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Silver Dollar City: 2012 Festival Highlights

TheWiseman — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:44:59 +0000

World-Fest (April 12 – May 6)
America’s largest international festival presents top entertainers from around the world:

•NEW: Viva Italia showcasing operatic tenor Aaron Caruso, trained by Rome’s Maestro Veccia and who recently sold out at Carnegie Hall
•NEW: Piazza de Fiesta, a “Little Italy” plaza alive with true Italian entertainment including flag throwers, living statues, stilt walkers and a colorful costume parade
•NEW: The Mariachi Divas, a Grammy Award-winning all-female music ensemble with members from Mexico, Cuba, Samoa, Argentina, Columbia, Honduras and more
•NEW: Hawaiian Country Music, a show featuring Hawaii’s traditional country music starring four-time Grammy winner George Kahumoku
•NEW: Peru’s Yawar Chicci folk music and dance troupe.
•NEW: Kenyan Sarakasi Acrobats, world-renowned acrobats from Nairobi, Kenya.
•Returning favorites: Russian Academic Band, Ireland’s premier harpist Dearbhail Finnegan, Ecuador Manta and a Slovenian Polka Party (May 4-6)

Bluegrass & BBQ (May 10 – June 3)
The International Bluegrass Music Association’s reigning Bluegrass Event of the Year features:

•Bluegrass music’s top artists and award-winning performers including Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, the Grascals, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, and the Kruger Brothers
•The top up-and-coming bands in bluegrass including the Gibson Brothers, Balsam Range and Little Roy & Lizzy
•Two National Bluegrass Competitions – The National Single Mic Championship (May 19 & 20) & The Youth In Bluegrass Band Contest (May 26 & 27)
•A Barbecue Feast with grills filled with over 40,000 pounds of barbecue: Memphis dry rubs, Carolina vinegars, smoky Texas eats and sweet KC-style

National KidsFest (June 9 – July 22)
The Ultimate Summer Vacation destination for families presents:

•The Fabulous Wallendas! Famous Family Circus returns, featuring Guinness World Record High Wire-Walker and Discovery Channel star Nik Wallenda
•NEW LUMA, using high-tech illumination techniques for a three-dimensional show of light, color and motion, bringing to life a story, created exclusively for Silver Dollar City, centered around the park’s Marvel Cave
•NEW: Gazillion Bubbles, an interactive show taking bubble artistry to amazing levels with lasers, lighting effects and sheer bubble mastery
•Cartoon Character Meet & Greets with kid-favorite cartoon superstars
NEW: An Independence Day Celebration July 4 turns the park Red, White & Blue with fireworks and all!

Moonlight Madness (July 21 – August 5)
It’s all about summer night thrills and family adventure from night rides to street dances:

•Ride into the night with extended time on over 30 rides and attractions
•Nightly Street Dances on the park Square
•The Fabulous Wallendas! Famous Family Circus continues for high-wire fun

Southern Gospel Picnic (August 24 – September 3)
America’s largest Southern Gospel Picnic presents hundreds of performances from Dove Award winners and top gospel acts, including:

•The Booth Brothers, the Triumphant Quartet, Jeff & Sheri Easter, the Isaacs and the Collingsworth Family
•2-hour Southern Gospel Nights Concerts each evening
•Mouthwatering picnic-style foods including the park’s famous chicken: double-battered and golden fried, apple-glazed, orange-glazed and hickory smoked

Country Music Weekend (September 8 – 9)
An ALL-NEW Music Event – A weekend featuring country music legends Diamond Rio and Pam Tillis in concert

National Harvest Festival (September 13 – October 27)
The nation’s largest festival of demonstrating craftsmen features the return of the Salute to the Great American Cowboy:

•NEW: Western Stunt Show features professional stunt men and women performing amazing feats in a light-hearted, Western-themed presentation
•Over 125 visiting craftsmen from around the country demonstrate their art in the nation’s largest festival of demonstrating craftsmen
•Best of Missouri Hands Juried Artists in a special showcase
•Legendary Western star and watercolor artist Buck Taylor returns, with guest appearances by fellow stars of classic Westerns
•Plus Cowboy Poets, wild mustangs, trick horse stunts, trick roping and bull whip demonstrations

An Old Time Christmas (November 3 – December 30)
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:

•NEW: It’s a Wonderful Life, an all-new musical production adapted from the Frank Capra classic, from the award-winning Silver Dollar City show producers
•The Christmas on Main Street light & sound show featuring the 5-Story Special Effects Christmas 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

Something for Everyone in Branson!

TheWiseman — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:49:35 +0000

Nestled within the heart of the scenic Ozark Mountains, Branson lies within a day’s drive of more than half of the population of the United States. The “Live Entertainment Capital of the World” boasts approximately 100 spectacular live shows, as well as award-winning theme parks, water parks, eclectic attractions, fine dining, outdoor recreation, outlet shopping, championship golf courses and more!

Planning a fall or winter getaway to Branson? Check out the latest deals at Westgate Branson Woods Resort! Visit www.wgbransonwoods.com for more information.

Don’t Miss the National Harvest Festival!

TheWiseman — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:01:03 +0000

The National Harvest Festival at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, runs until October 29, 2011, and features hundreds of visiting craftspeople, as well as the Timberworks Lumberjack Show, chalk street artists, Turning Wood Into Art Showcase, Birds of Prey Shows, Made In Missouri Juried Exhibit & Sale, chainsaw carvers and more. The National Harvest Festival is included with the price of admission to Silver Dollar City. For more information, visit www.bransonsilverdollarcity.com.

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Silver Dollar City to Host Southern Gospel Picnic

TheWiseman — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:08:39 +0000

The Southern Gospel Picnic will be held at Silver Dollar City from August 25 through September 5, 2011. Highlights of the Southern Gospel Picnic include hundreds of performances from nationally acclaimed gospel acts, including The Booth Brothers, Jeff & Sheri Easter, the Isaacs and the Collingsworth family; and mouthwatering picnic-style foods, including the No. 1 requested menu item – chicken – golden fried, apple-glazed and hickory smoked. For more information, visit www.silverdollarcity.com.

Planning a vacation getaway to Branson this fall? Westgate Branson Woods lies just minutes from all of the area’s shopping and outdoor recreational opportunities, as well as the high-energy entertainment venues that have transformed Branson, Missouri, into the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World!” For more information, visit www.wgbransonwoods.com.

Book Your Branson Getaway Today!

TheWiseman — Mon, 09 May 2011 13:34:41 +0000

• Spacious suites and cabins with all the comforts of a fully furnished home
• Prime location on 145 beautiful wooded acres in the heart of the Ozark Mountains
• Indoor and outdoor pools
• Westgate Pizza Company
• Pet friendly (fee and deposit apply)

For more information about Westgate Branson Woods Resort, visit www.wgbransonwoods.com.

Westgate Branson Woods: Ideal Getaway!

TheWiseman — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:26:49 +0000

Planning a vacation getaway to Branson this summer? Westgate Branson Woods lies just minutes from all of the area’s shopping and outdoor recreational opportunities, as well as the high-energy entertainment venues that have transformed Branson, Missouri, into the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World!” For more information, visit www.wgbransonwoods.com.

Silver Dollar City: 2011 Festival Highlights

TheWiseman — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:12:07 +0000

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.

Planning a Branson vacation getaway? Visit www.westgatedestinations.com and check out the latest specials at Westgate Branson Woods Resort and Westgate Branson Lakes at Emerald Pointe.

Branson: Shopper’s Paradise!

TheWiseman — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:13:52 +0000

A vacation getaway to Branson is not complete without a visit to one of the area’s three outlet malls – Factory Merchants Branson, Shoppes at Branson Meadows and Tanger Outlet Center - that contain more than 200 brand-name outlet stores. A variety of specialty shops also can be found throughout historic downtown Branson. In addition, don’t miss the chance to visit Branson Landing, a 95-acre, $300-million shopping, dining and entertainment complex that lies on the waterfront of beautiful Lake Taneycomo.

Planning a vacation getaway to Branson? Westgate Branson Woods lies just minutes from all of the area’s shopping and outdoor recreational opportunities, as well as the high-energy entertainment venues that have transformed Branson, Missouri, into the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World!” For more information, visit www.wgbransonwoods.com.

Branson Attractions

TheWiseman — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:16:19 +0000

Branson Auto Museum
www.bransonmuseum.com

Branson Ballknocker
www.ballknocker.com

Branson Family Fun Factory
www.bransonfunfactory.com

Branson Scenic Railway
www.bransontrain.com

Castle of Chaos
www.castlesofchaosbranson.com

Dixie Stampede
www.dixiestampede.com

Fun Spot at Grand Country
www.grandcountry.com

Grand Country Indoor Mini Golf
www.grandcountry.com

Great Adventures Miniature Golf
www.minigolfbranson.com

Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors
www.mazeofmirrorsbranson.com

Hollywood Entertainment Center
www.hollywoodentertainmentcenter.com

Hollywood Wax Museum – Branson
www.hollywoodwaxmuseum.com/branson

IMAX Entertainment Complex
www.bransonimax.com

Mount Pleasant Winery
www.mountpleasant.com

Ozark Medieval Fortress
www.ozarkmedievalfortress.com

Ride the Ducks
www.bransonducks.com

Silver Dollar City
www.silverdollarcity.com

Splash Country Waterpark
www.grandcountry.com

Stone Hill Winery
www.stonehillwinery.com

Track Family Fun Park
www.bransontracks.com

Titanic Branson
www.titanicbranson.com

White Water
www.silverdollarcity.com

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Driving Distance to Branson

TheWiseman — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:13:18 +0000

Atlanta, Georgia – 632 miles
Biloxi, Mississippi – 595 miles
Charlotte, North Carolina – 823 miles
Cincinnati, Ohio – 596 miles
Cleveland, Ohio – 811 miles
Columbus, Ohio – 669 miles
Dallas, Texas – 415 miles
Des Moines, Iowa – 395 miles
Detroit, Michigan – 794 miles
Green Bay, Wisconsin – 741 miles
Houston, Texas – 600 miles
Indianapolis, Indiana – 502 miles
Jackson, Mississippi – 429 miles
Kansas City, Missouri – 211 miles
Lexington, Kentucky – 582 miles
Lincoln, Nebraska – 409 miles
Little Rock, Arkansas – 167 miles
Louisville, Kentucky – 507 miles
Madison, Wisconsin – 611 miles
Memphis, Tennessee – 253 miles
Milwaukee, Wisconsin – 629 miles
Minneapolis, Minnesota – 638 miles
Nashville, Tennessee – 432 miles
New Orleans, Louisiana – 585 miles
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 321 miles
Omaha, Nebraska – 401 miles
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 850 miles
Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 578 miles
Springfield, Missouri – 43 miles
St. Louis, Missouri – 251 miles
Topeka, Kansas – 269 miles
Tulsa, Oklahoma – 219 miles
Wichita, Kansas – 303 miles

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