What We Know About ‘Dollyfest,’ the Festival Dolly Parton Planned to Host—and That’s Now Being Held in Her Honor
Dolly Parton planned to host and perform at the festival. Now, it's being held to honor her legacy.
The late country music icon Dolly Parton's estate has announced that a festival, dubbed "Dollyfest," will be held in her honor across consecutive weekends in Tennessee and England next year. The festival was initially scheduled to take place in Nashville on Parton's 80th birthday, but has now been rescheduled for 2027. Parton, who was set to serve as the host and a performer at the event, had to step back due to health issues.
Her estate announced the news of the festival's rescheduling in a press release on Monday, stating that "DOLLYFEST is WDWD (What Dolly Would Do!)."
CTK Enterprises founder and CEO Danny Nozell said that the festival was "a dream of Dolly's," emphasizing that the company will ensure it is brought to life. The festival will take place in both Nashville and London, featuring more information to be shared at a later date. Parton's estate has not yet shared details about the specific dates or performers for the event, but stated that more information will be revealed later.
Nozell emphasized that the festival is not a traditional memorial, but rather an authentic and fitting tribute to Parton's legacy, providing an opportunity for artists and fans around the world to participate in celebrating her life and work.
Tributes to Parton have been pouring in from notable figures such as President Donald Trump and Beyoncé, with the country music icon's family encouraging fans to share their own tributes online and donate to her Imagination Library, a program she launched in 1995 that mails books to children for free.
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