WORLD-FEST (April 7 – May 8, 2011)
America’s largest international festival gathers top-notch performers from around the globe:
•NEW: Mayorov Russian State Circus, showcasing acrobatic feats, barbell juggling, the famed German Wheel, comedy and more
•NEW: Canadian Powerhouse, headlining world-champion fiddlers and internationally-awarded step dancers
•NEW: Rhythms Of Rajasthan, showcasing music and dances from India
•NEW: Irish Eyes Are Smiling, starring Ireland’s premier harpist Dearbhail Finnegan, alongside Irish tenor Michael Londra
•NEW: Slovenian Polka Party, with 3 bands creating a huge dance party (May 6-8 only)
•Returning favorites: Russian Academic Band, Trinidad’s Footprints Diego Martin & Ecuador Manta
BLUEGRASS & BBQ (May 12 – 30, 2011)
The nation’s premier bluegrass and barbecue event featuring:
•Award-winning performers and the bluegrass music scene’s biggest names including Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, the Grascals and IIIrd Tyme Out
•Two National Bluegrass Competitions – The National Single Mic Championship (May 21 & 22) & The Youth in Bluegrass Band Contest (May 28 & 29)
•Grills filled with over 40,000 pounds of barbecue: Memphis dry rubs, Carolina vinegars, smoky Texas eats and sweet KC-style
KIDSFEST (June 11 – July 24, 2011)
The Ultimate Summer Vacation destination for families presents:
•NEW: The Legendary Flying Wallendas, Guinness World Record High Wire-Walkers & winners of the coveted international Silver Clown Award
•Back By Demand – Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience
•NEW: Tales take flight at the Highlights Storytelling Stage in Half Dollar Holler
•Cartoon Character Meet & Greets with SpongeBob & Patrick, Dora & Diego and more
MOONLIGHT MADNESS (July 23 – August 7, 2011)
Rides run until 10 p.m. for summer night thrills:
•Ride on into the night with extended time on over 30 rides and attractions
•Nightly Street Dances on the park Square
•NEW: Science Madness with David Willey, featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
SOUTHERN GOSPEL PICNIC (August 25 – September 5, 2011)
Hundreds of performances from nationally-acclaimed gospel acts, including:
•The Booth Brothers, Jeff & Sheri Easter, the Isaacs and the Collingsworth family
•2-hour Southern Gospel Nights Concerts each evening
•Mouthwatering picnic-style foods including the number one requesting menu item – CHICKEN: golden fried, apple-glazed and hickory smoked
NATIONAL HARVEST FESTIVAL (September 10 – October 29, 2011)
One of the country’s top-rated craft festivals showcases all that we love about the great outdoors:
•NEW: Timberworks Lumberjack Show
•NEW: Chalk Street Artists
•NEW: Turning Wood Into Art Showcase
•Birds Of Prey Shows including Bald Eagles, Hawks, Owls and more
•Made in Missouri Juried Exhibit & Sale featuring Best Of Missouri Hands artists
•Chainsaw Carvers
•Returning favorite, Headin’ West, voted World’s Best Overall Production, “Big E” Awards
AN OLD TIME CHRISTMAS (November 5 – December 30, 2011)
Heralded “The Most Illuminated Park on Earth” by the Travel Channel and “One of the most sparkly, lively holiday celebrations anywhere” by Midwest Living with:
•The Christmas on Main Street light & sound show featuring the 5-Story Special Effects Tree
•The acclaimed production A Dickens’ Christmas Carol
•The colorful Holiday Light Parade
•A musical Living Nativity
•4 million lights, holiday shows, rides, shopping and Silver Dollar City legendary dining
For more information about Silver Dollar City, visit www.silverdollarcity.com.
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