Two fantastic gospel groups will be joining the many other Branson performers this December, the Crabb Family Reunion on December 19 and Ernie Haase and Signature Sound on December 20 and 21. Each of these great groups have a large amount of experience that keeps audiences engaged from the first song to the last. Enjoy the great productions of these groups as they sing to toe-tappin’ spirituals from past decades up to the present.

Start your vacation by listening to the Crabb Family as they join together for a fantastic mix of beautiful harmonies and melodies in the Music City Center Theatre. The family has won a Dove Award and been nominated for a Grammy for their past performances. One of their most famous tunes called ”Runaway Train,” made them a hit among the  younger generation, and they’ve been growing in popularity ever since.

Later on, you can listen to the amazing quartet of Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, which will also be performing in the Music City Center Theatre. This gospel group has established itself as one of the leading gospel quartet groups in modern music, and has a solid musical foundation from its founder, Ernie Haase, who was originally a member of the Cathedral Quartet. Combining the old fashioned harmonies of the 1950s quartets with today’s driving beats, this quartet is not one to be missed!

Combine your vacation with other Branson activities and shows, and don’t forget to make reservations at your pick of a Branson hotel. The city shows are on their last run for the Christmas season, so make reservations to these activities and lodging while you can!

Branson will soon hold the 22nd Annual Downtown Branson Fiddle Festival & Mid-American Fiddler’s Championship from August 27 – 29 at the Branson Landing and will also feature other activities in Historic Area of Branson. The preliminaries for the fiddle competition will be on the 28 from 10 am – 6 pm and finals will be on Sunday the 29 from 12 pm – 5 pm on the Branson Landing. Also featured on the Branson Landing will be a concert by BIG SMITH to kick off the festivities in front of the fountains on Friday the 27 at 8 pm.

There will be several great activities at the Festival that can be enjoyed in the Historic District such as food vendors, community sponsors, arts and crafts vendors, a children’s area with pony rides, inflatables, crafts, and so much more. There will also be a fun square dance starting at 7 pm on Saturday night. In addition to all the exciting activities and crafts, there will be fiddle making, cross tuning, guitar seconding, round dancing, square dancing, and more!

Also in store for visitors will be special appearances by some of the best performers in Branson. Some of these musicians even competed in the Mid-American Fiddlers Championship when they were kids! If you are a fiddle player yourself, there will be special discounts during the “Show Me Your Fiddle” promotion. This great free event also has a free trolley service to each location which cuts down on walking and saves time for more fun.

If you are wanting to visit Branson for the 22nd Annual Downtown Branson Fiddle Festival & Mid-American Fiddlers Championship, be sure to check out some of the great shows as well as hotels in the area to make your trip to Branson complete.