Carly Pearce, Craig Morgan To Headline Pigeon Forge’s Patriot Festival July 3 & 4

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Craig Morgan, Carly Pearce

The Pigeon Forge Patriot Festival in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has expanded into a two-night event in honor of the 250th Anniversary of America, and this year will feature concerts by Craig Morgan and Carly Pearce.

Country music hitmaker and Army Reserve soldier Morgan will take the stage on Friday, July 3, at 8 p.m., while Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Pearce will perform on Saturday, July 4, at 8 p.m.

Patriot Festival is a homecoming for both artists, as both Morgan and Pearce’s careers have deep roots in Pigeon Forge. Morgan, a Tennessee native, was a featured artist at the Country Tonite show before finding success in country music. Pearce also performed at Country Tonite, but got her start at the age of 16 performing in Dollywood’s Country Crossroads show.

The festival will include a family-friendly lineup, including children’s activities, food trucks and other vendors, and begins at 1 p.m. prior to the evening concerts. Patriot Festival guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and clear bags. Umbrellas, tents and coolers are not permitted. Free parking is provided at the Teaster Lane Municipal parking lot, and a free shuttle operates every 20 minutes between the lot and festival site.

“Pigeon Forge’s Patriot Festival is an Independence Day tradition, and to honor America’s 250th birthday, we’re making this year’s festival the biggest and best ever,” says Pigeon Forge Mayor Kevin McClure. “We’re proud to welcome country music superstars Craig Morgan and Carly Pearce—two headliners, one for each night—who have strong ties to the city of Pigeon Forge.

The Patriot Festival takes place at the city’s Patriot Park (186 Old Mill Ave.), and first-come, first-served general admission for both concerts is free. Saturday evening ends with an all-American fireworks extravaganza.

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