The third Saturday of October you will find the largest parade in Southwest Missouri in Carthage, MO. It is the home of the Annual Maple Leaf Festival, and it’s close enough to Branson for a day trip. The parade is the Grand Finale of an entire week of fall celebrations for this wonderful historic town. Earlier in the week they hold the 5K Run, Sprint Dualthon, High Heel Race, a huge quilt show, and a variety of pageants. On the day of the Grand Finale Parade there will be Arts & Craft booths, a petting zoo, an auto show, a dog show, plenty of food vendors and live entertainment. So, grab one of our incredible Branson accommodations and get some other activities lined-up for your trip!

The original Branson theme park, Silver Dollar City, will provide you and your group several days’ worth of exploration fun. You simply cannot ride all the rides, eat at all the restaurants and diners, frequent all the shops, and see all the shows in a single day. That’s why we even make it easier on you and provide you with a two-day pass. You and your group will absolutely love the Ozark Mountain mystique of Silver Dollar City. No vacation to Branson is complete without a visit!

The Legend of Kung Fu is a smash-hit production overseas. Now The Legend of Kung Fu is creating a buzz as it hits Branson’s entertainment district. This powerful story takes you inside the life of a boy who has just committed to be Buddhist monk and faces the emotional struggle as the romance and mystique of martial arts lures him away. During the show, you will be entertained by an amazing display of acrobatic stunts, martial arts, and beautifully choreographed dance brought to you by an impressive team of more than sixty talented cast and crew members. You can even purchase a meal with your show. Don’t miss your chance to catch this magnificent performance.

Treat your family to a memorable experience in Branson when you take them to the world famous Yakov’s Dinner Adventure, which will be performing at Yakov’s Theater. For over 200 years, audiences have been mesmerized by the uniquely electric and magical circus show. With death-defying feats, comic relief, magic tricks, and other acts, Yakov’s Dinner Adventure provides undeniable fun for the whole family. You’ll be impressed at the delicious menu you enjoy.

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.

Make a getaway to Branson’s most famous theme park, Silver Dollar City, for an incredible opportunity to participate in their Family Spring Break Days, taking place from March 17-20 and March 24-27. The park has a whole new lineup of great shows and a new play area for kids. Parents can watch their children as they head over to the exciting Half Dollar Holler, a fun place featuring climbing nets, sand tables,  and the enjoyable  Silver Dollar City’s Carousel.

Several performances will be available for visitors to attend as well, including Sons of the Silver Dollar, which features three great singers bringing comedy and bluegrass music with their cowboy outfits. Pure Heart is also a great performance choice, providing the skills and vocals of three gospel singers, in addition to the Doc Gizmo Science Theatre, an exciting way to learn about science for kids of all ages!

You can navigate and discover other great attractions in Branson with a huge selection of Branson shows and performances. If you’re planning on staying for a full vacation, you can reserve your favorite Branson lodging, whether you’re looking for a full family suite or a smaller room arrangement.

As many families prepare for a Spring Break in Branson, Silver Dollar City prepares to welcome them with a grand re-opening for the season by featuring Family Spring Break Days on March 17th through the 20th and March 24th through the 27th. With rides, shows, and attractions that feature old fashioned fun, the park is family friendly and perfect for all ages.

In addition to its usual children’s rides, Silver Dollar City is also opening Half Dollar Holler to the public this season. Treetop fun houses, climbing nets, sand tables, and the Silver Dollar City Carousel are just a few of the new attractions that await kids. Perfect for families with younger children, it will provide hours of entertainment for the kids while parents get to take a break and relax.

For the adrenaline junkie in your family, thrill rides will also be open during Family Spring Break Days. They can enjoy the twists and turns of the classic Thunderation roller coaster or experience the rush and excitement of going upside down with WildFire. For the more cautious members of your family who want more gentle rides, The GIANT Swing or The Flooded Mine each provide a less wild adventure.

With all of the rides and attractions at Silver Dollar City, you may have a hard time pulling yourself away for a show, but it’s worth it! Silver Dollar City offers a variety of shows featuring country music or old fashioned entertainment for your enjoyment and all of the shows feature the best and brightest singers, dancers, and actors Branson has offer. Pure Heart, Choctaw Charlie’s Frontier Follies, and Cajun connection are just a few of the wonderful opportunities for entertainment that you will have during your visit!

While you’re preparing for Spring Break in Branson, make sure to check out the other shows and activities available by going to BransonShows.com.

Your kids will be thrilled with the Branson area’s 18th Annual Hollister Santa Train, which comes rolling through the city on December 12 at downtown Hollister’s historic train depot. Santa will be arriving around 2:00 p.m., but you’ll want to bring your family early to make sure the kids get a great spot in line. Once Santa’s train arrives at the depot, he’ll invite children to come aboard to tell him what gifts they want most for this year’s Christmas.

The event lasts about an hour and a half, and it’s free for everyone who would like to attend. The Hollister community welcomes visitors to their small town, and they’re only about a 5-10 minute drive from Branson, so visitors won’t have to worry about waking up for an early drive. In addition to Santa’s train, the community will bring out a fire truck, ambulance, and police car for the kids to examine. Activities such as decorative face painting and inflatables will provide the children with more excitement and fun.

If you’re interested in heading out to the Branson area for this December weekend, you can reserve Branson lodging online as well as booking a few of our activities. Don’t forget to visit some of the Christmas shows, and head out to Silver Dollar City to witness the over four million lights that line the buildings and trees throughout the traditional theme park.

Everyone who has been to Silver Dollar City the past few weeks can agree that Silver Dollar City’s annual National Harvest Festival has been a blast. This upcoming weekend, the National Harvest Festival is coming to an end as Silver Dollar City prepares for An Old Time Christmas celebration. Lights will decorate every imaginable surface the park, and the park’s 5-story special effects Christmas tree will be assembled just in time for the park to re-open on November 6th. The Christmas event will last through the holidays to December 30th when the park will close for the season.

Silver Dollar City has numerous special features for guests to enjoy during their holiday visit. Wonderful productions of shows like The Living Nativity, Frosty!, and A Dickens’ Christmas Carol will be on multiple times each day. The park also has the Gifts of Christmas Holiday Light Parade each year. This parade is a living, moving display of festive lights with over 100,000 lights on the floats and costumes. There are even special treats like hot wassail, chili, hot chocolate, Gingerbread cookies, and apple dumplings. This event has been a favorite Christmas destination for visitors from all over the country for years, and it’s no wonder with all of the Christmas cheer the park has to offer!

Silver Dollar City isn’t the only place that has a special holiday celebration planned. There are also many Branson Christmas Shows that will begin around the same time An Old Time Christmas begins. Make sure to check them out, so you can have a full holiday celebration this year.

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s no surprise that Branson is getting ready for the holidays. Silver Dollar City and over 45 of Branson’s fantastic shows are gearing up to give everyone the holiday cheer that Branson is known for. It’s a good thing they are prepared for the season because people from all over are already making plans to visit the area and start their Christmas celebration

Some of the shows that will be participating this year include classics like Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show, the Jim Stafford Show, and the Andy Williams Show as well as new shows like SIX, Brule an American Indian Rock Opera, and Yakov’s Moscow Circus. Each show is presenting a unique Christmas performance that is designed to get people in the spirit of Christmas. Many of the shows also include the best of their traditional show to give guests the entire Branson experience. For those interested, you can find a complete list of Branson Christmas Shows online.

Silver Dollar City will be continuing many of the traditions that visitors have come to love during their annual Old Time Christmas celebration. Over 100,000 Christmas lights will be twinkling all over the park, a 5-story Christmas tree will have a lights and music show, and guests will be able to see a number of Christmas shows that are featured specially in the park. Between Silver Dollar City and Branson’s shows, this year promises to be a very festive Christmas for everyone who stops by.

Attend Silver Dollar City from July 24 – August 8 when the park will stay open until 10:00 p.m. for Moonlight Madness. This wonderful event started in 2008 with a fantastic response as well as in 2009. Now for the third year in a row, you will get to experience your favorite rides during the cool of the evening and thrill of the night when you attend Moonlight Madness.

Also happening until August 8 is KidsFest so your family can enjoy fantastic shows during the day then spend the evening experiencing the most exciting rides in the park. Feel the added suspense of riding the Lost River of the Ozarks in the dark of night or see the stars as you ride on the thrilling WildFire and PowderKeg. No matter what rides you choose, they’ll be especially unforgettable in the dark!

A new addition for Moonlight Madness 2010 is the Street Dance at Silver Dollar City. This great event begins at 9 p.m. and includes great dancing. Also during the evening will be the GAC Nights in Echo Hollow where you can witness an action packed show filled with high powered country music and fun. During Moonlight Madness, you can receive special discounts at special shops and restaurants in Silver Dollar City.

So for a great family experience that will keep everyone  entertained and cool, visit Silver Dollar City for Moonlight Madness. Also while you’re in the area, check out other activities and lodging in Branson.

From June 5th to August 8th, the National KidsFest takes over Silver Dollar City making this theme park an exciting vacation destination for families. For young children and the young at heart, this event makes Silver Dollar City more kid-friendly than usual. Special guests and new rides make this year’s KidsFest more thrilling than ever before.

Riverblast is the newest ride at Silver Dollar City for you to explore during KidsFest. This river rafting experience gives you a chance to ride a raft armed with water guns to shoot at people lined up along the river. Of course, guests along the river have water guns set up for them to use too, so be prepared for an extreme water war. This new ride is great for kids of all ages and helps make this year’s KidFest a blast.

While Riverblast certainly make Silver Dollar City more exciting for KidsFest, it’s the special guests that kids often look forward to the most. This year, exciting children’s entertainers and characters like Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato from Veggie Tales, Dora and Diego, Shaggy and Scooby Doo, The Jetsons, and Spongebob and Patrick are a few of the guests you can expect to see. Each guest is well-loved by children everywhere, and kids can meet them right at Silver Dollar City.

Go on down to Silver Dollar City for the time of your life at the National KidsFest event. While you’re in town for the festival, don’t forget to see some of the legendary Branson Shows that made the city of Branson famous.