pie milkshake features vanilla bean ice cream and apple pie filling topped with whipped cream, caramel drizzle and vanilla cookie crumble!
Ice Cream Sandwich | Showstreet Ice Cream – Map #19
Our culinary team makes the ice cream sandwich a work of delicious art by combining a liege waffle and choice of ice cream, topped with Heath bar crumbles. Don’t leave Dollywood without trying this dairy delight!
Harvest Sweets | Sweet Shoppe Candy Kitchen – Map #13
Fall flavors abound during the Harvest Festival. These specialty treats include pumpkin- and apple pie-flavored fudge, decadent chocolate-covered apples, as well as fun marshmallow friends.
Kettle Korn (Pumpkin Spice) | Country Cookers – Kettle Corn – Map #108
Everyone’s favorite blend of sweet and salty sensations gets an autumn makeover with the addition of everyone’s fall flavor: pumpkin spice! Don’t miss this!
Maple, Bacon & Walnut Funnel Cake | Crossroad’s Funnel Cakes – Map #110 & Splinter’s Funnel Cakes – Map #41
Each season brings a delicious new topping offering for Dollywood’s funnel cakes. This fall, the salty and sweet flavors of walnuts in maple syrup and candied bacon are accented with powdered sugar and whipped cream – it’s sure to become a Harvest Festival favorite.
Pumpkin Spiced Churro | Sweets and Treats – Map #136
Pumpkin spice makes everything nice! A crisp churro is made especially decadent with cinnamon, sugar, and…that’s right, pumpkin spice! It is served with pumpkin-infused fluff for the ultimate treat.
Sweet Treats | Spotlight Bakery – Map #21
These classic harvest treats at the bakery are the perfect way to begin (or end!) your day at Dollywood! Choose from a seasonal cookie, pumpkin whoopie pie and apple crisp bar. But don’t wait too long. These treats go fast!
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