Set up a true country experience in Branson on October 22 with The Front Men concert, combining the melodic voices and instruments of Restless Heart, Alabama and Lonestar into one memorable show. Book your tickets for the city’s Tri-Lakes Center and enjoy these music stars as they sing some of their combined 40 chart-topping hits.

The stars will all take the stage at the same time and sing all evening, belting out such hits as “Feel’s So Right,” “Bluest Eyes In Texas,” and “Amazed.” Each one will highlight the talents of the individual singers, and the production inside the center will keep the audience engaged from the opening song to the finale. Stay around after the concert’s over for an autograph from your favorite singer, whether it’s Alabama’s Randy Owen, Restless Heart’s Larry Stewart or Lonestar’s Richie McDonald.

If you’re interested in staying for a fall vacation, Branson boasts all kinds of area lodging, from the smallest rooms to the largest suites. You will also find all kinds of activities and other shows to choose from if you wish.

Carpenters and artists are invited to take part in the Fall Rendezvous II Woodcarving seminar at the Convention Center in Compton Ridge Campground. Taking place on Oct. 17-21, the event will help those who were inspired from Branson’s Titanic Woodcarving competition which took place earlier in the month. Whether you’re an experienced veteran with a carving knife or are interested in learning a new craft, the seminar will provide classes for all to attend.

Woodcarving classes will go from 9-5 with a break for lunch in between. After classes, woodcarvers are encouraged to practice what they’ve learned for the day. Instructors will place a special emphasis on the upcoming Christmas season, so woodcarvers can work on holiday themed projects if they wish.

If you’d like to participate in this fun Branson event or would simply enjoy a relaxing fall vacation, the city is home to many great shows and activities for all ages to attend while here. View the lights of Silver Dollar City or eat a dinner at the Dixie Stampede. You’re welcome to book a Branson hotel as well.

Listen up, fishermen and hunters from around the country! The Branson Convention Center will be presenting the Midwest Hunting and Fishing Expo coming up from October 8-10, and you’re welcome to bring your entire family to this fun event.

As you walk in, you’ll find a diverse selection of booths and exhibits to visit, ranging from displays of high quality ATV’s to heavy duty fishing rods. Seminars from famous speakers are available to attend, and you and your kids can choose the topics that interest you most. Here are some of the highlights of the event:

• Seminars by Top Hunting Pros
• Custom Knife Makers
• Great Prices on Hunting and Fishing Gear
• Seminars by National Fishing Pros
• New 2011 Boats

Activities geared toward kids, such as face painting, illusions and balloon animals are also available. Enter into a drawing for a chance to win a handmade knife by the legendary Tom McGinnis! If you’d like to stay for both days of the event, you’re welcome to stay in one of Branson’s hotels and pick out some other Branson activities while you’re here.

Ride the Ducks has become one the tour traditions in Branson, Missouri since they first opened their land and water tours. Since their opening, they have had many unique themes that they based their tours off of. From September 18th to October 31st, the Ducks are honoring veterans with the Branson Ducks Salute to Vetarans event.

This specialized tour takes place aboard a traditional Duck land and water vehicle, but this time, guests will learn all about how the Duck vehicle was originaly designed as a military vehicle during WWII. As you ride through the streets of Branson, your guide will tell you more about life during WWII including stories about the men who used the Ducks during the war and women, like Rosie the Riveter, who helped put the ducks together for military use. It’s a fascinating experience that gives you the fun of the original Ride the Ducks tour with a fun, new twist. Your driver will even let you drive the Duck during this special event.

Ride the Ducks isn’t the only fun activity you can experience while you’re in Branson. There are many other shows and attractions to explore as well. You can view and book some of these shows and activities as well as lodging for the area by going to BransonShows.com.

Watch the competition of skilled sculptors as they wield chainsaws to carve out fantastic wooden statues and models on October 8-10 in Branson’s  Titanic Museum parking lot. Their completed works will capture the spirit of the Titanic’s courageous German crew members and passengers who helped save lives before the Titanic sank. Experienced wood carvers will be given a simple log and cut and trim until the log is transformed into their own creation. The carvers have a certain time limit, so watch closely as they use the clock to their advantage.

For a true challenge, the event is also hosting a 75-minute chainsaw speed-carving event, forcing the carvers to think quickly on their feet and put detail only where it counts. Once the hour and 15 minutes are up, all wood carvers will stop what they’re doing and be officially judged by their work.

The annual woodcarving event is the third of its kind since its birth in 2008. Come join in the fun and excitement as you watch one of the lost arts of our time – woodcarving via chainsaws. If you’d like to more about Branson or participate in the city’s attractions, there is a vast amount of activities for you to try. Area lodging is available as well; just make sure you book ahead of time!

Celebrate the 37th Annual Autumn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival from September 16 through the 19th. This craft festival has grown into one of the larger festivals in Branson with over 150 vendors returning to the event each year. Admission is free, and guests are welcome to browse the many hand-crafted and homemade items for sale as well as enjoy the other festivities at their leisure.

This year, the festival is featuring a cooking contest they have named “The Great Pumpkin Cook-off” in which guests are welcome to bring any foods that feature pumpkins for the contest. You may see pies, cookies, and many other different types of pumpkin treats entered in this contest. Rewards for winning the contest include cash prizes and the chance to be included in the festival cookbook.

In addition to the cook-off, guests with children will be happy to find that this year’s festival includes a children’s area. Inflatables, hands-on projects, foods, children’s vendors, and entertainment will give your young ones all the entertainment they need. For adults, there is a street dance, Gospel Jam, and many other activities. It’s safe to say that not a minute of boredom will be experienced by anyone who participates in this festival.

While you’re in Branson enjoying the festival, make sure to check out some of the Branson shows and Branson attractions that helped make Branson the major destination it is today. If you intend to stay in Branson overnight, you may also want to look into some of the wonderful lodging in Branson.

Start the fall season right with a celebration of the 12^th annual Hollister Grape and Fall Festival, taking place on Downing Street in Historic Downtown Hollister near Branson on September 25. The festival will attract both the young and the old, and you’ll see the true Midwestern spirit through eye popping entertainment and gorgeous crafts. To fully understand the grape harvest tradition, you can take your family to see a grape stomp, which is both fun and exciting as feet squish and smash down on hundreds of fresh grapes, forming delicious wine.

Look around you to see the oranges, golds and reds of the autumn leaves. Entertainers from the festival will keep your attention from the start to the finish. Although the town is small, it is close to Branson where you’ll have plenty of shows, attractions and other activities to choose from even after the festival is over. If you’d like to see the beauty of the Ozark area for an extended stay, you may book any of our fantastic hotels featuring a variety of amenities.

See the colorful and rich paintings of famous artist Jim Rodgers at Mount Pleasant on September 18 during the evening, from 5-7 pm for the “Meet the Artist” event. Rodgers, whose painting style is focused on acrylic and oil, will be provide a plethora of pictures and designs for audiences to see along with wine and cheese reception. The admission is free, so you’ll certainly want to see Rodgers’ works and meet him as well.

Rodgers will be painting a variety of images that will truly demonstrate the experience and creativity he has as an artist. You’ll see oil paintings of fresh vegetables and fruit, seasonal terrains, detailed portraits and the attractive Branson Belle to show his Branson spirit!

The creative art of Rodgers will be on display for the six weeks following in the Mount Pleasant Winery in Branson. If you would like to purchase a piece, most of the art will be on sale so you can take a piece of Branson back with you.  A new artist will be announced for the next “Meet the Artist” every six weeks. If you’re in the mood for other entertaining attractions inside Branson, you can certainly try a tour, cruise or show in Branson’s activities. If you’d like to stay for a few days, you can book Branson lodging as well.