The Southern Gospel Picnic will be in full swing this August 26-September 6, with some of the biggest gospel artists in the music industry performing for Branson visitors in Silver Dollar City. You’ll be inspired as you listen to the musical talent of groups like The Isaacs, Legacy Five, Squire Parsons, and many more throughout the week inside the Echo Hollow Amphitheatre, well-known for its superior quality sound.

On September 5, join many others in the congregation to hear Evangelist Dennis Swanberg, a spectacular speaker minister with a powerful message and a touch of humor. He’ll be speaking inside the Red Gold Heritage Hall, the designated place for the community worship service.

Throughout your time in Branson, you may want to stop by the House of Chicken and Fixins inside Branson square to feast on crispy fried chicken, mashed potatoes, steaming beans, and other southern-style cuisine. Fellowship with others - you may even learn a of a few Gospel artists you  haven’t heard yet.

Branson is filled with opportunities from now to when the Gospel music fires up at the end of August. Get a head start on the fun and book your activities and lodging.

Time is running out to visit some Branson shows and attractions as the summer season comes to an end. Monday, September 7, is the last day to enjoy Yakov’s Moscow Circus and White Water water park. In addition, September 7 is the last day of Silver Dollar City’s Southern Gospel Picnic.

Yakov’s Moscow Circus is held at Yakov’s Theater. The show features a variety of circus acts, including acrobatics, fire juggling, clown antics, dancing, and more. The show follows the unfolding love story of Andrei the Clown and Marina the Ballerina as they face obstacles to be together. Other acts of the show include a unicycle demonstration from the unicycle champion Anthony Soumiatin and animal performances. September 7 at 3 p.m. is the last chance to see this great family-friendly show.

White Water offers cool thrills for the entire family, and September 7 is the last day to take advantage of all that White Water offers. Young children will enjoy their very own section of the park, Splash Island and Little Squirts WaterWorks. The park is also full of slides, tube rides, and more fun attractions like Raging River Rapids and the Caribbean Plunge. In addition, the park has classic water park attractions like a huge wave pool.

Silver Dollar City’s Southern Gospel Picnic event will also be ending on September 7. This event features classic Southern entertainment and food. A variety of Southern Gospel groups and singers will be performing in the park throughout the event and on the last day, and customers can also sample traditional Southern food and enjoy all of the great attractions that Silver Dollar City offers year round. In addition, BransonShows.com offers a Play and Splash ticket that will let you go to both Silver Dollar City for the Southern Gospel Picnic and White Water to enjoy the last days of summer.

BransonShows.com offers tickets to these attractions and more in Branson, in addition to lodging in Branson and the surrounding area. To purchase tickets or set up lodging, go to BransonShows.com or call 1-800-987-6298 to set up your reservations.

From World-Fest and the Bluegrass & BBQ to KidsFest and Moonlight Madness, Branson’s Silver Dollar City has enjoyed unique festivals and events throughout the 2009 season. The latest event on the family-friendly amusement park’s upcoming schedule is the annual Southern Gospel Picnic, where some of America’s top gospel artists display their musical talents.

This year’s Southern Gospel Picnic takes place from August 27 through September 7. You’ll find that warm feelings fill the air throughout the 12-day festival, as a variety of gospel concerts are held each day to go along with the Chicken & Fixin’s picnic feast. Among the artists and groups set to perform throughout the festival are Jeff & Sheri Easter, Brian Free and Assurance, The Isaacs, Austin’s Bridge, Karen Peck & New River, The Booth Brothers, The Kingsmen Quartet, The Perrys, and Gold City, to name a few.

Also featured during the festival is the Southern Gospel Nights, which takes place each evening before the park’s closing at the Echo Hollow Ampitheater. For a full list of performers, dates, and times during the Southern Gospel Nights, click here.

Of course, Silver Dollar City’s usual attractions, rides, and games will still be available to guests throughout the day. You can enjoy a full day of your favorite rides, such as the PowderKeg or the WildFire, before sitting back and relaxing under the night sky with your favorite gospel tunes. For additional enjoyment, Silver Dollar City has also instituted its Trailblazer Pass, new for the 2009 season. For just $20, you will be granted permission to cut to the front of those long lines up to six times throughout the day.

Gospel music fans and music fans in general will find much to appreciate while visiting Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO during the Southern Gospel Picnic. Find more information about the festival, as well as lodging information throughout Branson, at BransonShows.com.