Bluegrass & BBQ Festival Featured at Silver Dollar City

Bluegrass & BBQ are the main attractions at Silver Dollar City starting May 10.  The Bluegrass & BBQ Festival, which lasts through June 3, features performances from some of today’s most popular Bluegrass musicians as well as some of the nations’ most delicious BBQ. Two special events are also held during the festival – the Annual Single Mic Championship and KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Band Contest.

Rhonda Vincent

With the purchase of Silver Dollar City tickets, you’ll gain access to performances that include:

• Rhonda Vincent
• Bluegrass Martins
• Redhead Express
• The Cleverlys
• The Grascals
• Blue Rain
• Doyle Lawson & Quiksilver
• The Chapmans
• And Many More!

For a complete list of scheduled performers, click here.

The 6th Annual Single Microphone Championship will take place May 19 and 20, 2012 at the Opera House Theater.   The contest highlights talented bluegrass bands that perform using the single microphone style, which was made popular in the 1920s, 30s and 40s by bluegrass bands.

The11th Annual KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Band Contest is scheduled for May 26 and 27, 2012, also at the Opera House Theater.   Amateur entertainers 21 years of age or younger will be featured as they compete for top honors and cash prizes.

 Of course, the tempting flavors of BBQ are also a highlight of this Silver Dollar City festival.  Everything from smoky Texas-style BBQ to tangy Carolina BBQ to the deliciousness of Kansas City BBQ will be available. During the Bluegrass & Barbeque Festival you can also sink your teeth into the All-You-Can-Eat Rib Feast. Served from 3pm until closing at Reunion Hall, succulent BBQ meats and a variety of sides are served family style at this feast. Sink your teeth into four styles of Ribs including Silver Dollar City Original-Style, Memphis Dry Rub, North Carolina Vinegar and Honey Blackberry. Beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked chicken, a fresh salad bar and all the fixin’s are also served.

To enjoy all of the festival highlights, rides, attractions, shows and demonstrating craftsmen be sure to get your discount Silver Dollar City tickets today.  Make a vacation out of it with a Silver Dollar City package.