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It may not seem like it right now, but people are always looking for different things to do over the summer.
Not just for themselves, but for friends and family to enjoy.
Sometimes you have to think about the things you wouldn’t normally think about.
Now, you can find tons of things to do when you travel to different locations. Like Tenneessee, which has plenty of fun things to offer. In fact, there is one thing that you may want to keep an eye out for this year.
Gigantic Floral Displays and New Culinary Delights
Are you familiar with Dollywood, the celebrated theme park in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee?
Well, they have officially opened for its 35th season!
Along with their opening, they have a surprise that you wouldn’t want to miss out on.
The first-ever “Flower & Food Festival presented by Covenant Health!”
The festival takes its blooms and brilliance throughout Dollywood, starting with photo opportunities as soon as guests step foot through the turnstiles.
Once in the park, those guests find themselves under an Umbrella Sky, an awe-inspiring sight that features more than 600 colorful umbrellas dancing above their heads.
Imagine seeing nothing but pure beauty, and taking loads of pictures to add to your memories.
Friends and families can enjoy themselves as well as a peaceful environment. Although, that’s not all there is to look forward to.
The flowers are only half the story of this festival. The second half – the food – demonstrates the park’s creativity in an entirely different way.
Dollywood’s team of culinary experts dug deep into the traditions of Southern and Smoky Mountain cuisine and their own interests and imaginations to create new items that are sure to delight.
Menu offerings include the following:
- Entrees
- Grilled citrus shrimp over delta peas and rice
- Gyros
- Greek orzo pasta
- Grilled chili-lime skirt steak
- Chicken stir fry
- Zucchini fritters
- Lobster rolls
- Charcuterie in a cone
- Pork sliders with pineapple chutney
- Desserts
- Chocolate-dipped macaroons
- Toasted coconut cupcakes
- Blueberry tarts
- Chocolate ganache brownies
- Beverages
- Blueberry lavender lemonade
- Blood orange lemonade
- Watermelon lime fresca
We are talking about an experience that you and everyone else will always remember.
Reservations can be made at www.Dollywood.com/reservationsand on the Dollywood mobile app, where a how-to video demonstrates the process.
Guests should book their reservations early to ensure the dates of their choice.