The theater itself is split between seats made for dinner and the show and seats that are specifically just for people coming to the show. One there your picture is snapped with your entire party and then you are escorted to your seats. The Lumberjack Feud cast actually helps seat the audience. There is also a concession stand for snacks if you choose just to watch the show.

Danny Black, the ‘world famous lumberjack of the Smokies’, is everyone’s tour guide tonight. Danny really moves the action along while hosting and makes sure everyone keeps up with the goings-on during the show. Black is also extraordinarily witty, a talented juggler and physical comedian to boot. Crowd interaction starts immediately as well as Black wastes no time getting everyone involved, with various people in the crowd being brought to the stage and incorporated in to the show.

You’re introduced to two Smoky Mountain logging families. The show starts off around the inception of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. This is a time when logging in the Great Smoky Mountains is beginning to dwindle and the two families are coming to that realization. They can see that they are not going to be logging in the Smokies much longer so a competition is born to decide which family has the best lumberjacks and lumberjills in all the region.

The competition portion is just a treat if you’ve never been to a lumberjack tournament. These are professional lumberjacks that compete in traditional lumberjack sports including: the standing chop, log rolling, cross-cut saw pull, among others. The hot saw is a crowd favorite, and a loud one at that. The saws are ripped, engines warmed up and then they make two of the fastest cuts you will ever see made outside a true lumber yard. Of course, a dinner show put together with lumberjack games isn’t exactly commonplace anyways. Pets even get in on the action with a series of dog games including a long jump into the pool that takes center stage.

The pool’s main attraction is the log rolling competition that ends the evening pitting family against family and determines the winner of the night’s show. You’ll cheer on your family (the audience is divided in two halves to cheer on the different families) as two of the lumberjacks take to the log and began to roll against one another. It’s a feet-flying, water-splashing good time as you wait for someone, anyone, to get put into the drink. It’s a best of three tries competition and the highlight of the show.

Next time you’re down this way, check out the Lumberjack Feud in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It’s spanking new, and completely different from any dinner show you’ve ever seen. It’s a top-notch facility; there’s a great cast and it’s something completely different from the traditional variety show that you’re used to hearing about in Pigeon Forge.

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Lumberjack Feud

What is going to work is the new Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge. Why not try top settle our differences with a big ole barn dance while chowin down on some good Southern cookin. Will it be peaceful? Who knows, but at least you’ll get to eat and enjoy some great bluegrass tunes. I guess someone decided it’d be smart to invite both the Hatfields AND the McCoys to the party! These two families mix about about as well as broccoli and chocolate pudding. Needless to say, the new sheriff is going to have his hands full with this group.

Oh, and remember we said a little something about the food, well that’s Granny’s secret plan. Hopefully that will soothe the savage beasts. We’re talking about finger-licking country cookin’ the likes of fried chicken, down-home pulled pork bbq, mashed taters, corn on the cob, slaw and desert if you’re good. Just try to resist some of Granny’s cooking. Granny said it’s just her way of calming the natives. These families, as well as anyone else in attendance, will be too full to do anything but sit back and enjoy the toe tappin’ music we got lined up.

One more thing, our morning show, The Country Jamboree Breakfast Show featurning the Blackwoods, is not to be missed either. Start your morning off with some good country cookin’ including fluffy pancakes, scrambled eggs, farm fresh sausage, crispy hash browns and buttermilk biscuits. All while listening to a batch of hit country songs from the past and present.

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Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud

Welcome to the Dixie Stampede Pigeon Forge! A fun-filled, action-packed Dinner and Show in Pigeon Forge, TN extravaganza for everyone! It’s the perfect place for families, friends and groups to gather for spectacular special effects and amazing stunts by the most talented performers in the area. It’s the only place that brings together stunning performers, amazing horse feats, fantastic stunt riders, magic and audience participation with a delicious four-course dinner extravaganza for one amazing price! Plus, you won’t want to miss our exciting Opening Act in the Carriage Room one hour before the main show. It’s all part of Dixie Stampede adventure!

The Dixie Stampede Dinner includes:

• Whole Rotisserie Chicken
• Barbecued Pork Loin
• Creamy Vegetable Soup
• Biscuit
• Corn on the Cob
• Herb-basted Potato
• Apple Pie
• Unlimited Pepsi, tea or coffee

What the Insider Says:

The Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show in Pigeon Forge, TN is one of the most popular dinner shows in Pigeon Forge. It has been here for many years and has remained arguably the one dinner show that families visit each time they come to this area. If you have never been to the Dixie Stampede Dinner Show I definitely recommend it. It costs about $35 per adult, but you get a good meal with the famous Dixie Stampede Cream of Vegetable Soup and about 2 hours worth of entertainment. If you’re looking for Dixie Stampede Coupons be sure to get your copy of the free Pigeon Forge Coupon book by clicking here. The coupon book includes a $3 off coupon for Dixie Stampede…the best coupon available. You can also check out the official Dixie Stampede Special Offers page at http://www.dixiestampede.com/specialoffers.php, but there aren’t any better deals than the $3 off found in the free Pigeon Forge coupon book. One of the novelties is that they have no silverware. Your hands are your fork and knife! Some people love it and others thinks it’s nasty…either way it’s fun to dig in and wipe your hands on your neighbor moist towelette (I always wanted to say moist towelette in a sentence :) ).

Insider Tips:

Dixie Stampede Pre-show

• Arrive 45 minutes before showtime to see the pre-show in the Carriage Room. There is a bluegrass band playing and they serve some fruity, non-alcoholic drinks and peanuts.
• Sit upstairs – The doors that you eventually enter the theater through are upstairs…so get a head start if you’re the type that thinks they won’t have enough food left if you wait. You know who you are!
• The last song is “Rocky Top” so you can start making your way to the red curtain when they start playing it. Just follow the herd (of people).

Dixie Stampede Dinner

• They serve Pepsi, water, coffee, and sweet tea. I’m not sure if their sweet tea is instant or burnt every time I go, but it doesn’t taste “southern”.
• They plop an entire chicken down on your plate with its little legs crossed and all. If that makes you queazy then you’re family will get a kick out of your reaction at least! Just be ready for it.
• If you’re a straw person…bring your own.
• If you’re a silverware person…bring your own…and don’t let anyone see you.

Dixie Stampede Show

• The theater is split into two sides…a North and South side. The whole point of the show is that the two side compete to “settle” the “Civil War” once and for all. The South is seated closer to the exit, so they win in my book!
• The Pigeon Forge Dixie Stampede always has talented riders in their cast that does some amazing tricks. This is arguably the best part of the show.
• If you can overlook the fact that hardly any of the singing is live, you’ll enjoy the show. The Dixie Stampede is more about the animals and the talent riding them anyway. If you are looking for a Pigeon Forge dinner show with live singing then check out the Black Bear Jamboree Dinner Show as I believe they have better vocal talent and better food.
• There is a lot of audience participation, so be ready to clap, stomp your feet, blow flyin’ raspberries, stand up & salute, throw toilet seats, ride horses, race pigs, etc.

So why did I give the Dixie Stampede Dinner Show a 4 star rating? First of all, the show hasn’t changed hardly at all since the Dixie Stampede first opened. The biggest difference I noticed was that it smells a bit more now than it did years ago. You get use to it after a few minutes, but it’s noticeable when you walk in the theater. People knew the jokes and everything before the performers even said them. Heck, I knew them and it had been about 5 years since I’ve gone! Most of the singing isn’t live and it’s too obvious. The last time I went (June 2006) the sweet tea wasn’t good, the chicken was a bit dry, and the pork loin was also a bit dry. Maybe they had a bad night…who knows. If you’ve never been to the Dixie Stampede Dinner Show, practically all of this can be overlooked though. If you’re looking for things to do in Pigeon Forge or places to eat, then the Dixie Stampede is a perfect place for you as it satisfies both. It’s one of the best Pigeon Forge Dinner Shows to visit. Once you go, come back here and share your thoughts!

Website:
http://www.dixiestampede.com
Tickets and Show Schedule

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Dixie Stampede Dinner Show

The following recipe was posted on recipezaar.com and has gotten rave reviews as to how much it tastes just like Dixie Stampede’s creamy vegetable soup. It takes about 15 minutes to make with about 5 minutes to prepare. Also, if you enjoy Dixie Stampede’s food or the food at Dollywood, take a look at Dolly Parton’s book of recipes called Dolly’s Dixie Fixin’s, which is full of some southern cookin’ treats.

So here ya go…the famous Dixie Stampede Cream of Vegetable Soup recipe!

Ingredients
* 3 tablespoons margarine (Some use salted butter)
* 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 teaspoon corn syrup
* 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup chicken broth
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 3/4 cup finely chopped cooked vegetable (Some people use diced canned potatoes and canned carrot slices diced very small, Veg-All will work)
* 1 pint half-and-half cream (Some people use a heavy cream for a richer taste)
* chopped fresh parsley

Directions
1. In a 3-quart sauce pot, melt margarine. Add onion, garlic, and corn syrup. Simmer 1 minute. Do NOT brown.
2. Add flour, white pepper, salt, chicken broth, water, and vegetables. Simmer 3 minutes.
3. Add half-and-half. Simmer until desired consistency. Stir constantly – do NOT bring to boil.
4. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Source: Recipezaar.com

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Dixie Stampede Cream of Vegetable Soup Recipe

The pre-show at the Black Bear Jamboree in Pigeon Forge, TN has a brand new star. Hilda the Goat is a “live animation” that can actually interact with the audience. Hilda lights up smiles on the faces of audience members of all ages as he asks questions, answers questions, and even pulls some pranks. The Black Bear Jamboree is the only place to experience a live animation such as this anywhere in the area. If you’re looking for a unique experience during your Pigeon Forge, Tennessee vacation then be sure to visit the Black Bear Jamboree to experience Hilda the Goat!

Black Bear Jamboree Dinner Show
http://www.blackbearjamboree.com
865-908-SHOW
119 Music Road
Pigeon Forge, TN
37863

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What They Say

Are you hungry as a bear and want to see a great show too?

Then don’t miss the Black Bear Jamboree Dinner and Show Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee! The 10 million-dollar theatrical extravaganza includes extraordinary sets, elaborate costumes, state-of-the-art lighting, colorful lasers, surround sound and a large award-winning cast. The show tells the story of the Legendary Black Bear Jamboree. It is said that once a year, all the black bears in the Great Smoky Mountains gather together in a secret mountain cave, where they celebrate with food, dance and song.

Join these amazing creatures for a fabulous Country feast and fantastic variety show as you watch the Black Bear Jamboree‘s ultra-talented cast of actors, singers, dancers and musicians entertain the bears. If you listen closely, you can hear their favorite music from High-flying Country to Bluegrass, as well as Gospel, 50′s and Broadway tunes all while enjoying a fabulous country feast in Pigeon Forge, TN.

I drove by the Black Bear Jamboree in Pigeon Forge for three years until I finally decided to go to this Dinner Show in Pigeon Forge one evening. I had this vision of Chuck E. Cheese and entertainment suited for children and was never interested in going. Fortunately I was very wrong as this Pigeon Forge Dinner Show ended up being one of my favorites! What I like about this dinner show is that it provides an “experience” more than anything. As you enter the building, you hear bluegrass music along with birds chirping and even a flowing waterfall inside. Before you enter the actual theater, they take your picture in front of a “green screen” and then place you into a mountain scene that fits the season. They take your picture for free, so why not do it? It may end up being your favorite picture of you and your family in Pigeon Forge!

As you enter the Black Bear Jamboree Theater, you’re seated at your reserved table by a friendly host or hostess. At this point, you can stay parked in your seat for the entire dinner show (2 hours) as the staff takes care of everything! Unless of course you need to go to the bathroom…then you’re on your own. Your waiter or waitress immediately takes your drink order and brings hot rolls…followed by an incredible vegetable soup…followed by a plate full of ribs, chicken, green beans, potatoes, and corn on the cob…and finally followed by a chocolate dessert. If you don’t eat meat (gasp) you can request their vegetarian plate. You’re missing out though! The food is amazing!

As you eat your meal, the Black Bear Jamboree Band plays some tunes you’re likely to know. They are a talented group that gets the evening started off on the right foot. Just about the time you finish dinner, the band wraps up and you’re given a 15 minute intermission to do whatever you do when you finish eating a huge, tasty meal. Once intermission is over, the show begins!

As I said, I was expecting a show geared towards children, but there is literally something for everyone in this show. There are the bears for kids, a good-looking & talented cast, a story line, and music from the 50′s, broadway, country, gospel, and more. I don’t want to give everything away, but this show would please the entire family from grandchildren to grandparents. The food is excellent and the show is icing on the cake as it is my favorite among Pigeon Forge Dinner Shows. Do not miss this one! Also, they tend to give discounts to their other shows such as The Comedy Barn when you purchase tickets, so be sure to ask if they have any specials or coupons!

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If you’re going to see any Dinner Shows in Pigeon Forge then make this one of them! The Blackbear Jamboree Dinner Show is located right beside WonderWorks.

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