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Official Web site of Branson, Missouri

Branson's live music entertainment industry turns 50 this year! And 2009 also marks the 50th anniversary of Branson's first show, The Baldknobbers. In 1959, the Mabe brothers started entertaining visitors in downtown Branson that came to the Ozarks to enjoy the outdoors and the lakes. Little did they know that Branson would become the "Live Music Show Capital of the World!"

Truly a remarkable vacation destination, Branson is an incredible value with more than 50 live performance theaters, three pristine lakes, 12 championship golf courses, an international award-winning theme park, dozens of attractions and museums, shopping galore, a full range of dining options, and a host of hotels, motels, resorts and meeting and conference facilities.

Branson is less than a day's drive for one-third of Americans, and with low-cost flights to the new Branson Airport, as well as Springfield-Branson National Airport, it's never been easier for your family or group to get to Branson (read more...)

Call us at 1-800-296-0463 for help planning your next vacation, convention or reunion. We look forward to seeing you!

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Branson Landing’s 3rd Annual School Shoes for Kids
Through Aug. 9 at Branson Landing

National Kids’ Fest
Through Aug. 9 at Silver Dollar City

Christmas In July 2009
Through Jul. 5

July 4th Summer Sale
Through Jul. 6 at Factory Merchants Branson

Chateau on the Lake Independence Day Celebration
Through Jul. 5 at Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa and Convention Center

Big Cedar Fireworks Display
Saturday, Jul 4 Dusk at Big Cedar Lodge

Fireburst/Flotilla 2009
Saturday, Jul 4 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Kimberling City

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May 29 - August 9
Branson Landing’s 3rd Annual School Shoes for Kids
Please join us this year in our community outreach program "School Shoes for Kids," providing school children in need with brand new tennis shoes to start the new school year!  It’s easy to sponsor a child simply purchase a NEW pair of children’s tennis shoes and drop them off at one of the Branson Landing Sponsor locations.  This year, Branson Landing has partnered with OnMedia and PETER PAN and for each pair of shoes donated, the donor will receive one FREE 2009 Child’s Admission Ticket to see the amazing Cathy Rigby in PETER PAN at The Mansion Theatre - as our way of saying Thank You!With your donation, together we can make a real difference for the children of Stone and Taney County School Systems. See below for a list of the 2009 Branson Landing "School Shoes for Kids" Sponsors and the drop-off locations at Branson Landing.Bass Pro ShopsFamous FootwearJourneysJustice Just for GirlsNew Balance BransonPaylessTradehome Shoes"School Shoes for Kids"... brought to you by OnMedia, Branson Landing, The Mansion Entertainment and Media Center and sponsors.

June 6 - August 9
National Kids’ Fest
Get ready for the All-NEW Fun Family Ride coming to Silver Dollar City next spring. We can’t tell you what it is just quite yet, we’re trying to keep the secret as long as we can! But we’ll be spilling the beans soon enough, so continue to watch the website for updates.

July 2 - July 5
Christmas In July 2009
Chappy Mall 11:00 am ? 2:00 pm on the 4th, Lunch with Santa 12:00-1:00 pm
A Big Red Reason to see you in Branson! Even Santa Vacations In Branson.Once again Santa, Santa Helpers  and their relatives will descend on Branson to celebrate the 4th of July. Real Bearded Santas and Designer Bearded Santas with their helpers are traveling from around the world to celebrate with the folks from Branson this fourth of July. The Santas and helpers will be attending seminars to prepare for the up coming Christmas Season, anyone who is interested in wearing the red suit, is invited to attend the seminars and special events including Branson shows. The public is invited to come out and visit with the Santas.There will photo opportunities as well.  All to raise money for local charities.   

July 2 - July 6
July 4th Summer Sale
Join us for great savings during this summer sidewalk sale. Just look for the "red roofs".

July 3 - July 5
Chateau on the Lake Independence Day Celebration
Experience Independence Day Chateau style under the most spectacular fireworks display in Branson. Summer is in full swing on the lake, in the mountains. After our outdoor BBQ event, complete with live music, we will light up the evening sky to celebrate Independence Day and you won’t want to miss it. The BBQ and fireworks will be on Saturday, July 4th. Make your room reservations early and enjoy a weekend full of activities.

Fireburst/Flotilla 2009
Saturday, July 4, 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Celebration of the nation’s Independence Day has become an explosive annual event on Table Rock Lake.  The lake will explode on 4th of July with Fireburst ’09.  The 30 minute fireworks show will be jam packed with bright sparkles and booms which will echo down the lake.  There will also be live entertainment, games, concessions and activities for the entire family.Fireburst ’09 will take place on Saturday, July 4, over beautiful Table Rock Lake beginning promptly at 9:30 p.m.  Spectators may catch the show from a boat anywhere near the Kimberling City Bridge or a car by parking at Kimberling City Shopping Center, Summer Fresh Supermarket or the field just north of Summer Fresh Supermarket. There will be entertainment from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. staged at Summer Fresh parking lot to help pass the time while you wait for the fireworks to explode.

Fireworks Display
Saturday, July 4, Dusk
Longest running fireworks display in the Ozarks.  This celebration has been presented by the City of Hollister Fire Department for over 50 years.

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