The American Music and Craftsmanship Festival is a tremendous opportunity to enjoy the Autumn season mixed with the music and crafting skills from all over the county and beyond. Bring your family to Branson, Mo from September 9th through October 30th for a learning experience that is packed with lots of fun at Silver Dollar City. All of your senses will be tickled with samplings of the music, crafts, and food that will show you parts of America that are still alive and well.
Music:
Tap your toes to the bouncing sounds of bluegrass and the inspiration of Southern Gospel during this festival of fun. Bluegrass bands like Posey Hill from Arkansas, the Ozark Alliance from Missouri, and the Waring Family from Iowa, which features the Midwest Bluegrass Awards 2004 Mandolin Player of the Year, Jesse Durham, and 2004 Female Vocalist Traditional, Susan Durham. Don't miss the KMSU Youth in Bluegrass Band Contest to see the talent that is up and coming. The Southern Gospel Nights hosted by the Cumberland Quartet last through October 2nd and features Melody Boys Quartet, the Hoskins Family, the Kingsmen Quartet and Gary McSpadden.
Crafts:
Meet craftsman from all over that have made it their lives to keep the art of their wares alive for us to enjoy today. Watch as hand-woven baskets are made by Robbie Wisdom, spinning and weaving by Linda Beckley, and Native American style flutes crafted by Ken and Lynne Waters. Enjoy the taste of Sheep's milk, cheese, and fudge from Richard Christman. In addition, see the best of Missouri Hands Artisans like wildlife pen and ink drawings by R. Glenn Garrison, porcelain pottery from Jeanne A. Scott, cornhusk dolls by Dawn Steuck, and rustic bent willow furniture from John Whitt Jr.
Food:
The Tastes of America Food Fair is sure to wake up your taste buds to flavors that will have you walking down memory lane. At Uncle Sam's Rib Shack, sample South Carolina Tangy Sweet Ribs, Southern Salsa Glazed Baby Back Ribs, or Spicy Cajun St. Louis Style Ribs or a pulled pork sandwich with side dishes of all time favorites like potato salad, cole slaw or baked beans. Atlantic Coast Fish Fry will have your mouth watering for fish and chips, crispy fried clams, jumbo Butterfly Shrimp, and clam or seafood chowder. Heartland offers sandwiches of breaded tenderloin, Bratwurst and kraut and grilled ham steak served with bucket bread, and garden vegetables of roasted potatoes or yellow and green beans and carrots. The Frontier will take you out on the range with ground chuck burgers, campfire roasted prairie chicken, and buffalo chili served in a sour dough bread bowl topped with Cheddar Cheese and sliced green onion. The Southwestern takes you way down south with Indian tacos, beef or chicken Chimichangas, and a Southwestern Fiesta Salad Bowl. Satisfy your sweet tooth with favorite desserts like Kansas City "Tall" layered carrot cake, Georgia Peach Pie, Dakota Prairie Pumpkin or an all time favorite Kentucky Pecan Pie to name a few of your choices.
You can't go wrong with planning a vacation for the fall season at Silver Dollar City's Festival of American Music and Craftsmanship. As you enjoy the park you will see the dedication of crafters as they demonstrate the love of their art, hear the music that has kept the south entertained for generations and the comfort foods of the south. All wrapped up in a package that will leave you entertained and satisfied.
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