Harvey's Boo Bash at Dollywood

Dollywood is extending three nights of its 2026 Harvest Festival with Harvey's Boo Bash, the Pigeon Forge park's first separately ticketed after-hours special event.

The new event is scheduled for Oct. 16, 23 and 30. Regular Harvest Festival operations end at 9 p.m. on those Fridays, then the limited-capacity Boo Bash continues until midnight. Event ticket holders may enter Dollywood beginning at 6 p.m., giving them time to experience Great Pumpkin LumiNights before the private portion of the evening begins.

Harvey, Dollywood's pumpkin character, will lead the family-focused celebration. Plans include treat trails and candy stations, character meet-and-greets, themed photo opportunities and two dance parties—one at 9:30 p.m. and another at 11 p.m.

Select rides will remain open after hours, including the new NightFlight Expedition in Wildwood Grove. The smaller attendance cap is intended to give guests more opportunities to ride and move through the candy locations than they would during normal festival hours.

Admission also includes a candy bag, a commemorative souvenir cup with Coca-Cola fountain refills and a themed snack. Dollywood plans event-only food and merchandise, with allergen-friendly treats available at designated locations. Costumes are permitted under rules published by the park.

Event-only tickets are currently listed at $129.99 plus tax for guests age 4 and older. Dollywood is also selling bundles that include daytime park admission, while Gold and Diamond season passholders and guests staying at Dollywood resort properties are eligible for a $5 discount.

Harvey's Boo Bash lands near the end of the Harvest Festival, which runs Sept. 14 through Oct. 31. It gives Dollywood a late-night fall offering without changing the daytime festival into a separately ticketed experience.

Because capacity is limited for each of the three dates, visitors interested in attending should use Dollywood's current event page for ticket availability and costume guidelines.