Silver Dollar City Sampling Events

World-Class Festivals

Festival of Wonder

A Most Amazing Entertainment Experience April 6 - 30; The Experience Prepared to Be Amazed; Get a front row seat for the many fantastical acts of curiosity and larger-than-life performances that will grace Silver Dollar City's grand stages this Spring! It's A Most Amazing Entertainment Experience…from the world's longest playable stringed instrument stretching the length of Red Gold to the spectacular footwork and acrobatic artistry of the seven Flamenco Kings and many more, every show is guaranteed to be a wow. Even your taste buds will be amazed with new and innovative flavors and incredible eats during this All-NEW Festival!

the Performances

Every Act a Wow

• The Earth Harp Collective

  Featuring the world's longest playable stringed instrument stretching the full length of Red Gold Heritage Hall, William Close & The Earth Harp Collective will dazzle audiences next spring during The Festival Of Wonder just as it did earning William a finalist slot on the TV show America's Got Talent!

Foods of Wonder

A Culinary Adventure; Have you ever eaten something and on the first bite said "THAT'S AMAZING"? Well, get ready as The Festival Of Wonder presents an incredible collection of one-of-a-kind, over-the-top culinary creations including:

• ™Gourmet Grilled Cheese Varieties

• Fry Bread Heaven

• The World Of Bacon

• Curious Kabobs

• Grilled Obsessions

• New Flat Bread Creations

• Outrageous Cinnamon Rolls & Bodacious Brownies

• Incredible New Blended Beverages

Bluegrass & BBQ

MAY 4 - 29, 2017; See the top names in Bluegrass music, from award-winning favorites to red-hot rising stars at this internationally-acclaimed bluegrass event! Come hungry and sink your teeth into all-American barbecue flavors! The House of BBQ in Red Gold Heritage Hall boasts an impressive menu of Silver Dollar City's signature barbecue specialties. Plus, the All-You-Care-To-Eat Rib Feast in Reunion Hall serves up mouthwatering barbecue family-style from 3pm to park closing each day. And whether you're a seasoned barbecue pro or just a passionate weekend griller, you must visit Bottle Neck Bros. Sauce Shack located on the Square. Sample more than 150 different barbecue sauces, including Silver Dollar City originals, and purchase your favorite flavor. "Silver Dollar City's month-long Bluegrass & BBQ Festival, named Bluegrass Event of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association in 2011, arguably presents more bluegrass bands on multiple stages to more new audiences than any other event in the nation."

• Just Announced: Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder

  Our famous Bluegrass & BBQ Festival just got even bigger with the addition of legendary Ricky Skaggs on May 28, 2017!

• 2017 Bluegrass and BBQ Lineup

  When: May 04 - May 29; Venues: Various Venues; See electrifying performances by some of the very best names in Bluegrass today! You won't want to miss a single performance by groups from all over the United States!

• KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Band Contest

  When: May 27; Venues: Opera House. The 16th annual KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Band Contest will be held at Silver Dollar City's Opera House Theater Saturday, May 27, 2017

• House of BBQ

  When: May 04 - May 29; Venues: Red Gold Heritage Hall. Red Gold Heritage Hall is transformed into The House of BBQ during the Bluegrass & BBQ Festival!

• Reunion Hall Rib Feast

  When: May 04 - May 29, Venues: Main Street. Join us for an All-You-Care-To-Eat Rib Feast in Reunion Hall featuring barbecue slow smoked right here at Silver Dollar City!

• Pitmaster's Courtyard

  When: May 04 - May 29; Venues: Red Gold Courtyard. During Bluegrass & BBQ Festival, the Red Gold Courtyard will be filled with the smoky aroma of open grills as the NEW Pitmaster's Courtyard makes its delicious debut!

Star-spangled Summer

June 3 - July 16, 2017; Celebrate an All-American Summer with your family! The Star-Spangled Summer festival is packed with family fun and entertainment you won't find anywhere else, including the return of The Harlem Globetrotters in their FINAL SEASON at Silver Dollar City. Plus, nothing brings family together like sharing the excitement of over 40 thrilling rides & attractions including the 10 Family Adventures of Fireman's Landing® and The World's Most Daring Wood Coaster - Outlaw Run®! Plus, meet your favorite cartoon characters in person, see the lightning fast footwork of Championship Cloggers, enjoy family games & contests on the Square and so much more! And, come hungry for an All-NEW Buffet in the Reunion Hall designed just for kids featuring their very favorite foods! Start Planning Your Visit 2017 Now!

• The Globetrotter Experience

  When: June 03 - July 16; Venues: Red Gold Heritage Hall. FINAL YEAR - The Harlem Globetrotters display their trademark basketball wizardry in this one-of-a-kind show!

• Championship Cloggers

  When: June 03 - July 30; Venues: Boatworks Theater. See Championship Cloggers in Boatworks Theater during Silver Dollar City's Star-Spangled Summer and Moonlight Madness!

• Storytelling at Half Dollar Holler

  When: June 03 - July 30; Venues: Half Dollar Holler. Join us in Half Dollar Holler as storytellers bring entertaining tales to life!

Moonlight Madness

JULY 15 - 30, 2017; Join us for summer's last blast during Moonlight Madness at Silver Dollar City! We're staying up past our bedtime to ride into the night with extended ride time until 10pm on over 40 rides & attractions! Plus

• Nightly Street Dances

• Special Deals at Select Shops & Eateries

• Hits From The Hollow featuring a Fireworks Finale presented by Humana® nightly (weather permitting)

• Midnight Madness dates when the park is open until 12AM!

• Plus, Cartoon Character Meet & Greets and more

Events

• Moonlight Madness Street Dance

  When: July 15 - July 30; Venues: Gazebo. Join us on the Square each evening during Moonlight Madness for a dance party under the stars!

• Hits From The Hollow

  When: April 06 - October 22; Venues: Echo Hollow® Amphitheatre. Enjoy a delightfully entertaining evening variety show in Echo Hollow® Amphitheatre!

Southern Gospel Picnic

August 24 - September 4; Presented By: Humana; One of America's Premier Southern Gospel Events! Southern gospel music has always resounded through these Ozarks' hills, from country churches and county fairs to grand stages and even in backyards during family get-togethers. Attend one of America's Biggest Southern Gospel events at Silver Dollar City and you can once again enjoy that Southern Gospel music. Concerts include performances from the biggest names in Southern Gospel music! Savor southern cooking at its best with The House of Chicken & Fixin's on the City's square! Find your family's favorite styles of chicken, plus all the extras you love! Choose from our succulent Apple-Glazed Chicken, Hickory-Smoked Chicken or our famous Southern Fried Chicken with all the sides. Join us at Silver Dollar City in 2017 for a celebration of Southern Gospel Music. Concerts, food and family fun await!

• The House Of Chicken & Fixin's

  When: August 24 - September 04; Venues: Main Street. During the Southern Gospel Picnic, gather your family and friends inside Reunion Hall for an old-fashioned feast

• 2017 Southern Gospel Picnic Lineup

  When: August 24 - September 04; Venues: Various Venues. It's a celebration filled with great gospel harmonies and soul-stirring melodies!

National Crafts & Cowboy Festival

September 13 - October 28 (Wed-sun) Presented By: Humana; The Home of American Craftsmanship, Silver Dollar City, presents The Country's Premier Craft Festival and one of the best fall festivals around - National Crafts & Cowboy Festival! Held annually in one of America's favorite fall destinations, this fun festival includes: 125 visiting demonstrating craftsmen showcasing their diverse array of talents (that's in addition to Silver Dollar City's own 100 resident craftsmen); and a Salute to the Great American Cowboy that includes wild mustangs, an old-fashioned barn dance, chuck wagon cooking and much more. NEW Campfire Cooking - Watch as delicious recipes including Dutch Oven Desserts and Cowboy Beef Stew are cooked over on open fire!

• National Harvest & Cowboy Festival Craftsmen

  When: September 13 - October 28. The Home of American Craftsmanship welcomes 125 visiting craftsmen during National Crafts & Cowboy Festival

• Wild West Show

  When: September 13 - October 15; Venues: Red Gold Heritage Hall. Don't miss this western entertainment extravaganza inspired by the legendary Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show!

• Extreme Mustang Makeovers

  When: October 04 - October 28; Venues: Red Gold Courtyard. See expert horse trainer Fred Woehl tame beautiful wild mustangs to be adopted using his own unique methods and years of experience

• Buck Taylor's Cowboy Emporium

  When: September 13 - October 28; Venues: Frisco Barn. Meet western artists and craftsmen including Gunsmoke star and cowboy artist, Buck Taylor!

• Kent Rollins

  When: September 13 - October 28; Venues: Red Gold Courtyard. Kent Rollins demonstrates the art of authentic chuck wagon cooking while serving up cowboy stories, poetry and humor from his restored 1876 Studebaker wagon

• Barn Dance

  When: September 13 - October 28; Venues: Carousel Barn. Back by popular demand, Silver Dollar City's Barn Dance returns to National Harvest & Cowboy Festival in 2017!

An Old Time Christmas®

November 4 - December 30, 2017; Presented By: Humana; Don't Miss A Top 5 Spot To Light Up The Holidays! - "Good Morning America" Why not discover one of the best Christmas destinations this year? Bring your entire family to Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri and celebrate the true meaning of this magical season amidst the glow of over 5 million dazzling lights, 1,000 decorated Christmas Trees, two Broadway-style productions and a 5-Story Special Effects Christmas Tree. Plus, a Holly JollyTM Christmas Light Parade featuring Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer & Friends. You'll take home beautiful Branson Christmas memories destined to last a lifetime! Weather permitting, you will experience a variety of thrilling rides and attractions during An Old Time Christmas! Enjoy 2013's Best New Ride Outlaw Run® and many other rides and attractions during the day and evening against a backdrop of spectacular Christmas lights and music. Click here for more information about temperature guidelines for operating each ride. You can shop at more than two dozen unique shops including Jingle Bell Junction, located in the Frisco Barn, showcasing 80 themed trees, a variety of Christmas decor including snow globes, tableware, lighted collectibles and much more! And finally, you'll work up an appetite so you will want to treat yourself to our home-style Christmas feasts including a prime rib buffet at the Reunion Hall and festive walk-away treats such as wassail, cappuccino, hot apple dumplings and cinnamon ice cream. All of these holiday treats add up to make Silver Dollar City one of the best Christmas destinations for family getaways. Come celebrate a special Branson Christmas with us!

• Christmas In Midtown

  NEW for Christmas 2017, Silver Dollar City adds 1.5 million MORE lights with the opening of Christmas In Midtown! The light spectacular brings the park's glowing total up to over 6.5 million lights; no wonder Travel Channel hailed it as "The Most Illuminated Park On Earth"!

• Rudolph's Holly JollyTM Christmas Light Parade

  When: November 04 - December 30. Rudolph's Holly Jolly Christmas Light Parade glides through Silver Dollar City's streets twice each evening, weather permitting

• Christmas On Main Street

  When: November 04 - December 30; Venues: Main Street. Silver Dollar City presents our biggest light show ever including the 5-story special effects Christmas tree

• A Dickens' Christmas Carol

  When: November 04 - December 30; Venues: Opera House. Silver Dollar City's musical adaptation of the famous classic novel by Charles Dickens

• It's A Wonderful Life

  When: November 04 - December 30; Venues: Red Gold Heritage Hall. George Bailey discovers the true value of life, family and friends with a little help from his guardian angel, Clarence

• The Living Nativity

  When: November 04 - December 30; Venues: Riverfront Playhouse. Transport your family to ancient Bethlehem and experience life as it may have been that clear and silent night so many years ago

• Tinker Junior's Toy Shop

  When: November 04 - December 30; Venues: Boatworks Theater. Don't miss this delightful new interactive show featuring Tinker Junior, a 12-foot tall taking and singing Christmas tree!

• Frisco Sing-Along Steam Train

  When: November 04 - December 30; Venues: Valley Road. This Christmas time Silver Dollar City train ride takes passengers on a musical journey through the beautiful Ozark Mountain countryside

• Frontier Fa-La-La Follies

  When: November 04 - December 30; Venues: Silver Dollar Saloon. Grab a seat at the Silver Dollar Saloon for the hilarious holiday adventures of the Saloon gang as they sing and dance their way through the season!

• Christmas on the Bayou

  When: November 04 - December 30; Venues: Dockside Theater. Cedric Benoit and the Cajun Connection Band add a little seasoning to the festivities with a good ol' Cajun Christmas Celebration!

• Holiday Hearthside Harmonies

  When: November 04 - December 30; Venues: Homestead Ridge. Take a stroll through McHaffie's Homestead and have a seat by the fire as we warm the soul with Silver Dollar City-style songs and stories!

• Santa Claus Lane

  When: November 04 - December 23. Visit Santa in his workshop at Santa Claus Lane and tell him all of your Christmas wishes!

• Rudolph's Christmas Town

  When: November 04 - December 30. Visit with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster™ & Clarice™ during An Old Time Christmas!

• Reunion Hall Prime Rib Buffet

  When: November 04 - December 30; Venues: Main Street. Gather your family for a delicious Prime Rib buffet in Reunion Hall

• Molly's Mill Restaurant Holiday Harvest Buffet

  When: November 04 - December 30; Venues: Main Street. Join us for a home-style buffet at Molly's Mill Restaurant

• Lucky Silver Mine Restaurant

  When: March 15 - January 01; Venues: Main Street. Enjoy a home-style holiday feast at the Lucky Silver Mine Restaurant!

• Tastes of the Season

  When: November 04 - December 30. Hearty feasts and festive treats can be found throughout the park during An Old Time Christmas!

• Jingle Bell Junction

  When: November 04 - December 30; Venues: Frisco Barn. Jingle Bell Junction is your one-stop holiday decor shop!

Special Events

Spring Ride Days

March 31 & April 2; Presented By: Humana;  Be here for the official start of spring during Silver Dollar City's Spring Ride Days! Enjoy some good old-fashioned fun with your family on over 40 thrilling rides & attractions, from the multi-looping WildFire® to the 10 family adventures of Fireman's Landing®. Start Planning Your Spring Break Now. Plus, our Celebration Team is back this season with Pop-Up Parties! They'll start each day with a special ceremony and then be on hand to surprise guests with awesome gifts including souvenirs like t-shirts and mugs, coupons for free treats, meal vouchers and even free tickets to Silver Dollar City or White Water. You never know when you're going to be part of a Pop-Up Party! In addition, each day during Spring Ride Days, the 5, 000th guest through the turnstiles gets a super special celebration. It could be you! Plus, see a special lineup of Spring Ride Days entertainers including:

• Spoken 4 Quartet

  Gazebo Stage - March 31 & April 2 Hear gospel melodies from Branson's own Spoken 4 Quartet

• Sunday Drive

  Dockside Theater - March 31 & April 2 Don't miss this award-winning gospel trio from Knoxville, TN

• Chris Stanley

  Boatworks Theater - March 31 & April 2 Enjoy the magic and comedy of one of Branson's favorite entertainers

• Homestead Pickers

  McHaffie's Homestead - March 31 & April 2 Silver Dollar City's own Homestead Pickers are back with old time tunes and home-spun humor

• Please Note

  During Spring Ride Days only the entertainment listed above will be available. The following shops will not be open during Spring Ride Days: The Apple Butter Shop, Carrie's Candles, Casey's Baseball Bat Cart, Cowboy Jepp's, The Crafter's Market, Dugan Trading Co., the Duplicating Lathe, The Greatest Gift, Heartland Home Furnishings, Granny's Lye Soap, Outdoor Missouri, Valley Woodcarvers and White River Mercantile

Young Christians' Weekend

March 31 - April 2, 2017

• An Incredible 3-Day Youth Event

  oung Christians' Weekend is a 3-day youth conference at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. This event is designed to help energize youth to serve & worship the Lord, connect with their youth group all while having a blast at Silver Dollar City - One of America's Top 10 Parks! Reserve Your Spot By March 30 & Save $7 Per Person Off Gate Price

• Worship Services

  Experience powerful worship with incredible services in the Echo Hollow Amphitheatre - headlined by the top names in Christian Music!

• Dynamic Speakers & Workshops

  Not only is Young Christians' Weekend 2017 filled with incredible worship services & non-stop fun at Silver Dollar City - your students will also participate in dynamic workshops designed to challenge & grow them!

• Over 40 Rides & Attractions

  From spine-tingling thrills to kid-friendly fun, Silver Dollar City's over 40+ rides & attractions offer adventures your whole group will love

Pricing & Reservations

• Pricing & Reservations

  Reserve your tickets in advance to lock in pricing. Orders can be paid for & picked-up upon arrival at Silver Dollar City, March 31 - April 2, 2017 with reservation. Additional tickets and season pass event wristbands can be added at time of pick-up based on availability (additional tickets added at full gate rate when applicable). Ticket prices are per person & are subject to tax. prices are per person & are subject to tax

Season Pass Holder Appreciation Days

Seasonal Dates: May 30 - June 09

• Don't miss exclusive ride time

  just for you from 8:30am - 9:30am each morning during Season Pass Holder Appreciation Days, May 30 - June 9, 2017! Plus, find special deals at select shops and eateries!

• Please note

  Season Special offers and extra ride time are exclusively for 2017 Season Pass Holders. Season Pass and photo ID must be presented May 30 – June 9, 2017 to participate. (Season Pass guest vouchers with validity during May 30 – June 9 are also valid for early ride time when accompanied by Season Pass Holder with matching order number.) Merchandise and food offers are not valid with any other offer, discount or previous purchase. Some restrictions apply

• he Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam Train & Marvel Cave will open according to their normal operating schedules

Summer Concert Series

June 2-4 & 9-11. Summertime rocks at Silver Dollar City with a brand-new two weekend concert series featuring some of the best music of the 70s, 80s, 90s and more! June 2-4 and 9-11, join us in Echo Hollow® Amphitheatre for an unbelievable lineup of concerts. We'll be announcing new groups all week, but here's just a taste of some of the great music you won't want to miss!

• Members Only & Jason Pritchett June 2

  The nation's premier 80s tribute band, Members Only, rocks Echo Hollow with the top hits of the decade! Silver Dollar City alumni and top 5 finalist on America's Got Talent Jason Pritchett opens the show with his own unique brand of contemporary country

• The Spinners June 3

  R&B legends The Spinners gave us some of the most recognizable hit singles of the 1960s and 1970s including "I'll Be Around", "Could it be I'm Falling in Love', "One of a Kind", "Games People Play", and "Rubberband Man."

• The Association June 4

  One of the biggest bands of the 1960s with hits that were made for singing along with including: "Windy", "Cherish", "Never My Love", "Everything That Touches You", and more

• The Lovin' Spoonful June 9

  The Lovin' Spoonful was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 with hits like "Do You Believe in Magic", "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice", "Daydream", "Summer in the City", and "Nashville Cats"

• Poco June 10

  As pioneers of the country-rock genre, Poco merged traditional country instruments and harmonies with the energy and rhythms of rock & roll and created a sound that earned them a number of hit singles including: "Crazy Love", "Rose Of Cimarron" and many more

• Rare Earth June 11

  Rare Earth has their audiences up out of their seats, singing and dancing along with their million selling classics such as "Get Ready", "Hey Big Brother", "Losing You", "Born to Wander", and "I Just Want to Celebrate"

Country Music Weekend

Special Event: Country Music Weekend September 8 - 10; Back by popular demand, Country Music Weekend returns in 2017! Join us in Echo Hollow® Amphitheatre for concert performances from classic country stars!

• September 8: Restless Heart

  Restless Heart has recorded four gold albums and topped the charts with six number one singles including "That Rock Won't Roll, " "I'll Still Be Loving You, " and "The Bluest Eyes In Texas."

• September 9: Diamond Rio

  4-time CMA Group of the Year and 13-time Grammy Award Nominees, Diamond Rio have hit #1 with singles including "One More Day, " "Beautiful Mess, " and "I Believe."

• September 10: Lonestar

  Among Lonestar's nine #1 singles, 1995's "Amazed" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 - the first country song to have done so in more than a decade