Branson’s Silver Dollar City is famous for the quality and family wholesomeness of the entertainment it provides on an everyday basis, but the celebration of “Young Christians’ Weekend,” which will be the week end of March 27 through March 29, is really something special. It is a weekend filled with all the food, rides, attractions etc. that Silver Dollar City is famous for plus special activities and entertainment specifically for Christian Youth.
The activities for “Young Christians’ Weekend,” begins with a concert by the band “DownHere” starting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday March 27. “DownHere” is a Canadian Christian rock band that has won Juno, Dove, and Covenant awards. The band is noted for their powerful vocals and ability to relate to their young audience.
On Saturday March 28 Silver Dollar City will for, all practical purposes, from opening to closing be centered on “Young Christians’ Weekend.” Although all the parks 30 rides and attractions, food, and restaurants will be available, its normal show schedule and other areas will be modified on that day only to accommodate “Young Christians’ Weekend.
These activities will include Christian and spirit filled activities, work-shops, speakers, and mini concerts. There will be three opportunities to see 2009 Dove Award Nominee “Kutless” in concert and hear the Christian witness of Tim Oliphant, NBC’s reigning “American Glaiator Champion at the Echo Hollow Amphitheatre, 12:00 p.m. , 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
On Sunday, March 28 the only scheduled “Young Christians’ Weekend” event is the opportunity to attend one of the two worship services 8 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Both services will feature the music of 2009 Dove Award Nominee “Leeland” and the inspirational message of “Joe White” from Kanakuk Kamps.
It should be noted that the major impact of “Young Christians’ Weekend” on the operation of Silver Dollar City will be on Saturday March 28. Although large crowds of Christian young people are expected all three days, especially March 28, the events connected with “Young Christians’ Weekend being held on March 27 and 29, because of their scheduling, will not impact on the parks normal operation.” Silver Dollars City’s “Dates and Operating Hours,” as published on their web site, indicates that those not interested in the activities of “Young Christians’ Weekend” and wanting to get the full Silver Dollar City experience might be better served to pick a day other than March 28 to visit the park.