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Sept 20-22, 2024

Back in 2024! SAVE THE DATE!

 

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We're Headed back to Pigeon Forge in 2024!

Join Derek Hartley and Romaine Patterson and a bunch of fun LGBT people and straight allies at our 4th Great Smoky Weekend. 

It’s been a long few years and we can’t wait to get back. Join us in Pigeon Forge Friday Sep 20, 2024 through Sunday Sep 22, 2024 for up to three days of roller coasters, shows, meals, drinks and fun! Bring your friends and family and meet new people from all over. 

The core of our weekend is spending Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 at the Dollywood Theme Park. We even have a delicious group lunch scheduled to relax in the air conditioning and make new friends in the middle of the day. Plus we have other weekend events for you to enjoy from dinner theater shows to Sunday brunch to casual cocktail parties in the evenings.  

Season pass holder? Great! Look for our shirts and say hey. Or pick up one of your own in our Merch shop. New to Pigeon Forge or want to add to your weekend? Get a VIP party ticket for access to our exclusive events.

Derek and Romaine have been a radio duo for 20 years and started doing group events in 2013. They know how to bring people together and make every party even better. Don't be shy! Connect with people like you at Great Smoky Weekend and have a ton of fun doing it!

 
 

Friday

September 20, 2024

Expected Dollywood Theme Park Hours: 10am to 6pm.

4:00pm VIP trolley to dinner show. (optional for DreamMore guests)

5:00pm All-you=can-eat Dinner Show (Romaine’s Golden Ticket)

9:00pm Great Smoky Weekend VIP Welcome Reception at our Host Hotel. (21 and over, strictly enforced). (Romaine’s Golden Ticket only)


Saturday

September 21, 2024

Spend the day at the Dollywood Theme Park! Park Hours: 10am to 7pm. 

11:30am DNR listener Meet Up. Love the Derek and Romaine show? Come by and meet Derek and Romaine in person inside the Dollywood Theme Park and say hello to other DNR listeners. Then ride the train! Boarding begins at 11:45, train departs at Noon! Location: Dollywood Express Train (look for the GSW shirts out front). (Free, requires Dollywood Theme Park entrance ticket)

1pm DNR Jamboree. All You Can Eat! Take a break in the middle of your Dollywood day to grab some lunch at the DNR Jamboree. This private event will be a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends and meet new people. A delicious meal and great fun! Location: Blue Ribbon Pavilion. (included in all GSW pass options)

8:00pm DNR HoeDown at our Host Hotel. Grab your gingham and head to the DNR HoeDown for a relaxing get together at the end of the day. Don your best country attire or come as you are for this fun and casual private party. Cash bar. This is event is 21 and over. ID required and strictly enforced. (included in main ticket bundles)


Sunday

September 22, 2024

Make The Day Your Own! Make a return trip to the Dollywood Theme Park (for 2 Day Park Ticket and Season Pass holders). Check out Oktoberfest in nearby Gatlinburg. Do some shopping at the Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall. Zip down the Great Smoky Alpine Coaster. Explore the majesty of the Great Smoky Mountains or find other cool ideas here

10:00am DNR Sunday Brunch at our Host Hotel. Join Derek and Romaine at a lively champagne brunch to close out your fun weekend in Sevier County. (Included in Romaine and Great Smoky passes only)

HOST HOTELS

$309/night (plus taxes and fees)

Dollywood’s Dreammore Resort and Spa. Back by popular demand! You’ll love these luxurious accommodations with convenient park trolley, gorgeous pool and nights by the fire pit with friends. This hotel is the location for our Sunday brunch and other group events. Open for group reservations NOW. Call 1-800-Dollywood and ask for the Derek and Romaine group rate! $309 and up.

Budget Friendly Option. Available May 2024. An additional hotel option will be available in May 2024 in downtown Pigeon Forge.

Group Cabins

$589-$829/night (plus taxes and fees)

Dollywood Cabins. Stay with friends and save! If you have a small group and you all want to stay together, consider a Dollywood cabin. Book directly with us to make sure you are grouped close to others joining the GSW weekend and you could get a discount off the cabin rates. Plus, Dollywood Cabins include free parking at Dollywood and other exclusive perks. When you have your group details ready, contact us at 917 900-1477 or by email at derek@dnrstudios.com to make your arrangements.


Other Options

For last minute deals in Pigeon Forge, try sites like Hotwire.com. 

RVs. You can also consider an RV park if you have an RV (some even have adjacent cabins if you have a large group or want to spread out a bit). Recommended sites coming June 2021.

Ticket BUNDLES

Make your weekend even better and save $$$ with these limited edition one, two or three day ticket bundles. Choose the option that fits your schedule and interests best. These bundles also include optional add-ons for discount park tickets. These ticket bundles include t-shirts so have your sizes ready when you order. All sales final. Presale prices May 2024. Regular prices after June 1, 2024. Tickets and shirts ship 30 days before event date.

Romaine's Golden Ticket. Presale: $TBD (+S/H) Regular: $TBD(+S/H). This is our ultimate VIP, all access three day pass to all of our weekend events. Space is extremely limited but if you don’t want to miss a minute, this is the ticket for you. Friday all-you-can-eat dinner show, optional Dolly Trolley to Friday dinner (host hotel guests), Friday VIP Welcome reception, Saturday all you can eat Jamboree lunch, Saturday Hoe Down, Sunday all-you-can-eat champagne brunch, and an official 2024 GSW t-shirt! Can be bundled with a discount one or two day park ticket(s) to save more than $10 off park admission.

Great Smoky Pass. Presale $TBD(+S/H). Regular price $TBD (+S/H) Get access to most of our events with this two day passport to fun. Saturday all you can eat Jamboree lunch, Saturday Hoe Down, Sunday all you can eat champagne brunch, and an official 2024 GSW t-shirt! Can be bundled with discount one or two day park ticket(s) to save more than $10 off park admission.

Derek's Fun Pass. Presale $TBD(+S/H). Regular price $TBD (+S/H) Join the group for an action packed day of fun with this great deal. Eat up at the DNR Jamboree an all-you-can-eat BBQ lunch, hang out at the Saturday night Hoe Down, and get an official 2024 GSW t-shirt. Can be bundled with discount one or two day park ticket(s) to save more than $10 off park admission and to make your trip complete.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Separate Dollywood theme park admission is required to attend the DNR Jamboree. Additional park tickets are available at the theme park or through your hotel although prices may be higher. All tickets are non-refundable so please make sure your order is correct and complete at the time of purchase. Due to capacity issues, ala carte tickets for brunch not available.


general TICKETS

GSW Pal Pass. Presale $119 (+S/H). Regular price $129 (+S/H). Want to keep it simple or have extra friends and family joining but don’t need all the extras? This pass gives you a 1 Day park ticket, all-you-can-eat lunch and an official 2021 GSW t-shirt. Add a 2nd day to your park ticket for just $20 more!