Crews put finishing touches on Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival

With more than half-a-million brilliant flowers making up numerous displays throughout the park, the Dollywood landscaping team has worked diligently to ensure the festival remains vibrant. Fun and discovery are around every corner, thanks to expansive displays which include a vivid butterfly umbrella, various scenes featuring mischievous and friendly animals, and even a depiction of Dolly’s mother quilting the Coat of Many Colors. These “Mosaicultures” are developed in partnership with Mosaicultures International, an internationally-known company from Montreal that specializes in these one-of-kind creations.

Additionally, guests are greeted by a stunning visual upon arrival as hundreds of colorful umbrellas are suspended high above Showstreet to create a dazzling “Umbrella Sky.” This unique visual was one of Dollywood’s guests’ favorite photo op locations last season, and with the spectacular colors contrasted against a bright blue sky, it certainly is a sunny way to start a Dollywood day!

In addition to the beautiful flowers, culinary creations abound with a menu full of items inspired by spring in the Smokies. Among the new offerings in 2021 is the Flower & Food Festival Dining Pass, which allows guests to partake in multiple items at a number of culinary locations during the springtime event. Among the items featured on this year’s festival menu are a Cuban sandwich with plantain chips, fish and chips, mountain paella, summer succotash featuring pan-seared chicken, lobster roll, beef bulgogi nachos, blueberry and blackberry mini funnel cake, lemon curd and blueberry liege waffle, and much more.

Entertainment is a major component of this year’s festival, thanks to a number of performances and shows—as well as a new concert series—which take place during the event. The Melodies of Spring concert series features contemporary Christian artists, Southern gospel groups and other fresh and inspirational acts appearing inside DP’s Celebrity Theater every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the festival. Among the artists currently scheduled are Matthew West, Big Daddy Weave, I AM THEY, Rebecca St. James, Sidewalk Prophets, the Rhett Walker Band, Triumphant Quartet and more!

You can learn more about the Flower and Food Festival by visiting the Dollywood website.