25th Annual Corn Party

March 10-14, 2025

Dollywood HeartSong Resort | Pigeon Forge

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The MAiZE

25th Annual Corn Party

Registration Closed

The MAiZE

25th Annual Corn Party

Mark your calendar for 5 days of "Family, Friendship, Learning & Fun" with your fellow MAiZE family members at the 25th annual Corn Party. We'll be going behind the scenes in sessions with Dollywood top management, visiting the park on opening day, all while exploring the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains and the capital of outdoor family entertainment in Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Gatlinburg!

March 10

Fender Farms Service Morning, Registration & Evening Vendor Tradeshow

March 11

Tradeshow, Morning Roundtables, Offsite Learning and Meals at Apple Barn & Other Local Venues

March 12

Behind-the-Scenes Learning with Dollywood Top Executives at HeartSong Resort, Dinner at Dolly's Stampede

March 13

Meeting Day at Hotel (includes keynotes & breakouts); Dinner at Skyland Ranch

March 14

Sneak Peek Visit to Dollywood Park on Opening VIP Day typically reserved only for passholders & press

Agenda

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*subject to changes

Agenda Highlights

Dollywood Learning

We are excited to have Eugene Naughton, president of Dollywood, and many members of the park's executive management team joining us for a day of "Behind the Scenes" learning sessions at the resort on March 12. In addition to Eugene's keynote, VP-level panel discussions and a series of breakout discussions, we'll also get to see the park firsthand for Dollywood's exclusive sneak peek opening day on March 14.

Lessons from Legends

Continuing the tradition started last year, we'll once again learn from some of our industry's early pioneers and top leaders with a Lessons from Legends presentation in our general session. We're excited to welcome our friends Jack & Donna Coleman from Cherry Crest Adventure Farm as this year's speakers, to share their journey of family transition and some of the lessons learned in building their agritourism farm, dating back to 1996.

General Session Keynote

Angela Saunders is currently the Director of Beauty and Flavour at Saunders Farm in Ontario, Canada. Owned and operated by she and her husband Mark, their farm is one of our industry's best, and their example of creativity, diligence, and passion shines bright for all to see. In her keynote, Angela will share her passion for outrageous service and how to find the joy in complaints!

Dollywood HeartSong Resort

Meetings & Tradeshow Hotel

This beautiful lodge is home to our meetings & tradeshow and is Dollywood's newest resort in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains, opening in 2023. It is just minutes from the Dollywood Park & walking distance from its sister resort - the DreamMore. A shuttle for resort guests is provided to both.

  • Block rate of $284 is available for the nights of March 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
  • Free Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free shuttle transportation or parking at Dollywood Park
  • Complimentary Dollywood Timesaver Pass per guest (this is a fast pass - not admission)
  • Complimentary park admission on 3/14 per registered hotel guest

Since our block is now closed, please email kamille@themaize.com to inquire about any rooms that might be available on our waiting list.

Option A - Heartsong Resort

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Option B - DreamMore Resort

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Dollywood DreamMore Resort

5-minute walk from HeartSong

This family resort & spa is Dollywood's original and is nestled in a peaceful setting on 100 acres in the Smoky Mountains. It is just minutes from the Dollywood Park & walking distance from its sister resort where our meetings & tradeshow will be located - the Heartsong Lodge.

  • Block rate of $244 is available for the nights of March 9-13
  • Free Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free shuttle transportation or parking at Dollywood Park
  • Complimentary Dollywood Timesaver Pass per guest (this is a fast pass - not admission)
  • Priority Park Access
  • Complimentary park admission on 3/14 per registered hotel guest
Since our block is now closed, please email kamille@themaize.com to inquire about any rooms that might be available on our waiting list.

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Residence Inn

Overflow Hotel

Only 2.5 miles from Dollywood, this all-suite hotel is a great overflow property for our Corn Party attendees & vendors. Close to our meeting site, it is a beautiful property built less than 4 years ago. Each room includes kitchenettes and living areas with sofabeds. Block rate available through Jan. 15, or until block fills.

  • Block rate of $149 is available for the nights of March 9-14 (plus 3 days pre and post if available)
  • Free Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free breakfast
Block Closed

Airports | Rental Cars

Knoxville, TN

The closest airport to fly into and rent a car is the McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville, TN, located 34 miles from Pigeon Forge.

There will be no buses or transportation provided during the Corn Party this year, so you will want to rent a car, or arrange to carpool with a MAiZE friend if you are flying in and not driving.

Other Airport Options

Below are a few other airport options and their distance from Pigeon Forge.

  • Asheville, NC (1.75 hours)
  • Greenville, SC (2.75 hours)
  • Nashville, TN (3 hours)
  • Atlanta, GA (3.5 hours)
  • Charlotte, NC (3.5 hours)

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Benefiting the Dale Herbst & Daniel Huffstutler Scholarship Fund

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