In recognition of Silver Dollar City's 50th anniversary, the US Congress recently proclaimed the 1880s theme park "The Home of American Craftsmanship." This fall, Silver Dollar City welcomes the season with the granddaddy of all its festivals, the one that has made Silver Dollar City what it is today!
The National Harvest Festival presents music and crafts of all kinds during the fall harvest festival at Silver Dollar City. Music includes live performances featuring Country Western, Bluegrass, and Gospel music.Crafts include wood carving, stained glass, natural wool dying, fabric weaving, barn wood birdhouses and much more. The sounds and smells of the fall harvest fill the Silver Dollar City square with sorghum making and cowboy cooking. Over 500 visiting craftsmen and musicians join Silver Dollar City's 100 resident craftsmen to create what is widely recognized in the industry as the nation's largest festival of demonstrating craftsmanship!
New this year PBS Craft in America Exhibit! Silver Dollar City is proud to host this amazing exhibit, developed exclusively for Silver Dollar City, from the creators of the Peabody-award winning PBS documentary series featuring unique American artists.
Also new this year Caricature Carvers of America Showcase featuring a Craftsmen's Reunion featuring veteran Silver Dollar City artisans including Peter Engler, Ted Blaylock, Peter Kramer, Lee Robertson, Tom Crain, Gary Dierking and Jesse Barnes. Meet over 100 Missouri artisans as they fill the park with their very own salute to Missouri's fine craftsmanship September 11 through October 30. Learn How To Do-It-Yourself Craft Workshops in Boatworks Theater. Learn how to make beautiful wreaths and centerpieces, and decorate Christmas trees!
Headin' West returns to the Opera House stage for another spectacular season! This 45-minute live musical production, created especially for Silver Dollar City, tells the timeless tale of American westward expansion during the 1860s. Complete with colorful characters, harrowing adventures, a moving musical score, surprising special effects, vivid scenery and talented performers – this is Silver Dollar City's biggest production show ever! Show is free with park admission. Headin' West runs September 11 through October 24.Headin’ West is the winner of the "Big-E" award for Best Overall Production in 2009 by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions! Be sure to see this show while you are visiting Silver Dollar City this fall!
The National Harvest Festival also features the Tastes of America including barbecued ribs, succulent ham or pork tenderloin straight from the Heartland, Southwestern entrées including Ham & Beans and your favorite desserts. Or try traditional dishes like Son of a Gun Beef Stew or Campfire Roasted Prairie Chicken fresh from the Frontier.
The National Fall Harvest Festival At Silver Dollar City runs now through October 30. Silver Dollar City is open Wednesday through Sundays, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. For National Harvest Festival ticket information click on the Silver Dollar City Fall National Harvest Festival Ticket Information link below!
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