Gatlinburg, Tennessee, gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offers groups a one-stop destination to enjoy four-season fun. Explore the new 1.3 million gallon Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, ride the country’s largest aerial tram to the top of Ober Gatlinburg, shop at over 400 unique shops, galleries and boutiques or travel the 8-mile loop of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. Gatlinburg…theplace that puts the smile on your face!

APRIL 24, 2026 

MAY 1, 2026

Package Inclusions

• Hotel accommodations
• Breakfast for each overnight stay
• Festival Adjudication at Pittman High School (or similar)
• Written and recorded comments from our nationally recognized adjudicators (or similar)
• Admission to and Meal Voucher for Dollywood
• Festival Awards Ceremony at Dollywood
• Director’s Festival Guide Director’s gift
• Souvenir T-Shirt for Director(s)
• 1 FREE (in double occupancy) for every 20 paying*

*Applies to full travel packages only