Special Events
Branson regularly hosts a variety of festivals and special events. See our posts for up to date information on upcoming special events, concerts, festivals, car shows, motorcycle rallies and more.
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Special Events on October 9th, 2012
2012 Balloons over Branson Creek
If you have always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon or you appreciate the beautiful ballons lighting up the skyline, now is your chance to enjoy both. The Balloons over Branson Creek is back for 2012! The party starts on Friday October 19th and runs until Sunday October 21st. This exciting event will include live music, hot air balloon rides, a 5K fun run, food and craft vendors, parachute competition, dog walk, free hay rides, kid’s crafts and inflatable’s, plus much more. Please bring blankets and lawn chairs but no coolers, outside food, or alcohol will be allowed. Balloons over Branson Creek will be held at the Communities at Branson Creek, 4 miles south of Hwy 76 and Hwy 65 intersection at the Branson Airport Exit in Hollister, MO.
For more information visit http://balloonsoverbransoncreek.com/
Schedule of Events 2012
Friday 10/19/2012
Kick off Party 6:00 pm
$10.00 Tethered Rides
Meet & Greet
Vendor & Craft Fair
Famous Dave’s provides food and drinks on site.
VIP Party Passes are available for $25.00 through the Ozark Mountain YMCA. The party pass includes dinner from Famous Dave’s, VIP parking, and entry into the VIP Party tent. Limited availability.
Welcome Ceremony 6:30 pm
Live Music 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday 10/20/12 – Free admission
Events open 6:00 am
Hot Air Balloon Launch & Competition 7:00 am
5K Fun Run at the Branson Airport 7:00 am
Food & Craft Vendors Open
Powered Parachute Competition 9:00 am
Shepherd of the Hills Humane Society Dog Walk 10:00 am
Free Hay Rides, every hour on the hour first come first serve 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Kids Crafts and Monkey Moe’s Inflatable’s – All Day
Sky Divers 5:00 pm
College of the Ozarks Concert Band 6:30 pm
Hot Air Balloon Glow at Dusk
Sunday 10/21/12 – Free admission
Hot Air Balloon Competition Sunday morning
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Special Events on August 20th, 2012
The 39th Annual Autumn Daze Arts & Crafts Festival is a three day event that runs September 13-15, 2012 that brings over 100 art and craft vendors, nonstop entertainment, seasonal homemade artwork, and much more. 2012 holds a special meaning for the festival this year for the Branson Centennial Celebration. The festival is held in Historic Downtown Branson which in itself holds many unique shops, a variety of restaurants, and attractions.
Shoppers and browsers will find a wide array of clothing, carvings, garden, fine art, photography, quilting, collectables, and more among the many booths. All of the artists and vendors make all of the items you see by hand. Many of the vendors will also be demonstrating their craft to the public as well.
To keep your toes tapping some of Branson’s best entertainers will be featured on stage each and every day, then top it off with a Rock & Roll street dance on Friday kicking off at 6:30 pm.
Located in Downtown Branson this free festival is sure to keep you busy while you visit vendors from around the country, visit the food court, Downtown Branson sidewalk sale, and even a celebrity autograph booth!
For even more convenience take a ride on the Downtown Branson Trolley. The Downtown Branson Trolley makes a loop around the Downtown area so you can park anywhere and ride the trolley to different shops and the Branson Landing shopping area.
If you need a break from the festival take some time to visit the Branson Centennial Museum also located in Downtown Branson. The Museum houses exhibits sharing the rich heritage, history, and culture of Branson, MO. This is a rotating display that changes every 6-8 weeks. The hours for the Branson Centennial Museum are Monday through Saturday from 10-4 and Sunday 1-4.
39th Annual Autumn Daze Arts & Craft Festival Hours
Thursday 9 a.m. to 6:00 pm
Friday 9 a.m. to 6:00 pm
Friday Night Street Dance 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Special Events on June 28th, 2012
July 4th is one of our favorite holidays in Branson! 
Start your Independence Day celebrations with fun in the sun on any of our 3 beautiful lakes, Silver Dollar City, or Whitewater! Then you should definitely take in a live show at one of our world-class entertainment venues! Finish off with any of our spectacular fireworks displays!
- Saturday, June 30: Honor America Celebration-College of the Ozarks
- Tuesday, July 3: Branson Landing’s 5th Annual Liberty Light Up Concert and Fireworks-Branson Landing
- Wednesday, July 4: Rockaway Beach July 4th Celebration-Rockaway Beach
- Wenesday, July 4: Silver Dollar City’s Independence Day Celebration-Silver Dollar City
- Wednesday, July 4: Big Cedar Patriotic Picnic, Sunset Cruise, and Fireworks-Big Cedar Lodge
- Wenesday, July 4: 59th Annual Hollister 4th of July Celebration-Historic Downtown Hollister
- Wenesday July 4: Chateau on the Lake 4th of July Celebration-Chateau on the Lake
- Saturday, July 7: Branson Centennial Fireworks-Lake Taneycomo Bridge between Branson and Hollister
Come to Branson for a holiday week that explodes with fun! Call us at 800-768-3892 to book your reservations!
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Special Events on October 13th, 2011
The first ever ” Balloons Over Branson Creek ” Festival heats up on Oct 21st and 22nd. This event sounds like it will be a lot of fun. The weekend festival will feature a Hot Air Balloon competition, Powered Parachutes, Sky Divers, live music, vendors, a photo contest sponsored by Lawrence Photo and Video, a Dog walk on the trails at Branson Creek presented by Pet Warehouse and the Branson Parks & Recreation Department and an outdoor family movie under the stars.
The event starts at 6 PM Friday with a “Kick Off Party” that includes a bbq, live music, and a ride in a tethered hot air balloon. Tickets for the Kick Off Party are $20.
Saturday is free, and events include a Balloon Competition, the Dog Walk on Branson Creek walking trails, a powered parachute display ( 5 PM ), a Balloon Glow ( at dusk),and an outdoor family movie on a huge outdoor movie screen ( at dark). Food, drinks, and t-shirts are available. And for the those who would like to ride in a hot air balloon, a ride can be purchased.
Lawn chairs, blankets, cameras and video recorders are fine to bring along, but coolers and/or alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
The folks at Branson Creek hope to make this an annual event. For more information on this event, visit http://balloonsoverbransoncreek.com/
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Special Events on September 27th, 2011
Lace up your running shoes and take off through the orange and gold fallen leaves and crisp autumn air. As the Ozark Mountain Ridge Runner’s say, “Train for the health of it…..race for the fun of it!” Fall is the best time of year to load up your family and head to a local running event. Combining fun and fitness with helping others. All entry fees are donated to the specific cause or charity. From 1 mile fun walk/runs, to the challenging 26.2 mile marathon. There is a little something for everyone in the family! What to look for in October:
10/01/2011 – Welcome to the Jungle-
Hollister Project Graduation 5K Walk/Run
Benefiting Hollister Project Graduation – Hollister H.S. XCountry Course, 1798 State Hwy. BB, Hollister, MO – 8 am
10/15/2011 – 2011 5k Mutt Strut
5K (not timed) &
1 Mile Walk/Run (not timed) All Proceeds go to help build the Branson Dog park – Branson RecPlex, 1500 Branson Hills Parkway - Branson, MO – 9 am 10/22/2011 – C.A.P.E. 5 K – Benefiting the C.A.P.E. Foundation (Child Abuse Prevention Elimination) Branson Airport Runway – MO – 8 am 10/23/2011 – Bass Pro
Outdoor Fitness
Festival
50K / 25K / 15K
Trail Run – Dogwood Canyon Lampe, MO – 8 am 10/29/11 - Run For Your Life – Skaggs 5K Run (timed) & 1 Mile Fun Walk (not timed) 100 Branson Landing Boulevard Branson, MO – 8 am
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