Country Living Hosts Exclusive Dollywood Weekend

Magazine's readers to enjoy early park access, Dolly-themed activities, and more at Tennessee theme park

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Country Living magazine is hosting an exclusive three-day weekend event at Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee from June 5-7, 2026, open only to the publication's All Access subscribers. The event will feature a Dolly Parton-themed welcome, early park access, a tour of the Dolly Parton Experience, a visit to Dolly's hometown, a moonshine-themed dinner theater, and more.

Why it matters

As one of the most popular and acclaimed theme parks in the U.S., Dollywood attracts visitors from around the country to experience the magic and kitsch of Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain home. By hosting an exclusive weekend event, Country Living is providing its loyal readers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the Dolly Parton experience alongside the magazine's editors and experts.

The details

The Country Living Weekend at Dollywood will include a Dolly-themed welcome cocktail and swag bag upon check-in at either Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort or Dollywood's DreamMore Resort. Readers will also have the chance to go antiquing with Country Living's antiques editors, visit downtown Sevierville for Dolly-inspired photo ops, and attend a moonshine-themed dinner theater. The highlight of the weekend will be a day spent at Dollywood, with early park access, a tour of the Dolly Parton Experience, Dolly-themed park activities, and special meet-and-greets with the magazine's editors.

  • The Country Living Weekend at Dollywood will take place from June 5-7, 2026.
  • Readers must book their resort accommodations separately using a special Country Living discounted rate.

The players

Country Living

A popular lifestyle magazine that is hosting the exclusive Dollywood weekend event for its All Access subscribers.

Dollywood

A theme park located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee that was founded by country music legend Dolly Parton.

Dolly Parton

A beloved country music icon, philanthropist, and the founder of Dollywood theme park.

Rachel Hardage Barrett

The editor-in-chief of Country Living magazine who is organizing the Dollywood weekend event.

Jen Kopf

The executive editor of Country Living magazine who will be participating in the Dollywood weekend event.

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What they’re saying

“As a Tennessee native, my love for Dolly Parton started at a very young age. She's the Volunteer State's most famous export (sorry, cotton), and is so universally revered and respected for her philanthropic initiatives such as the Imagination Library that I've repeatedly heard her referred to as 'The Dolly Lama.'”

— Rachel Hardage Barrett, Editor-in-Chief, Country Living (countryliving.com)

“Following a recent visit (and a once-in-a lifetime sit down with Dolly herself!) it hit me— Country Living readers need to experience this.”

— Rachel Hardage Barrett, Editor-in-Chief, Country Living (countryliving.com)

What’s next

Readers must book their resort accommodations separately using a special Country Living discounted rate in order to attend the exclusive Dollywood weekend event.

The takeaway

Country Living's exclusive Dollywood weekend provides its loyal readers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the magic and kitsch of Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain theme park, alongside the magazine's editors and experts, for a truly one-of-a-kind experience.