The Dixie Stampede Pigeon Forge is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2012.  The top-rated Pigeon Forge show opens for the 2012 season on January 13.

In honor of their 25th Anniversary, Dixie Stampede is planning to recognize its 25th, 250th, 2,500th and 25,000th guests throughout the year with special prizes and celebrations, including a grand prize giveaway for the 250,000th guest.

Known as “The Most Fun Place to Eat in the Smokies, “ the show features thirty-two magnificent horses and a cast of top-notch riders that thrill audience members with daring feats of trick riding and competition, pitting North against South in a friendly and fun rivalry. Performed is a 35,000 square-foot arena with seating for 1,000, Dixie Stampede highlights include pig races, illusions, a four-course meal, singing, dancing, special effects and family friendly comedy. Celebrate as the North and South join together in a patriotic salute of Red, White and Blue featuring “Color Me America,” written and recorded by Dolly herself. The patriotic grand finale soars with flying doves of peace, luminous costumes and fireworks, reminding you of the pride and spirit of America.  The Return of the Buffalo is a standout segment of the show as it pays tribute to a time when the buffalo ran free in the unsettled western frontier.

The Dixie Stampede Dinner includes:
• Whole Rotisserie Chicken
• Hickory Smoked Barbecued Pork Loin
• Dixie's Original Creamy Vegetable Soup
• Scrumptious Homemade Biscuit
• Hot Buttered Corn on the Cob
• Tasty Herb-basted Potato
• Dixie's very own Specialty Dessert
• Unlimited Pepsi, tea or coffee

Purchase your Dixie Stampede tickets to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Dolly Parton-helmed show.