What to know for Silver Dollar City's 2025 opening
Starting March 13, the park will be open for the spring season. Hours are 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The 1880s-themed park is touting its new and improved Fire In The Hole ride, which won the 'Golden Ticket Award' for Best New Ride. Here is a list of festivals for SDC in 2025:
Spring Break (March 13 – 31)
Spring Exposition (April 10 – May 12)
Bluegrass & BBQ (May 14 – 26)
Summer Celebration (June 7 – August 3)
Southern Gospel Picnic (August 21 – September 1)
Harvest Festival (September 12 – October 26)
An Old Time Christmas (November 1 – December 30)
The park also announced a round of country music concerts in September including Montgomery Gentry ft. Eddie Montgomery, Sara Evans, and Lonestar.
Here is a snapshot of ticket prices according to the park's website:
1-day tickets:
Tickets start at $92 ages 12-64
Aged 4-11 and 65+ are $82
Ages 3 and under are free
2-day tickets:
Tickets start at $112 ages 12-64
Ages 4-11 and 65+ are $102
Ages 3 and under are free
3-day tickets:
Tickets start at $122 ages 12-64
Ages 4-11 and 65+ are $112
Ages 3 and under are free
Season Passes (valid 3/13/25 – 1/4/26):
Silver level: $159 plus tax
Gold level: $219 plus tax
Diamond level: $279 plus tax
For a list of what perks each level gets and information on payment plans, click here.
The water park portion is not open yet. According to park's website, the water park opens May 24th at 10:00 a.m. White Water opens that same day.
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