What’s the most East Tennessee thing you can imagine? How about a festival dedicated to the patron saint of the Smoky Mountains?
The Old City is going all out this weekend with DollyFest, a celebration of all things Dolly Parton.
Festivities kick off Friday. Though the festival isn’t affiliated with Dolly herself, we can still celebrate her!
If you go:Details about the 2021 DollyFest
You’ll find Dolly Parton costume contests, special menus and trivia. So dress up in your Dolly-best for a weekend of art, music, history, food and fun benefiting the Imagination Library of Knox County.
Please check directly with businesses for ticketed events as some may sell out.
Dolly Parton selfie station at Pour Taproom: South Made Marketing is hosting a Dolly-themed selfie station at Pour Taproom all weekend long. Use #DollyFest when you post photos.
Donation jars will be available and a portion of proceeds from ounces poured will be donated to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library fund.
Dolly Parton-themed shows at Sheer Inspiration Pole Fitness: Knoxville’s premiere pole fitness studio will host two Dolly-themed shows of captivating artists and characters performing twists, flips and more.
Friday’s show is sold out but tickets are still available for Saturday’s 2 p.m. show. The studio will host an open house 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday.
Old City Sports Bar: Find Dolly-themed cocktails, Dolly-esque photo opportunities and listen to her classics all weekend long.
Jig and Reel: Grab a Dolly-inspired dinner from Jig and Reel’s special menu, featuring chicken salad, barbecue pork sandwiches, chicken pot pie, banana pudding and more.
Jacks: Check out special drinks from the Dolly menu, like the White Limozeen (white mocha raspberry latte), and shop Dolly-themed artwork, stickers, and books at the Gay Street location all weekend long.
Dolly Parton art contest and photos at Rala: Show opens Friday and prizes will be awarded at 7 p.m.
Tako Taco: Enjoy a Dolly Parton-themed drink special.
Merchants of Beer: Enjoy a Dolly Parton-themed drink special.
“Dolly Fest Discount Days” at Old City Med Spa: Enjoy discounts bigger than Dolly’s hair on skincare, facials, spray tans and more Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Friday
Dolly costume contest at Honeymouth: Grab your blonde wig and stuff your bra, because if you dress your Dolly-best this weekend, it just might pay off. Honeymouth will host a Dolly Parton costume contest and voting will take place on social media. The winner will receive $100 to Honeymouth and a goodie bag of local treats.
Tequila tasting at Corks Wine & Spirits: Corks Wine & Spirits is kicking DollyFest off with a tequila tasting 4-7 p.m. Friday.
Diamond in a Rhinestone World at Painting With A Twist: Sip, paint and relax with the queen herself. Well, sort of. Painting with a Twist on the 100 block of Gay Street will have a special Dolly painting class from 7-9 p.m.
Tickets are $38 per person and can be purchased on their website. You’re welcome to bring snacks and beer or wine if you’d like. Masks are required.
Dolly Parton trivia at Old City Sports Bar: How many No. 1 hits does the country music legend have? Show off your knowledge with trivia at Old City Sports Bar at 7 p.m. Friday.
Dolly Parton art at Urban Bar: Celebrate First Friday with a special Dolly Parton-themed art showing at Urban Bar. These works will be displayed through the entire month of June.
Biscuit on the Banjo at ACF Jewelry): Let’s hoot, let’s holler for two swell evenings underground with Dolly Parton’s banjo player, Gary Davis. This underground concert, located at 105B W. Jackson Ave., will start at 5 p.m. Friday. Tickets are limited and priced at $35.
The Donut Theory pop-up at Honeymouth: Enjoy the Donut Theory’s gluten-free donuts at Honeymouth from 5-8 p.m. Friday.
“LOVE DOLLY” art show at Red Gallery: Check out an art show tribute to Dolly Parton presented by Deana Fulton and Mark Burns. The show is 4-8 p.m. Friday and runs through June 29.
Saturday
Bargain Store Backwoods Barbie Revue at Pretentious Beer Co: Enjoy a musical tribute to Dolly Parton from an all-star cast of Knoxville’s music scene players: Haley Labelle, Lauryl Brisson, Jasmine Hoisington, Kelsi Walker, Jake Smith, and Grady Milligan. The Friday shows sold out, but the 8 p.m. Saturday show still has tickets.
Wine tasting at Corks Wine & Spirits: Did you know Dolly’s favorite drink is a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon? Corks Wine & Spirits will host a tasting from 4-7 p.m. Saturday.
Biscuit on the Banjo at ACF Jewelry: Let’s hoot, let’s holler for two swell evenings underground with Dolly Parton’s banjo player, Gary Davis. This underground concert starts at 5 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are limited and priced at $35.
Dolly Parton costume contest at Pour Taproom: Grab your finest wig for Pour’s Dolly Parton costume contest. Costume contest begins at 9 p.m.
