The beauty of the Ozarks with a glimpse of Table Rock Lake from the top of SDC's world class coaster "Wildfire."
BRANSON, Missouri – March 6, 2012 “As great as Silver Dollar City already is, it seems like it just keeps outdoing itself in a constant quest to provide its guests with a fresh, exciting and memorable experience every season,” said Tammy Johnson, the Director of Operations for the Branson Tourism Center. “The addition of new shows, events and expanded festivals’ shows that 2012 is certainly not going to be an exception.”
Silver Dollar City starts its 2012 season on March 15, the first day of its “Family Spring Break Days.” This first event of its 2012 season not only provides families and those on Spring Break a opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Ozarks during the Spring, but to ” be among the first to launch into the 2012 season on the thrill ride ‘PowderKeg,’ soar above the high flying, multi-looping cobra rolling roller coaster ‘WildFire,’ and fly over seven stories high on the ‘Giant Swing.’ The Grand Exposition includes 10 rides ranging from the Magnificent Wave Carousel to the Royal Tea Party. Entertainment includes Doc Gizmo Science Theatre, making science fun with amazing experiments.”
The full 2012 schedule of Silver Dollar City’s Special Events is as follows:
Family Spring Break Days – March 15-18; March 22-25
Young Christian Weekend – March 30 – April 1
Easter Weekend – April 5-7
World-Fest – April 12 – May 6
Bluegrass & BBQ – May 10 – June 3
National KidsFest – June 9 – July 22
Independence Day – July 4
Moonlight Madness – July 21 – August 5
Southern Gospel Picnic – August 24 – September 3
Country Music Weekend – September 8-9
National Harvest Festival – September 13 – October 27
An Old Time Christmas – November 3 – December 30
Although not on its “2012 Special Events Calendar,” Silver Dollar City will also be hosting “Midwest’s Premier Christian Youth Event: Young Christians’ Weekend. March 30-April 1.” This event will include Christian performers including “The Museum,” “The Afters!,” “Chris August” and much more.
Branson Tourism Center’s Johnson says that all the activities involved with Silver Dollar City’s festivals and events are in addition to everything else that the internationally award winning 1880s-style theme park offers, including 30 rides and attractions, demonstrating craftsmen, shows and restaurants. She also points out that those purchasing their Silver Dollar City tickets through the Branson Tourism Center get a bonus day, two days for the price of one.
For additional information or tickets for Silver Dollar City or any of Branson’s other shows and attractions or for lodging arrangements please contact the Branson Tourism Center, one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services, by either calling their toll free number 1-800-785-1550 or through their website www.BransonTourismCenter.com.