Branson Fall Festivals

When temperatures begin to drop, fall festivals abound in Branson! Major festivals such as Shepherd of the Hills' PumpkinFest and Silver Dollar City’s Harvest Festival will showcase hundreds of local and national crafters, merchants, and entertainers. Check out these celebrations below to see what's happening this fall in Branson: 

 

Shepherd of the Hills Fall Craft Fair

September 12 - 14, 2025

Walk through a wide variety of craft booths at only $5 per adult ticket and free entry for children 12 & under! The whole family can enjoy a game of mini golf while the "littles" explore Lil Pete's Playland which includes a petting zoo, treehouses, obstacle courses, and a play barn. Don't worry about leaving hungry, there will be food trucks, restaurants, and ice cream to feast upon while you listen to live music daily and partake in a multitude of activities for the whole family! Open for only three days, be sure to visit Shepherd of the Hills Fall Craft Fair this fall season! 

 

Downtown Branson's Autumn Daze Arts, Crafts, & Music Festival

Date: TBA

Downtown Branson will host the 52nd Annual Autumn Daze Arts, Crafts & Music Festival this upcoming fall season. With over 100 vendors, artists, and food trucks, this community event brings residents together for music, fun, and the exchange of goods. Attendees can shop for unique items like furniture, jewelry, and home décor. The festival will also feature live entertainment daily on the Entertainers Stage, with talented local performers showcasing a variety of music styles, from Jazz and Bluegrass to Rock and Roll!

 

Silver Dollar City's Harvest Festival

September 12 - October 25, 2025

Silver Dollar City visitors will be able to participate in the theme park's annual Harvest Festival featuring Garden of the Giants, a garden of hulking half-ton homegrown pumpkins, and Pumpkins in the City, with thousands of illuminated pumpkins decorating The City and non-frightful fun for the whole family. Also featured during this festival is the Cowboy Camp, which beckons guests with the delicious aroma of non-stop chuck wagon cooking demonstrations cumulating in a good ol’ fashioned face-off between two “cookies” once a day when park guest sample their eats and crown a reigning champion. You'll also get to meet an array of western authors, craftsmen, and artist on the Square, in the Makers Market, and inside the Carousel Barn!

 

Still Waters Resort Harvest Festival

Date: TBD

This September and October, the Still Waters Resort Harvest Festival will be held at Still Waters Resort. With the beautiful Ozark Mountains and Table Rock Lake as a backdrop, this festival is a great way to experience impressive autumn views and family fun all at the same time. The event will feature daily activities such as giant inflatables, live music, great food, pumpkin bowling, pumpkin chuckin', and crafts for kids!

 

Cedar Fest at Big Cedar Lodge

Saturdays in October

Embrace the magic of fall at Cedar Fest! Join us Saturdays in October for tram rides to Big Cedar's pumpkin patch, pumpkin decorating, inflatables, face painting, tie-dye, pottery painting, mechanical bull rides, and more! After dark, the Swimmin' Hole Lawn comes to life with bonfires, s'mores, and movie nights under the stars.

 

Shepherd's PumpkinFest

September 21 - October 26, 2024 (On Select Days, Please Check Schedule Beforehand) 

Visit Shepherd of the Hills for a unique pumpkin patch experience during fall weekends with Shepherd’s PumpkinFest. If you’re looking for a fun daytime location to take your family this fall to pick out pumpkins, build a scarecrow, or take a hayride, you’ve found the place! From bounce houses and jump pads, to a petting zoo and even a rock climbing wall, PumpkinFest is the perfect place for family fall fun in Branson. Plus, don't miss out on one of the best views around from either the Inspiration Tower or the Copperhead Mountain Coaster! 

 

McKenna's Pumpkin Patch

September 19 - November 2, 2025 (On Select Days, Please Check Schedule Beforehand)

Bring your family out to Mckenna Family Farm this fall for pumpkins, bonfires, activities, and fall decorations for purchase! The Bounce Pillow is up and ready for kids of all ages to bounce. Other activities include a big bale hay maze, stuff to climb on, games to play, a great hay ride through the woods and a new pallet maze. 

 

Forsyth's Harvest Moon Festival

October 4, 2025

The Harvest Moon Festival & Highland Games returns on Saturday, October 4, bringing the bold sounds of music, revving engines, the thrill of traditional Scottish games, and the warmth of local culture to our community. They're calling all makers, merchants, and foodies to be part of this unforgettable celebration!
 

Hollister's Grape & Fall Festival

October 11, 2025

Just outside Branson is the quaint city of Hollister, Missouri. Every year, they host the Grape & Fall Festival on Downing Street, a street lined with historic buildings inspired by the Tudor Revival style. At this event, expect to see activities such as the grape stomp and Color Me Grape 5K run! There will be a variety of booths set up along the street, many selling handmade crafts and homemade goodies and produce, so come with your cars empty and your wallets full!

 

Veterans Homecoming Week

November 5 - 11, 2025

Veterans are honored all year long in Branson, but Veterans Homecoming Week is always a special week-long commemoration for servicemen and women. Special concerts, reunions, dinners, activities and the city's annual Veterans Day Parade in Historic Downtown Branson will all be a part of the event November 5-11, 2025. 

 

Make the most of fall this year with one of Branson's festivals! Also while you’re in town, make plans to take a drive and see the area's fall foliage. Check out Branson's best fall hiking trails.