February 2009

Hot Winter Fun Big Show: For tickets, call the Jim Stafford Theatre at 417-335-8080

 

Branson, The Live Music Show Capital of the World, is heating up the New Year with Hot Winter Fun in January and February!  Mild winter weather in the Ozark Mountains, combined with seasonal special offers for value-minded visitors, creates an ideal opportunity to get away and enjoy Branson’s shows, attractions, shopping, museums, championship golf, world-class fishing, cozy lakeside resorts and much more.

“If you’ve got a case of the winter blues and a little cabin fever – get up and get away to Branson! We’re open for fun,” says Buck Trent, internationally renowned banjo picker and country humorist. “In Branson, we’ve got the answer to your winter doldrums.”

Branson is celebrating 50 Years of Live Music Shows in 2009. The musical variety visitors have come to expect in Branson can be found during Hot Winter Fun and includes Big Band, Broadway, country, swing, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, bluegrass, jazz, gospel, patriotic, classical, and more. There is music made famous by contemporary composers, cowboy poets, cinematic blockbusters, ’50s heartthrobs, ’60s pop bands, and today’s Top 40 artists can be heard from early morning until late at night in Branson.  

February 9 is the 15th annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show, featuring a stellar line-up of Branson entertainers. For tickets, call the Jim Stafford Theatre at 417-335-8080.  

With average daytime temperatures that rise well into the 50s, the winter months are a great time to visit Branson. In fact, trout fishing on Lake Taneycomo is ideal this time of year. There’s no shortage of things to do and see. Many area resorts and lodging properties offer great discounts during the winter months. For more information and to find Hot Winter Fun Special Offers, you can check out ExploreBranson.com.

 While the pace is relaxed, the fun is hot and the price is just right, so now is the time to make your plans for a Hot Winter Fun getaway to Branson!



 

As the daytime temperatures begin to rise and the dogwoods, redbuds and wildflowers transform the Ozarks into a springtime oasis, Branson’s world-famous live music shows celebrate 50 years, while family attractions and unique theme parks introduce new acts, features, and exhibits for the season. New this year, Ozark Mountain Spring will offer special events and festivals for every interest held throughout the community.

From March through May, Ozark Mountain Spring’s full calendar will feature the thrill of NAIA college basketball and one of the nation’s largest air shows; collector car auctions and culinary demonstrations; FLW bass tournaments as well as the international folk music and cuisines of World-Fest, to name just a few. Spring is a perfect time to experience all that the Branson/Lakes Area has to offer.

New in 2009, The Great American Pie Show, featuring NBC’s Al Roker as a celebrity judge, will be held April 24-25 at the Branson Convention Center. Culinary events are popular nationwide and Taste of Home magazine’s cooking demonstrations will be a part of the festivities that weekend.
   
Special events are planned each week during Ozark Mountain Spring including the Branson Tri-Lakes Building and Home Show, Kewpiesta at Rose O’Neill’s beloved Bonniebrook and Silver Dollar City’s Bluegrass & BBQ Festival.
   
“Ozark Mountain Spring reflects another successful concept: Ozark Mountain Christmas,” said Ross Summers, President/CEO of the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB.
 
Twenty years ago, Branson went dark after Thanksgiving. Now, November has become Branson’s second busiest month. Ozark Mountain Christmas has become one of the region’s top holiday destinations. It is so successful that it was featured last year on the Travel Channel’s “Most Christmasy Places” special.



 

The AAA Four-Diamond Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa, which stands on a beautiful Ozark mountaintop overlooking Branson, Missouri’s scenic Table Rock Lake, is offering a special “Valentine Package” for those wishing to enjoy a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day.  

The “Valentine Package” includes:  a one-night stay in a beautifully-appointed guestroom; bottle of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries delivered to your room; a four-course dinner-for-two in the award-winning Chateau Grille (which overlooks Table Rock Lake); a specially-selected Spa Chateau amenity; and complimentary valet parking. Based on double occupancy, the package starts at $320 per couple, and is available February 12-15, 2009. The price includes tax and service charges, and the package is based on availability.  For reservations, call 1-888-333-LAKE (5253) or (417) 334-1161, or visit www.ChateauOnTheLake.com <http://www.chateauonthelake.com/>  .


 

Partners KY3, Inc. and Steve and Raeanne Presley, owners of Market Branson, LLC announce plans to introduce High Definition Visitor Information Television to Branson and the surrounding communities. Branson Visitor TV, LLC, is set to begin broadcasting this Spring and will feature entertaining and informative segments highlighting Branson area shows, attractions, restaurants, retail shops, lake and outdoor activities and points of interest to the Branson area visitor.

Branson Visitor TV will air 24 hours a day, seven days a week and will reach an estimated 95,000 homes. The station will be available by broadcast on Branson K17DL and also on SUDDENLINK Cable Channel 5 for hotels, businesses and homes in Taney, Stone and Christian counties.

In addition, a new website, BransonVisitorTV.com, will simultaneously live stream the same video content, providing a unique opportunity for area advertisers to influence travelers as they plan their future vacations to Branson.

“We are excited that our partnership will provide a high quality marketing vehicle to reach the Branson visitors,” said Mike Scott, General Manager of KY3, Inc. “The live streaming website will reach the potential customers as they make their plans and the television channel will reach them while they are in town.  We plan to complete the construction of the 100% digital HD facility and be on the air no later than April 1st.”

“Having KY3, the leader in television broadcasting in the Ozarks, as a partner and adding in our marketing and entertainment history, we will strive to showcase the best of all the wonderful things Branson has to offer,” added Steve Presley, President of  Branson Visitor TV, LLC.

KY3, Inc. also owns KYTV (NBC), KSPR (ABC), The Ozarks CW and weather channel KY3 24/7.

Steve and Mayor Raeanne Presley are also part owners of Presleys’ Country Jubilee, Branson’s Original Show on the Strip.


 

The Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa is hosting a special Vintner Dinner on Friday, February 27, 2009. The dinner will be themed “A Taste of South Africa,” and it will feature the wines of the country’s Mulderbosch Vineyards, and will pay tribute to noted South African winemaker Mike Dobrovic. The dinner will feature an opening reception, plus four courses consisting of delicious South African Cape cuisine. The reception and the first three courses will be paired with a different Mulderbosch wine, and the final course will be paired with Klein Constantia’s dessert wine. The dinner will be conducted in the resort’s Chateau Grille, which overlooks Table Rock Lake and is known for its elegant presentation and exceptional cuisine.

“The wines of South Africa feature the best attributes of both worlds – the classic ‘Old World’ wines of France, Germany and Italy, as well as the ‘New World’ wines of California and Australia,” said Raymond Alexander, Food & Beverage Director for Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa, and a native of South Africa. “I’m very pleased to be presenting these fine wines as well as the delicious South African cuisine, which can be described as having Dutch, French and Malay influences.”

The Mulderbosch Vineyards are situated in the prime Koelenhof area of Stellenbosch, which is widely recognized as being one of the best white wine producers in South Africa. The wines have been specifically selected by Alexander, and are being paired with unique South African cuisine from the Cape by the resort’s Executive Chef Doug Knopp. Wines will include Mulderbosch’s Chenin Blanc 07, Rose 07, Sauvignon Blanc 07, and Faithful Hound 04, as well as Klein Constantia’s Vin De Constance dessert wine.

The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required. The price is $180 per couple, or $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Seating is limited. For reservations or for more information, call (888) 333-LAKE (5253) or (417) 334-1161.

Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa is offering a special “Winemaker Package” which includes admission-for-two to the Vintner Dinner, and accommodations for the night in an oversized Chateau King room overlooking Table Rock Lake. The package is from $365 per couple, plus tax and gratuity. For information or reservations, call (888) 333-LAKE (5253) or (417) 334-1161, or visit www.ChateauOnTheLake.com <http://www.chateauonthelake.com/> .


 

The Sweet Smell of Success will Linger over Winners of Pie Baking Contest April 24-25

Do you bake a great pie? The First Annual “Great American Pie Show,” featuring America’s favorite weatherman, Al Roker from the Today show, will take place April 24-25 in the Branson Convention Center and you can get your piece of the pie!

Branson, Missouri and Taste of Home magazine are sponsoring a new national pie recipe contest. Your favorite pie recipe could win you one of several prizes, including a first prize of $2,500 cash, plus a trip for two for a 4-day/3-night fun-filled vacation in Branson.
 
You can enter your recipe in any of four pie categories—Fruit Pies, Nut Pies, Refrigerator/Freezer Pies and Pudding/Cream/Custard Pies. For complete pie show contest rules and entry form, go online and enter your great pie recipe at www.GreatAmericanPieShow.com.
 
 Great American Pie Show finalists will be invited to come to Branson on April 24 and 25, where their pies will be presented to the judges along with host Al Roker from The Today Show. Winners will be announced at Taste of Home Cooking Schools held on those days.

 

JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2009

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February 1, 2009 - February 28, 2009     

http://titanicbranson.com

Location:  The Titanic Museum

Phone:  800-381-7670

Experience the power of love during "Sweetheart Month.” The entire month of February is Titanic's Valentine tribute to romance and the lasting love of devoted couples everywhere. Last year, 1,948 couples renewed their wedding vows during Sweetheart Month, and new bookings already indicate 2009 will surpass that impressive number. Held in elegant style on Titanic"s Grand Staircase, every ceremony is presided over by the ship's captain. Reservations are required. Our appointment book fills rapidly for this extremely popular event. To keep the romance alive and steer clear of icebergs, we recommend immediate reservations!

February 1, 2009     

http://bransonveterans.com

Phone:  417-337-8387

A ceremony will honor the Four Chaplains of the U.S.A.T. Dorchester, who courageously gave up their life jackets to the troops. As the ship sank the four chaplains stood arm in arm in prayer. Time and location TBD

February 13, 2009 - February 14, 2009     

http://www.tvcevents.com

Location:  The Branson Convention Center

Phone:  417-334-1200 ext. 223

February 13, 2009 - February 16, 2009   

Location:  Factory Merchants Branson

Phone:  417-335-6686

Get a jump on the new spring fashions at the Presidents' Day Sale at Factory Merchants Branson. Join the VIP Shopper Club and receive special discount coupons. Go to www.premiumoutlets.com/vip/ and sign up today!

February 14, 2009     

Times: Registration will begin at 12PM with the plunge beginning at 2:00PM

http://www.somo.org/plunge

Location:  Still Waters Resort on Table Rock Lake

Phone:  1-800-777-2320

Plungers are asked to raise a "BEAR” minimum of $50 will all proceeds going to Special Olympics Missouri Southwest Area.  Online registration has already begun. Be a Fan of “Freezin" for a Reason!” Also visit www.stillwatersresort.com for more information.

February 15, 2009     

lisa@springfieldmosymphony.org

Location:  Dobyns Dining Room, Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks

Phone:  (417) 864-6683

Featuring Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet . Brunch plus the concert is only $40 for adults, $16 for children 6 - 12 yrs and $5 for children under 6 yrs (including tax and gratuity) or you can see the concert alone for only $15 for adults or $5 for students/children.  Brunch is served from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm in Dobyns Dining Room and the concert is at 2:15 pm in the Royal Oak Auditorium right next door.  Plus, there is a free Hot Chocolate reception following each performance where people have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the Music Director, Ron Spigelman, as well as Symphony musicians.

February 27, 2009     

http://www.chateauonthelake.com

Location:  The AAA Four-Diamond Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa

Phone:  417-334-1161

The dinner will be themed “A Taste of South Africa,” and it will feature the wines of the country’s Mulderbosch Vineyards, and will pay tribute to noted South African winemaker Mike Dobrovic. The dinner will feature an opening reception, plus four courses consisting of delicious South African Cape cuisine. The reception and

the first three courses will be paired with a different Mulderbosch wine, and the final course will be paired with Klein Constantia’s dessert wine. The dinner will be conducted in the resort’s Chateau Grille, which overlooks Table Rock Lake and is known for its elegant presentation and exceptional cuisine.

February 28, 2009     

http://www.lilleyslanding.com

Location:  Lilleys' Landing Resort and Marina on Lake

Phone:  888-545-5397

Admission:  The entry fee is $50 for each two-person team.

This cold water lake offers great rainbow and brown trout fishing. The rules of the tournament require artificial baits only and it is catch-and-release tournament as well.  Cash prices and trophies will be award to the top four teams. The teams with the heaviest brown and rainbow trout are awarded Big Trout Cash Prizes. Call to receive  an entry form.

MARCH-MAY 2009

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March 1, 2009 - March 31, 2009     

http://titanicbranson.com

Location:  The Titanic Museum

Phone:  800-381-7670

Celebrate the Irish and their Titanic legacy throughout the month of March. 2009 marks the third year the Titanic Museum Attraction has used music and song to honor the memory of the Irish men and women who built and sailed the ship. What began as a spirited three-day celebration in 2007 became a hugely successful two-week family affair last year and returns in 2009 to cheer visitors for an entire month!  A celebration of Gaelic traditions and music.

March 6, 2009 - March 8, 2009     

http://tvcevents.com

Location:  Branson Convention Center

Phone:  417-334-1200

For 13 years, this first class consumer show has been hosting the areas leading companies in one location to bring you everything from home improvement, remodeling, landscaping, home security, kitchen and bath

and so much more!

March 7, 2009     

http://www.bigbrobranson.org

Location:  Millennium Bowling in Branson West

Phone:  417-337-7531

Lilleys' Landing Resort and Marina proudly presents the 2009 Bowl For Kids' Sake.  This signature fundraising event to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Stone and Taney Counties.  Contact the BBBS office to learn about sponsorship and bowling team opportunities.  Together, we are changing how our children grow up in America.

March 9, 2009     

http://www.bigbrobranson.org

Location:  Millennium Bowling in Branson West

Phone:  417-337-7531

Lilleys' Landing Resort and Marina proudly presents the 2009 Bowl For Kids' Sake.  This signature fundraising event to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Stone and Taney Counties.  Contact the BBBS office to learn about sponsorship and bowling team opportunities.  Together, we are changing how our children grow up in America.

March 11, 2009 - March 19, 2009     

http://www.cofo.edu

Location:  Keeter Gymnasium at College of the Ozarks

Phone:  417-334-6411

The Division II Championship is a 32 team, single-elimination tournament featuring the champions of the Division II conferences, regional tournaments and at-large berths.

March 12, 2009 - March 15, 2009     

http://flw.flwoutdoors.com/tournament

Location:  Table Rock State Park Marina

Phone:  417-336-5401

Registration: March 11, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. Pre-tournament meeting: 4:30 p.m. at Branson Convention Center. Takeoff daily 7 a.m.; weigh in 3 p.m. days 1 and 2 at Table Rock State Park Marina; Fun Zone days 3 & 4 at 12 p.m.; weigh in 4 p.m. days 3 & 4.

March 14, 2009     

http://www.rockawaybeachchamber.com

Phone:  800-798-0178

March 15, 2009     

lisa@springfieldmosymphony.org

Location:  Dobyns Dining Room, Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks

Phone:  (417) 864-6683

Featuring pieces by Respighi and Mozart. Brunch plus the concert is only $40 for adults, $16 for children 6 – 12 yrs and $5 for children under 6 yrs (including tax and gratuity) or you can see the concert alone for only $15 for adults or $5 for students/children.  Brunch is served from 10:30 am – 2:00 pm in Dobyns Dining Room and the concert is at 2:15 pm in the Royal Oak Auditorium right next door.  Plus, there is a free Hot Chocolate reception following each performance where people have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the Music Director, Ron Spigelman, as well as Symphony musicians.

March 19, 2009 - March 22, 2009     

Times: Thurs.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

http://www.silverdollarcity.com

Location:  Silver Dollar City

Phone:  800-831-4FUN

March 26, 2009 - March 27, 2009     

Times: Thurs.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

http://www.silverdollarcity.com

Location:  Silver Dollar City

Phone:  800-831-4FUN

March 27, 2009 - March 29, 2009     

http://www.silverdollarcity.com

Location:  Silver Dollar City

Phone:  800-417-7770

March 29, 2009     

Times: Thurs.-Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

http://www.silverdollarcity.com

Location:  Silver Dollar City

Phone:  800-831-4FUN

April 1, 2009 - April 30, 2009     

Times: TBD

http://hollisterchamber.net

Location:  TBD

Phone:  417-334-3050

April 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009     

http://titanicbranson.com

Location:  The Titanic Museum

Phone:  800-381-7670

Admission:  Seating is limited and reservations are required.

Much to the delight of mothers and daughters throughout the Midwest, the most popular and successful of all Titanic special events returns for its third year—the Titanic Princess Tea Party. This celebration of proper etiquette, manners and style is modeled after the formal tea rituals of the Titanic era.  Each young lady will receive a two-hour "crash-course” on the dos and don'ts of classic, social behavior. Call for specific dates.

April 4, 2009 - May 3, 2009     

Times: Wed.-Sun. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Easter Sunday.

http://www.silverdollarcity.com

Location:  Silver Dollar City

Phone:  800-831-4FUN

Each spring international performers from around the world gather right here in the Heartland to share their stories and trade traditions with our guests visiting Ozark Mountain Country.

April 11, 2009     

http://www.area57events.com/

Location:  Dick Clark's Area 57

Phone:  (877) 588-1957

AREA '57 is host to the "AREA '57 Cruise-In & Drive-In presented by American National Insurance" event, a cruise-in like no other in the Midwest. Our Cruise-In and Drive-In concept takes the ordinary, boring cruise-in to the next level! AREA '57 Cruise-In's & Drive-In's will feature all the activities the car enthusiasts have come to enjoy; games, music and great food, but with the bonus of a FREE Drive-In Movie for them to enjoy before heading home. The best part is this FREE event is open to both the owners of classic and custom cars AND those who enjoy them. AREA '57 will feature the "B” movie classics of the 60"s and 70’s as well as all your favorite car movies both past and present.

April 11, 2009     

Times: 11:00 a.m.

Location:  Factory Merchants Branson

Phone:  417-335-6686

Factory Merchants Branson invites children to come to the Center for an Easter Egg Hunt and to visit with the Easter Bunny.  The Easter Egg Hunt for children 10 years and under is free of charge and there will be a designated area for toddlers.  There will be a "Best Decorated Basket or Bag Contest” with a prize for the winner!  Come out and join us for fun and prizes!

April 11, 2009     

Times: TBD

http://bransonveterans.com

Location:  TBD

Phone:  417-337-8387

This day commemorates the Official Cease Fire in 1991 of the Persian Gulf War and will be dedicated to the soldiers who served in Iraq during Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

April 12, 2009     

http://www.rockawaybeachchamber.com

Phone:  800-798-0178

April 17, 2009 - April 18, 2009     

http://www.bransonauction.com/

Phone:  800-335-3063

This will be our 28th year as one of the region’s leading collector car auctions offering some of the finest classic, sports and exotic automobiles. The event is open to the public as well. If you would like further information on consignments, bidding or just general admission please contact us.

April 17, 2009 - April 19, 2009     

http://www.legendsbranson.com

Phone:  417-332-1305

April 18, 2009     

Times: 3:00 PM; competition will begin at 7:00 PM

http://www.legendsbranson.com

Phone:  417-339-3003 ext. 221

Legends in Concert and Elvis Presley Enterprises are excited to announce the 2009 return date for the 3rd  annual  “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest”. The Branson contest is one of only a select few tribute competitions sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. around the world. There will also be an Elvis Festival held April 16-18, 2009. For more information please email: info@legendsbranson.com

April 18, 2009     

http://www.area57events.com/

Location:  Dick Clark's Area 57

Phone:  (877) 588-1957

AREA '57 is host to the "AREA '57 Cruise-In & Drive-In presented by American National Insurance" event, a cruise-in like no other in the Midwest. Our Cruise-In and Drive-In concept takes the ordinary, boring cruise-in to the next level! AREA '57 Cruise-In's & Drive-In's will feature all the activities the car enthusiasts have come to enjoy;    games, music and great food, but with the bonus of a FREE Drive-In Movie for them to enjoy before heading home. The best part is this FREE event is open to both the owners of classic and custom cars AND those who enjoy them. AREA '57 will feature the "B” movie classics of the 60"s and 70's as well as all your favorite car movies both past and present.

April 18, 2009     

Times: TBA

mailto://apage@bgcozarks.org

Location:  Dick Clark's Area 57

Phone:  417-335-2089

April 22, 2009 - April 26, 2009     

Location:  Bonniebrook is located 8 miles north of Branson on Hwy 65. (1 mile north of Hwy 65/160)

Phone:  417-561-1509

Kewpiesta is a celebration of Rose O'Neill's famous Kewpie dolls. While enjoying the Kewpie's take a tour of Rose's home, Bonniebrook.

April 24, 2009 - April 25, 2009     

http://www.greatamericanpieshow.com

Location:  Hilton Convention Center

Phone:  417-334-4084

Does your pie have what it takes to be the best?  Taste of Home Magazine and the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB present Branson’s Great American Pie Show (a contest) Friday, April 24 – Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Branson Convention Center.  America’s favorite weatherman, Al Roker from the Today Show, will be a celebrity judge on Saturday, April 25th.  Enter your pie recipe in any of the four categories – Fruit Pies, Nut Pies, Refrigerator/Freezer Pies and Pudding/Cream/Custard Pies.  (12) Finalists selected by the culinary experts at Taste of Home will compete for the Grand Prize of $2500 cash, plus a 4-day/3-night fun filled trip for two.  Celebrity cooking demonstrations and Marketplace with culinary related exhibitors are planned for both days.  Pie Show/Marketplace general admission is $5 per day with tickets available for purchase on-site the day of the event.  Complete pie show contest rules, entry form and schedule of events are available at www.GreatAmericanPieShow.com.

Great American Pie Show Semi Finals 8 am-1pm

Exhibits Open 9 am - 6 pm

Great American Pie Show Judging 3 pm

Taste of Home Cooking School  3 pm-5pm

Announcement of GAPS Finalists 5 pm

Exhibits Open 9 am - 6 pm

Great American Pie Show Judging 11 am

Taste of Home Cooking School 2pm-4pm

Awards Presentation 4 pm

April 24, 2009 - April 25, 2009     

http://www.branson.com

Phone:  417-334-2360

Branson honors Purple Heart recipients. Public invited.

April 24, 2009 - April 25, 2009     

Times: Fri. April 24: 3-5 p.m. (doors open 12 p.m .) Sat. April 25: 2-4 p.m. (doors open at 11 a.m.)

http://www.TasteofHome.com/CookingSchools

Location:  Branson Convention Center

Phone:  417-334-4084

Admission:  $15 (plus service charge & tax)

The Taste of Home Cooking School—Made Easy is an onstage program of 7-8 recipes (about 1 1/2 hours) that offers quick and easy dishes along with craft and decorating ideas. Enjoy the great live cooking demos with top culinary specialist, Martha Schwend.  Take home fabulous recipes, creative cooking tips and a free gift bag! All ticket holders will be entered to win fantastic door prizes! Visit the Marketplace with culinary related exhibitors!  Cooking School: Friday, April 24th starts at 3 p.m. and Saturday, April 25th starts at 2 p.m.  Doors open to the Cooking School 3 hours prior to the start time each day.  First 100 ticket holders in attendance on Saturday will participate in Great American Pie Show People’s Choice pie judging at 1 p.m.  Marketplace exhibits are open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission to Pie Show and Marketplace is included in Cooking School ticket price.  Tickets are $15 (plus service charge and tax) at www.ticketmaster.com/outlets or (800)745-3000.

April 25, 2009     

http://www.area57events.com/

Location:  Dick Clark's Area 57

Phone:  (877) 588-1957

AREA '57 is host to the "AREA '57 Cruise-In & Drive-In presented by American National Insurance" event, a cruise-in like no other in the Midwest. Our Cruise-In and Drive-In concept takes the ordinary, boring cruise-in to the next level! AREA '57 Cruise-In's & Drive-In's will feature all the activities the car enthusiasts have come to enjoy; games, music and great food, but with the bonus of a FREE Drive-In Movie for them to enjoy before heading home. The best part is this FREE event is open to both the owners of classic and custom cars AND those who enjoy them. AREA '57 will feature the "B” movie classics of the 60"s and 70’s as well as all your favorite car movies both past and present.

April 25, 2009     

Times: 1:00 p.m. -4 p.m.

http://www.roseoneill.org

Location:  Bonniebrook is located 8 miles north of Branson on Hwy 65. (1 mile north of Hwy 65/160)

Phone:  (417) 561-1509

Admission:  Free admission

Complimentary music and refreshments

April 25, 2009 - April 26, 2009     

http://www.mowinefest.com

Location:  Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa

Phone:  417-699-6199

Wine tasting, artisan cheeses, demonstrations, seminars, juried art show, live entertainment, gourmet paired dinners and book signing.

April 30, 2009 - May 3, 2009    

http://www.area57events.com/

Location:  Dick Clark's Area 57

Phone:  (877) 588-1957

GWRRA is the world's largest single-marquee social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing motorcycles, and, some would say, the world's largest family. Dedicated to our motto, "Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge", GWRRA members enjoy the freedom of belonging to a non-profit, non-religious and non-political organization.

May 1, 2009 - May 31, 2009

Times: TBD

http://hollisterchamber.net

Location: TBD

Phone: 417-334-3050

May 2, 2009

http://www.outbackbranson.com

Location: Outback Pub

Phone: 417-334-7003

May 8, 2009 - May 9, 2009

http://www.area57events.com

Location: Dick Clark's Area 57

Phone: (877) 588-1957

May 9, 2009 - May 10, 2009

Times: Gates open at 8 a.m. Show begins at 10:30 a.m.

http://www.bransonairshow.com

Location: Branson Airport

Admission: Adults $16 in advance/$18 at gate; Military $10 with military I.D.; Children 6-12: $5 in advance/$6 at gate; children under 6 free

May 11, 2009

http://www.flybranson.com

Location: Branson Airport

Task Force

May 11, 2009 - May 17, 2009

http://bransonveterans.com

Phone: 417-339-6823

May 13, 2009 - May 31, 2009

Times: Open Daily 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; May 23-24 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.; July 27-Aug. 9, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

http://www.silverdollarcity.com

Location: Silver Dollar City

Phone: 800-831-4FUN

May 14, 2009 - May 17, 2009

http://www.area57events.com

Location: Dick Clark's Area 57

Phone: (877) 588-1957

May 14, 2009 - May 17, 2009

Location: Compton Ridge Fiddler's Convention

Phone: 800-233-8648

May 15, 2009 - May 17, 2009

http://www.downtownbranson.org

Phone: 888-322-2786

Admission: Free

May 16, 2009

http://bransonveterans.com

Phone: 417-337-8387

May 16, 2009 - May 17, 2009

Times: Saturday, May 16, 10-8 and Sunday, May 17, 10-4

Location: Branson Hilton Convention Center

Phone: 417-881-3711

May 16, 2009

Location: Forsyth

May 22, 2009 - May 23, 2009

http://haroldbellwrightmonth.blogspot.com/

Phone: 417-334-5597

May 25, 2009

Times: TBD

http://bransonveterans.com

Location: TBDPhone: 417-337-8387

May 29, 2009 - May 31, 2009

http://www.area57events.com

Location: Dick Clark's Area 57

Phone: (877) 588-1957