Economic Stimulus Promotion
Branson Announces Initiative to Stretch Family Vacation Dollars via Economic Stimulus Program
Doubles Ways to Cash In with Free Show Tickets
Branson, Missouri, wants people to have fun with their economic stimulus check by vacationing in "The Live Music Show Capital of the World.” A new, innovative Branson promotion offers visitors two free show tickets just for bringing a copy of their stimulus check, or proof of direct deposit, to Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Since only a copy is required, the checks can still be cashed by some national stores to take advantage of their stimulus plan promotions; thus check recipients have two ways to “cash in” for each tax rebate check.
Shows participating in this promotion include 50's at the Hop, Yakov Smirnoff, Dick Clark"s American Bandstand Theatre, The Happy Trails Theater featuring Roy Rogers, Jr., The Baldknobbers, Buck Trent, Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede, Kirby VanBurch, Grand Country, Jim Stafford, New Shanghai Circus, The Shepherd of the Hills, Magnificent Seven, The Duttons, Island Fire, Hamner Barber Variety Show and many more. For a complete list of shows offering two free tickets and the complete promotion guidelines, you may check out the website at www.explorebranson.com/stimuluscheck.
“Branson is furthering national retail value-added programs, such as those announced by Sears, Lowes and K-Mart, by adding activity and entertainment to a family vacation at no additional cost,” said Ross Summers, President/CEO, Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau.
While in Branson, you can enjoy more than 100 live shows offering a variety of Pop, Patriotic, Rock ’n’ Roll, Gospel, Motown, Big Band, Irish and Country music, as well as Broadway-style productions, magic, comedy, and acrobatics. There are shows that feature the songs and dances of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s, and shows that pay tribute to legendary performers such as Red Skelton, Elvis, the Eagles and even The Beatles. Your family will also enjoy the many wonderful attractions in Branson and its close proximity to three pristine lakes with lush, scenic mountain vistas all around. Add to that the newest shoppers’ paradise at Branson Landing, Celebration City’s brand-new $2 million “Roaring Falls” ride, and the elegant European-style Spa Chateau and you’ll find something fun for everyone.
The first to cash in on the promotion was the Needham family of Pocahontas, AR. They won 2 tickets to The Doug Gabriel Show at The Jim Stafford Theatre.
Ticket Distribution Guidelines
Recipients of U.S. Government-issued economic stimulus tax rebate checks or direct deposit distributions are eligible to receive a voucher for two free tickets to a Branson show.
To qualify, recipients must bring a copy of their U.S. Government-issued check or proof of direct deposit to the Branson/ Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau, located at the southwest corner of the junction of MO State Hwy. 248 (Shepherd of the Hills Expy.) and US 65 in Branson, MO 65616.
Tickets will be distributed in a random format. Upon presenting a copy of the check or proof of direct deposit, the recipient will draw an unmarked envelope from the official Chamber ticket distribution box.
Inside each unmarked envelope will be a voucher for 2 tickets from a Branson show. Recipients will then go to the show's box office to exchange the ticket voucher for actual show tickets.
The first to cash in on the promotion was the Needham family of Pocahontas, AR. They won 2 tickets to The Doug Gabriel Show at The Jim Stafford Theatre.
No other exchange of ticket vouchers is permitted.
OFFER ENDS JULY 31, 2008.
Shows participating are listed below:
- #1 Hits of the 60's
- 50's at the Hop
- Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus
- Amazing Pets at Grand Country Music Hall
- Baldknobbers Jamboree
- Branson Blues Late Night
- Branson's Dueling Elvis Contest
- Breakfast with Mark Twain
- Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, a Musical Featuring the Songs of Neil Sedaka
- Brett Family Morning Show at Legends Family Theater
- Buck Trent Morning Show at Grand Country Music Hall
- Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure
- Celebrate America at The Mansion
- Celebration City
- Circle B Chuckwagon & Cowboy Music Show
- Comedy Jamboree at Grand Country Music Hall
- Country Tonite at the Oak Ridge Boys Theatre
- Dalena Ditto Country Variety Show at the Oak Ridge Boys Theatre
- Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theatre
- Dixieland Breakfast Show at The White House Theatre (breakfast can be added for a charge)
- Doug Gabriel Show at the Jim Stafford Theatre
- The Duttons
- Elvis and the Superstars
- Elvis in the Morning
- Grand Country
- Grand Jubilee at Grand Country Music Hall
- Hamner Barber Variety Show
- Hank and Patsy Together Again
- The Happy Trails Theater featuring Roy Rogers, Jr.
- The Haygoods
- The Hughes Brothers
- Island Fire at the Dutton Family Theatre
- Jim Stafford
- John Wayne and
- Justin Flom’s Imaginary Theatre & Magic Parlor
- Kirby & Bambi VanBurch Show
- Legends in Concert
- Liverpool Legends at the Starlite Theatre
- Loretta Lynn Tribute
- Magnificent Seven Variety Show at The White House Theatre (dinner can be added for a charge)
- Mark Lowry Show
- Mickey Gilley
- New's Country at the Little Opry Theatre at IMAX
- Penny Gilley Show featuring Jeff Brandt at RFD-TV The Theatre
- The Promise at The Mansion
- Rankin Brothers at Welk Resort Theatre
- RED at the Mansion
- Red, Hot, and Blue!
- Ricky Boen and Texas Mud at Hamner Barber Theater
- The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theatre
- Silver Dollar City
- Tony Roi's Elvis
- Yakov Smirnoff