Silver Dollar City's World-Fest Opens with Biggest Show Year Ever -- Performers from Six Continents Featured April 4 -- May 3

Contact: Silver Dollar City Publicity, 417-338-8210/8207/8211, publicity@silverdollarcity.com

BRANSON, Missouri, April 3 /Christian Newswire/ -- The popular Branson, Missouri becomes a global destination this weekend with the opening of World-Fest at the tourist destination's #1 attraction, the 1880s-style theme park Silver Dollar City. The park, which proudly operates under a Christian Mission statement and provides Servant Leadership training for its management, hosts 2 million guests a year who visit the six world-class festivals. Silver Dollar City's 2009 season kicks off the biggest show year ever with World-Fest, running April 4 – May 3, featuring hundreds of performers from six continents.

Photo: Branson, Missouri's number #1 attraction, the 1880s theme park Silver Dollar City, kicks off its 2009 season with World-Fest, presenting performers from six continents, including Balancing Monks from China. The 5-decade family-owned, internationally-awarded theme park operates with a Christian Mission Statement, openly celebrating with its 2 million guests annually. For information, call 800-831-4FUN or log on to www.silverdollarcity.com.

The most notable addition is the Zhejiang Balancing Monks of China who are presenting a show never before seen in the United States, plus new performers and returning favorites such as the explosive Irish Feet of Fire, plus music and dance troupes from Peru, Argentina, Russia, Trinidad, New Zealand and Australia.

"World-Fest is a great opportunity to have a first-rate international experience close to home," said Brad Schroeder, Silver Dollar City's Director of Special Events. "We're bringing in many shows you would have to travel the globe to see -- full of culture, color and excitement, right here in America's heartland."

Dining is an international experience too at Tastes of the World, a pavilion of global specialties, and Silver Dollar City's new Culinary & Craft School offers guests classes in global culinary techniques and flavors.

Silver Dollar City's Mission Statement proclaims "We Create Memories Worth Repeating All in a Manner Consistent with Christian Values and Ethics." The company's Core Values include creating emotional connections while serving others. After nearly 50 years, the company continues to be family-owned and operated.

World-Fest runs April 4 -- May 3. For park information call 800-831-4FUN or visit www.silverdollarcity.com.  

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