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Pigeon Forge Winterfest & Christmas Lights

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CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON IN PIGEON FORGE, TN

Pigeon Forge Winterfest

Winterfest in Pigeon Forge, TN is a special annual event that gets bigger and better each year with millions of Christmas lights, mesmerizing displays, holiday events, and more that draw visitors to the area throughout the winter season. The 2025-2026 Pigeon Forge Winterfest features five million Christmas lights and will take place November 6, 2025 – February 15, 2026. Below, we have details on how to see all the light displays and info on some of the most popular events and things to do during Pigeon Forge Winterfest!

Video Of Pigeon Forge Christmas Lights

The Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism posted the video below featuring many of the light displays that can be seen throughout town along with some details about what goes into making Winterfest possible!

Pigeon Forge Winterfest Kickoff

The official kickoff for the Pigeon Forge Winterfest is set for November 6, 2025 with the annual lighting of the Christmas lights. Guests come from all over to watch the magic of the winterfest lights turning on for the first time of the year!

Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas

One of the most popular things to do during Winterfest is to visit Dollywood for their annual Smoky Mountain Christmas festival which features special activities and shows. Dollywood transforms into an incredible display of Christmas lights during their Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival and is definitely a great way to enjoy Winterfest in Pigeon Forge.

Click here for full details on Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood

Final Thoughts About Winterfest In Pigeon Forge

There are few places like Pigeon Forge during the winter season, which makes it an incredibly popular place to visit for the holidays. The Christmas lights, displays, events, shows, attractions, and food, combine to make Winterfest bigger and better every year. If you have never experienced it, plan a trip to Pigeon Forge this year to see what it’s all about! Also, be sure to check out our guide for the Gatlinburg Winter Magic event as well.