February 06, 2012     6:22 AM
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Party Like it's 1960

Silver Dollar City is celebrating 50 years, and guests are invited to the year-long birthday bash with loads of music and entertainment, plus a brand-new water ride.

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Let’s face it. A trip to Branson wouldn’t be complete without visiting the famed theme park Silver Dollar City. The rides, the shows, the food: Everything at the 1880s-themed attraction will be amped up in honor of the park’s 50th birthday. But with so much going on, where do you start? Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a comprehensive run-down of the year to come at Silver Dollar City.

World-Fest

[April 8–May 9]
Did you come to Branson to get away from it all? Travel far away during Silver Dollar City’s acclaimed World-Fest, an international celebration featuring the cultures and cuisines from dozens of countries. Returning this year are the

Plan It!

What: Silver Dollar City 50th Birthday
When: All season long
Where: Silver Dollar City, 399 Silver Dollar City Parkway, Branson
Cost: Park admission is $43-$53 (one-day ticket)
More info: Call 800-831-4386
or visit silverdollarcity.com.

popular Zheijiang Chinese Acrobats and Balancing Monks, Los Pampas Gauchos from Argentina and the Russian Academic Band. But it wouldn’t be a birthday celebration without more acts, so Silver Dollar City brought in a few new faces to this year’s World-Fest, including the Fiery Fiddles from Canada, the Calpulli Mexican Dance Troupe and the Trinidad drums and dance group, Footprints Diego Martin. To appease your international palate, taste food from around the globe at the Tastes of the World food showcase or learn an exotic recipe at the Culinary & Craft School.


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