Dollywood in Pigeon Forge is gearing up for their 25th season in 2010. With an opening date of March 27th, Dollywood will spring into their Festival of Nations celebration, an event featuring captivating entertainment from around the world. Festival of Nations is scheduled for March 27-April 26 and is included with your Dollywood tickets.

The Festival of Nations also presents delicious food and unique crafts from around the globe while great new shows have also been added.

The full line-up for this month-long celebration includes:

Invaders – This new addition to Dollywood’s Festival of Nations features lively island rhythms performed by an ensemble steel orchestra. The sounds of Trinidad & Tobago are infused with gospel, salsa, reggae and American big band tunes for a unique sound.

Drum! – This Nova Scotia based group features 20 musicians, dancers, drummers and singers from four main cultures – Aboriginal, African, Celtic & Acadian for a 45-minute stage show that is combines the four cultures for an unforgettable production.

Atahualpa – Representing different areas of the Andes, Atahualpa showcases contemporary music, South American dance rhythms and traditional songs played by native Incan instruments alongside guitars and keyboards for an eclectic show.

Jallmay – Created by 28 dancers & musicians, Jallmay highlights Peru’s South American rhythms from ancient dances to modern beats.

Keona – This instrumental duo performs the hang drum, a new instrument created in Switzerland in 2000. The touch of the player’s hand upon the steel drum creates distinctive melodic sounds that visitors are sure to enjoy.

Imagine presented by Le Grand Cirque – This cast of premier international performers return to Dollywood for a production featuring daring acrobatics, aerialists, jugglers, clowns and high wire artists that will amaze Dollywood audiences.

Zambia Vocal Group – Created from different tribes throughout Africa, Zambia performs a capella traditional hymns and original songs that mix African rhythms with vocal percussions and a uniting message.

Don’t miss the Festival of Nations at Dollywood.

Dollywood vacation packages are on sale now.