Silver Dollar City's World-Fest Opens for Grand Finale Season In Branson, Missouri

09/04/2016 16:24

BRANSON, Mo., April 9, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Performers from around the world joined hands with guests in a "Worldwide Circle of Friendship" hundreds-strong, as one of the nation's most iconic international festivals -- Silver Dollar City's World-Fest -- begins its grand finale season. For more than two decades, World-Fest has brought thousands of performers from around the globe to the theme park in the heart of America's heartland. In its final run through May 1, the festival features international culture, music and dance, presenting new entertainment and bringing back all-time guest-favorites. Silver Dollar City plans to replace the event next spring with something even bigger, say park officials.

Big shows include the new show Slàsk, a 35-member music and dance troupe from Poland; Cirque Zuma Zuma, a 28-member heart-pounding-intense African circus showcase; and Island Fire with world-champion Fire Knife Dancers from Tahiti & Samoa. Also featured are steel drummers from Trinidad and Tobago, and groups from Ireland, Ecuador and the Czech Republic.

Silver Dollar City is the original property of Herschend Family Entertainment, the nation's largest family-owned entertainment corporation.

Information: 800-831-4FUN(386) or www.silverdollarcity.com.

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