Car lovers and families can join in the fun at the second annual Branson Mustang Rally, providing a full car show and attractions on June 8-12 at the Ramada Inn Resort and Conference Center. The festivities will start with a mouth-watering welcome dinner, show and shine featuring some of the top Ford Mustang models and Mustang cruises. Child-oriented activities like go-kart racing and movies will be available as well. Best of all, the event’s proceeds will benefit special need children and toddlers at the Christian development center, Little Light House. The whole family is invited to participate in this event that features everything Mustang!

For those planning a full summer vacation to Branson, you’ll want to check out some of the most popular Branson shows and Branson attractions that provide memorable entertainment for your party. Also, you can pick and choose your choice of Branson lodging to make your nights as comfortable as possible.

Wood artists from all over the state will come out to the 27th spring Woodcarving Seminar to learn new ways to refine their techniques and meet with others who share the same passion for wood carving. Those that are interested in participating are encouraged to sign up sooner rather than later, as instructors will only be able to take approximately 15 carvers for each class. The seminar will also demonstrate the proper way to paint carvings that have already been detailed. In addition, for those that are hungry, the Rendezvous will be hosting a special barbecue dinner for all carvers, with special door prizes as well.

For those that are interested in coming to this fun event for carvers, we encourage you to reserve your Branson hotel before you get here. If you’re interested in other types of entertainment to make a full summer vacation, be sure to book a few of Branson’s most popular shows and attractions. Have a great time while you’re here in Branson!

Participants will rev their engines at Branson’s 10th Annual Motorcycle Rally on May 19-22, featuring motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the country and plenty of entertainment. The Freedom of the Road Riders will sponsor the event, giving visitors a chance to see some of the most famous bikes in the world, as well as a live performance by the band, Geneva as they perform their Rock N Ride Tour. Geneva and Billy Bretherton, star of “Billy the Exterminator,” will be signing autographs for fans. In addition, several show performers will be at the Mansion for this special event, including 3 Redneck Tenors, Red and The Liverpool Legends.

Remember to reserve your tickets for some of the other great shows in Branson as well, and if you’re planning on staying in Branson for all three days of the Motorcycle Rally, you’ll want to book your Branson lodging in one of its fine hotels. Plan for the festivities ahead of time!

The Big Cedar Lodge’s regular event, Cooking 101 with the Chef, provides visitors with excellent opportunities to learn to prepare a variety of culinary delights, and on March 26, guests can learn to cook comfort food. The professional chef at Big Cedar Lodge is sure to teach you techniques that will help you cook delightful fares that will have your friends and family asking for a second helping. Along with the fabulous cooking lesson, you will also receive a handy cooking tool and recipe book, along with a delicious complimentary appetizer from the Devil’s Pool Restaurant or the Worman House. Be sure to reserve your spot early, because this event is sure to be popular!

While you’re in Branson for Cooking 101 with the Chef, be sure to catch an entertaining show and visit some of the attractions in the Branson area by viewing BransonShows.com.

Visitors and locals will be heading over to Table Rock Lake on February 12 for a cold swim. Although the temperature may not be favorable to swimmers, the fundraising event puts money toward the Special Olympics, so it goes for a great cause to support others. Swimmers that raise $50 and more will benefit with a special Polar Plunge sweatshirt, and there are many other prizes to be won as well, including duffel bags, hoodies, backpacks and travel gift cards.

Many of the prizes will be distributed at the “Post Plunge Party,”  which will incorporate fun music, delicious food and a silent and live auction into the event as well. If you went for a swim beforehand, admission into the party is free of charge! It’s a Branson event that all can look forward to, whether they’re “hibernating” as spectators, or diving in for a cold swim. Remember to check out other Branson activities and lodging while you’re in the area as well.

New Year’s Eve is arriving closer and closer each day, and you won’t want to miss all of the festivities going on in Branson during this time! Branson goes all out to give audiences the celebration they want after Christmas is over. Attend your choice of the following events for the perfect transition into 2011!

The New Year’s Eve Extravaganza, will be celebrated at the Branson’s Big Cedar Lodge, where adults and kids can stay to join in the festivities. Three fun and unique parties will be going on during each family’s stay, and the lodge will have fireworks ready during the midnight celebration. The party locations in Big Cedar Lodge include the Worman House, the Grandview Conference Center and even the Buzzard Bar, where Clay Self will be counting down to midnight. Each of these great venues will have a full night of festivities along with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

You also have the choice of going to the Chateau on the Lake Resort and Spa during New Year’s Eve which includes a scrumptious three course meal. Later on, the floor will open up for dancing with that special someone, and at midnight, the balloons will drop and fireworks will shoot off outside. Walk outside to see the colorful display of sparks and magic. In addition, you can toast to the 2011 year with a classy glass of champagne. Don’t miss this great event.

Don’t forget, there are even more options for great entertainment while you’re in Branson. Check out all of the Branson attractions, and stay comfortable and warm in your Branson lodging.

The end of the year is approaching faster than you realize, and although the majority of Branson shows will be closed at the end of December, there are still several that will be celebrating the new year. Make a toast to 2011 as midnight approaches on December 31, and forget all your worries of the old year at one of these great Branson performances! 

If you like seeing the graceful performance of the Acrobats of China, you can sit back and relax as they perform their traditional show as well as a full celebration to remember the Chinese New Year. The acrobatic show will provide an exquisite chinese buffet, party favors, non-alcoholic beverages and an exciting balloon drop at around 9:00 p.m. In addition, the Branson Belle Showboat is having its own celebration for on New Year’s Eve, and its four hour cruise will include a midnight toast to 2011, dancing and a full fireworks display beside the nearby chateau. The showboat will come to a stop so you can fully enjoy fireworks display. Another exciting celebration is the Jim Stafford Show, providing you with the same great traditional family music as well as party favors, souvenir gifts, party hats and an enormous balloon drop as the clock strokes twelve.

Set your resolution early for 2011 by reserving dates to one of these great shows! The dazzling entertainment and family friendly atmosphere will bring you into the new year, and don’t forget to check out Branson lodging and other Branson activities while you’re here.

Family and friends are more than welcome to enjoy a wonderful meal at Branson’s Chateau on the Lake Resort on November 25, Thanksgiving day. The Holiday Brunch lasts from 11 in the morning until 3 in the afternoon. Come enjoy the beautiful fall colors and attractions of Branson on your vacation this year. A professional team of chefs, including Executive Chef Doug Knopp, will prepare a feast served buffet style so that no one in your group will go hungry. There are many exquisite recipes, including a variety of desserts, but the tender prime rib and baked turkey are highly recommended among the cuisine.

The meal is an impressive one, but it doesn’t compare to all the other attractions that Branson has to offer. If you decide to come a day or two early before Thanksgiving, you can take your pick of several different Branson shows, including the legendary Miracle of Christmas at the Sight and Sound Theatre Branson or the influential Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus. Don’t forget to reserve lodging ahead of time as well, as the hotel rooms will be filling up. After your meal, you can watch the latest football game or take a long nap.

Whether you own a VW Beetle or not, come enjoy the VW Beetlemania Event this weekend in Branson filled with activities such as a car show, good food, a swap meet, live Branson entertainment, late night poker run, a concert, and more featuring The Liverpool Legends. This event is located at various locations throughout Branson from June 24-27, 2010.

Also participating in this fantastic event is co-sponsor The Mansion Theater that will host the The Country Tonight Show with Marty Haggard, the VW Car Show, and Saturday will host the Gala Celebration which features The Liverpool Legends. More activities will be held at the Days Inn Branson such as a VW Stealth Swap Meet and a Late Night Poker Run. Visit this page for more information on the VW Beetlemania Event.

Liverpool Legends is a tribute group endorsed by George Harrison’s sister, Louise. If you are not familiar with the Beatles, you will surely be a fan after their spectacular show. Songs from the 60s will be performed such as Come Together, Sgt. Pepper, Abbey Road, and many more!

During your stay in Branson for this fabulous event, be sure to check out some Branson shows and Branson attractions. If you are also needing a great place to stay during this event, browse through Branson hotels. So, let’s “come together” and enjoy all Branson has to offer!