Branson Events

March

Annual Film Festival
Branson
800-419-4832

Get your kicks with new and classic films on the extra big screen that is five times larger than movie theatres and boast 44-speaker surround sound at the Ozark Discovery IMAX Theater.

April

Branson Fest
Branson
800-785-1550

Branson welcomes the spring tourist season with five days of concerts, arts and crafts, yummy foods and fabulous prizes.

Rock'n Ribs BBQ Festival
Springfield
877-430-RIBS

This annual event presents a BBQ cook-off, live entertainment, kids? activities, face painting, petting zoo, car show, and much more!

April/May

World-Fest at Silver Dollar City
Branson
800-475-9370

Experience cultures from around the world such as African drumming, Irish dancing, Russian acrobatic, and an array of other ?worldly? exhibits. Enjoy the regular rides and attractions at the theme too!

May

Bluegrass and BBQ Festival at Silver Dollar City
Branson
417-338-2611

Let the twang of steel guitars and the down-home cooking with zest appeal fill your senses! Lots of music and BBQ foods for you to sample as well as the regular rides and attractions at the park.

Plumb Nellie Arts and Crafts Festival
Branson
417-334-1548

Free to the public a wide variety of items will be featured including quilts, clothing, ironwork, dolls, crochet items, toys, floral arrangements, hats, purses and more. Food booths will also be available with a wide variety of Old time Goodies and you won?t want to miss the Outrageous Dog Show!

Branson Motorcycle Rally
Branson
800-342-6230

This annual event will really ?get your motor running?! Enjoy good food, cold drinks, bike rides, live entertainment, bike shows, vendors, drill team performances, field games, guided day trips, super trails exhibitions and poker runs!

Artsfest on Walnut Street
Springfield
417-862-2787

Enjoy the visual and performing arts in downtown Springfield as well as food, children? area, dog parade and so much more.

June

Hydroplane Short Course Nationals Boat Race at Lake Taneycomo
Rockaway Beach
417-561-4280

This annual race pits racers against one another in a day full of racing events. Spectators are invited and encouraged to tour the pit area, view the hydroplanes and meet the racers!

Annual SnowFest
Springfield
417-866-7444

Chill out! Enjoy the mountain of snow in the middle of the summer, live entertainment, interactive games, snowman building contests and give-aways!

July

Spirit of 76 Fourth of July Celebration
Branson
417-337-8387

Come experience the patriotism and spirit of Branson including a praise service, free food, hot air balloon rides, and ceremonies honoring veterans.

Fireburst 4th of July Fireworks
Kimberling City
800-595-0393

This huge fireworks show takes place on Table Rock Lake with over 1,000 boats and onlookers taking in the colorful display! Bring a chair if you want to watch from land or hop aboard your boat if you choose to watch from the water!



July/August

Ozark Empire Fair
Springfield
417-836-7678

Enjoy rides, games, food, and live performances by well-known acts, truck and tractor pulls, exhibits and more!

August

Olde Time Fiddle Festival
Branson
417-334-1548

Fiddle your way to the old Branson High School and listen to the tunes of old time fiddle melodies, participate in the exciting contests or learn of the history this event has to offer.

Super Summer Cruise at Shepherd of the Hills
Branson
800-653-6288

A surefire way to rev up your Summer this annual event offers a burn-out contest, midnight cruise, awards, live entertainment, food, cars and trucks from the 50?s, 60?s, and more!

August/September

Southern Gospel Picnic Days at Silver Dollar City
Branson
800-475-9370

Come out and join the soothing harmony at Silver Dollar City. Enjoy a picnic meal of fried chicken, fried catfish and all the side dishes while you enjoy the various gospel concerts offered throughout the park along with the regular rides and attractions.

Hollister Grape and Fall Festival
Hollister
417-334-3050

Located in the town of Hollister, just minutes from Branson, visitors can enjoy the authentic crafts, hundreds of entertainers, ?grape stomp?, yummy foods and Ozark hospitality at this festive annual occasion!

September

Autumn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
Branson
888-322-2786

Downtown Branson offers up a huge dose of arts, crafts, collectibles, and of course, food! Over 150 vendors show up at this event to keep history alive and flaunt and sell their wares.

Greater Ozarks Blues Festival
Springfield
417-864-6683

Get the blues in Downtown Springfield boasting up and coming artist as well as the blues legends. Visit more than a dozen venues during the Blues Crawl.

Cider Days on Walnut Street
Springfield
417-831-6200

Celebrate the changing of season with cider tasting, arts, crafts, multiple performance areas, hands-on children?s area, Scarecrow Village and a historic homes tour.

Annual Japanese Fall Festival
Springfield
417-864-1049

Explore Japan in the heart of the Ozarks with traditional Japanese song and dance, live entertainment, candlelit walks, puppet shows, souvenirs, Japanese food and martial arts demonstrations!

September/October

Festival of American Music & Crafts at Silver Dollar City
Branson
800-475-9370

Take a trip back to the Wild West where cowboys were pioneers in the travels across lands unknown. Silver Dollar City brings hundreds of musicians to entertain crowds with country, bluegrass and gospel music and visiting craftsmen demonstrate America's heritage crafts. Regular rides and attractions are open as well.

November

Veterans Parade & Ceremony
Branson
417-337-8387

This is the largest event of its kind and it?s held right here in Branson where thanks is shown to the veterans in a variety of ways throughout this celebration and ends with a parade full of dignified veterans, military vehicles, and more. Come and show your support and patriotism.

November/December

Branson Area Festival of Lights
Branson
417-334-4084

Make your Holidays sparkle when you visit Branson during the holiday season. Decorations range from snowflakes to snowmen and illuminate the sky with over 10 million lights.

Ozark Mountain Christmas
Branson
417-334-4084

Branson gets geared up for the spectacular holidays! Enjoy the Branson Area Festival of Lights, Shepherd of the Hills Trail of Lights, Silver Dollar City?s Old Time Christmas, and the annual Adoration Parade and Nativity scene lighting ceremony.

An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City
Branson
800-475-9370

Silver Dollar City pulls out all the stops during the fabulous holiday season. The park is adored with over 300,000 dazzling holiday lights and features many holiday shows such as A Dickens? Christmas Carol. The Living Nativity, a Holiday Light Parade, Kringle?s Krossing, and scrumptious seasonal foods can be found throughout the park. Many of the parks rides and attractions will be open for visitors.

December

Adoration Parade and Lighting Ceremony
Branson
800-214-3661

This magical experience is inspiring as you celebrate the real meaning of Christmas with the parade and lighting ceremony. Bring the whole family out for a day of fun and festivities.

Santa?s Workshop in Historic Downtown Branson
Branson
417-334-1548

This workshop is for kids! Bring the children and let them decorate cookies, make ornaments, and visit and take pictures with Santa!

New Year?s Eve in Branson
Branson
800-214-3661

There is a vast array of entertainment options as you bring in the New Year in the Ozarks including a mixture of big entertainers and a romantic dinner. Take in the natural beauty of the Ozarks with your loved ones as you bring in the New Year!

Downtown Christmas Parade
Springfield
417-831-6200

Begin your day with pre-parade activities then enjoy the twinkling lights, floats, marching bands, Miss Merrie Christmas, Santa and candy at the parade.

Other Events:

National Kids? Fest at Silver Dollar City
Branson
June-August
800-475-9370

During the summer months Silver Dollar City is all about the Kids?. Full of exciting shows such as Circus of the Century on Ice, Bounce-The All American Basketball Show, All-Star Dogs and Gold Medal Kids? and many more. From exotic animals to extreme sports as well as all of the regular rides and attractions are at your fingertips.