Good show and a fun time with the family. The show was fun and interactive my daughter won a wood chip it made her day. The crew was funny and I'd go again! read more

It...wasn't bad. Having been to and knowing what I know, I'd probably only go if the weather was "tolerable" (not high heats, not cold colds) and with one of the $10 discounts from a grocery store. It was a decent time, but the $250+ total price tag for 5 people felt intense. NOTES: -We hadn't done a "dinner show" before, and the chain of events was new to us. You show up 75 minutes BEFORE the 5PM show time to eat your dinner. You go through one of two buffet lines to fill your plate, and you sit yourself at picnic tables nowhere near the stage to eat. Rinse and repeat as many times as you want. 30 minutes before the show began, you're allowed to start seating yourselves anywhere you want in the show arena. Lots of people brought their drink cups with them to the stands, but I didn't see anyone with food at the show. -The show seats are covered with a giant wooden structure, heaters, and two large fans. You choose your own seats. -The show itself is competition style with minimal storytelling. We have no idea why the two sides hate each other. But, essentially, an MC gives you some cheesy dialogue, explains what's going to happen, and then the competitors do the exact same activity, at the same time, to see who can finish first. Competitions include chopping logs with axes, running across logs on water, climbing a tall "tree", using chainsaws to slice off slices of wood from a log, and various other balancing activities. The main MC has a microphone. The other characters don't, and it can be impossible to hear their dialogue. -IF YOU HAVE SENSITIVE EARS, WEAR HEARING PROTECTION. There is a lot of chainsaw use during this show, and even some boosted chainsaws. I wish I would have had hearing protection. -No videos are allowed during the show. Photos are fine. -Lumberjack Feud is attached to a cute little shopping district, so you can grab a snack or do a bit of shopping before or after. -The show is called "Family friendly". The Lumberjacks keep their shirts on. The women wear shorts with hose/fishnets and covered tops. The constant "booing" and bad sportsmanship towards the opposing team isn't necessarily great modeling behavior. -Check your local grocery stores. Brochures had $3 coupons, and we found some grocery store partnerships had $10 ones. PROS: -The "All-You-Can-Eat Buffet" is decent. There's no judgement for going back as many times as you want, and staff was constantly keeping everything refilled. I didn't encounter any empty food containers or eating accessories (forks, etc). I would honestly have preferred to eat dinner elsewhere, and simply pay less for the show tickets without a dinner, but it was an all-you-can-eat style without limits. -The entire "All-You-Can-Eat Buffet" menu is posted online on their website. They don't serve more than that, and they don't claim to. -The actors are really fun. They clearly give it their all during all of the competitions. The dialogue and interaction is clearly a bit cheesy, but the competitors clearly are trying to win during all of their head-to-head bouts. -The show staff is really interactive. I'd guess they get commissions on the trinkets and books they sell during Intermission and at the end. They're really friendly, though, and I hope they're well-compensated for everything they do. (The lack of eye protection with all of the flying wood shards scares me!) CONS: -Some of the jokes are kinda sexist, and it doesn't help that the "Lumberjills" don't participate in many of the "hard" activities (but wear fishnets/hose and shorts). They often are walking around and clapping, Vanna White style, while the "Lumberjacks" do "manly strong things". This really rubbed me the wrong way. Put the Lumberjacks in shorts, or put the women in jeans, and go ahead and throw in some jokes that "Those Lumberjack men aren't just good for chopping things!" -All of the timing is a bit...odd. Showing up for dinner at 3:45 felt really weird. Maybe they run a second showing at 8PM during peak seasons? When I went, there was only the single 5PM showing each day. -It was HOT. The viewing stands are physically covered (providing shade), and there are two Big Ass Fans (brand name) on top of the covering, but it did not make much of a difference at 90-degrees. It'd probably be comfortable in the low 80s. Make sure to seat yourself earlier so you can get peak fan spots if you know you're going to run warm. -Some of the activities are placed on the VERY edges of the stage. If you're seated high up on the edges of the covered grandstands, you won't be able to see your own team's activities during that race. -The food felt like high school cafeteria food. That being said, buying the All-You-Can-Eat Buffet, by itself, was only $14.99, so like, it really wasn't designed to be an expensive meal. -If you're hoping to enjoy drinks or snacks during the performance, it's a decent walk back to the cafe to purchase beer/drinks/movie snacks. There are no in-seat sales. read more

The bbq was full of grease and fat. The corn had an off flavor. The green beans were bland. I mean no seasonings at all. NONE!!! The Mac n cheese came out of a box mix. The cole slaw looked so nasty I didn't even try it. The bbq sauce is some sickeningly sweet cheap crap. I couldn't force down more that's couple of bites of the greasy, fatty bbq. I mean damn, at least pick out the big chunks of fat and gristle. I almost puked it up on the table. The frozen Sister Schubert knockoff rolls were even nasty. How do you screw up frozen rolls? And to top it all of it was ice damn cold. Y'all gonna give someone food poisoning serving that cold garbage. Paul Dean you should be ashamed to have your name attached to this food. But I guess people will do anything for money. The show was decently entertaining. But not enough to justify the garbage food Paula Dean is serving. We paid $130 for two people to see a $30 show. That's $15 each for $30 total. The show wasn't worth $30 each. It was kinda cheesy. But still entertaining. The blatant hocking of wares by the host and the lumberjacks was a little embarrassing. Pay the entertainers enough to make a living without having to push their self written books and cheap wooden carved souvenir crap. The food adds no value whatsoever ever. NONE. In fact, it could end up costing you money when you get food poisoning from the cold buffet food. read more

absolutely terrible... the absolute worst i've ever witnessed! food is not edible... not even food really...corn from a can, green beans from a can, disgusting over cooked meat...no sauce...no salt...no pepper...no seasoning of any kind... the most repulsive "buffet" i've ever experienced 100%. jayden, the manager for the last 5 years says that he has been robbing people blind for the last 5 years and they refuse to issue refunds... he offered me popcorn... what a joke... over 100bucks for the tickets... the show was an embarrassment, absolution xero talent or entertainment value... don't waste your money seriously... you've been warned! if i could give this establishment less than 1 star, i would! read more

We really enjoyed this show. The stunts and competitions kept us engaged, and the performers showed humor and grace. Don't go into this expecting Paula Deen's food. The buffet is regular fare, decent, but not what you're there for--it's all about the show. The food is served beforehand so you want to arrive early to grab your food and eat in an open pavilion. (The menu for the current buffet is on their website if you want to know beforehand what is served.) You'll make your way to the show when the gate opens. You can watch some axe throwing or check out the gift shop while you wait. We were here in February and it was fairly cold, so we went to the gift shop to stay warm. Please note that everything Is open to the elements, so I would recommend going when the weather is mild. They do have heaters, but it was still cold. Some people brought blankets, which was a great idea. Back to the show...it's like a lot of the shows here, which includes audience engagement. This one is based on a feud between 2 families, all in fun. There is stomping and calling, and sitting on the edge of your seat at times with the log cutting stunts and close races. The competitions are fun to watch and there is enough repartee and stories to add a little interest, but still keep it family friendly. There are small prizes handed out to the smaller participants in the audience at the end of each competition round. We enjoyed the show enough that we will likely return in future. read more

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It can be a bit confusing how things work if you've never been here before. I feel like there could have been a bit more guiding and explaining. Food was good but was not exactly what was on the menu on the website. The show was good. Try to sit in the middle where there isn't a big pole obstructing your view. The show itself is very entertaining and the guys are amazing! Great time! read more

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Joined this event as part of a bus tour I was on and what a unique event! When one thinks of this area of the smoky mountains how can we forget it started as lumber community. This was greatly communicated by the cast of the event and was very informative. They competed as families and incorporated the audience to become part of each family to root on the results. I did enjoy myself and yet the seating was rather uncomfortable, and yet the show could be shorter in time with last filler and more competition, and even more comedy perhaps. these are real athletes by the way and you will be amazed. Still recommended but some tweaking needs to be done to make this show more a success!!! read more

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The Good---The show is great! We really enjoyed the entertainment & entertainers. Daisy was a true gem! Very personable and really seemed to enjoy herself. Everyone was great, but she was a standout for us. The stadium seating is cushioned which is very nice. We snagged center stage seating with great views. Get in line early to get the best seating options. The Bad--the 'food' was disgusting. Not one thing was warm. The 'chicken & dumplings' were the worst I have ever seen. Looked like slop. The 'pork' was more like mystery meat and was so dry I couldn't swallow the small taste I braved. The beans were flavorless blobs. The biscuits were hard, dry and cold. I will say that hubby said the macaroni and cheese was edible, but I didn't try it. I threw all the food in the garbage. The soda was the only thing I actually consumed. I really am shocked that Paula Deen would want to be associated with such slop. They should just eliminate the food and stick with the great show, it can stand on its own & would get much better ratings. The dichotomy of the two is such a shame, because the show was a wonderful time! read more

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Food- 0 STARS! Honestly, it's terrible- truly the WORST. There is NO REASON for it to be THAT bad. The pork was awful, corn and green beans canned grossness- without any seasoning. Rolls that were cold, the Mac n cheese was actually edible. HOW can Paula Deen's name be attached to it? She should be mortified! My husband is a NY'er and could make the food 100% improved- why is her namesakes food soooo horrific? WORD TO THE WISE- GO OUT TO EAT FIRST!! If you eat there- have ABSOLUTELY NO EXPECTATIONS. ALSO NOTE- you are eating at a pavilion on picnic tables. Don't let your kids feed the birds because they will torture everyone. It's hot- there are no fans under the pavilion. Skip the crummy popcorn for purchase during the intermission - it is inedible. For the management- make baked or fried brined chicken. Make some real green beans or corn, add doctored up Bush's baked beans, Amish Cole slaw and simple corn bread. Make a fruit cobbler- you can throw it together. Keep the blondie. If you refuse to improve the food- just get rid of dinner altogether- you need to understand it's horrible. The show- 4.5 stars. Loads of fun, our whole family loved it, from oldest to youngest. However, the show does not make the food better, so be ready for a letdown before. Also don't bother purchasing the popcorn during the intermission- it's inedible. Overall- 2.5 stars (and that's a stretch). I wouldn't waste my money again even though the show is great. Until management listens to the customers complaints about the horrible food- don't bother. Maybe try Hatfield & McCoys show, which we would if we returned! read more

The lumberjacks show was great. Kids had a blast. Food was a let down, really overcooked pulled pork and salty mushy green beans with a dry brownie for dessert. Really disappointing meal. Would go for the show but eat something before. read more

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Was advertised as a all you can eat southern buffet. There were only 6 items and a Chocolate chip cookie for desert and they only had one buffet open so the wait was long for a less than appetizing meal. very disappointing considering this is PAULA DEEN Lumberjack Feud. read more

3 stars for the show. 1 star for the food. Dinner was shredded pork, canned green beans mac n cheese, corn coleslaw, dessert stale cake. Serve yourself on paper plates and clean up after yourselves. Very bland for Paula deens name on it. Show was good. Talented lumberjack. But kids being picked for everything is getting tiresome. Adults without kids are there to have fun too and would like to be picked for stuff. Price was not worth that Dinner. Lower price of show and get rid of the Dinner portion.​​​ read more

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The show was excellent and worth the visit. The food was edible and definitely not a highlight of the night. read more

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I was in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg for a bachelorette party in August, and this was one of the activities of the week. It was such a blast! Good family fun, very interactive, but a bit loud! Be prepared and bring earplugs. The tickets came with a meal which was really cool. The seating is only bleacher/bench seating which isn't super great. It was really cool seeing the teams do real Lumberjack activities! Never thought I'd find myself at a place like this, but I will 100% go back if I have the chance! read more

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I would learn to cook corn. How can you not know how to cook corn? It was nasty. Mac n cheese wasn't much better.

The show was cute and interesting it was most definitely the best part of the experience. The food on the other hand was very disappointing and surprisingly underwhelming. It is served buffet style on flimsy paper plates. The pulled pork look looked as though it was purchased and chopped. The flavor was ok but, not appealing to look at. The rolls were flat and reheated. The corn was shoe peg corn from a can. The baked beans were tasty but no real flavor. The coleslaw was literally cabbage w/ vinegar and bell peppers in it. OH, they also had some white "cheddar" mac and cheese that was very odd flavored. Then there was a dry strawberry shortcake. If my name were attached to something like this, I'd most definitely want to food to be done better. This was a "One and done" type show. I would not pay to go back and see it again. The lumberjacks were talented and fun to watch. read more

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After much convincing, I took three generations of my family to this dinner show, and it was freaking awesome! My parents got into it; my daughter just loved it (although she was mad she didn't win a cookie). The food did the job, nothing to write home about, but then again I wasn't expecting full Paula Deen from dinner theater. This place rocks. read more

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The food is not what I would ever want 'all you can eat'. Especially when mac n cheese is still on the menu and according to the staff, it hasn't been available for some time. Everything is less than mediocre at best. The fact that Paula Deen has her name associated with this is an embarrassment to her and her franchise. Negative stars. We haven't even gotten to the show and really don't want to stay, but will because we've already paid. read more

the show was a blast.... the cast was professionals... the children in attendance were interacting and having a great time.... the food was a huge letdown... it was hyped as paula deen but it was very bland... the buffet was tiny... go for the show but don't expect anything from the so called buffet read more

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We wanted to try this spot at The Island but were disappointed. With so many family friendly locations this was the worse we have tried. Food was bland, service was slow. The gift shop had some cool stuff. read more

Start with the food. Not a huge fan. Flavor was ok, but temperature was warm at best. Keep in mind it's mass produced and was served outside so it didn't have much choice but it definitely shouldn't be the draw. Would not order the tickets that included the meal again. The show/competition on the other hand was very good. Adults and kids alike can enjoy it. We did one of these in Alaska with the older kids and thought the youngest would enjoy it and we were not disappointed. read more

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The show was cute and the staff was friendly. The food on the other hand was disappointing. To have the name Paula Deen on this is a disgrace. The buffet included pulled pork, Mac and cheese, corn, coleslaw, dinner roll and strawberry shortcake. It tasted like hospital food. I have gotten better food at Piccadilly's which is not saying much. They should have an option of not getting the buffet because then this would have been worthwhile. I would not recommend this show if you plan on eating a good meal. read more

The corn was hard. Mashed potatoes leave an unpleasant taste in your mouth. Food was bland. The show was pretty good though.

The star is only for the show. I got a call the day before our reserved show saying that show had been cancelled we had to reschedule to one of the later shows. we already had plans but was told no refunds. It was over 200$ for 4 people so we made it work. The food is an abomination. Pulled pork that was both tough and cold. Cold corn and green beans straight from a can. Some type of frozen dinner roll and Mac & Cheese. Just terrible! You get to enjoy your meal on picnic tables with cheap plastic forks in 90 degree weather with pigeons flying all around you doing what birds do. Not a server in site! You get your own everything and bus your own table. Which is fine, but I expect more when putting out over two bills for a meal. The show was cute but not worth the price. Go to one of the other big name dinner shows. They do not disappoint. Stay as far away from this dump as possible. read more

Great show, but the "buffet" food was awful and highly misleadingThe actual lumberjack show was great and highly entertaining! However, the food was a massive disappointment and dragged the whole experience down. They should not call this a buffet. The selections were incredibly limited: green beans, macaroni and cheese, pulled pork, and a dinner roll.There are no other protein options if you are a vegetarian or simply do not eat pork. None of our group members eat pork, and our only substitute was a subpar, incredibly salty plate of plain fried rice. If you have any dietary restrictions or don't eat pork, eat before you go. The show is fun, but the food experience is highly lacking and misleading. read more

This was soooo much fun! We had a blast! We were with a large group of 30 that attended. Food was great! The program was very entertaining! Definitely recommend this family fun program! read more

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Lumberjack Feud is awesome! It consists of a show and the adventure park. There were two teams that competed against each other doing all kinds of lumberjack activities. The standing block chop, log roll, speed climbing, and crosscut saws were among the games. The crowd was engaged with rooting for our teams and it was all in fun at the end of the day. The people who stands up and cheers the loudest on their team wins a very own stamped and signed log piece from the team. It was very impressive to see how they put their skills to work. The teams and the announcer engaged the crowd throughout the entire show. The obstacle course was fun for the kids. They attempted log challenges mid air and my son went on the flying ox. It was a zipline coaster that went around the park. I recommend coming here and spending a couple hours there. It's fun for all ages. read more

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Dear Paula, The food was mediocre, frozen corn is a no no. The beans tasted like vinegar and the coleslaw with bell peppers?? Who does that. The biscuits could be better. For a family of 6 to spend $350 for 2 hours is not acceptable. Paula Deen your name is on this place. Please fix it. Would you ever serve this meal to your own family? So much for a family night out. Sincerely, Broke and confused read more

You wait on line for the food and drink. Than you go to the bleachers to watch the show. It is hard to eat and participate (clapping and cheering on the teams) at the same time. We ate after on the table they had on the side. The show was so much fun. Really good entertainment. Fyi: if your a big party go early because it gets packed fast and you might not be able to sit by your party. read more

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The lumber jack show was great I would say it is best suited for younger kids because the way the show is formatted. Teens might get un engaged as the show is more suited for younger kids and older adults. The food was normal buffet food and was nothing crazy and if you want popcorn or something along those lines during the show the popcorn is 8 dollars which is on the pricey end but it is to be expected at a activity like this I would recommend this to group with kids 12 and under but some kids that are older may like it if they are into theatrics. The chainsaws were very loud so if you or the people in your party are sensitive to sound I would suggest ear protection. read more

Show is fun and uniquely entertaining. The food is terrible. Paula Deen would be embarrassed. It was less like Paula Deen and more like Stouffer's. read more

Food was short of horrible. Bbq mushy and overly sweet. Mac and cheese not awful, baked beans out of a can, and desert prob came from Walmart. Paula Deen should be ashamed to associate her name with the poor quality of food there. Show was meh. It's fake, my 4 yr old grand was ready to go before intermission. Definitely NOT worth $200 for a family of four. Spend a little more money and go to the stampede. There was nothing enjoyable about this experience. We left at intermission and went somewhere else to eat. read more

Dinner was ok, ALL you can eat, soft drinks included, pulled pork (good), white cheese mac n cheese, (I've had better, it was creamy but little taste), baked beans (ok if you like onions and peppers in your beans), slaw (I didn't try it because there was other items in it I don't care for), rolls n butter, dessert was a layered strawberry short cake best part of the dinner. The lumberjack show was funny, good clean fun for all ages. read more

We all had a blast watching the show. It was very fun and loved how they pulled people from the audience to come down to the stage to do stuff. The only downfall was having to eat from a container in the stands. I would've preferred just getting snacks from the concession stand to eat while watching the show. read more

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We had a fabulous time at the Paula Dean Lumberjack Feud! We really didn't know what to expect and it definitely was a highlight of our vacation! The food is great, but the entertainment was phenomenal!! read more

It's a little cheesy, but that is expected for a family show in a tourist trap town like Pigeon Forge. I don't say that as a negative thing. I came here for this type of experience. I visited in mid-January. The cashier was nice. They offered free blankets in the lobby that we could use and return. The bleachers were heated, definitely hotter the higher you sat. The feuding family storyline was kinda tacky/lame/cheesy though I fully understand why it is done. The actors played their roles very well and got the crowd participation they were seeking. I would have rather just seen the guys and gals doing their thing. That being said all the kids at the show were all in with the storyline family feud competition. I was shocked the guys fell in the water considering how cold it was. This is a unique event, reasonably priced and worth it. Having experienced it once, I wouldn't do it a second time but I recommended checking this out while in town! read more

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Paula Deen's Lumberjack Fued consists of two parts: the stage show and the adventure park. The stage show is like what you'd see on ESPN. Super skilled lumberjacks/athletes competing in 13 different including standing block chop, where the lumberjack stands on top of a log laid on its side and chops towards their own feet; springboard chop, where they jam a board into a cut, climb on top, and then chop the top of the tree off; hot saw competition (which was incredibly loud): speed climbing; log rolling, where two competitors try to roll each other off a floating log; boom run, where competitors run across floating logs; axe throwing; cutting through logs with chainsaws and crosscut saws; and probably a few other events I've forgotten about. After each event, members of the crowd scream and cheer to receive lumberjack cookies, which are cuts from the logs signed by the lumberjacks and jills. The show was so fun and impressive. These men and women are true athletes. The show is cheesy and the two families pretend they have a rivaly, but impressive nonetheless. The adventure park was fun, but much less impressive and not worth the price. The adventure park has 5 attractions: the flying ox, a "first of its kind" zip-coaster, which is a mix of zipline and roller coaster; a two-level ropes course; an 80-foot "free fall" jump (don't worry, you're strapped in); log roll; boom run; and speed climbing. Husband and I showed up Monday around 1pm and the place was empty except for the two of us and the employees. First we signed a waiver and then got fitted for our safety harnesses. We went straight to the flying ox. I was very nervous but it ended up bring pretty fun. We went around a second time and it was so windy I got stuck in the track and an employee had to come out after me and push me to get me going again. After that we did the speed climb, then the free-fall, and then the boom run and log roll. You're strapped in for every event so you can't really fall. They have you switch to water socks for the log roll and boom run, so the only thing that really gets wet is your feet. I was pretty nervous at the top of the speed climb, you lean back to lower yourself back down. The free fall is similar: you stand at the edge of the platform and lean back. I had a good time, yelped in fear a few times, and skinned my ankle during the log roll. I would give the show 5 stars and the adventure park 3 stars. read more

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Perhaps we just hit on a really good night, but I truly don't understand all the complaints about the food. Pulled pork was excellent, as were the sides. Dessert was a yummy apple cobbler. Would have loved to see more zero-calorie drink options such as unsweetened tea. Plenty of seating, clean updated restrooms. Excellent wheelchair accommodations. They are true to their word, the show goes on rain or shine. It rained the last part of our show but guest seating was completely covered so we stayed dry. read more

My family and I have been here twice now and had a great time both times. We really enjoy the competition between the lumber jacks and jills and how engaging it is. It is a better show with audience participation and we have been a part of good audiences both times. It is now a dinner show and while I thought my BBQ sandwich was fine, some others in my party weren't impressed. The baked beans tasted like regular baked beans and the coleslaw didn't have a cream based dressing, wasn't that good to me. The 5 stars is for the entertainment. We were on the "Dawson" family side and Mike and Charlie were there the last time we visited. We were glad to see them again. read more

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The zip line and the obstacle course looks fun for kids. They Even have tree trunks for you to climb with harnesses on. The obstacle course is needed to protect the kids from falling, they still are harnessed to the course. It's more of a daredevil kid friendly spot. read more

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