Something NEW in Dollywood

August 23, 2006
Wanted to share this with you when I saw it at dollywood.com
"Bluegrass & BBQ (Sept. 15 - 27, 2006)
For 11 days, Dollywood features that high, lonesome sound with the biggest names in bluegrass along with the region's best bands and musicians on every stage. There's pickin' around every corner during Dollywood's Bluegrass & BBQ.
Along with the finest music, we're serving up the country's tastiest barbeque, from the Carolina's carefully roasted pork to tangy Southwestern brisket. Get hot tips from special cooks and visiting grill masters. Sample tasty sauces on your way to discovering the most succulent, pit-smoked pork and beef you'll find anywhere. Come hungry!

Bluegrass & BBQ Performers
Performers 2006

45 South
September 16 - 20
The Chapmans
September 23 & 24
Cherryholmes
September 19 & 20
The Del McCoury Band
September 26 & 27
Jesse Garland
September 16 & 23
John Cooley
September 17 - 20
Kevin Tuck & Seth Taylor
September 26 & 27
LaTresa & the Signal
September 22 - 24
The Linville Ridge Band
September 22 - 24
Marty Raybon
September 22 & 23
Melonie Cannon
September 16 & 17
Naomi & the Wood Brothers
September 15 - 27
Outta the Blue
September 23 - 27
Peasall Sisters
September 15 - 20
Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys
September 24 & 25
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
September 15 & 16
Riders In The Sky
September 17 & 18
Smoky Mountain String Band
September 15 - 27
Southern Skye
September 15 - 23; 25 - 27
Will Tate
September 24 & 25
Zane Petty & the Paw Hollow Boys
September 15 & 22

BBQ New
Where there's smoke, you'll find the other star of Bluegrass & BBQ--the succulent, slow-roasted, melt-in-your-mouth barbeque! Three serving stations are offering the sampler, combo and barbeque platters featuring meats prepared on a 16-foot smoker by award-winning Chef Steve Wright. Choose from pulled pork, barbequed chicken and ribs along with potato salad, baked beans, white bread and kosher pickles!
Want to see a pitchfork used as a cooking utensil? Then stop by Pitchfork BBQ where the steaks are deep-fried on a pitchfork. At Maters & Taters, you'll find Dollywood's famous red bliss potatoes and fried green tomatoes. What's for dessert? Check out the colossal 25-pound apple pie at the Dessert Booth, available by the slice along with cheesecake, peanut butter silk, and sweet potato pie. Plus, at Aunt Granny's, Miss Lillian's and LumberCamp restaurants, special menu items have been added to celebrate the festival. And don't miss the new Sauce Tastin' Station, featuring an amazing selection of more than 300 sauces and rubs along with special souvenir items.
Finally, stop by and get great tips from some of the country’s best chefs as visiting chefs cook up three demonstrations daily from the new Fountain Stage in Market Square."
This promises to be good entertainment and good- good food!

Also book ahead for next years whitewater rafting trips with Rip Roaring Adventures -- before May 1, 2007 and receive an extra $3.00 off, that will be $13 off with the $10.00 off coupon. Call now at 1-800-449-7238 to reserve.
http://www.raftingtennessee.com

Things to do in Pigeon Forge in August 2006

Hey, are you looking for things to do on your Pigeon Forge vacation?
August 2006

Sat. the 12th and Sunday the 13th There is a Blue Grass Festival going on from 1pm-7pm.
13th-14th Stringtime In the Smokies! What is this? For more information call WDVX 865-544-1029. -Patriot Park, Pigeon Forge, TN.
On the 18th Mickey Gilley in Concert-Country Tonite Theatre. To order tickets, dial 1-800-792-4308.
19 th The Diner's Hot Nights, Cool Cars Cruise In. $15 advanced entry fee required for this open car show from 2-10 p.m. Judging occurs between 7 and 9:30 p.m. with trophies awarded at 10 p.m. Call 865-908-1904 for more information.
21-23 10th Annual World Premiere Gospel Music Concert! For more information, contact the Grand Hotel Resort at 1-800-251-4444 and from the
24th-26th Bluegrass in the Smokies at Riverside Campground. Call 423-345-3510 for more information.

From Sevierville take 411 north to Newport then I-40 East to Exit 447, turn right off the exit onto Hartford road and 1 mile on your left is Rip Roaring Adventures Whitewater Rafting - the most thrilling ride in the Smokies!
http://www.raftingtennessee.com