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| World-Fest kicks the season off. |
Silver Dollar City is easily Branson’s biggest attraction and for good reason. It has it all, a beautiful rustic Ozarks location, craftsmen, shows and entertainment, exciting themed rides for all ages, a full schedule of festivals and special events, and food of a variety and quality that is the equal of any theme park in the world. From new shows and rides etc., the following edited press release from Silver Dollar City provides and excellent overview and schedule of the fun and excitement that will be available at Silver Dollar City in 2007.
From March through December, the internationally-awarded 1880s-style theme park shows why it is the Home of American Craftsmanship, featuring the fine artistry of 100 demonstrating craftsmen, along with music and entertainment, two dozen themed rides, and foods from festival specialties to home-cooked feasts.
Along with the new Giant Swing – a $6 million ride that will launch riders more than seven stories in the air — and nearly upside down — at roller-coaster speeds for barn-bursting, high-flying, super-swooping thrills 2007 brings a new, flaming Polynesian FireKnife dancing as part of the hot island-style entertainment for World-Fest, Circus of the Century — On Ice brings cool fun for Kids’ Fest, the all-new musical production Headin’ West presents the cowboy spirit of the American West during the Festival of American Music & Crafts, and a Christmas Light Spectacular lights up the Square during An Old Time Christmas.
WORLD-FEST – APRIL 5 – MAY 6 (Open Wednesdays through Sundays; closed April 8)
The spring spectacular World-Fest showcases the astonishing artistry of the Zunyi Acrobats of China, returning from last year’s “wow” performance with more acrobats in an even bigger show of balance, agility and strength. New for the festival is a show featuring island-style music and dance, with Polynesian FireKnife dancers twirling flaming ceremonial knives, colorful Costa Rican drummers and dancers, a new high-energy Scottish Celtic band and Scottish Highland dancers. Hundreds of singers, dancers and musicians from around the world perform.
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| Rhonda Vincent and Rage at Silver Dollar City |
BLUEGRASS & BBQ – MAY 12 – JUNE 3 (Open Daily)
Bluegrass & BBQ, the Midwest’s biggest bluegrass and barbecue gathering, fires up the stages as
well as the grills, bringing the hottest acts in American bluegrass music and an all-American barbecue feast in The House of BBQ. Performers include seven-time IBMA* Female Vocalist of the Year and Grammy nominee Rhonda Vincent, 2006 IBMA Entertainer of the Year and Grammy nominees The Grascals and 2005 IBMA Entertainer of the Year Cherryholmes, with a special concert by bluegrass legend and 12-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs on May 27.
NATIONAL KIDS’ FEST – JUNE 9 – AUGUST 12 (Open Daily)
Along with showcasing the Giant Swing at the Great Barn and two dozen rides, Kids’ Fest presents an all-new show: Circus of the Century — On Ice, a circus-themed show with a cool twist for summer – acrobats and clowns on ice. Also new, a Kid Concoctions creativity center where kids can make their own Gooey Gunk or Splongee Balls, or learn to make a volcano, from the acclaimed Kid Concoctions books and television show. Bounce – The All-American Basketball Show mixes amazing stunts and comedy from a world-record holder, and young gymnasts match their skills against canine competitors in All-Star Dogs & Gold Medal Kids.
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| …and there’s always Ozark craftsmen. |
SOUTHERN GOSPEL PICNIC – August 30 – September 9 (Open Daily)
The popular Southern Gospel Picnic returns with more glorious gospel music from some of the top names in Southern Gospel music, and a picnic feast of Chicken & Fixin’s. Performers include Dove Award winners The Isaacs and The Kingsmen, 2006 Southern Gospel News Male Group of the Year The Booth Brothers, 2006 IBMA Gospel Recording of the Year winners Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, and Southern Gospel Hall of Famers The Florida Boys. Music continues under the stars as Southern Gospel Nights is presented each evening.
FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN MUSIC & CRAFTS, with a Salute to the Great American Cowboy September 13 – October 27 (Open Wednesdays – Sundays)
An all-new show debuts for the Festival of American Music & Crafts with the popular Salute to the Great American Cowboy. New this year, the festival debuts an original musical production Headin’ West, presenting the adventure of Western expansion with special effects enhancing scenes from white water river travel to a buffalo stampede. Michael Martin Murphey performs in a special concert, headlining the Western entertainment; cowboy boot makers from around the country compete in the 2nd annual Best of American Boot Makers competition; and an all-new arena show features trick riders and long-horned steers. The festival showcases over 125 visiting craftsmen demonstrating heritage crafts, with hundreds of musicians playing country, gospel and bluegrass.
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| The Holiday Light parade. |
AN OLD TIME CHRISTMAS – November 3 – December 30
(Open Wednesdays – Sundays through Dec. 2, Thursdays – Sundays Dec. 6-23, daily Dec. 26-30)
A new Christmas Light Spectacular around the Square debuts for An Old Time Christmas, ranked as one of the world’s top holiday events by CNN.com, and one of the nation’s top by USA Today, America’s Best and Southern Living. The festival includes the Holiday Light Parade, the popular show A Dickens’ Christmas Carol, the Five-Story Special Effects Christmas Tree and over 4 million holiday lights. The festival runs November 3 – December 30.
For ticket information, call 1-800-451-3791, to purchase tickets on line click here. For season passes, call 1-800-888-PASS. Information is also available at www.silverdollarcity.com.