As autumn settles over the Great Smoky Mountains, the hillsides surrounding Dollywood glow in bold shades of orange, red, and yellow—a seasonal canvas that perfectly sets the stage for the park’s annual Harvest Festival Presented by Humana (now through Oct. 27).

For many visitors, the music is as much a draw as the crisp mountain air. Among the lineup of more than 700 live performances is the celebrated Triumphant Quartet, a Southern gospel group with deep East Tennessee roots. Performing Sept. 15–19, the quartet—David Sutton, Clayton Inman, Sean Barber, and Eric Bennett—has been harmonizing together for more than 20 years, blending faith, artistry, and community.

“Singing at Dollywood has always been a favorite because of how excited the audience is to be there,” says Bennett, the group’s bass singer. “Everyone seems to be in a good mood and very receptive to the music.”

Triumphant Quartet tenor singer Sutton adds that performing at the park feels just as rewarding visually as it does musically. “I absolutely love going each year during the Harvest Festival and seeing the incredible landscaping and decorations throughout the park,” he says. “I always think it can’t get any better, but every year gets better.”

The Harvest Festival lineup doesn’t end there. Guests can also catch performances by Sidewalk Prophets, Emily Ann Roberts, Daily & Vincent, Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, The Grascals, Keith Anderson, and The Original Coalminers featuring Emily Portman’s Always Loretta, among others.

Of course, music is just part of the magic. By day, Dollywood offers seasonal eats, Instagram-worthy décor, and more than 12,000 pumpkins spread across the park. As the sun sets, the whimsical glow of the award-winning Great Pumpkin LumiNights transforms the park into an enchanting wonderland of carved displays and glowing artistry.

With Dollywood open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., visitors have plenty of time to soak in the crisp autumn air, sample pumpkin-inspired treats, and enjoy the rich traditions that make this festival a Tennessee fall favorite.

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(Photos courtesy Dollywood Parks & Resorts)