This month, you’ll have several chances to win tickets to Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas on Mix 96.5! Listen to The Morning Mix during the contest weeks listed below. The Morning Mix will give you a cue to call in and win tickets to experience the magic of Christmas in the Smokies, now through January 4, 2026!

Dollywood Contest Weeks

November 10-14

November 17-21

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas

Now through January 4, 2026

The spirit of the season shines brightest during America’s Best Christmas Event. At Dollywood, the skies dance with the glimmer of more than 6 million twinkling lights, the sounds of award-winning shows fill the air with Christmas cheer, and family memories are made beneath star-lit mountain skies.

Contest Period:
November 10 – 14/November 17-21, 2025

Contest Rules: Melanie & Crystal “Join the Show” Contest Rules | Mix 96.5 WOXL-FM/HD

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