After 16 years, the traditional Branson Fest is being replaced with what is to be called Ozark Mountain Spring which will feature current and new events and festivals from March through May. Along with a new name this year Ozark Mountain Spring will also have new events for all ages of the family. One event in particular that is already bringing much attention is Branson’s First Annual Great American Pie Show. Titanic’s Mary Kellogg spoke on behalf of the Branson Tri-Lakes CVD/TECD Marketing Committee explaining how she wanted a specific type of person that would help promote the show.
The name that was suggested was that of Al Roker, a nationally known weatherman with NBC. In addition with Al Roker, the Great American Pie Show will include the Taste of Home Cooking School, where you and your family can learn and experience the enjoyment out of making home cooked foods. Something you won’t want to miss will be the celebrity pie baking contest which will give celebrity cooks a chance to share some of their own recipes.
The Great American Pie Show is to be held at the Hilton Branson Convention Center located at the Branson Landing April 24-25, 2009.There will be an Ozark Mountain Spring Community Session on January 16, 2009 at 10:00 am in the Branson Convention Center where members of the community will learn of other activities going on during the pie show as well as other upcoming events through May, 2009.
Great American Pie Show Schedule:
April 24, 2009
• Great American Pie Show Semi Finals 8 am-1 pm
• Exhibits Open 9 am- 6 pm
• Great American Pie Show Judging 3pm
• Taste of Home Cooking School 3pm- 5pm
• Announcement of Great American Pie Show finalists 5 pm
April 25, 2009
• Exhibits Open 9am- 6 pm
• Great American Pie Show Judging 11 am
• Taste of Home Cooking School 2 pm- 4 pm
• Awards Presentation 4 pm
*Special appearance by Al Roker scheduled to be April 25, 2009 from 10 am- 12 pm. Book signing and Q&A scheduled for 2 pm- 5 pm
For more information visit www.explorebranson.com or call (417) 334-4084
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This sounds neat and u get some receipes to, I like pie.
This sounds like it would be a lot of fun to attend and have fun with the family. I think the Pie Show is a great addition to the Branson area.
This sounds like a really cool event. I wonder if they let you taste all the different kinds of pies? That would be awesome!
This sounds neat and Al Roker is visiting. I will have to check this out.
I wish I was able to attend. It sounds like a tasty and educational day.
that sounds really cool. and i agree with above get some recepies for some good pie
I am happy to hear that Branson will be hosting a Pie Show, this seems like it would be really neat! It’s pretty cool the Al Roker will be there..
This sounds like a great event to get some fresh new recipes!
I would love to get recipes for all the different kinds of pie.
Man, I should send my wife to the Taste of Home Cooking School.
How cool to have Al Roker in Branson! Taste of Home is one of my favorite magazines. I’ve seen the cooking school advertised in it, so I’m really excited to get the chance to experience it.
This would be a lot of fun, and it’s something different to experience. I love pie!
The idea of Al Roker coming to town is no longer a pie in the sky scenario. Reading this made me hungry.
This sounds yummy and a neat way to get recipes.
I love pie! Although I’m a horrible cook! Maybe I could learn a thing or two.
Nothing says America like a combination of pie, Branson, and Al Roker.
Al Roker and pie in Branson, i could not dream of a better combonation, and i’ll bet that guy can eat some pie.
I can’t wait for April so I can go to this event with my family.
Did some one say pie? I am definitely signing up for that. I am going to this for sure.
Hmmmm, might be able to get away and go to this after all.
does anyone have a good recipe for a pecan pie? I would love to get that.
They sal pecon pie mix at willmart, fst easy cheap, and most important…. GOOD!!
Wow, this is making me very hungry.
I shouldn’t have read this! I’m starving!
I need to go to this event next year.
I wonder if they consider Pizza a pie??