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Events
and activities listed here are in addition to over 100 shows
and attractions regularly appearing in Branson . For
additional Branson show and attraction information visit
ExploreBranson.com |
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Branson Area Events &
Attractions |
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June 5 - Aug 8 |
Silver Dollar
City hosts Kids Fest
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Bring the family for plenty of fun. See Spongebob
Squarepants, the Flintstones, Dora the Explorer, and Scooby
Doo. The Magic of Peter Gossamer is joined by Chris
Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience. Plus contests, interactive
exhibits, and rides for kids of all ages.
More info... |
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Jul
1-31 |
Rachel Wilson's Horse Sculptures on display at
Titanic
Branson. Beautiful and incredible life-size sculptures
crafted from hedge sticks found on the farm of this Missouri
artist. Admission to museum not required to view sculptures |
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Jul
2-10 |
Night Water extended hours at
White Water
- 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Try your favorite water rides after
dark. Special admission rate after 5:00 p.m. or stay all day
and into the night for no additional charge |
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Jul
8 |
REO
Speedwagon with Pat Benatar in concert at
Black Oak Amphitheatre |
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July 10 |
Jake Simpson & the 4 JAX in concert at the
Branson Landing. Featuring two-time CBS Star Search
Winner Jake Simpson backed by some of the finest musicians
out of the Midwest, this is one of the tightest and most
dynamic shows you will find anywhere, playing all those 80's
covers we love |
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July 11 |
American Kids performing at
Branson Landing, American Kids,
Inc., a non-profit national organization helping kids
develop in character strengths for over 28 years will be
kicking off "American Kids Week" in Branson with a
spotlight celebration of talented kids ages 4-18 from all
across the nation |
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July 11 |
The
Non-Stop Classic Rock Band live at
Branson Landing. This 10-piece powerhouse with a full
horn section and a total of 6 vocalists are made up
exclusively of veteran professionals who pride themselves on
being able to play - literally any Classic Rock song ever
recorded - just like the record! |
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Jul
24 - Aug 8 |
Moonlight Madness at
Silver Dollar City
- Rides running until 10 p.m. for summer night thrills! |
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July 24 |
The
Top Tier Band in concert at
Branson Landing - Top Tier is a 5-piece band with 3 lead
vocalist, influenced by a wide variety of artists from 60's
to today with a repertoire that spans 6 decades and
encompasses many styles of music; this group is sure to have
you singing along and dancing! |
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July 28 |
Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, Earl Scruggs with
Family & Friends, and special guest Rhonda Vincent at
Black Oak Mountain
Amphitheatre |
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Jul
29 - Aug 2 |
Back-To-School and Fall Preview Sale at
Factory Merchants Branson |
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Aug
6 |
50th Anniversary Celebration at
Shepherd of the
Hills Homestead. Phone 417-334-4191 for information |
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Aug
6 |
Mark Chapman Band live in concert on the
Branson Landing 8:00 p.m. in front of the fountains. The
Mark Chapman Band is a regional favorite based out of
Springfield, MO, labeled by the media as a Modern Country,
Alt-Rock, Red Dirt Band |
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Aug
6-8 |
Missouri State Sales Tax Free Weekend - A great time to
shop for clothes and other back-to-school items. State sales
tax waived on qualified purchases this weekend |
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Aug
8 |
Cowtown Ballroom Revival concert at
Black Oak Mountain
Amphitheatre features Brewer &
Shipley, POCO, Foghat, and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band |
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Aug
12-14 |
Shepherd Super Summer Cruise and Car Show at Shepherd of
the Hills Homestead is the premier car event in Branson.
Featuring the Show'n'Shine with over 500 cars and trucks on
display. Highlight of the event is the Midnight Cruise down
Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. Bring your lawn chair for
cruise-watching!
More information... |
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Aug
14 |
MIDNIGHT in concert on the
Branson Landing - a six-piece horn band that has been
performing in the Chicago area for years, these talented
musicians and vocalists have performed at hundreds of events
including some Chicago-area premier venues |
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Aug
26-Sept 6 |
Southern Gospel Picnic at
Silver Dollar City
- This year's performers include The Isaacs, Triumphant
Quartet, The Downing Family, Mark Bishop, the Mark Trammell
Trio and many more. Don't miss the 50th anniversary
commemorative gospel CD! |
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Aug
27 |
Big
Smith live at
Branson Landing to kick off the Downtown Branson Fiddle
Festival Weekend! Straight out of Springfield, MO, this band
composed of five cousins is bound together by blood and
harmony and has earned a devoted following playing raucous
acoustic music that captures the spirit of their native
Ozarks |
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Aug
28 |
BB
King and Buddy Guy in concert at
Black Oak Mountain
Amphitheatre
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Aug
27-29 |
22nd Annual Downtown Branson Fiddle Festival & Mid-American
Fiddlers Championship 2010 presented by the Downtown
Branson Main Street Association, Historic Downtown Branson
Business Owners, Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce,
Branson Landing, and the City of Branson. The Branson
Landing Town Square will host the competition, returning the
contest to its longtime home on the banks of Lake Taneycomo.
For more information about entering or attending the event,
contact the
Downtown Branson Main Street Association.
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Sept 3-5 |
The
Gatlin Brothers at
The Mansion Theater in Branson |
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Sept 3-5 |
2010 Labor Day Weekend Concerts, Events, and MDA Telethon
at
Branson Landing - Celebrate Labor Day AND help Jerry's
Kids and the local Muscular Dystrophy Association. Scheduled
events include the "Take a Seat" concert series with M-Dock
Band on Saturday, a special noon concert on Sunday with
Beyond the Walls, Sunday evening concert with The Souled Out
Band, and Monday noon - 5:00 p.m. with The American Kids |
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Sept 3-6 |
Labor Day Sidewalk Sale at
Factory Merchants Branson |
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Sept 4 |
George Jones with Jason Boland in concert at
Black Oak Mountain
Amphitheatre |
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Sept 7-Oct 23 |
Shepherd of the Hills Fall Harvest Festival at
Shepherd of the
Hills Homestead |
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Sept 11-Oct 30 |
National Harvest Festival at
Silver Dollar City
- Browse displays and watch craft demonstrations from
numerous visiting craftsmen. Don't miss the original Silver
Dollar City musical "Headin' West" in the Opera House and
the "Crafts in America" exhibit created by PBS television |
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Sept 15-23 |
Ray
Stevens Special Appearance at
The Welk Resort Theatre, celebrating 50 years in the
music business |
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Sept 16-19 |
37th Annual Autumn Daze Arts & Crafts Festival in
Historic Downtown Branson. Free admission and entertainment
all weekend. Shop from more than 150 crafters exhibiting
their work at this juried craft show. Sponsored by the
Downtown Branson Main Street Association to celebrate
heritage crafts and the skills of individuals who want to
keep the traditions of the past alive |
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Sept 17 |
The
KSwiss Iron Man 70.3 Block Party Concert starring Chain
Reaction - A Tribute to Journey - Join us in front of the
Branson Landing fountains as we welcome to Branson all
of the athletes competing in the KSwiss Ironman 70.3 Branson
Race and their families with this special concert |
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Sept 18-Oct 31 |
Branson Ducks Salute to Veterans with a star-spangled
land and water adventure. Ride an amphibious vehicle based
on the famous WWI DUKW design, complete with patriotic
music, a collection of historic military vehicles, and
stories of brave men who boarded these vehicles in WWII to
serve the USA and the women who helped build them.
More information |
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Sept 19 |
Branson hosts KSwiss Ironman 70.3 Event - Branson will
serve as one of 34 worldwide qualifying events for the 2010
Foster Grant
Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, FL.
Professional athletes will be competing for a $25,000 prize
purse in a course that includes a 1.2 mile swim in Table
Rock Lake followed by a 56-mile bike and 13.1 mile run.
Registration is now open and is limited to 2,000 athletes |
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Sept 25 |
12th Annual Hollister Grape & Fall Festival - Grape
Stomp, food vendors, children's activities, arts and crafts,
and live entertainment.
More information |
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Oct
1-31 |
Ducks Go Boo - Get a fright on this nighttime adventure
through a spooktacular haunted forest on an amphibious
vehicle duck-style hayride.
More information |
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Oct
2-3 |
Red
Hat Society Days at
Factory Merchants
Branson
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Oct
8-9 |
Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show at
The Mansion Theater in Branson |
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Oct
8-10 |
3rd
Annual Woodcarving Event to honor Titanic's German
passengers and crew. In association with LogHoggers Chainsaw
Sculpting, professional wood carvers from across the nation
compete in the three-day competition. The FREE event takes
place in
Titanic
Branson parking area with a special 75-minute chainsaw
speed-carving contest |
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Oct
8-10 |
Columbus Day Sale
at
Factory Merchants Branson
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Oct
17-21 |
11th Annual Fall Rendezvous II Woodcarving Seminar -
This 4-day seminar is designed for beginners as well as more
experienced carvers. Special emphasis will be placed on
Christmas as well as general woodcarving projects with
instruction on tool sharpening and painting of carvings.
Classes are limited to 15 carvers per instructor and include
a variety of topics.
More information |
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Oct
19 |
50-Plus Shopper Perks Open House
at
Factory Merchants Branson |
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Oct
23 |
Michael Bolton -
Special appearance at
The Mansion Theater in Branson |
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Oct
24-27 |
Chuckwagons of the West Jamboree featuring top national
cowboy music and comedy acts plus special guests. Hosted by
Circle B Theatre, sold out shows are expected, so
get your tickets early |
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Nov
5-11 |
America's Largest Veterans Day Celebration honoring the
veterans who have served as the stewards of freedom.
Activities and events throughout the week include Veterans'
Registries, Patch Wall, Traveling Vietnam Veterans' Memorial
Wall, Lost Heroes Art Quilt, Memorial Services,
Mini-Reunions, the Veterans' Day Parade, special shows and
concerts, and more. Special recognition or discounts for
Veterans and their families at many area attractions.
Veterans are encouraged to register at one of our Veterans'
Registries. Watch for more information as details of 2010
plans become available.
Homecoming Week Activities |
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Nov
6-7 |
AAA
Member Appreciation Days
at
Factory Merchants
Branson |
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Nov
7 |
United States Air Force Band of Mid-America free outdoor
concert in the upper courtyard at
Factory Merchants Branson. Open to the public. Look for
the red roofs |
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Nov
8 |
14th Annual Military Gala & Banquet in the Grand Hall at
Chateau on the Lake. Evening includes dinner, salute,
candlelight POW/MIA service, outdoor fireworks,
entertainment, and dancing. The evening honors all veterans.
Mess dress/business suits/cocktail dresses preferred.
Reservations required. You need NOT be a veteran to attend.
More information |
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Nov
11 |
76th Annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony in
Downtown Branson. 11th Month - 11th Day - 11th Hour |
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Branson Area Festival of
Lights
and Ozark Mountain
Christmas |
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Throughout November
and December, Branson is aglow for
the holidays with literally millions of Christmas
lights, special shows, drive-through
displays, and spectacular shopping and dining to
celebrate the season. Most theatre venues include
holiday music in their shows. Additional special events and
activities are listed below.
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Map (PDF file) of Branson-Area Christmas Light Displays
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Nov 1- Dec 31 |
Branson Area
Festival of Lights Drive-Though Display
with
more than 1 mile of Christmas lights and over 175 displays.
Special coupon available online.
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Nov 1
- Jan 2 |
The
Trail of Lights drive-through animation light display
winds its way through the 160-acre
Shepherd of the
Hills Homestead and straight into the Heart of
Christmas! Included in the Trail is a trip up the area's
largest Christmas Tree - the 230-foot tall Inspiration Tower
- for a Santa's-Eye-View of the Trail of Lights.
Tickets available to our guests |
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Nov
1 - Dec 31 |
Christmas on the Trail Chuckwagon Dinner Show at
Shepherd
of the Hills Pavilion Theatre - Enjoy a hearty Christmas
dinner served straight off a vintage 1800's chuckwagon. Join
us around the campfire as we create a Cowboy Christmas
memory complete with favorite Christmas Carols, unique
cowboy reflections, and a special time of reflection on the
true meaning of the Christmas Season.
Tickets available to our guests. The Trail of Lights
Tour and trip up Inspiration Tower is included at no
additional charge. |
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Nov
1-30 |
Bonniebrook Christmas -
Bonniebrook, home
of Rose O'Neill, creator of the Kewpie Doll, will be
decorated in the spirit of Christmas long ago |
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Nov
1-Dec 11 |
Tony Orlando & The Lennon Sisters - You better watch out
when Santa, Tony and the Lennon's invite you in for some
Christmas cheer! a "Ho-Ho-Ho" lot of fun at
Welk Resort Theater in Branson |
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Nov
2-Dec 4 |
Christmas with The Gatlin Brothers and Debby Boone at
The Mansion in Branson |
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Nov
5-Dec 12 |
Holiday Lights - Duck Style: See the lights and the
sights from an amphibious Duck on this
sing-along land and water tour through a lighted forest
of twinkling snowflakes, festive candy canes, and other
holiday favorites |
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Nov
6-Dec 30 |
An
Olde Time Christmas
at Silver Dollar City - The park is decorated with
millions (literally millions) of lights, special shows and
entertainment throughout the festival |
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Nov
12-13 |
Christmas at The Mansion - Johnny Mathis with members of
the Springfield Symphony Orchestra at
The Mansion Theater in Branson |
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Nov
25-28 |
Outlet
Shopping on Thanksgiving Day and After-Thanksgiving Day
Weekend Sale
at
Factory Merchants Branson |
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Dec
5 |
62nd Annual Adoration Parade & Lighting Ceremony in
Downtown Branson is the oldest non-commercial Christmas
parade in Missouri. Thousands of spectators come from across
the country to see this festive night-time parade and
Adoration crèche lighting ceremony with the theme "Keep
Christ in Christmas". Lighting ceremony at 5:00 p.m.
followed by the parade through historic downtown Branson.
For information visit
ExploreBranson.com or
Branson Downtown Main Street Association |
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Dec
5 |
Santa and His Reindeer - Meet Santa, pet his reindeer,
and even have your picture taken with the reindeer at this
free event at
Titanic
Branson |
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2011 and Beyond |
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Jun
9-11 |
2011 Veterans Homecoming Celebration - Watch for details |
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Aug
11-13 |
Super Sumer Car Cruise 2011 at Shepherd of the Hills
Homestead
http://www.supersummercruise.com
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Call For Reservations
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