An Old Time Christmas Nov 4 – Dec 30
Nearly everyone agrees: Christmas is the best time to visit Silver Dollar City. An Old Time Christmas has been transforming the park every year for over twenty years now, long before it was a trend at other parks. Silver Dollar City’s world-renowned charm mixes with the magic of Christmas as the city dons a staggering 6.5 million lights. That’s 1.5 million more than last year thanks mostly to the amazing new Christmas in Midtown display that turns light displays up a notch. Additionally, you can’t miss the famous Christmas parade, Broadway-quality Christmas shows, the Christmas carol sing-along steam train, meeting Santa, and much more!
See the official site for more details.
National Crafts & Cowboy Festival Runs September 13 – October 28
Silver Dollar City’s National Crafts & Cowboy Festival is a great chance to enjoy the city in a throwback to it’s older form. Take in the cooler weather, less kids running around, lots of visiting craftsmen, good cooking, and all sorts of old west entertainment throughout the park. Get all the details HERE on the official website.
Southern Gospel Picnic August 24 – September 4
Late summer is the perfect time to slow down, enjoy the cooling temperatures, and listen to some classic southern gospel music at Silver Dollar City. The Southern Gospel Picnic festival runs from August 24 to September 4 and features an excellent lineup of gospel artists from across the country as well as special performances each night in Echo Hollow. On the picnic end of things, Reunion Hall will fill up with classic fixin’s like fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and all the old family favorites. You can even pick up a box dinner to take with you to Echo Hollow for dinner and a show!
Get more details at the official site.
Star Spangled Summer
Summer is here at last! Star Spangled Summer at Silver Dollar City runs from June 3 to July 16. This celebration of all kinds of American summer fun includes character meet & greets, special shows such as the Harlem Globetrotters (now in their final season at SDC), and on select dates there are extended hours so you can ride your favorite coasters well into the night. This is still the year of food and crafts at SDC, and throughout the park there are many new food and craft items to discover. To top it all off, you don’t want to miss the construction progress on the new for 2018 coaster, which is already having track pieces put in place.
Get more information on the official site.
New Festival of Wonder Runs April 6-30
Silver Dollar City will debut a new festival on April 6, 2017 to replace the former World Fest. The new Festival of Wonder will focus on amazing and exciting performances and interesting food options. Highlights will include the world’s largest stringed instrument, which will run the length of Red Gold Heritage Hall, and The World of Bacon. It’s also worth getting excited for the wild Flamenco Kings musicians and acrobats, and the gourmet grilled cheese varieties that will be introduced. The new festival will also welcome in the opening of the full park for the 2017 season (only rides and select shops and eateries are open during March Spring Ride Days).
Get more info here on the official site.
2017 Season Begins March 15
Silver Dollar City will open for the “Spring Ride Days” on March 15th. All rides should be operational, but certain shops and eateries may be closed until the season really picks up for The Festival of Wonder in April. Check the official site for more information.
National Harvest & Cowboy Festival
Fall is one of the best times to visit Silver Dollar City, in part due to the spectacular ode to the American cowboys and farmers that is the National Harvest and Cowboy Festival. The festival is running from now through October 29 and includes a massive Wild West Show, tons of visiting craftsmen spread throughout the park, and even the homecoming of the original SDC stagecoach! Get more info here on the official site.
Moonlight Madness
Silver Dollar City’s popular Moonlight Madness event will run from July 23 to August 7 this year. The event revolves around keeping the park open a few extra hours until dark, giving the opportunity for night rides and other fun activities. There are also plenty of special deals to take advantage of at SDC’s shops and eateries. To cap it all off there will be a new Echo Hollow show with a grand fireworks finale.
Bluegrass & BBQ All Through May
One of Silver Dollar City’s finest festivals kicks off on May 5. Bluegrass and BBQ brings together two of the Ozark’s best traditions. Red Gold Hall fills up with BBQ styles from across the nation including Memphis, Cajun, and Hawaiian styles. At Reunion Hall they have an all-you-can-eat rib fest which includes St. Louis style ribs and hickory smoked beef brisket. While you are chowing down on all that, there’s a huge list of famous Bluegrass performers from across the country scheduled to perform all throughout May. This festival is a pretty huge deal within the Bluegrass world, so don’t miss your chance to see some of the world’s best in Silver Dollar City’s perfect settings.
For more info, check out the official event page.
Final WorldFest Features Entertainment From Around the Globe
2016 will be the final year for the Worldfest Festival at Silver Dollar City. The spring festival includes food and entertainment from around the world such as African dancers, Caribbean steel drums, and Eastern European singers and dancers.
Frisco Barn will be transformed into an international food court featuring fares such as bratwurst, eclairs, and tacos just to name a few.
Get more details on WorldFest Here at the official site.
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- 2009 Project Progress – July 5
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- 2013 Roller Coaster Construction Update
- 2016 Season Begins March 12
- 2017 Project Construction Update – 5/21/16
- 2017 Season Begins March 15
- 225ft Tall Drop Tower and Other Attractions In Latest Proposal for Branson Strip
- An Old Time Christmas 2008
- An Old Time Christmas 2010
- An Old Time Christmas 2014
- An Old Time Christmas Begins Nov. 7
- An Old Time Christmas Nov 4 – Dec 30
- Attraction Spotlight: Birdle’s Cabin
- Attraction Spotlight: Grandfather’s Mansion
- Attraction Spotlight: Marvel Cave
- Attraction Spotlight: Powderkeg
- Attraction Spotlight: Tom and Huck’s RiverBlast
- Bigfoot Drop Tower Attraction is Now Vertical
- Bluegrass & BBQ All Through May
- Branson Harbor Building Demolished For New Development
- Branson Landing Extension Proposed
- Branson Mountain Coaster Is Now Open
- Branson Water Chute Up For Sale
- Branson Zip-Line Roundup
- Celebration City Buildings Vandalized
- Celebration City Update – Aug. 2011
- Clearing Continues On Apparent New Coaster Project
- Coaster Christmas 2014
- Cool-Off Water Chute Being Torn Down, New Attraction on the Way
- Culinary Arts School and Off-Season Construction (2008)
- Culinary Arts School Update
- Curtains Close on Geyser Gulch
- Date Set for SDC 2015 Project Announcement
- Documentary Featuring Branson Performing Families is Now on Netflix
- Dollywood 2016 Coaster Rumors Heat Up
- Dollywood Tops Off Resort, Hints at Another Major Announcement
- Dollywood’s FireChaser Express Gets Own Ice Cream Flavor
- Downtown Branson Revitalization Project Begins Soon
- Final WorldFest Features Entertainment From Around the Globe
- Fireman’s Landing Construction Update
- Fireman’s Landing has Grand Opening and Dedication
- Fireman’s Landing S&S Tower Lifted Into Place
- Fireman’s Landing Topped Off with Iconic Bell
- Fireman’s Landing Update – Nov. 30, 2014
- Fireman’s Landing Update (Coaster Christmas)
- Hacked by rami-x99
- Harlem Globetrotters Now Performing at SDC
- Herschend Family Entertainment to Help Fill Record-Setting 500,000 Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child
- Inside the SDC Costume Shop
- It’s An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City!
- Joel Manby to Leave HFEC for SeaWorld CEO Job
- Moonlight Madness
- More Markings Appear for 2017 Project
- Mysterious $10 Million Attraction Coming to Branson Strip
- National Crafts & Cowboy Festival Runs September 13 – October 28
- National Harvest & Cowboy Festival
- New Chipotle-Inspired Restaurant Coming to SDC
- New Coaster Announcement Coming August 16 – Here’s What We Know
- New Construction Markings Show Up at SDC
- New Festival of Wonder Runs April 6-30
- New Pasghetti’s Exterior Reveals Branson’s Continued Low Standards
- New Ride Prep/Culinary Arts School Update
- Old Reeds Spring Church In Jeopordy
- Original SDC Stagecoach Completes Tour, Will Return to Park This Fall
- Outlaw Run Construction Tour
- Outlaw Run Officially a World Record Holder
- Ozark Wildcat to be Torn Down, No New Plans for Site
- Packing Up the Landing
- Park & Construction Update – 7/19/09
- Park Updates and Photo Trip Report – Aug. 2011
- Park Updates and Photo Trip Report – Aug. 2012
- Park Updates and Photos – Aug. 2010
- Park/Construction Update – Sept. 28, 2009
- Parking Project Update
- Plans Revealed For New Branson Landing & Water Chute Site Attractions
- Ray Johnson, Silver Dollar City Bladesmith, Passes Away
- RiverBlast Concept Artwork
- Roadwork on 76 to Begin Later This Month
- SDC Debuts New Teaser Site For 2018 Coaster Project
- SDC Off-Season Photos – 2008
- SDC Purchases Additional Steam Trains
- SDCFans Member Featured on GAC Show Featuring Silver Dollar City
- SDCFans.com Undergoes Yet More Changes
- Silver Dollar City Announces ‘Fireman’s Landing’
- Silver Dollar City Featured on DIY Network’s Salvage Dawgs
- Silver Dollar City Hits Single Day Attendance Record
- Silver Dollar City Hosts Firefighter Event and Honors Fallen Firemen
- Silver Dollar City Introduces New Character
- Silver Dollar City Meets Attendance Expectations for 2014
- Silver Dollar City Memorial Day Weekend 2014 Trip Report
- Silver Dollar City Opening Day 2015
- Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas 2011
- Southern Gospel Picnic August 24 – September 4
- Southern Gospel Picnic Starts August 27
- Spirit of 76 Project Provides a Way Forward for Branson
- Spring Ride Days Start on March 14
- Star Spangled Summer
- The Big Reveal: Time Traveler Coming in 2018
- The Flooded Mine Celebrates 50 Seasons of Fun
- Theme Park Christmas Competition is Getting Fierce, but Silver Dollar City is Still On Top
- Three Reasons To Visit Silver Dollar City Theme Park In 2017
- Throwback Thursday: Gaslight Square
- Throwback Thursday: Jim Owens’ Float Trip
- Throwback Thursday: Runaway-Ore-Carts
- Throwback Thursday: Shanty Town
- Throwback Thursday: The Beverly Hillbillies Visit SDC
- Throwback Thursday: The Gandy Dancer
- Throwback Thursday: The Green Parking Trams
- Track Is Already Being Placed on 2018 Coaster
- USA Today’s 10-Best Website Poll Includes 2 SDC Attractions
- Violet Hensley, One of Silver Dollar City’s Oldest Musicians, Biographed in New Book
- Waterboggin/Splash Harbor Demolition
- What’s Next for the Grand Palace?
- Wild Adventures to Get Flying Carpet Ride
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