Plan before you buy: Dollywood’s new Harvey’s Boo Bash is not simply another evening of the park’s regular fall festival. The limited-capacity event has its own ticket, priced at $129.99 plus tax for guests age 4 and older, and will be offered only on October 16, 23 and 30. Dollywood’s event page says each ticket allows entry at 4 p.m.; the exclusive portion runs from 9 p.m. until midnight.
That timing matters for trip planning. A Boo Bash ticket gives visitors five hours in the park before the after-hours program begins, so they can experience the daytime Harvest Festival without buying a separate standard admission ticket for the same date. Dollywood also offers a daytime-and-event bundle for guests who want to arrive before 4 p.m. Gold and Diamond passholders receive a $5 discount when logged in, while both tickets and candy are available only while supplies last.
What the event ticket includes
The event package includes a candy bag, commemorative cup, free soda refills, themed kettle corn, treat trails, character encounters, dance parties and access to select rides, including NightFlight Expedition. Guests with food allergies can request a teal treat bag and collect tokens along the trails to exchange at an allergy-friendly station. Dollywood is also advertising a complimentary Boo Bash popcorn bucket with any event-ticket purchase for a limited time, subject to availability.
Costumes are permitted, but families should review the rules before leaving home. The published costume policy bars excessive gore and weapon-like props. Guests 13 and older may not wear face masks or face coverings, while masks for children 12 and younger must preserve clear peripheral vision. Some capes, oversized pieces and headwear may have to be removed for rides.
Harvest Festival continues through October 31
The broader Harvest Festival runs September 14 through October 31, with daily live country, bluegrass and Southern gospel performances, seasonal food, Candy Corn Country and Great Pumpkin LumiNights after dark. Dollywood’s standard date-specific adult tickets currently start at $94.99 before tax, with prices varying by visit date; the operator advises checking its calendar for exact operating hours.
For a wider planning view, compare Tennessee attractions in TAQ’s state theme-park guide and follow continuing coverage on the Tennessee theme-parks page. Dollywood is the only park in this production slot, so visitors should still confirm hours and ticket availability directly with the operator before traveling.
