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Magic Spring Announces New Event “Celebrate The Word” for 2012 Season
February 21, 2012
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Magic Springs Water and Theme Park made a major announcement before thousands of concert-goers at Sunday night’s Winter Jam, Christian music’s largest annual tour, held at the Verizon Arena. Park representatives told the crowd Magic Springs will expand its Christian entertainment offerings in the 2012 season with a new special event, “Celebrate The Word,” a multi-weekend festival spread through the Summer.
“Our Christian music weekends are very popular. We want to build upon that to bring our families more of the entertainment they desire, in the kind of environment they want,” says Steve Honeycutt, the park’s General Manager.
“Celebrate The Word” kicks off Saturday, June 9th with the award-winning, multi-platinum-selling band Third Day. Then, on Sunday, June 10, Kevin Downes, co-star of the 2011 Sherwood Pictures film “Courageous”, and producer of the 2010 film “Like Dandelion Dust” will deliver an inspirational message, followed by a performance by Brandon Heath, 2012 Grammy nominee for best contemporary Christian album.
“Celebrate The Word” continues July 14, with Switchfoot taking the stage on Saturday night, then on Sunday, Evangelist entertainer Brock Gill will amaze the audience with his unique display of wit, humor and unbelievable escapes, followed by the band Tenth Avenue North, which brings its mission of “making Christ known” to the Magic Springs stage.
To wrap up the spectacular summer event, Saturday, August 11th, “Celebrate The Word” will feature Newsboys in an unforgettable show. On Sunday, the founder of Redeemed Girl Ministries, internationally acclaimed speaker, author and life guide for “every girl” in today’s society, Marian Jordan, delivers her special message to every woman and girl in the audience, followed by a musical performance from Point of Grace, a group originally formed at Ouachita Baptist University nearly 20 years ago, known for their signature chill-inducing harmonies, choruses and powerful lyrics that capture life’s simple, vital messages.
Area Christian bands will also have the opportunity to get involved with “Celebrate the Word,” as the park will hold a “Battle of the Bands” competition in which interested musicians may submit their entry online. Details on the competition will be shared in coming weeks via MagicSprings.com and the event’s Facebook page “Magic Springs Celebrate The Word.”
“All three weekends of ‘Celebrate The Word’ as well as 14 other shows in the Pepsi Concert Series are included with a 2012 Season Pass,” says Honeycutt.
Honeycutt also says the park plans to open the 10th Season of the popular concert series May 6 with three Sunday Gospel music performances in its new “Praize Sundays” event. Performers for those shows will be announced soon.
For all of these events, special group rates of 15 or more are available by pre-registering your group when you call the park at 501.318.5370.
Magic Springs Named Silver Cup Honoree
February 1, 2012
Magic Springs Water and Theme Park was awarded the Silver Cup by the Greater Hot Springs Area Chapter of the Arkansas Hospitality Association at its 2012 awards dinner. The Silver Cup recognizes “Outstanding Efforts in Tourism,” this year, specifically honoring Magic Springs for its 2011 Pepsi Concert Series.
The award was presented by the chapter’s Vice President, Bob Martorana and accepting the award for the park were Dana Whisenhunt, Marketing Manager and Steve Honeycutt, General Manager.
In presenting the honor, Martona noted that, anchored by the popular concert series, attendance at Magic Springs was increased by 12% over 2010. The three largest concerts and park attendance days of the season were for Casting Crowns, Three Doors Down and Blake Shelton, who also brought Magic Springs the second-largest attendance day in its history.
“We are proud to bring such great top-name artists to our beautiful amphitheater at Magic Springs and provide the kind of family entertainment that our community can be proud of,” says Honeycutt.
The annual awards dinner was held January 31 at the Austin Convention Hotel and Spa in downtown Hot Springs.
Magic Springs Announces 2012 Operating Calendar
January 30, 2012
Magic Springs Water and Theme Park has announced the operating schedule for the 2012 Season. The theme park will open to the public on Saturday, April 14 for weekend operation and Crystal Falls water park will make its first splash with guests on Saturday, May 12 and will remain open longer in the 2012 season, through September 16. Daily operation begins May 24 and runs through August 12. Weekend operation will resume on August 18 and run through October 28. (view operating calendar here)
The park will celebrate the 10th year of its popular concert series with an expanded lineup (view here) kicking off May 26 with The Charlie Daniels Band. Guests can expect a new series of special events taking place throughout the season including “Celebrate The Word” weekends featuring the best in Gospel music talent with “Praize Sundays” on May 6, 13, and 20. More “Celebrate The Word” weekends featuring Christian contemporary acts and inspirational speakers are scheduled for June 9-10, July 14-15, and August 11-12.
Popular special events (view here) and shows will return such as family entertainment full of song, dance and magic playing throughout the park beginning June 9 and running six days per week through August 12. Guests are also welcome to celebrate the Fourth of July with Magic Springs as the park will light up the sky with fireworks at dark. The season concludes with the frightfully fun Magic Screams Halloween festival on Saturdays and Sundays October 6-28.
Season Passes are now on sale at a discounted rate of $54.99 for a limited time. Guests who process their passes by Mother’s Day, May 13, will receive a Bring-a-Friend ticket valid through May 28 and a Magic Springs souvenir bottle refillable with Pepsi products all season long for a discounted price. Guests who process their passes after Mother’s Day, but by May 28 will receive the Bring-a-Friend ticket valid through May 28. Season Passes are available for purchase at MagicSprings.com (purchase now) or at the park administrative office.
