Dollywood Great Pumpkin LumiNights Map (2023)
You don’t have to wander far in Pigeon Forge to spot Dollywood glowing after dark—by fall, the Smoky Mountain theme park turns into a lantern-lit maze of grinning gourds for Great Pumpkin LumiNights. Since 2017, this after-hours tradition has stacked thousands of carved pumpkins into towering displays that feel equal parts folk art and family-friendly Halloween spectacle.
- Location
- Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
- Years Active
- 2017 – Present
- Official Site
- Official Dollywood Great Pumpkin LumiNights 2025 Site
- Related Maps
- Dollywood Map and Brochure (2025 – 1989)
If you’re heading in, a map is your best friend.
These printable guides (PDFs from recent years) make it easy to track down every glowing pumpkin trail, snack stand, and shortcut through the crowds—so you spend less time guessing and more time soaking in the lights. Grab the map before you go.
Dollywood Great Pumpkin LumiNights Map 2023
In 2023, Dollywood’s Great Pumpkin LumiNights introduced Hoot Owl Hollow as a new pumpkin-themed area alongside returning displays such as the Pumpkin Tree and Pumpkin Spider. The event expanded with additional sections and harvest-themed treats, including the exclusive Pumpkin-Apple Empanada.
Several new themed food locations and menu items were added, and the park extended evening operating hours to allow guests to enjoy glowing displays and seasonal offerings later into the night.
Printable Dollywood Great Pumpkin LumiNights Map PDF 2023
FAQ
What time do the pumpkins light up at Dollywood?
The pumpkins at Dollywood light up each night for Great Pumpkin LumiNights starting at 5:00 p.m. The displays are brightest and most visible after sunset, with the best viewing typically between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
What is LumiNights at Dollywood?
Great Pumpkin LumiNights at Dollywood is a nighttime event during the Harvest Festival featuring thousands of glowing, creatively carved pumpkins and larger-than-life illuminated pumpkin displays. The event includes a 40-foot pumpkin tree, themed lighted sculptures, family-friendly entertainment, and special fall treats spread throughout the park. LumiNights is included with Dollywood admission and runs each evening during the Harvest Festival.
How much does it cost to go see the lights at Dollywood?
Dollywood admission for Great Pumpkin LumiNights starts at $92 plus tax for a one-day adult ticket and $82 plus tax for children ages 4-9 or seniors ages 62 and older. Multi-day passes are available, such as $122 plus tax for two days and $132 plus tax for three days. LumiNights is included with regular park admission during the Harvest Festival.
Are the pumpkins at Dollywood real?
Pumpkins at Dollywood during the Harvest Festival are a mix of real and faux pumpkins. Real pumpkins, including giant ones weighing up to 1,500 lbs, are displayed throughout the park alongside many decorative pumpkin icons and plastic pumpkins used for illuminated displays. Some are intricately carved real pumpkins, while others are artificial for design and durability purposes.
