March 25, 2025
This blog was written but Dollywood Public Relations Intern, Mia Cunningham.
The warmth of song and sunshine are here to kick off Dollywood’s 40th Anniversary Season and Dollywood’s I Will Always Love You Music Festival, and there is no better way to celebrate than by trying all the yummy food. The I Will Always Love You Music Festival, which begins March 15, has a variety of mouthwatering menu items that are sure to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. Enjoy all the sweet treats and savory sensations under the Celebration Sky as a medley of melodies ring in the spring.
With more than two dozen tasty treats to choose from, the Tasting Pass is here to help. With the Pass, you can choose five different spring treats whether you are craving a refreshing snack or a hearty entrée.
Our Picks
There are so many delicious options to choose from, so here are Dollywood’s top picks to make your trip unforgettable.
Stop by Sweet Shoppe Ice Cream for a Pink Donut Ice Cream Sandwich that encapsulates everything Dolly Parton and is the perfect sweet treat on a spring day. Vanilla ice cream is sandwiched in the halves of a pink glazed donut and topped with sprinkles, whipped cream, raspberry coulis and white chocolate sauce for this charming culinary creation.
If you are in the mood for something heartier, these next two dishes are perfect for any day at Dollywood. The Turkey Sweet Potato Bowl is a nice mix of slow cooked turkey, turkey gravy, cranberry aioli, candied sweet potatoes, fire roasted corn salad and parsley that will leave the whole family wanting more.
Market Square Big Skillet never disappoints, and the Sausage & Cabbage Skillet will put a smile on everyone’s face. The tasty blend of green cabbage, smoked sausage, potatoes, green & red peppers, onions and parsley provide a great pick-me-up for your Dollywood adventure.
The Vegetable Cobb Salad makes for a refreshing bite that everyone will love. Cucumber, tomato, green onion, fire roasted corn, cooked eggs, blue cheese, red pepper, crispy chickpeas topped off with raspberry vinaigrette are the ingredients for this yummy culinary concoction.
Strawberry Galore
Of course, the food selections are endless, and if you love the sweet taste of strawberries, Dollywood is the place to be this spring.
Take a stroll to Spotlight Bakery right as you enter the Park to indulge in a delicious Strawberry Cupcake decorated with strawberry icing, shimmering pink edible glitter and topped with a delicate edible butterfly.
Shake up your taste buds with a satisfying Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake at Sweet Shoppe Ice Cream. A blend of cheesecake ice cream, white chocolate and strawberry sauces and crushed graham crackers makes for a milkshake masterpiece that will leave everyone feeling refreshed and ready for the next adventure.
You will always love this festive twist on our famous funnel cake as strawberry and cheesecake flavors combine with white chocolate sauce to create the perfect dessert. Of course, it would not be our famous festive funnel cake without the whipped cream topping and strawberry crunch. Make sure to stop by Crossroads Funnel Cake for this classic treat.
More Sweet Treats
If you are looking for even more sweetness, here is a list of abundant options available with the Tasting Pass
BBQ Bites
In the mood for some savory BBQ to fuel your Dollywood journey? The Tasting Pass has plenty of options for you.
The Hogback Potato blends the sweetness of BBQ sauce with the hearty flavor of smoked pork shoulder, cheddar and pickled jalapeno. All of that placed atop a baked potato makes for a dish with all the tastes!
Market Square Potato has the perfect snack for the whole family with the Loaded BBQ Potato Chips. Enjoy this culinary creation of BBQ spiced chips, bacon, cheese sauce, ranch and scallions.
A trip to Miss Lillian’s BBQ Corner is always a good idea, especially when they have BBQ Shrimp & Grits. Garlic butter BBQ spiced shrimp with a side of cheesy grits topped with parsley is just the mouthwatering goodness needed to fuel all your fun.
Even More Options
There is plenty more where that came from with Dollywood’s Tasting Pass. Try one of these items for even more savoriness.
How to Purchase
Choosing just one food to try is an impossible task, so make sure to get your I Will Always Love You Tasting Pass for $39.99 per person (plus tax) and $36.99 per person (plus tax) for Gold and Diamond Season Pass Holders.
You also can purchase your pass online at Dollywood.com at least 24 hours before your visit and redeem your voucher and lanyard upon arrival at the Park. You can also purchase your pass on-site at the Front Gate or at one of the Festival Culinary Locations.
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