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Park News
The staff of Beech Bend Park & Splash Lagoon is very busy planning, building,
painting, cleaning, organizing
and focusing on ways to make
your next visit to Beech Bend better than ever. We are working on several
projects. We have
ordered a new Family Tea Cup Ride to replace our mini tea-cup ride that has been
in our
park for several years.
The ride is a larger, family size ride being constructed in Italy by Zamperla
Rides. We
have also ordered a new Quad
Runner Ride for the little ones in your family. This ride is a new version
of the
Hampton Combo ride that is
next to the Tornado. It features Quad Runners as the ride vehicles. It's
sure to
be a hit! We are in the
final stages of another major project announcement---a press conference has been
set
for Friday at high noon. We're soooo
excited! Please stay tuned for that announcement. You can also
follow
us on our Facebook Fan Page.
Beech Bend named 5th
Friendliest Park Again!
Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards were announced on Sept. 10, 2009 and Beech Bend Park
was awarded
the 5th Friendliest Park in the World Award. The Kentucky Rumbler Wooden Coaster
was awarded the 17th
Best Wooden Coaster in the World! Come ride it for yourself and see why
it has been consistently ranked in
the Top 20 since it was built in 2006.
Sale on 2010 Season Passes
Are you looking for a fun place
to spend quality time with your family? Beech Bend Park and Splash
Lagoon has got your ticket to fun! Season Passes for the 2010 season
are on sale now at the lowest price of the year. Our 2010 Season Pass is on sale now for just $79.95 each
until December 31, 2009. That's a
savings of 47% off the regular price of $149.95. Each season pass is good for one child
or one adult. We are close to home, affordable and we guarantee
smiles, giggles, squeals of delight and lots of fond memories. Each season pass entitles the holder to
enjoy all the rides and attractions in Beech Bend Park, Splash
Lagoon Water Park, and Gold Rush Golf course everyday
of the season (excludes go-carts, Water Wars and games). It's not one, not two, but three family entertainment
attractions all for one low price. It's a great value! Season passes
can be purchased in person at the park office, over the telephone, or through
the mail. Just give us a call at (270)781-7634 to pay by credit card
(Master Card, VISA or Discover) or send a check or money order to Beech Bend
Park, 798 Beech Bend Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
Beech Bend Super Star Talent Show
Crowns Landri Taylor
After a talent packed, two hour finale, Landri Taylor
of Bethpage, Tennessee was crowned the winner of Beech Bend's 2009 Superstar
Contest. Taylor sang the Faith Hill and Tim McGraw hit song "Like You've
Never Loved Before" and scored enough to finish in a tie with runner-up, and
recent Bowling Green Idol winner, Morgantown, KY native Kyle Whitaker. By
virtue of a predetermined tiebreaker system, Taylor was announced as the
winner. Elena Korol of Portland, TN finished in third place with 86 of a
possible 100 points.
The park experimented with a talent show in the style of popular shows like
American Idol and Nashville Star. All season long, the park held weekly
auditions where the weekly winners were invited back for the September 12th
finale. Fourteen weekly winners, and two hand picked "Wild-Card" competitors
performed in front of a 12 member judging panel.
Sherry Harper Clouse, the park's Group Ticket Sales coordinator produced the
weekly talent search, along with Disciple Productions founder Robin White,
of Portland, TN and Kentucky radio personality David Gary who also served as
the host of the program.
Cliff Williamson, Chief Operating Officer of Starstruck Entertainment, along
with Precias Tomes of Porter-Gentry Music joined Bowling Green Hotrods Media
Director Tom Gauthier, Professional Bull Rider Jeremy Miller, WGGC talk show
host Renita Cook on the judging panel. Also scoring the competition were
performing artist Trent Dunn, Nashville Recording Artist Derek Joseph,
Portland Leader editor Sonya Thompson, PCG-Nashville Music executive Sam
Tempe, CMT award winning Video Producer Mike Harris, in addition to
musicians Darlene Wells and Billy Roberts.
Landri has been singing and dancing since age 3. Her versatility in dancing
includes ballroom, country, ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern and she's
just been introduced to Shag dancing. She loves and has a great respect and
admiration for her mother - who taught her about God and showed her and her
late brothers to love life and never take it for granted. Her passion is
singing and dancing, but above all, Taylor says she loves the Lord.
"I saw the quote, 'Success is focusing the full power of all you are on what
you have a burning desire to achieve.' I follow that and do it all in His
name. If anyone can attest to going through trials and tribulations, but
still believing in your dreams and seeing Him work in your life, I can. It's
all in your attitude and I feel truly blessed."
After graduating at the age of 16 from Carver Center for Arts and
Technology, a performing arts school, Taylor began singing at an exclusive
restaurant where the Board of Directors auditioned her to sing at the
Chesapeake Country Music Festival. Landri has had the experience of opening
for Travis Tritt, Jo Dee Messina, Ty Herndon and Aaron Tippin before a crowd
of approximately 25,000 in her hometown.
At 19, Landri was asked to be the Lead singer of "Country Plus". She went
with them on a Department of Defense Tour and performed overseas in military
bases in and around Seoul, Korea; Tokyo and Okinawa, Japan; Honolulu,
Hawaii; Johnston Atoll and Guam, USA (where she went skydiving). At 22, she
opened for Chely Wright before another audience of approximately 25,000.
Taylor will had the opportunity to headline a special concert at Bowling
Green's Beech Bend Park in October. Taylor performed a mix of originals
and cover songs with backup help from country music star Josh Turner's
backup band.
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Beech Bend Park was very
excited when the Sea Dragon was purchased from Michael Jackson's Neverland
Ranch. While Michael's life was controversial at times, his contribution
to the music world is legendary. With Michael's passing, we have been
overwhelmed with calls and visits from fans wanting to ride the Sea Dragon from
Neverland. It's a great ride! |
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FREE Parking, FREE
Sunscreen and FREE Water Park Mats Every Day!
Kent Family Magic Circus returns For
Kids Festival in 2010
The Kent Family Magic Circus will return to
Beech Bend Park in 2010 for the 3rd Annual Kids Festival. The
Kent Family entertains with unbelievable magic and illusions, plus stilt
walkers, juggling, fire breathing, characters and more. Be sure to
bring the kids during the Kids Festival for special activities, face
painting, balloon animals and more. Stay tuned for the exact dates
for the 2010 festival.
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Beech Bend
is proud to announce the addition of a Chance Sea Dragon for
2009. This incredible swinging ship will soar riders 65
feet into the air giving the same "lose your stomach" feeling as
a roller coaster's airtime moments. The Sea Dragon was
delivered March 26 and was installed on
the edge of the lake near the Grand Carousel. The Sea
Dragon was purchased from Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in
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Updated magic show featuring Dinky Gowen, MASTER OF ILLUSIONS
is on stage every day except Thursdays - magic, illusions, ventriloquism and
good ole' family fun! |
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New Show "Retro Rock" featuring classic tunes of the 60's, 70's, and 80's
set to exhilarating dancing and featuring a little funny business
and a whole lot of family fun. Shows five days a week beginning
Memorial Day Weekend. |
Sale on Season Passes:
Are you looking for a fun place
to spend quality time with your family? Beech Bend Park and Splash
Lagoon has got your ticket to fun! Season Passes for the 2010 season
are on sale now at the lowest price of the year. Our 2010 Season Pass is on sale now for just $79.95 each
until December 31, 2009. Buy it now and we'll give you free admission
for the rest of the 2009 season too! That's a
savings of 47% off the regular price of $149.95. Each season pass is good for one child
or one adult. We are close to home, affordable and we guarantee
smiles, giggles, squeals of delight and lots of fond memories. Each season pass entitles the holder to
enjoy all the rides and attractions in Beech Bend Park, Splash
Lagoon Water Park, and Gold Rush Golf course everyday
of the season (excludes go-carts, Water Wars and games). It's not one, not two, but three family entertainment
attractions all for one low price. It's a great value! Season passes
can be purchased in person at the park office, over the telephone, or through
the mail. Just give us a call at (270)781-7634 to pay by credit card
(Master Card, VISA or Discover) or send a check or money order to Beech Bend
Park, 798 Beech Bend Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101.
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