BLOWING
ROCK, N.C., July 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Once again, Tweetsie
Railroad is hosting Grammy Award-winning Riders In The Sky (a.k.a
"America's Favorite Cowboys") for a weekend of Western music and
comedy performances, August 10 and
11.
"This is one music performance you don't want to miss," said
Cathy Robbins of Tweetsie Railroad.
"Riders In The Sky are very talented musicians. They bring lots of
energy, laughs, and their spirit is infectious."
America's Favorite Cowboys include Ranger Doug, guitarist and
yodeler; Too Slim, bass player and star comedian; Woody Paul, King of the Cowboy Fiddlers; and
master accordionist Joey "the Cow Polka King," the band has been
sharing the "Cowboy Way" with audiences of all ages – in all 50
states and 10 countries, from Carnegie Hall to Tweetsie
Railroad!
Performances are at noon and 3 pm
on both days. Shows are included with a general park daytime
admission ticket. Seating is first come, first served and no
reservations are required.
For more information on upcoming events, ticket prices and more
visit Tweetsie.com.
About Riders In The Sky
Riders In The Sky are the
first and only exclusively Western group to win a Grammy and the
only Western group to join the Grand Ole Opry. In 2002, the band
released the CD "Ridin' the Tweetsie Railroad," which featured
classic railroad songs as well as several original compositions
honoring the theme park. For more details about Riders In The Sky,
including discography, awards and tour dates,
visit RidersInTheSky.com.
About Tweetsie Railroad
Since 1957, Tweetsie Railroad,
North Carolina's first theme park,
has provided families with unforgettable Wild West adventures.
Visitors enjoy an interactive three-mile journey into the Old West
behind a historic narrow-gauge steam locomotive. The park features
live shows, classic amusement rides, the Deer Park Zoo, gem mining,
and more.
Tweetsie Railroad is open for its Wild West action-packed themed
daytime operations, with gates open from 10
am – 6 pm:
- May 28 - August 11 - Thursday -
Monday (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday)
- August 12 - October 27 -
Saturday, Sunday and Labor Day Monday
The park will open for nighttime operations during Ghost
Train® and Tweetsie Christmas®.
Daytime admission is $60 for
adults, age 13+, $40 for children,
ages 3-12, and free for children 2 and under. There is no charge
for parking.
For more information visit www.tweetsie.com or call
877-TWEETSIE (877-893-3874).
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