August 12 - August 14
Shepherd's Super Summer Cruise Car Show
Robot Workshop
Friday, August 13, 6-8 pm
Science Enrichment throughout the year. Encourage your child age 6 and above to build a robot with your help.
Midnight - Live in Concert
Saturday, August 14, 8 pm
Join us as we welcome MIDNIGHT – a six piece horn band that has been performing in the Chicago area for years. This group consists of five vocalists and musicians that play multiple instruments, including the Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Drums, Keyboards, Bass and Guitar. Having performed at hundreds of events and in some of the Chicago area premier venues, this will be one concert you won’t want to miss! With musical influences by Chicago, Jimmy Buffet, Bruce Springsteen, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Beatles, Blues Brothers, Van Morison, Frank Sinatra, Styx, Steely Dan, Elvis, Eagles and more – it will be a night full of favorites that will not soon be forgotten. Mark your calendars for this Saturday night concert at 8pm on August 14th in front of the beautiful Branson Landing fountains.
August 19 - August 21
"Sprit of Three" Third International Trike Rally
Trike Riders International 2010 Rally.
August 19 - August 22
Going to Seed
This is THE event for people interested, engaged, and involved with the Transition Movement, Well Fed Neighbor, food security issues, farming, gardening, and conservation. All levels of expertise are welcome to participate! New gardeners to experienced seed saving multi-generational farmers encouraged! We are delighted to have as our special presenting guest for Going to Seed none other than Joel Salatin, a 3rd generation alternative farmer from Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, and featured in the documentaries “Food, Inc.” and “Fresh”. Friday- opening session on Bioregion Restoration. After lunch, we will enjoy several educational sessions on seed saving and germination. Saturday's schedule will include a presentation from Les Squires of Transition US, followed by Salatin on a wide range of topics. This special event includes 3 night hotel lodging at the award-winning Howard Johnson Branson, a Welcome reception Thursday night, Breakfast each day and lunch on Friday and Saturday.
August 20 - August 22
Fourth Annual Bikers & Babes at the Beach
7th Annual Moonlight Bike Ride
Saturday, August 21, 8:00 pm
Ride with your family and friends under the street lights and by the light of the moon through the streets of Springfield. Must have a helmet and headlight to ride. Party in the parking lot starts at 8:00pm. This includes live band, Jump Mania, Springfield Astronomical Society in the parking lot. Line up bikes at 9:15pm and the Bike ride starts at 9:30pm. Village Inn Pancakes at the end of the ride. Pre-register cost is $20 adults (15+) and Youth $15 (age 3-14). Registration increases day of ride to $25 adults and $20 Youth. Sponsored by Great Southern Bank, Sunshine Bike Shop, Midwest Dairy, Village Inn.
Nelly in Concert
Saturday, August 21, TBA
Grammy Award-winning rapper Nelly is scheduled to appear at the newly remodeled Grand Palace Theatre in Branson.
2nd Annual Guns and Hoses Fishing Tournament
Saturday, August 21, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lilleys' Landing Resort & Marina is hosting the 2nd Annual Guns and Hoses Fishing Tournament on August 21st from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds go to the Branson Fire and Police auxiliary funds to help support our community. The entry fee is $75 and prizes will be awarded for 1st through 3rd places and big fish. To register your two-man team email Megan@lilleyslanding.com for an entry form.
Ozarks Teen Challenge Golf Tournament 2010
Saturday, August 21, Registration 8 a.m.; Shotgun start 9 a.m.
Admission includes: 4-person scramble, golf cart, gift bags, hole-in-one contest, prizes, silent auction and lunch from Chick-fil-A All proceeds will benefit Ozarks Teen Challenge, the 15-month residential program for boys ages 12-17 struggline with addictions and other life-controlling issues. Sponsored by: US Food Service, BRI Graphics, Thousand Hills Golf Course, Kayak Branson, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Skaggs Health & Fitness Center.
August 26 - August 30
Crazy Quilting Retreat
This Retreat features 3 outstanding, nationally known quilting instructors coming together in Branson to teach the art of quilting embellishment and embroidery. Attendees will receive hands-on instruction from Betty Pillsbury who will teach “Crazy Embroidery" techniques. Jim Gatling will present a comprehensive session on embellishments, and Kathy Kansier will teach, "Creating a Victorian Purse". This retreat includes 4 nights lodging in your own private room at the marvelous Howard Johnson hotel in the heart of Branson, MO, breakfast and lunch each day as well as a Thursday evening Welcome reception with wine and appetizers. 3 full days of quilting instruction (a 6 hour class each day, Friday-Sunday).
August 26 - September 6
Southern Gospel Picnic at Silver Dollar City
America's Premier Southern Gospel Gathering! Southern gospel music has always resounded through these Ozarks' hills, from country churches and county fairs to grand stages and even in backyards during family get-togethers. Come hear that vibrant music again during America's Biggest Southern Gospel Picnic.
August 27 - August 29
The 22nd Annual Downtown Branson Fiddle Festival & Mid-American Fiddlers Championship
8 pm Fri.; 9 am-10 pm Sat.; 9 am-5 pm Sunday
The 22nd Downtown Branson Fiddle Festival encompasses ALL of the Downtown area which includes the Historic Area and the modern neighbor Branson Landing. The contest with prelims on Saturday and finals on Sunday will be held at Branson Landing “On the Banks of Lake Taneycomo” Branson Landing will also sponsor a “Big Kick Off” on Friday night with a “BIG SMITH” concert at 8:00pm FRIDAY 8/27 Kick off at Branson Landing with “BIG SMITH” Performing at 8:00pm in front of the fountains. SATURDAY 8/28 9:00am-6:00pm in the streets of Historic Downtown: Vendors, Entertainment, Food, Children’s Area, Seminars and Demonstrations. Prelims 10:00 am-6:00pm at the Branson Landing SQUARE DANCE in the streets of Historic Downtown 7:00pm-10:00pm SUNDAY 8/29 Gospel Celebration 10:00 am Finals 12:00pm-5:00pm at Branson Landing 9:am-4:00pm in the streets of Historic Downtown: Vendors, Entertainment, Food, Children’s Area, Seminars FREE Trolley service to both locations! The Festival will be held in the Historic District which has hosted the event for 22 years! In Historic Downtown Branson we will offer Arts and Craft Vendors, Community Sponsors, Food Vendors a Children’s Area with pony rides, inflatable and crafts for the kids! Entertainment all day Saturday and Sunday and a genuine Square Dance on Saturday night beginning at 7:00pm. Fiddling seminars and other events will be held in the “Ozarks Music and Heritage Tent” located in the Historic District seminars will include guitar seconding, fiddle making, swing fiddling, cross tuning and square and round dancing to name a few. On Sunday we will offer a Gospel Jamboree at the Branson Landing with long time favorite pastor Bob Hubbard. Traditional music performers will be prominently featured throughout the weekend on the street corners of the Historic District, and we will also have sidewalk sales, and a special “Show Me Your Fiddle” promotion offering special discounts to fiddle players of all ages. There will be special appearances at both locations by some of the best of our Branson’s outstanding professional entertainers. Many of these musicians competed as youngsters in earlier Branson fiddle contests. So Much Music, So Much Fun, So Much to see and do and the price? FREE to all!
Big Smith - Live in Concert
Friday, August 27, 8 pm
Mark your calendars because you don't want to miss Big Smith’s Concert at Branson Landing as they kick off the Downtown Branson Fiddle Festival Weekend! Straight out of Springfield, MO, this band composed of five cousins is bound together by blood and harmony, both of which make up this great American band. Big Smith has earned a devoted following playing raucous acoustic music that has captured the spirit of their native Ozarks. Equipped only with an acoustic guitar, mandolin, bass fiddle and washboard they continue to demonstrate to unsuspecting audiences that joy and liberation can be found in an unlikely combination including the energy of bluegrass, the sound of gospel harmonies and the raw mojo of indigenous, authentic Ozarks culture. Don't miss this special FRIDAY night concert with local favorites, BIG SMITH starting at 8 PM in front of the Branson Landing Fountains!
BB King and Buddy Guy
Saturday, August 28
The Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater’s great design established it as an extraordinary venue with a history of bringing together the biggest names in music with enthusiastic concert goers under the Ozark stars, and made it a hot popular destination spot for thousands of concert attendees and hundreds of top named performers alike since 1983. Now, after a 10 year hibernation, the renovated 7,000-seat amphitheater will once again come to life with high-quality entertainment.
August 31 - September 3
Red Hats Branson Stampede
Red Hats Branson Stampede! "Eureka! Jaspers Events and Dixie Stampede present a Red Hat Bonanza of Fun in Branson” All Red and Pink Hat Ladies worldwide are invited to come join in this event hosted by The Theodosia Ladies at the Lake Red Hat Group of nearby Theodosia, MO. This gala weekend in the beautiful Ozarks will give you a real taste of our renowned Branson hospitality AND entertainment. Here's a run-down of the event highlights: Welcome Reception with Wine & Cheese Tasting 3 night's lodging at the award-winning Howard Johnson Branson Deluxe Continental Breakfast each day, featuring fresh hot waffles Pre-Show Fashion Show at Dixie Stampede Carriage Room Red Hat Dinner & Show at Dixie Stampede Bra-Purse Craft Project Contest with Prizes! Visit The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure Golden Corral Dinner featuring the Allen Edwards Show Red Hatters PJ's Party with Chocolate To Die For Buffet and Flavored Coffee Bar In addition, hospitality rooms will be reserved and open at Howard Johnson for your Red Hat Events and gatherings. Join us for these activities and spend a relaxing weekend with your Red Hat friends! Sponsored by Jaspers Events and Dixie Stampede. Please call 417-889-8040 to register today!
September 3 - September 5
Labor Day Weekend Concerts - Benefiting Muscular Dystrophy Association
All Weekend
Join us as we celebrate Labor Day weekend in a big way! Not only do we have an exciting lineup of concerts and events – see below – but we will have a ton of fun ways for the whole family to get involved, have fun AND … help Jerry’s Kids and the local Muscular Dystrophy Association. In addition, the CBS television affiliate KOLR 10 with Anchor Tom Trtan, will be on property, broadcasting select events on Sunday and Monday for the MDA Telethon, for local viewers to enjoy. Don’t miss the Labor Day Weekend Concert Series benefiting MDA & Jerry’s Kids. “Take a Seat” this Labor Day Weekend and enjoy the exciting concerts in front of the Branson Landing Fountains - from your very own Chair! For only $10 – YOU can Take a Seat…AND take a stand against muscle disease with all of the “Take a Seat” proceeds directly benefiting our local MDA Chapter & Jerry’s Kids. Saturday, September 4th: Don’t Miss the M-Dock Band – one of the most requested bands in the Midwest. Formed in the fall of 1991, the M-Dock Band utilizes an acoustic/electric blend and multi-part harmonies in a classic rock format with a playlist that spans over four decades. Sunday, September 5th: Start the afternoon off with a special NOON concert full of praise and worship music from Beyond the Walls, a contemporary Christian Band from the Springfield, MO area – playing all of the favorite cover songs from bands like Casting Crowns, Third Day, Mercy Me and more. The music continues into Sunday evening as we welcome from Indianapolis, Indiana – The Souled Out Band for an 8pm Live Concert. Recognized as one of the best Dance, Party & Variety Bands in the Midwest, the Souled Out Band will amaze all with their spirited stage presence, dynamic musicianship and their known trademark…the always hot and always energetic…horn section! Monday, September 6th: Join us for a day of family fun on Labor Day – featuring performances by The American Kids as they Take the Stage for MDA & Jerry’s Kids! The American Kids are a “Little League of Entertainers” sharing their talent gifts of singing and dancing with their local communities. You don’t want to miss this talented group as they “Dance the Day Away for MDA” to raise money for Jerry’s Kids! The dance-a-thon will begin at NOON with performances scheduled throughout the day until 5:00 PM. Stop by to view this talented group and join them in their efforts to help Jerry’s Kids - by making a donation to this worthy cause.
September 3 - September 6
Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
George Jones with Jason Boland
Saturday, September 4
The Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater’s great design established it as an extraordinary venue with a history of bringing together the biggest names in music with enthusiastic concert goers under the Ozark stars, and made it a hot popular destination spot for thousands of concert attendees and hundreds of top named performers alike since 1983. Now, after a 10 year hibernation, the renovated 7,000-seat amphitheater will once again come to life with high-quality entertainment.
M-Dock - Live in Concert
Saturday, September 4, 8 pm
Branson Landing is excited to welcome back M-Dock on Saturday, September 4th to kick off the Labor Day Weekend Concert Series benefiting MDA & Jerry’s Kids. Mark your calendars, because you don’t want to miss this group of 10+ guys with a playlist that spans over four decades. From the acoustic sounds of Crosby, Stills and Nash to the rock and roll soul of the Rolling Stones and the Motown horns, the M-Dock Band performs it all. The band consists of Howard Cotner (vocals and acoustic guitar), Bill Evans (vocals, acoustic 6 and 12 string guitars, mandolin, mandocello and harmonica), John Price (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars), Brent Hendrix (vocals, electric guitar), Dave Farabee (bass guitar), Rick Davidson (drums), Steve Quinn (saxophone), Bryant Robinson (trumpet), Greg Hale (keyboards), Larry Pittman (percussion), and Bob Swanson (trombone). Back by popular demand, The M-Dock Band - performing on Saturday, September 4th at 8pm in front of the Branson Landing Fountains.
September 4 - September 6
Branson Landing's Labor Day Weekend Celebration Concerts, Events & MDA Telethon w/KOLR 10
The Souled Out Band - Live in Concert
Sunday, September 5, 8 pm
Recognized as one of the best Dance, Party, & Variety bands in the Midwest, The Souled Out Band from Indianapolis will hit the stage during Branson Landing’s Summer Concert Series over the Labor Day Weekend. Whether performing in front of electrifying crowds of 8,000 plus at outside events like the Muncie, Indiana’s Mardi-Gras or the Indianapolis Colts Pre-Game Party, this band is always on. Comprised of some of the finest musicians in Central Indiana, this band promises to amaze all with their spirited stage presence, dynamic musicianship and their known trademark … the always hot and always energetic…horn section! Currently in their ninth year together, these musicians have a sound and energy all their own and they are bringing it to Branson Landing. So…mark you calendars for Sunday, September 5th and join us for an unforgettable evening with The Souled Out Band – performing right in front of the Branson Landing Fountains.
American Kids Take the Stage for MDA & Jerry's Kids
Monday, September 6, 12-5pm
American Kids, Inc., a non-profit national organization which has been helping kids develop in character strengths for over 28 years, will be on hand Monday to support Jerry’s Kids. Donations will be accepted to help MDA.
September 7 - October 23
Shepherd of the Hills Fall Harvest Festival
September 11 - October 30
National Harvest Festival at Silver Dollar City
Kswiss Ironman Welcome Concert Starring Chain Reaction - A Tribute to Journey
Friday, September 17, 8 pm
Mark your calendars because you don’t want to miss this special concert featuring Chain Reaction - A Tribute to Journey, in celebration of the Kswiss Ironman 70.3 Branson Inaugural Race, being held in Branson on Sunday, September 19, 2010! Join us on Friday, September 17th in front of the Branson Landing fountains for what promises to be an exciting IRONMAN BLOCK PARTY CONCERT – featuring Chain Reaction, an amazing group of five performers known as one of the best tribute bands in the country, honoring the timeless classics of Journey and making you feel the magic all over again. Don’t miss Chain Reaction as they take you back in time with the Big Hits like Separate Ways, Don't Stop Believin', Faithfully, Open Arms, Ask the Lonely, Be Good to Yourself, Who’s Cryin’ Now, Lovin' Touchin' Squeezin' and more! Join us as we welcome to Branson all of the athletes competing in the Kswiss Ironman 70.3 Branson Race and their families with this special concert by Chain Reaction. Special Note: Branson will serve as one of 34 worldwide qualifying events for the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, FL. Professional athletes will be competing for a $25,000 prize purse. The course will include a 1.2-mile swim in Table Rock Lake followed by a 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run. Registration for Kswiss Ironman 70.3 Branson is now open and will be limited to 2,000 athletes. To register, visit www.IronmanBranson.com. Athlete inquiries can be directed to info@ironmanbranson.com. For more information on the event, please contact kbullock@bransoncvb.com.
September 18 - October 31
Branson Ducks Salute To Veterans
Salute the men and women who fought for freedom and the historic DUKW on this patriotic adventure! Celebrate the red, white and blue with our star-spangled land and water adventure as we salute America’s amazing service men and women. See the Ozarks riding an amphibious vehicle based on the famous WWII DUKW design. Quack along to patriotic music and see historic military vehicles as your US Coast Guard licensed Captain shares stories of the brave men who boarded these vehicles in WWII to serve the USA and the women, like Rosie the Riveter, who helped build them. An amphibian travels on land and water and you’ll experience that excitement as you head right into the lake for a Splashdown. You can even drive if you want as we salute America’s veterans.
September 18 - September 19
Teacher Appreciation Days
Ironman 70.3 Branson Inaugural Race
Sunday, September 19
Branson will serve as one of 34 worldwide qualifying events for the 2010 Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater, FL. Professional athletes will be competing for a $25,000 prize purse. The course will include a 1.2-mile swim in Table Rock Lake followed by a 56-mile bike and 13.1-mile run. Registration for Ironman 70.3 Branson is now open and will be limited to 2,000 athletes. To register, visit www.IronmanBranson.com. Athlete inquiries can be directed to info@ironmanbranson.com. Be a part of the action! Contact Kathleen Bullock for a complete list of sponsorship opportunities.
Brush Arbor Days
Sunday, September 19
