Southern Gospel’s Biggest Stars Shine at Silver Dollar City, Aug 21-Sep 1

OZARK MOUNTAINS, Mo. (Aug 1, 2025) — The spirit of Southern Gospel comes alive at Silver Dollar City’s Southern Gospel Picnic, returning Aug 21-Sep 1. With a lineup packed full of powerhouse harmonies and heartfelt praise, this festival has become one of the music genre’s biggest events of the year.

“It’s a bucketlist of all your favorite acts in one place,” says Amanda Carson, Entertainment Manager for Southern Gospel Picnic. “From traditional quartets to contemporary groups, the joyful harmonies take you on a journey that will have your toes tapping and your hands clapping!”

Each evening, The City’s 4,000-seat Echo Hollow® Amphitheatre lights up with headlining performances from beloved artists including The Isaacs, The Inspirations, The Hoppers, The Martins, Triumphant Quartet, Karen Peck & New River and Greater Vision. Concerts begin at 6pm, with seating starting at 5pm.

Festivalgoers can feast on southern-inspired comfort food at The House of Chicken & Fixin’s at Mollie’s Mill restaurant. The all-you-care-to-eat spread features fried chicken with firecracker and honey BBQ sauces, chicken potpie and chicken & wild rice. Classic sides like Tuscan green beans & taters, mac & cheese and buttered sweet corn round out the picnic plate. At The City’s newly reimagined Plaza, guests can find fresh festival flavors like antipasto salad, gourmet turkey sandwiches, blue cotton candy lemonade and berry peach tea.

A full performance lineup and daily schedules are available at www.silverdollarcity.com or on the free Silver Dollar City App. Please note: Silver Dollar City is closed Tuesday, Aug 26.