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Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival 'Dollyfest' to celebrate her legacy
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points Originally planned for January 2026, around Parton's 80th birthday, the event was intended to feature her as a performer and host. A two-day festival called Dollyfest has been announced to celebrate the legacy of Dolly Parton.
A two-day festival called Dollyfest has been announced to celebrate the legacy of Dolly Parton. The festival will be held in two cities, Nashville and London, across consecutive weekends in 2027. Originally planned for January 2026, around Parton's 80th birthday, the event was intended to feature her as a performer and host.
The festival's plans were put on hold after Parton's health challenges began in August 2025. Now, it will serve as a tribute to her legacy. Organizer Danny Nozell mentioned that the event is a way to honor what Parton would have wanted.
Further details about Dollyfest are available from the press release issued by the estate behind the iconic artist.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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