2008 Special Events!
 

Laura Ingalls Wilder: Across the Prairie Museum Exhibit
June 3, 2008 - August 30, 2008
http://www.americanpresidentialmuseum.com
Location: American Presidents Museum is located in the Old Majestic Steakhouse Bldg at 2849 Gretna
Created by the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum, this panel exhibit will be combined with Pioneer Life, an exhibit and activity program taking visitors through a day in the life of a pioneer.

National Kids Fest
June 7, 2008 - August 10, 2008
Times: Open daily from 9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
http://silverdollarcity.com
Location: Silver Dollar City
Phone: 800-475-9370
Admission: Call for more information
Kids' Fest presents an all-new show: The Magic of Peter Gossamer, Circus of the Century on Ice, a circus-themed show with a cool twist for summer - playful animals and clowns on ice. Also a Kid Concoctions creativity center where kids can make their own Gooey Gunk or Splongee Balls, or learn to make a volcano, from the acclaimed Kid Concoctions books and television show.

Super Summer Cruise
August 7, 2008 - August 9, 2008
http://www.theshepherdofthehills.com

12th Annual Shepherd Summer Cruise
August 9, 2008
Times: 11:15pm - 11:45pm
www.titanicbranson.com
Location: The corner of Gretna Road and Hwy 76
Phone: (417) 334-9500
Admission: Free
the Titanic Museum Attraction presents a Shepherd Summer Cruise, entertainment special featuring the famous Liverpool Legends. One of the prime, parade observation locations will be from the Titanic Museum Attraction’s parking lot. All are welcome to watch the passing parade and to enjoy a pre-parade Beatles Concert featuring The Liverpool Legends, live, on Titanic’s Bow.

Branson Summer Cruise In & Drive-In Movie Night
August 9, 2008
http://www.dickclarksabbranson.com/area57/
Location: Dick Clark's
Phone: 800-985-3144

417 Restaurant Week 2008
August 13, 2008 - August 21, 2008
Times: Dinner time
mailto:dori@417mag.com
Location: Participating restaurants in Springfield and Branson
Phone: 417-883-7417
Admission: Dinner for 2 on the fixed-price menu is only $41.70
417 Restaurant Week features nine nights of Spectacular Dining! Many local fine-dining restaurants in Springfield and Branson will be offering a fixed-price, three-course menu during 417 Restaurant Week. Visit 417mag.com for more details and to see the list of participating restaurants.

Discovery Center Robot Workshops
August 15, 2008
Times: 6pm - 8pm
http://www.discoverycenter.org
Location: Discovery Center of Springfield
Phone: 862-9910
Admission: Parent/Child duo member cost is $15.00 plus robot cost, non-members is $20.00 plus robot cost.
Build your own robot Super Solar Car Attacking Inch Worm and take it home. Pre-registration is required. Super Solar Car Attacking Inch Worm is appropriate for children age 6-10. For more information check the website.

WORST FILMS EVER – Film Festival
August 15, 2008 - August 16, 2008
http://www.dickclarksabbranson.com/area57/
Location: Dick Clark's
Phone: 800-985-3144

Branson Area Business Expo
August 21, 2008
Times: 12 - 6 p.m.
mailto:ljohnson@bransoncvb.com
Location: Hilton Branson Convention Center
Phone: 417-334-4084 ext 314
Admission: Free
FREE Workshop "Retaining Talent" provided by Ozark Technical College 2-3pm

20th annual Downtown Branson Fiddle Festival
August 23, 2008
Times: Music begins at 10 am
www.downtownbranson.org
Location: Downtown Branson
Phone: 417-334-1548
Admission: Free
Featuring a Celebrity Pie Contest and—for the first time—free admission to all performances!
This year, there will be performances throughout the day on street corners in historic downtown Branson along with sidewalk sales and traditional Main Street shopping.
Just down the street, Branson Landing's Town Square will be the site for the competition.Competition will be in five divisions: ages nine and younger, age 10 through 16, age 60 and older, an open category for any age and the new "Cross Tuning” category. More than $4,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded.

Springfield Discovery Center 5th Annual Moonlight Bike Ride
August 23, 2008
Times: 8:00pm - 11:00pm
www.discoverycenter.org
Location: Discovery Center of Springfield
Phone: 862-9910
Admission: Adults (13+) $15, children (3-12) $10.00 day of the ride add $5.00 to each registration fee
Enjoy astronomy exhibits and music by "The Legacy" all youth band. Ride through the streets of downtown and then enjoy Pancakes from Village Inn after the ride. 1st 100 riders to pre-register will get a bike headlight courtesy of Sunshine Bike Shop. Registration required. On-line at www.active.com or at Discovery Center.

Southern Gospel Picnic
August 28, 2008 - September 7, 2008
Times: Open daily from10 a.m.-6 p.m. August 30 & 31 open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
http://silverdollarcity.com
Location: Silver Dollar City
Phone: 800-475-9370
Admission: Call for more information
The popular Southern Gospel Picnic returns with more glorious gospel music from some of the top names in Southern Gospel music, and a picnic feast of Chicken & Fixin's. See hundreds of performances from the top names in southern gospel music! The heavens will resound with the sweet sounds of your favorite southern gospel groups on stages throughout the park by day. Then Echo Hollow® Amphitheatre will be serenaded with music from the famed Southern Gospel Nights concert series each evening.

Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
August 29, 2008 - September 1, 2008
http://www.BransonOutlets.com
Location: Factory Merchants Branson
Phone: 417-335-6686
Join us for special savings during the Labor Day Sidewalk Sale at Factory Merchants Branson. Find savings at such fine stores as Jones New York, Lane Bryant Outlet, Tuesday Morning, Reebok, Van Heusen and more! Just look for the red roofs.

Greater Ozarks Pontiac Club Regional Car Show
August 30, 2008
http://www.dickclarksabbranson.com/area57/
Location: Dick Clark's
Phone: 800-985-3144

The End of WWII
September 2, 2008 http://www.bransonveterans.com
Phone: (417) 337-8387
At 12:00 p.m. to 12:01 p.m. all sirens from police, fireman, ambulance and storm warning systems will sound their sirens to commemorate the Formal Surrender of Japan on 9/2/1945 which brought an end to WWII, the single most defining event of the 20th Century. On that date, the Japanese formally surrendered aboard the Battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Harbor. We ask that those driving do blow your horn, however if you feel that it is necessary please pull over to the side of the road or into a safe area to do so.

Welk Stars Reunion 2008
September 3, 2008 - September 7, 2008
http://welkresortbranson.com
Location: Welk Resort Theater
Phone: 800-505-WELK

Orphans Car Show
September 4, 2008 - September 6, 2008
http://www.dickclarksabbranson.com/area57/
Location: Dick Clark's
Phone: 800-985-3144

First Friday Coffee
September 5, 2008
Times: 7-8 a.m.
mailto: rsvp@bransoncvb.com
Location: Arvest Bank
Phone: 417-334-4084

9/11 "Branson Remembers"
September 11, 2008
Times: 8 a.m.
http://www.bransonveterans.com
Location: The back parking lot of the Grand Palace under the American High-rise Monument
Phone: (417) 337-8387
A beautiful and moving ceremony will be held in observance of the tragedy which changed the world. For more information contact Steve Weyher.

National Harvest Festival
September 11, 2008 - October 25, 2008
Times: Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays. Closed Sept. 8 - 10.
http://silverdollarcity.com
Location: Silver Dollar City
Phone: 800-475-9370
Admission: Call for more information
It's a new name, but the same great festival with two events in one! The Home of American Craftsmanship, Silver Dollar City welcomes over 100 visiting craftsmen, over 400 of the nation's finest musicians, and back by popular demand, our signature stage show Headin' West during the National Harvest Festival.
Salute to the Great American Cowboy - Sept. 11 - 28
Asleep at the Wheel - Echo concert
Cowboy Rex working cowboy show
Working Boot and Saddle Shop
Buck Taylor and Friends/Frisco
Native American Hoop Dancer
Riverfront Playhouse Cowboy acts
Cowboy Craftsmen
BOMH Artists Area
Bluegrass Now Stage
Guest Celebrities
Dan Haggerty - 9/13
Edward Faulkner - 9/20
Robert Horton - 9/27
Arena Acts
Missouri Mule Jump
Roman Rider
Bureau of Land Management Mustangs
Salute to the American Farmer
John Conlee - Echo concert
John Deere Antique display
Working Farm animal and carpernter shop
Laddie and Timmy appearances
South West Dairy mobile classroom
Steam Engine display
Farmer Timberframe
Touch of Ear-Draft Mule Hitch
Missouri Farm Bureau
Arena Acts
Border Collie Herding Demos
FFA Show Cattle
SDC Pig Races
Farmer John's / Frisco
Jim Victor - Food Sculptor
Mini Antique tractors
Baker Creek Seed Co
Steve Rogers Barn Collection
Farm related crafts

Sleds in September – A Custom Car & Rod Event
September 12, 2008 - September 14, 2008
http://www.Area57Events.com
Location: Dick Clark's
Phone: (417) 332-1960, (877) 588-1957

Compton Ridge Fiddler's Convention
September 13, 2008 - September 14, 2008
Location: Compton Ridge Campground
Phone: 800-233-8648
Come and enjoy 3 days of fiddling jam sessions and concerts. Also join the fish fry and pig roast.

The 35th Annual Autumn Daze Craft Festival
September 18, 2008 - September 21, 2008
Times: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
http://www.downtownbranson.org/
Location: Downtown Branson
Phone: 888-322-2786
Admission: FREE
The 35th Annual Autumn Daze Craft Festival will be held in the heart of downtown featuring more than 150 crafters.

Annual Fall Flea Market & Craft Show
September 20, 2008
http://rockawaybeachchamber.com
Location: Rockaway Beach
Phone: 800-798-0178

AREA '57 CRUISE IN & Drive-In Movie Night
September 20, 2008
http://www.Area57Events.com
Location: Dick Clark's
Phone: (417) 332-1960, (877) 588-1957

Branson Fun Fest
September 20, 2008
Times: 9 a.m. - dusk when movie begins
www.bransonfunfest.com
Location: Dick Clark's Area 57
Phone: 417-779-5374
Come for a fun day for the whole family starting with a great breakfast interwoven with live music. Each hour there will be a drawing of gifts plus many types of prizes and contests. There will be carnival games for all ages and many types of craft and merchant vendors. A silent auction will be going on throughout the day and some items will be able to be bid on online. The event will end with a music jam fest and an outdoor movie. Check our website to keep up to date with what is going on or to register your car or cycle or to sign up as a vendor.

POW-MIA Day "Silent March"
September 20, 2008
Times: 9 a.m.
http://www.bransonveterans.com
Location: Whelchel Funeral Chapel parking lot, 310 S. Commercial, Branson
Phone: (417) 337-8387
The "Silent March" will proceed down Commercial to Main St. taking Main St. down to the Town Square at the Branson Landing where a short commemorative service will be held for those who have not returned from WWII, Korea, Vietnam or Desert Storm. "Help bring them home." For more information contact Tom Goldsworthy.

Missouri Master Gardener’s State Conference
September 26, 2008 - September 29, 2008
For admission information and to register: http://www.momg08.org/
Location: Branson Convention Center
Learn the gardening secrets of the Ozark Mountains. Enjoy a variety of educational sessions, guest speakers and garden tours.

Stray Kat ROCK IT Custom / Lead Sled Car Show
September 26, 2008 - September 28, 2008
http://www.dickclarksabbranson.com/area57/
Location: Dick Clark's
Phone: 800-985-3144

AREA '57 CRUISE IN & Drive-In Movie Night
September 27, 2008
http://www.Area57Events.com
Location: Dick Clark's
Phone: (417) 332-1960, (877) 588-1957

Hollister Grape and Fall Festival
September 27, 2008
Location: Historical Downing Street in Hollister
Come and enjoy food, stage entertainment, crafts, and lots of fun activities in beautiful historic Hollister. Great for the whole family!

Information courtesy of the Branson Chamber of Commerce