Dukes of Hazzard featured at Smoky Mountain Fan Fest

The first annual Smoky Mountain Fan Fest is scheduled for July 18 & 19, 2009 at the Smokies Stadium in Sevierville, Tennessee, just a couple of minutes north of Pigeon Forge. Fan Fest will feature cast members from Dukes of Hazzard, including: Catherine Bach (Daisy,) Ben Jones (Cooter,) James Best (Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane,) Sonny Shroyer (Enos,) Rick Hurst (Cletus,) Byron Cherry (Coy,) and Don Pedro Colley (Sheriff Little.) Butch Patrick, who played Eddie Munster on The Munsters will also appear, along with a vintage automobile used in the show.

The 70th anniversary of the Wizard of Oz is this year, and in honor of that anniversary Margaret Pellegrini, one of the munchkins from the film, will be at Fan Fest. Margaret played two roles in the movie: she was one of the sleepy heads in the birds nest and also one of the girls who wore a flower pot hat.

A concert featuring country music legend Merle Haggard is scheduled for Saturday night. He will be accompanied by Janie Fricke and Cooter’s Garage Band.

The Dukes Cast, Butch Patrick, and Margaret Pellegrini will be selling autographs and memorabilia Saturday and Sunday. There will also be entertainment and activities throughout both days, including a children's area.

One-day or two-day tickets are available. You may also choose between general admission or a reserved seat for the concert on Saturday night. Children 11 and under will receive FREE general admission. (Limit two children free, per paying adult. Reserved Seats for children at concert are available for $10.00 each and must be ordered by phone only.) Call (865) 286-2300 for tickets.