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Branson Events

In Branson and at America's Best Campground

Explore the Entertainment & Activities of Branson & ABC!

The Calendar of Events below is provided as a helpful guide to assist you in planning activities during your stay with us. Every effort is made to ensure this list is accurate, but new events are always being added to the campground and area schedules so please check back often. If you know of an event that should be included here, please email us and le us know!

Many of our events are annual happenings. Be sure to ask us about next year's dates for those recurring activities for months that aren't listed or contact the Branson Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-397-9339.



2009

Bluegrass & BBQ


May 13 - 31, 2009

Location: Silver Dollar City
See electrifying performances by some of the very best names in Bluegrass music today, from award-winning favorites to red-hot rising stars! Plus, special events hosted during the festival include the Annual Single Mic Championship and KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Band Contest.

Harold Bell Wright Festival and Parade


May 22 - 23, 2009

The Harold Bell Wright Festival is a community effort of the White River Valley Historical Society, Branson Arts Council, Tri Lakes Garden Club, Shepherd of the Hills Historical Society and many other volunteers.

ABC Pancake Breakfast


Memorial Day Weekend: Sunday, May 24, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
$3.50 adults, $2.00 children 6-under

Entertainment provided and show tickets given away!

Memorial Day


May 25, 2009

Times: 11 a.m., Location: Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery
Branson and the Branson Veterans Task Force, as well as other military associations put together hours of salutes and honors to celebrate this day.

National Kids' Fest


June 6 - August 9, 2009

Location: Silver Dollar City
Get ready for the All-NEW Fun Family Ride coming to Silver Dollar City next spring. We can't tell you what it is just quite yet, we're trying to keep the secret as long as we can! But we'll be spilling the beans soon enough, so continue to watch the website for updates.

ABC Pancake Breakfast


Saturday, June 13, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
$3.50 adults, $2.00 children 6-under

Entertainment provided and show tickets given away!

10th Annual Clown Jam


June 15 - 19, 2009

Location: The Stone Castle Resort & Conference Center
Admission: Registration fees for children are $80 and adults $115.
An entertaining and educational experience for anyone who would like to learn how to become a clown or magician. Clown Jam is very proud to host Kid Jam which is 3 day event designed for children 10-15. They are taught makeup, skits, balloons and magic. For graduation, they perform on the evening show. Each registration includes two banquets and two shows. Registration is open to the public. There is an additional public show on Wednesday the 15th that is $10 adults and $5 for kids.

Rods & Relics Rod Run


June 19 - 21, 2009
Location: Dick Clark's Area 57
Pre 1949 vehicles only, games, prizes, show and shine, Friday night BBQ and mixer with an outdoor drive in movie on the property. Saturday night dance with live band. Games - Prizes. Tons of fun!

ABC Pancake Breakfast


Father’s Day: Sunday, June 21, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
$3.50 adults, $2.00 children 6-under

Entertainment provided and show tickets given away

Packard Meet


June 25, 2009

Location: Dick Clark's Area 57

Parrot Head Party

July 1, 2009

Location: Outback Pub

ABC RV Decorating Contest


July 4, 2009

Judging begins at 11:30, with prizes awarded at noon in the Celebrity Station Pavilion. Come meet the celebrity judges!! All campers invited to the noon picnic—FREE ADMISSION!!

Fireburst


July 4, 2009

Location: Kimberling City
Beautiful fireworks display over the waters of Table Rock Lake near the bridge.

Fireworks Display


July 4, 2009

Times: Dusk
Longest running fireworks display in the Ozarks.

Spirit of 76


July 4, 2009

Independence Day celebrations are held in numerous park areas of the town sponsored by the Golden Corral. Flags and ice cream are given free to the participants at each location. And don't forget about the other celebrations Branson has to offer with the support of all the other military organizations.

ABC Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, July 5, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
$3.50 adults, $2.00 children 6-under

Entertainment provided and show tickets given away

National Day of Atomic Remembrance


July 16, 2009

President George W. Bush declared July 16th as a National day for all military groups and veterans associated with the nuclear programs.

ABC Pancake Breakfast


Saturday, July 18, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
$3.50 adults, $2.00 children 6-under

Entertainment provided and show tickets given away

Forsyth Fun Day


July 18, 2009

Location: Forsyth, Missouri
Includes cardboard boat races, rubber ducky derby, and BBQ cook off.

HHRitage Nationals/Chevy HHR Show


July 23 - 26, 2009

Location: Dick Clark's Area 57

ABC Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, July 26, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
$3.50 adults, $2.00 children 6-under

Entertainment provided and show tickets given away

Korean War Armistice Day


July 26, 2009

This memorial ceremony salutes those veterans who returned and the ones who didn't from the "Forgotten War" The Harry S. Truman Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association hosts this ceremony at the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery located on East Highway 76.

Branson's Premier Car Event

August 6 - 8, 2009

The Super Summer Cruise is the premier car event in Branson, Missouri held annually during the second weekend in August. It features the Show'n'Shine with over 500 cars and trucks on display at The Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead. The event concludes with the Midnight Cruise, a three mile parade of vehicles down Highway 76 and The Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. Don't miss this fantastic weekend of fun!

ABC Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, August 8, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
$3.50 adults, $2.00 children 6-under

Entertainment provided and show tickets given away

Southern Gospel Picnic


August 27 - September 7, 2009

Location: Silver Dollar City
See hundreds of performances from the top names in southern gospel music! The heavens will resound with the sweet sounds of your favorite southern gospel groups on stages throughout the park by day.

End of WWII


September 2, 2009

At 11:45 am, the Branson Veterans Task Force will remember this historic end of WW II. Join us on the Branson Princess (renamed the USS Missouri for this occasion) at Branson Landing Cruises to commemorate the Formal Surrender of Japan on 9/2/1945 which brought an end to WWII, the single most defining event of the 20th Century. On that date, the Japanese formally surrendered aboard the Battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Harbor.

ABC Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, September 6, 2009
Labor Day
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
$3.50 adults, $2.00 children 6-under

Entertainment provided and show tickets given away

2009 Branson Car Collector Auction


September 11 - 12, 2009

This will be our 28th year as one of the region’s leading collector car auctions offering some of the finest classic, sports and exotic automobiles. The event is open to the public as well. If you would like further information on consignments, bidding or just general admission please contact us.

9/11 Branson Remembers


September 11, 2009

A beautiful and moving ceremony held in observance of the tragedy which changed the world for us.

ABC Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, September 12, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
$3.50 adults, $2.00 children 6-under

Entertainment provided and show tickets given away

National Harvest Festival



September 12 - October 31, 2009

Location: Silver Dollar City
The Home of American Craftsmanship, Silver Dollar City welcomes over 100 visiting craftsmen, over 400 of the nation's finest musicians.

POW / MIA Day


September 19, 2009

A "Silent March" and a short commemorative service will be held for those who have not returned from WWII, Korea, Vietnam or Desert Storm. "Help bring them home."


Chrysler 300 Club


September 23 - 26, 2009

Location: Dick Clark's Area 57

Hollister Grape & Fall Festival


September 26, 2009

Location: Historic Downing Street in Hollister
Come and enjoy food, stage entertainment, crafts, and lots of fun activities in beautiful historic Hollister. Great for the whole family!

ABC Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, September 27, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
$3.50 adults, $2.00 children 6-under

Entertainment provided and show tickets given away

Titanic German Passenger & Crew Celebration/Wood Carving Event


October 1 - 31, 2009

Location: The Titanic Museum

Saint Bernard Club of America National Specialty


October 4 - 9, 2009

Location: Ramada Resort and Conference Center
Admission: FREE

ABC Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, October 10, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
$3.50 adults, $2.00 children 6-under

Entertainment provided and show tickets given away

ABC Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, October 17, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
$3.50 adults, $2.00 children 6-under
Entertainment provided and show tickets given away

Halloween Walk and Boo Bash


October 31, 2009

Hollister Chamber of Commerce
Children of all ages are invited to participate in the Annual Hollister Halloween Walk and BOO Bash. Costume contest, hayride, haunted house and more!

Branson Area Festival of Lights


November 1 - December 31, 2009

Join the community-wide celebration as all of Branson is aglow for the holidays. Special holiday shows, drive through light displays and spectacular shopping and dining provide all the reasons to celebrate the holidays in Branson.

Enchanted Forest Light Display


November 1 - December 31, 2009

Location: Indian Point Village

Ozark Mountain Christmas


November 1 - December 31, 2009

This year marks the 21st Ozark Mountain Christmas! Holiday cheer and world-class live entertainment combine for an unforgettable 2009 Ozark Mountain Christmas season in Branson, Missouri.

Titanic Edwardian Christmas Celebration


November 1 - December 31, 2009

Location: The Titanic Museum

Veterans' Homecoming - Branson Veterans Task Force

November 5 - 11, 2009

America's Largest Veterans' Day Celebration, this seven-day tribute honors the veterans who have served as the stewards of freedom. Please take time to register at one of our Veterans' Registries.

ABC Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, November 7, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
$3.50 adults, $2.00 children 6-under

Entertainment provided and show tickets given away

An Old Time Christmas

November 7 - December 30, 2009

Location: Silver Dollar City

See all your family's favorites along with new surprises amidst the glow of over 4 million dazzling lights. You'll create special holiday traditions, celebrate the true meaning of this magical season and take home memories that will last a lifetime!

75th Veterans' Day Parade & Ceremony Parade

November 11, 2009

Times: 11 a.m.

Location: Historic Downtown Branson
Sponsored by American Legion Post 220.

ABC Pancake Breakfast

Sunday November 15, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
$3.50 adults, $2.00 children 6-under

Entertainment provided and show tickets given away

10th Annual ABC Thanksgiving Potluck

Thursday, November 26, 12:00 noon.

ABC provides the turkey and dressing, potatoes & gravy, drinks and table service. You bring the rest! Sign up in the office for this one, but no charge for our campers. LOTS and LOTS of show tickets will be given away during the meal.

Santa Train


December 1 - 31, 2009

Location:Hollister Chamber of Commerce

61st Annual Adoration Parade & Lighting Ceremony

December 6, 2009

Times: Lighting ceremony 5:30 p.m.
Festive night-time parade and Adoration scene lighting ceremony.

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

December 7, 2009

A special ceremony that will commemorate "The day that will live in infamy."

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