What happens when you mix two of Tennessee's favorite things? You get the beloved 2019 Barbeque & Bluegrass at Dollywood! Usher in the start of another Pigeon Forge summer by celebrating Southern food hot off the grill and music straight from the Smoky Mountains. Listen to some of the finest bluegrass artists in the country while sampling melt-in-your-mouth barbeque from Tennessee's top pitmasters. You can never go wrong when you mix bluegrass and BBQ! Drawing thousands of people from around the country, the 2019 Barbeque and Bluegrass Festival at Dollywood is scheduled to take place from May 25 to June 2nd. You don't want to miss this popular music-filled festival featuring free concerts throughout the park. 2019 welcomes popular bluegrass bands like Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Flatt Lonesome, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, and so much more. The music features a little something for everyone, so any bluegrass fan will be happy at this Dollywood annual event. See the full schedule of bluegrass music during the festival. Admission to the Bluegrass and BBQ Festival is included with your tickets to Dollywood Theme Park, so you don't have to worry about the extra cost. Learn more about our Pigeon Forge Dollywood Vacation Package to save even more. Be close to the fun when you stay at our Pigeon Forge hotel. Our King Rooms come with a stone-stacked fireplace, a comfy recliner and a massage shower. Our guestrooms are the perfect place to relax after a busy day of listening to bluegrass performers and noshing on mouthwatering BBQ. See all of our room amenities at our Pigeon Forge hotel near Dollywood.