Branson's Family Summer Fun

The Associated Press calls Branson one of the top family vacation destinations in the country and for good reason. With three area lakes that offer an abundance of recreational opportunities from wakeboarding to scuba diving to fly fishing, and a vast array of lodging accommodations from which to choose, families of all ages and sizes choose Branson as their destination of choice for summer time fun.

Because the lakes are located just minutes from the center of town, it's easy to plan a vacation filled with outdoor recreation, shows, attractions, theme parks, shopping, amusement centers, plenty of dining options and more.

The live shows in Branson offer families with children high-tech magical illusions, Chinese acrobats, daredevil skateboard exhibitions, high-flying trapeze artists, talking dogs, buffalo stampedes, comedic characters, and, of course, a variety of styles and periods of musical entertainment.

The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau can help make planning your trip easier and more convenient. Give us a call at 1-800-296-0463 to speak with a friendly customer service representative.

2010 Summer Family Fun Calendar

Jun 4 - Jun 6	Branson Z Fest
Jun 5 - Aug 8	National KidsFest Awaken your inner kid and share all the adventures with your family...only at Silver Dollar City during America's Biggest KidsFest! Start your day off right with a hearty breakfast from Molly's Mill Restaurant! Molly's mouthwatering Breakfast Buffet begins one hour prior to park opening and is served until 11:00 a.m.! Stop in for a class at the Culinary & Craft School featuring family friendly recipes sure to become your newest favorites! Preview summer classes, and reserve your seats before you visit; a small fee applies. See spectacular National KidsFest shows designed especially with your family in mind. All this, plus banana-split eating contests and over 30 other rides and attractions! Brave the swoop factor of The GIANT Swing, the multi-looping WildFire®, the corkscrew curves of Thunderation, the white river rapids of The Lost River of the Ozarks and PowderKeg® - launching from zero to breathless in 2.8 seconds!
Jun 5 - Jun 6	Hydroplane Races
Friday, Jun. 11	THE KHOZ - 2010 Colgate Country Showdown
Jun 12 - Jun 13	Free Fishing Weekend & Summer Water Safety Event
Tuesday, Jun. 15	50 Plus Shopper Perks Open House
Jun 18 - Jun 20	38th Annual Rods and Relics Rod Run Missouri’s Oldest Annual Rod Run !! GAMES-PRIZES-TROPHIES-FUN
Jun 19 - Jun 20	Father’s Day Bass Pro Boat Show Ahoy mates! Cruise on over to Titanic Branson this Father’s Day Weekend and check out the dream boats you’ve always wanted. Bass Pro Shops Tracker Boat Center will dock some of its hottest, most popular brands right here in Titanic’s parking lot each day. Whatever bobs your cork – fishing or pontoon party boat, ski or sports boat – you’ll find ’em here. This free Father’s Day family event is just one of many ongoing Titanic Branson attractions scheduled throughout the year.
Saturday, Jun. 19	Branson Landing’s 3rd Annual Downtown Clown A’Round
Jul 2 - Jul 5	July 4th Summer Sale
Saturday, Jul. 3	Branson Landing’s 3rd Annual Liberty Light Up – Concert & Fireworks
Sunday, Jul. 4	Fourth of July Celebration
Sunday, Jul. 4	57th Annual Hollister 4th of July Celebration This celebration has been presented by the City of Hollister Fire Department for more than 50 years. Historic Downing Street in Hollister. Fireworks at dusk.
Jul 29 - Aug 2	The Back-To-School & Fall Preview Sale
Aug 1 - Aug 30	Shepherd Super Summer Cruise 2010 Dates TBA... The Super Summer Cruise is the premier car event in Branson, Missouri held annually during August. It features the Show'n'Shine with over 500 cars and trucks on display at The Shepherd of the Hills Historic Homestead. The event concludes with the Midnight Cruise, a parade of vehicles down The Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. Don't miss this fantastic weekend of fun!
Aug 6 - Aug 8	Missouri State Sales Tax Free Weekend Just in time for back-to-school, pay no Missouri state sales tax on all clothing, shoes and other qualified items.
Aug 20 - Aug 22	The 22nd Annual Downtown Branson Fiddle Festival & Mid-American Fiddlers Championship
Aug 20 - Aug 22	Fourth Annual Bikers & Babes at the Beach
Aug 26 - Sep 6	Southern Gospel Picnic at Silver Dollar City America's Premier Southern Gospel Gathering! Southern gospel music has always resounded through these Ozarks' hills, from country churches and county fairs to grand stages and even in backyards during family get-togethers. Come hear that vibrant music again during America's Biggest Southern Gospel Picnic.