For bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent, fall in the Smoky Mountains feels like coming home. “We love Dollywood because we get to spend time with our families both at our shows and just spending time in the beautiful park together,” said Jaime Dailey.
That sense of family and tradition is part of why they return year after year to Dollywood’s Harvest Festival Presented by Humana. The park’s fall celebration (running through October 27) transforms into a seasonal showcase of music, food, and glowing pumpkins—with Dailey & Vincent set to perform October 15–19.
Formed in 2007 by Dailey and Darrin Vincent, the duo has become one of the most celebrated names in bluegrass, blending country, gospel, and traditional roots into a sound that’s earned them three Grammy nominations and a devoted following. Their shows at Dollywood aren’t just performances—they’re part of how the band reconnects with fans and family alike.
“What excites us most about returning to Dollywood is working with the staff and sneaking away to enjoy the rides in-between our shows,” said Vincent. “We love visiting during the Harvest Festival because of the beautiful mountains, colder weather, colorful leaves and of course, playing music for the Dollywood guests!”
Dailey & Vincent are among more than 700 individual performances taking place during the festival, with other acts ranging from Rhonda Vincent & The Rage to Sidewalk Prophets and The Grascals.
But music is only one part of the magic. By day, guests can take in seasonal dishes and thousands of pumpkins tucked into photo-ready displays. By night, the park glows with the award-winning Great Pumpkin LumiNights, a dazzling display of carved and illuminated pumpkins.
Dollywood is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the Harvest Festival. More details, including the full entertainment lineup, are available at Dollywood.com or on the Dollywood app.
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