Whether you are a pie-making novice or are just looking for some new tricks to add to your repetoire, you can join the Introduction to Pie Making class held at Silver Dollar City’s Culinary & Craft School. On select dates during May and June, Master Craftsman of Culinary Arts Debbie Dance Uhrig will guide students through the process of making a wonderful chocolate cream pie. The 60-minute class will feature special instructions on how make a delicious crust and the perfect meringue. At the end of the class, you will get to enjoy a sample of the pie. A One-Day Admission Ticket or Season Pass is required for park entry and reservations for the class are required. The Culinary & Craft School is located just past the entrance to Echo Hollow Amphitheatre.

Feel free to check out the Introduction to Pie Making class schedule.

While you’re in Branson, make sure to catch a show or visit some of the popular attractions the city has to offer. To compare prices and make reservations for lodging and to purchase tickets for shows, visit BransonShows.com for a convenient way to plan you next Branson vacation!

Put on your toe-tappin’ shoes and get your tastebuds ready, as Silver Dollar City’s annual Bluegrass & BBQ Festival is back! From now until May 30, Silver Dollar City guests will be able to see wonderful performances by some of the top names in Bluegrass music, including Grammy nominee, The Grascals. Other performers include the Larry Stephenson Band, Audie Blaylock & Redline and Kenny & Amanda Smith Band. While at the festival, be sure to catch the Annual Single Mic Championship and the KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Band contest. For those interested in culinary side of the festival, you are sure to find something to make your mouth water whether it is a Memphis Dry rub or a sweet and tangy Carolina vinegar sauce. Head to the House of BBQ during the festival for your chance to sample the delicious ribs, chicken, brisket and pulled pork that will tempt you from the moment you walk into the park. You can also pick your favorite BBQ sauce at the Bottle Neck Bros. Sauce Shake. There will be more than 200 different barbecue sauces for you to sample, as well as plenty of grills and grilling accessories for sale.

There are a variety of exciting activites, shows and attractions in Branson, and you can check them out and purchase tickets quick and easily online at BransonShows.com! You can also compare Branson lodging and make reservations online as well.

Join the crowds at the Circle B Theatre for an incredible performance by the Diamond W Wranglers as they sing some of their top hits and entertain audiences all evening. The four-part band has great talent instrumentally and vocally, and they’ve been singing classic hits for years from movies such as “Ghost Riders in the Sky” and “Cool Water.” The cowboys will display their talents as you enjoy a delicious southern meal with all of the fixin’s. Their show will have an introductory performance by the talented Riders of the Circle B.

You can purchase your own Circle B Chuckwagon tickets before you head off to Branson. There are also many other shows that are available to reserve at BransonShows.com.  If you’re interested in booking for lodging, you can find many options in Branson as well. Make your Branson vacation package today!

In preparation for the summer season, the Big Cedar Lodge in Branson is hosting a Kids’ Day Camp on March 15. The fun event takes place during the afternoon from 1-5, and it is a great educational tool to help your kids learn a little more about the outdoors and spend a some time exploring the basics of camping. Knowledgeable guides will equip your kids with fun tips and open their eyes to the extent of the nature and wildlife surrounding them in the Ozarks. Children will be taught how to build a fire and pitch a tent. They’ll even have the opportunity to play a few games with their peers. Most of the camp will take place at Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, a stunning paradise of budding plants and trees and a small waterfall. Parents can explore some of the park as well, and there are several trails for both walking and biking.

You’re welcome to reserve Branson lodging if you’re planning to make a whole vacation out of your experience here, and you certainly won’t be disappointed with the variety of Branson shows in the area. Choose the entertainment and shelter that suits you best, and make the excursion one that the entire family remembers!

While most of the Branson area’s shows have finished for the season, that doesn’t mean that you can’t see your favorite performers one last time. The 17th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show on February 7th puts many of Branson’s most popular entertainers onstage together for one of the biggest shows of the season. It’s a variety of music, comedy, magic, and dancing that will be combined for one irresistibly exciting show.

The show will be presided over by the talented Bob Leftridge of the legendary Baldknobbers Jamboree, and over 20 different shows will be represented by your favorite cast members. Jim Stafford, Legends in Concert, the Hughes Brothers Show, Pierce Arrow, Kirby Van Burch, Cassandre’ – The Voice of an Angel, the Circle B Supper Show, Clay Cooper, and Grand Jubilee are just a few of the shows represented. It will be a night to remember for all who attend!

Don’t forget to check out some of the Branson’s other attractions while you’re in town for the 17th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show. BransonShows.com can help you get tickets to other area attractions and help you find lodging.

When December ends, many of Branson’s hottest shows will be closed for the season until they re-open in March. This is the perfect time for visitors who are more interested in shopping and museum attractions than shows to come to Branson.

Outlet malls like Tanger and Factory Merchants will still be offering name brand buys at low outlet prices, so bargain hunters can come in and get some great deals. As an added plus, Branson isn’t as crowded during this time, so there won’t be as much traffic to deal with while shopping. Some of the brands offered at these outlet malls include Coach Factory, Liz Clairborne New York, Gap Outlet, Banana Republic Factory Store, and Bath & Body Works. There is something for everyone’s tastes, so a trip with the whole family for more clothing and accessories will be time well spent.

In addition, several of the area’s popular museum attractions like Titanic, Hollywood Wax Museum, and The World’s Largest Toy Museum will still be available. Guests who can spend hours exploring each museum will find that this is the perfect time to visit. Fewer people will be a the museum, so visitors can take their time looking at each exhibit in peace.

If you plan on visiting Branson during the slower season to do some shopping or check out the museum attractions, visit BransonShows.com to compare prices and book lodging or get your museum tickets in advance.

For those who have been following America’s Got Talent, the face of winner, Michael Grimm, is well-known and perhaps well-loved. For those living in Branson, the face of Micheal Grimm may have been well-known before he went to compete on America’s Got Talent. For a year before his big win on the popular television series, Michael Grimm was a part of the Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley Show. As a singer on the Branson show, he had already established himself in the area as a talented singer in the eyes of many.

Michael Grimm wanted to compete on America’s Got Talent to see how far he could make it on his own, and it quickly became obvious that he was destined to move on and gain more popularity from his audition where he sang “You Don’t Know Me.” After being told he wouldn’t be able to perform on the show the year before, Michael Grimm proved that tenacity can really pay off when he went from previously being rejected from the show to winning the show the next year.

Bill Medley was very pleased to learn of the success of Michael Grimm and says that every bit of the success that Grimm has achieved has been deserved. McKenna Medley expressed the same delight and is quoted as being too excited to even speak after seeing Grimm announced as the winner. It’s not too surprising considering their excitement over his achievements, that Bill Medley and Michael Grimm are working together on a few of Grimm’s songs in his next CD.

If you are interested in seeing the Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley show and seeing the talented artists who performed with Michael Grimm, or you want to learn more about other Branson activities and entertainment, visit BransonShows.com.

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.

Memorial Day weekend is keeping Branson, Missouri jumping with a steady flow of vacationers ready to experience Branson’s legendary shows, fantastic outlet malls, and gorgeous Table Rock Lake. This holiday weekend has typically been one of the most popular times for people to visit Branson each year, and this year is certainly no exception.

With so many people coming to Branson, many of the most popular shows in the area are quickly filling up. The internationally famous Shoji Tabuchi show, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show, SIX, and many other Branson classics are likely to be sold out for the entire weekend. It’s no wonder either with the talented performances that each show offers. If you’re planning on going to any of the acts in Branson, it’s best to plan ahead, and start getting tickets now.

Of course, it’s not just the shows that are filling up. The many outdoor attractions in the area are also very popular with vacationers. Everyone is ready to enjoy the fresh air and beautiful Ozarks outdoors now that summer is in full swing. The newly opened Branson Zipline and Canopy Tours as well as the Horseback Trail Rides and other outdoor activities are attracting almost as many visitors as the Branson shows. It’s the perfect time for everyone to really experience all Branson has to offer.

Bransonshows.com can provide you with information and booking for the activities and shows still available for Memorial Day weekend, so you can get in on the excitement while there is still time.

Every year Branson unveils new or redesigned shows, which only adds to the excitement of the new production season. This year is no exception. While very few shows have undergone major redesigns, there is one new show coming to Branson that has the locals very excited.

Chun Yi – The Legend of Kung Fu is a show unlike any other in Branson. The story follows a young boy as he enters the life of a Buddhist monk. The audience will watch as the boy struggles to find the dedication to the quiet lifestyle. During the story, the young boy learns the skills of martial arts, is seduced by ego and illusions, leaves the pure life of the Buddhist monks behind, and eventually returns to assume the position his Master had left him. Chun Yi – The legend of Kung Fu is a powerful tale of personal growth and the realization of physical and emotional harmony.

Chun Yi – The Legend of Kung Fu is filled with fantastic acrobatic feats, displays of brilliantly choreographed martial arts, and emotion-filled dancing. Features a cast and crew of 80 talented performers, designers, and choreographers, this show is the longest running show in China and has been seen by more than two  million people. The Kung Fu practitioners have performed around the world, including a special performance during the Opening Ceremonies at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

This incredible show will be performing in the newly-acquired White House Theatre and is scheduled to open in May of 2010. If you can’t wait until May, check out the website of the show. It has video clips and photos from their show, as well as some of the songs used during the dance numbers.

Check it out at:
http://www.chunyi-kungfu.com/multimedia/