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Q&A with Michael McElroy (aka Eustice McCoy), Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show, Pigeon Forge

Tell us a bit about the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show.
The Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show is loosely based on America’s feud of the same name. Our production is a musical comedy that features great musicians and cloggers, and is quite honestly the most fun you can have without getting stitches.

The fun kicks off the moment groups pull into the parking lot. We have a healthy collection of farm animals to greet guests and get them into the Hatfield and McCoy frame of mind. Once seated on either the Hatfield or McCoy side of the theater, your country cousin (server) will bring over some down-home cooking, including fried chicken, pork barbecue, mashed taters, corn on the cob, coleslaw and dessert.

Why Hatfield and McCoy?
The Hatfield and McCoy feud actually happened in southeast Kentucky and West Virginia along the banks of the Tug Fork River. It is just a hop, skip and a jump from here. So if the group has time, head over to the Tug Fork area and see how it really was and then come visit the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show.

What are some of the things groups must experience while meeting in Pigeon Forge?
For nature lovers, I would suggest they go to Cades Cove at dawn. They will likely see some form of wildlife there. Be sure to take a camera. For eats, come to the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show! Another great place to eat in town is Tony Roma’s for ribs, seafood and steaks. And a standout attraction is the Smoky Mountain Opry, which is not Las Vegas and not quite Broadway, but it sure comes close.

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Carolyn Blackburn