Dollywood launches first-ever Harvey’s Boo Bash for three event nights only
Dollywood in Pigeon Forge is expanding its Halloween lineup with the debut of Harvey’s Boo Bash, the park’s first-ever separately ticketed after-hours event. Held on just three nights this October, the limited-capacity celebration gives guests exclusive access to Great Pumpkin LumiNights, select attractions, trick-or-treating, character meet-and-greets, dance parties, and event-exclusive items after the park closes to day guests.
The limited-capacity celebration will take place on just three nights—Oct. 16, 23, and 30—from 9 p.m. to midnight after Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana ends for the day. Guests with Harvey’s Boo Bash tickets may enter the park as early as 6 p.m. Originally announced in 2025, tickets are now on sale.
Harvey’s Boo Bash lineup
Designed as a family-friendly Halloween event, Harvey’s Boo Bash includes:
- Access to Great Pumpkin LumiNights after dark
- Candy collection stations throughout the park, bag included
- Select Dollywood attractions, including the new NightFlight Expedition
- Meet-and-greets with Dollywood’s harvesttime characters
- Dance parties at 9:30 p.m. and 11 p.m.
- Free soda refills throughout the event
- Complimentary themed kettle corn
- Exclusive seasonal food and merchandise
Each ticket also includes a complimentary candy bag, commemorative souvenir cup with free Coca-Cola fountain drink refills throughout the event, and a themed snack. Allergen-friendly treats will be available at select candy stations.
Courtesy of Dollywood
The Great Pumpkin LumiNights is Dollywood’s award-winning nighttime pumpkin display featuring thousands of illuminated pumpkins and larger-than-life glowing displays.
Guests are welcome to wear costumes during Harvey’s Boo Bash, provided they follow Dollywood’s costume guidelines.
Courtesy of Dollywood
Lineup includes new NightFlight Expedition
Access to NightFlight Expedition, Dollywood’s new attraction that is expected to be available during the event. While the park has not yet announced an official opening date, its inclusion in the Harvey’s Boo Bash lineup means that Dollywood expects guests to be able to experience the attraction by the time the event begins on Oct. 16.
The after-hours event’s limited capacity could also provide shorter waits for the park’s newest experience.
Concept art provided by Dollywood
Tickets and info
Tickets start at $129.99 plus tax. Guests can also purchase ticket bundles that include daytime admission to Dollywood before the event begins. Season passholders and guests staying at Dollywood’s resort hotels receive a $5 discount.
With only three event nights planned for 2026, Harvey’s Boo Bash marks a new addition to Dollywood’s fall lineup, offering guests exclusive after-hours access to attractions, seasonal entertainment, and Halloween experiences in a lower-capacity setting.
Who is Harvey?
Harvey is Dollywood’s pumpkin mascot, introduced as the face of Great Pumpkin LumiNights. He appears throughout the fall festival in decorations, entertainment, and merchandise. During Harvey’s Boo Bash, he’ll headline the event alongside other harvest characters in exclusive meet-and-greets and themed photo opportunities.
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