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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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

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

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

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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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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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 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

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

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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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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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 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

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

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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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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I came to see the Lumberjack Feud with my dad. The show was incredible but the food was terrible. We have attended many dinner shows in Pigeon Forge and have had some pretty incredible meals. We were sad to see this meal wasn't as good. They kept warmers in the stands which made the show even more enjoyable and while the bleachers aren't ideal they worked for the vibe. read more

Horrible food, everything the others said is true, but add the fact that the dinning area is filled with aggressive pigeons that land on your table and try to eat off of your plates. 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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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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I'll start with the food: Mediocre at best. Most of the seating to eat is outside although there are a couple of dining rooms with a/c upstairs. I would recommend going to eat somewhere else beforehand and just come to enjoy the show. The show: Fantastic! You are seeing real, world-class timber sports competitors. The feud aspect is a little cheesy, but overall it's a good time. It lasts a couple of hours total, with a 15 minute intermission after the first hour. The show is outside. The website states that the grandstands are climate controlled but that just means there are large fans overhead. One thing of note: We went to the 8:00 show, and as we were leaving I was planning to stop at the restroom on the way out. Access to them had been closed off. read more

The show was really good. The actors were good. Funny and talented. The buffet supper was awful. It's advertised as Paula deans dinner show. The food was bland and the facilities for the buffet setting were terrible. I would recommend skipping the food and go straight to the show. read more

Exciting lumberjack skill show where the audience is encouraged to participate. Family friendly, where the audience can sit on bleachers and watch the lumberjacks and lumberjills compete in different tasks during a competition. Food is provided in plastic containers, but difficult to eat, because the stands are very crowded. I feel like they oversold our show so some people did not have seats or had to sit on the side in the sun. Overall a great time ! Just be sure to get there early to find a good spot. 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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The show was great! The food was aweful! Really shocked since Paula Deen owns it. I was expecting great food!

I'd give it 3.5 stars. Show is great but the food is terrible. As another reviewer said, it is cafeteria quality.... We ate some, but we are still hungry because we could not stomach anymore.... I will say the biscuit was good. read more

My husband and I brought my parents after raving about how much fun we had at the show a couple years ago! The show was just as great as last time! However, I have to give this 4 instead of 5 stars because of the food. The ticket prices increased due to the fact that you're forced to get a meal, which would be fine if the meal was worth the ticket price increase. In my opinion, the meal was not worth it, especially since this is a Paula Dean show. I was expecting a lot more from the meal since Paula Dean is a famous chef. However it was like a boxed lunch that you would find at a public school. Very disappointing. Again, the show itself is so much fun that the whole family will enjoy! read more

Absolutely recommend! Adorable for kids and all families. They involve the kids and really make it special for birthdays. We will definitely be back! Great staff, can't say enough about them. Totally sweet and generous. Love love love! read more

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Absolutely terrible service Matthew the manager refused to give me a rain check. We arrived at 4:45 waited in line for food ate food until 5:05 went to get seats , we were told we had to wait for a group that just got off of a charter bus. My kids could not see the show, he said I waited to long. I said this is not acceptable when I paid $180 for tickets. Here is my view . I went to Matthew at 5:25 after waiting for bus to be seated then cast to bring us folding chairs, great way to treat your customers. Ps the food was warm and not appetizing either. Very sad experience read more

The kids will love it! Very entertaining. Something for all ages A must see. You are in the shade so it's not too hot read more