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.

Get ready for the 22nd Annual Old Time Fiddle Contest at the Branson Landing starting this Saturday, August 28th. The fiddling fun will go on both Saturday and Sunday, and there will also be a concert with Big Smith on Friday night at 8:00 pm. These festivities are all free, so you can enjoy the competitions, the Sunday Morning Gospel Service, and the finals taking place all weekend long. Make reservations for a place to stay in Branson, and then head on over for the Old Time Fiddle Contest. While you’re at it check out these other attractions that feature the fiddle.

Come see Branson’s first show, the Baldknobbers Jamboree Show, which has been a local mainstay since 1959. The show is a wonderful medley of country, gospel, and bluegrass music with hilarious comedy in-between. You’ll have plenty of smiles and laughs with the whole family. Even if you’ve experienced the Baldknobbers Jamboree Show before, the music, comedy, and entertainment changes from year to year, so you won’t see the same show twice!

If you have a hankering for enjoying a fabulous gospel show while you are visiting Branson, you will not want to miss out on your chance to see the Presleys’ Country Jubilee. This show is a true Branson tradition, and it features a talented cast of performers from the Presley family, who have been performing their gospel numbers for decades. But be ready for fun too as Herkimer and Cecil add their funny blend of comedy making this a show everyone is sure to love.

If you can’t decide on a certain style of music you’d like to hear while in Branson, then take in a combination of sounds with the Duttons Family Show. This impressive group of entertainers all have talent with many having began their musical careers at the tender age of three. The night will run through a variety of styles that include country, opera and even tap-dancing. Let these splended folks invigorate your time in Branson with the Duttons Family Show!

Grab your platform shoes and bell bottoms and head to the Tri-Lakes Center May 13 for a night of high energy dance music with a performance from 70s music icons, The Village People. Best known for songs like “YMCA,” “Macho Man” and “In the Navy”, the Village People have been traveling the world for the past three decades bringing the fun and frivolity of disco music to a new generation of music lovers. This will be the six man groups first time performing in Branson. Also performing that night will be A Taste of Honey, featuring original lead singer, Janice-Marie. A Taste of Honey is best remembered for such songs as “Boogie Oogie Oogie” and “Sukiyaki”. Rounding out this all star line up is Maxine Nightingale who sang chart toppers “Lead Me On” and “Right Back Where We Started From”. The stars plan on signing autographs after the show and you will definitely want to bring your camera along.

The Charlie Daniels Band will be making a special one time only apprearance at Branson’s Mansion Theatre on April 28 and you will not want to miss what is sure to be a rollicking good time. Daniels is a Grammy Award-winning artist as well as an accomplished guitar, fiddle and mandolin player. Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2008, Daniels is best known for his hit song “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.” Other classic favorites include  ”The South’s Gonna Do It”, and “In America”. The show begins at 8pm so don’t wait any longer to get your tickets. This year, The Mansion Theatre will also host these legendary performers: The Gatlin Brothers, Sawyer Brown, Tim Conway and the 3 Redneck Tenors.

There are a variety of exciting activities, shows and attractions in Branson, and you can check them out and purchase tickets conveniently online at Branson Shows.com! You can compare prices for 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!

Join Jim Barber, Dave Hamner, and Bob Anderson at the Jim Stafford Theatre on February 23rd for the 2nd Annual Branson Gong Show. This show, created to benefit Meals on Wheels for seniors, offers guests the chance to watch a variety of talented performers from across Missouri compete for the title of best talent in the region.

The most exciting part of the show is that you, along with Jim Barber, Dave Hamner, and Bob Anderson, are the judge. Each judge will be given a gong to signal that the performer should stop for the next act to begin. If you like an act, cheer them on, and if you want to move to the next act, shout for the judges to use their gong. You will see a variety of performers with anything from a musical act to dancing, so you never know what kind of act will be named number one for 2011!

While you’re in town for The Branson Gong Show, check out some of the other area attractions and activities also available during your visit at BransonShows.com.

Being on vacation is all about fun, and there’s no better way to have fun than to enjoy a hilarious comedy show! This year in Branson, the Jim Stafford Show is preparing for exciting new performances by Todd Oliver and his talking dogs. You will love the delightful banter between Todd Oliver and his dogs, and you will giggle at the jokes and one-liners that the dogs say during this incredible performance! This show is appropriate for all ages, so the entire family can enjoy this unique show.

If you love Elvis, you will be delighted by the new show for 2011 at the Americana Theater. Elvis impersonator Joseph Hall, who has been recognized by Elvis Presley Enterprises, will be performing a stellar show complete with special effects and lasers. Hall will perform Elvis’ best-loved hits while being backed by a live band. This exciting new performance is a show that Elvis fans surely won’t want to miss!

During your vacation in Branson, you will absolutely love the new show that the Showboat Branson Belle has planned for 2011. Encore! features high-flying aerialist Janice Martin perform amazing feats while playing the fiddle and the all-male vocal group The Showmen performing hits from the 60’s to today. Christopher James returns this year as the emcee of each show, delighting audiences with his jokes and magic tricks. This show is appropriate for all ages, so the entire family can enjoy this exciting new show!

You are sure to have a memorable vacation in Branson with all the new shows for 2011! To plan ahead and book lodging as well as tickets to the shows, you can visit BransonShows.com.

If you are planning a winter getaway in Branson and you are a fan of martial arts, be sure to attend Branson Beatdown 5 by Shofight MMA at The Mansion Theatre! You will be in awe of the mixed martial arts skills of the Shofight MMA’s professional fighters. These fighters go through years of rigorous training to master their fighting skills, and you will marvel at their amazing abilities. At the show, you will see fighters that adhere to disciplines including boxing, Chinese kempo, Jui-Jitsu, Karate, American kickboxing, Judo, and Muay Thai kickboxing fight match after match. The fight will take place January 15 at 7 p.m. and is sure to be a thrilling experience!

Branson has even more to offer than its incredible music, comedy, and variety shows, and you will find hours of thrilling fun by visiting the Branson Zipline and Canopy Tours. You can experience the rush of gliding through the Branson outdoors at lightning speeds by taking the Blue Streak Fast Line, or you can take your time enjoying the breathtaking hills and valleys by taking the Ozarks Xplorer Canopy Tour.  Branson Zipline and Canopy Tours is a truly unique experience that your whole family will enjoy!

After a full day of fun Branson activities, relax and be entertained by the awe-inspiring Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus. This award-winning show includes gravity-defying acrobatics, aerial ballet, and amazing displays of contortionism. You will marvel at the incredible talent of the Chinese performers as they dive through hoops and display amazing feats of strength and balance. Attending a performance by the Acrobats of China is something you will remember fondly for years to come!

With New Year’s Eve only a few short weeks away, now is the time to plan the festivities for the most exciting night of the year. With the variety of activities and celebrations it has to offer on New Year’s Eve, Branson is the perfect locale to celebrate the departure of 2010 and early hours of 2011!

Kirby VanBurch will not disappoint you or your family with the delightful Magical New Year’s Eve Show he has planned for this year. The show’s unbelievable illusions will amaze the young and entertain audience members of all ages, and performances by his exotic animals assure that the evening will be memorable for all. Guests will enjoy a box dinner, party hats, sparkling non-alcoholic wine, and other exciting features. The party begins at 9 p.m. and ends at midnight.

Another option for singles, couples and families on New Year’s Eve is the Magical New Year’s Eve Fiesta at Hamner Barber Theater. The Hamners and their tropical parrots are sure to amaze audiences with the incredible illusions they have planned for the evening, and Jim Barber’s comedic ventriloquism routine, full of hilarious characters, will keep the audience laughing well into the New Year. Food will be provided by Qdoba Mexican Grill, and audiences will enjoy non-alcoholic beverages, festive party favors, and contests with fabulous prizes! The party begins at 9 p.m. and culminates in a magical toast at midnight. 

Don’t forget to secure your tickets to either of these exciting New Year’s Eve events or you will risk missing out on a memorable evening. Check out some of the Branson shows and lodging for your stay at BransonShows.com.

Many of  Branson’s theaters and shows will be closing  during December for the rest of the season, and if you’re planning an early Christmas vacation in Branson,  you’ll want to reserve your show tickets today. Most shows will be providing audiences with their last performance on either December 11th or December 12th. Once the performers of the show have completed their season, they’ll be spending much of the next few months in preparation for next year’s shows and events. Keep an eye out for updates on these shows in the coming months, and be sure to reserve your seats for an exciting Christmas vacation.

Branson Shows Final Performance Dates:

Andy Williams Show - December 11

Shoji Tabuchi Show – December 12

SIX – December 11

Spirit of Christmas – December 10

Yakov Smirnoff – December 11 (Reopening in January!)

It’s that time of year you certainly don’t want to miss in our great city. Along with all the other Branson activities to choose from, you’ll want to make sure you find a Branson hotel equipped with the amenities and services to make your stay enjoyable.