April 14, 2007

Big Spin Grand Opening (SFSTL)


Welcome to the Grand Opening of BIG SPIN.

Yes, they cut the ribbon with a skateboarder.

Let's take a look at the new ride.

















It's a fun ride.  Make sure you hit it early in the day if you want to ride it as the line moves slowly.

World Fest (SDC)


Welcome back to Silver Dollar City.

and WELCOME to World Fest!

Some of the decorations around the square.

I really like all of the different flags.

At the Gazebo Stage, a vocal group from Zambia was performing.

The Invaders from Trinidad and Tabago are performing at the Boatworks Theatre.

I absolutely love the sound of a steel pan band.


This is a very talented group.

In Riverfront Playhouse, the Polynesia Dance Spectacular is performing.

They demonstrate different dance styles famous on different islands.

The girls are very talented.


The show also features some fire twirling.

and this.  Not sure why, but it was pretty awesome anyway.


Austrian folk music.


In the Opera House, the Zunyi Acrobats of China are performing.



They brought a silk flyer this year.


Hand to hand balancing.


The hat jugglers are back.


Rug twirling.

It is a great show and this is a great festival.