New for KidsFest: Silver Dollar City Presents
Swedish Supergroup JEERK in First U.S. Performance
Released: Branson, Mo. 5/09
Rhythm and dance artistry stomps to the stage as Silver Dollar City presents the Swedish Supergroup JEERK in their first U.S. performance, all part of the theme park's summer-long festival, KidsFest, June 6 - August 9. The park's biggest show year ever features kid-favorite entertainment productions including the Magic of Peter Gossamer and an original live stage show from VeggieTales, plus Kid Concoctions and roller coasters soaring through the trees.
A phenomenon in Europe, JEERK is five spectacular performers who use their percussion skills, rhythmic body movements and an array of novelty props to drum, dance and crash their way through this one-of-a-kind stage show. "Kids love action, and JEERK presents and energetic and outrageous combination of dance, percussion, music and acrobatics, all in flawless precision," said Brad Schroeder, Silver Dollar City's Director of Special Events.
Additional featured shows include The Magic of Peter Gossamer with tricks, levitations, vanishings and comedy from the master illusionist, and an original VeggieTales live stage show, "The Invention of Silliness,"starring America's favorite talking vegetables in a musical adventure created exclusively for Silver Dollar City. Hands-on activity is the focus at the Kid Concoctions Activity Center, where kids can make their own creations from the acclaimed Kid Concoctions books and television show.
Thirty themed rides and attractions offer thrills and adventure, with high-speed coasters such as the explosive-launch coaster PowderKeg, named the Best Family Thrill Coast on the Planet by Thrillride.com; the multi-looping coaster WildFire, the 7-story super-swooping Giant Swing, and mega-splashing rides like the American Plunge and the Lost River raft ride. For real ride fans, the park presents Moonlight Madness featuring nighttime fun July 27 - August 9, with rides running until 10 p.m. for summer night thrills.
Silver Dollar City, near Branson, Missouri, is open daily during KidsFest, June 6 - August 9. For tickets and information, call 1-800-831-4FUN, or visit the web site, www.silverdollarcity.com.