Veterans Homecoming Week

Branson is known as one of the most veteran-friendly, patriotic cities in America. Although Branson honors Veterans every day of the year, Veterans Homecoming Week is a special annual event for servicemembers and their families.

Veterans Homecoming Week will host many different occasions for veterans and their families to be part of including mini reunions, memorials, a military ball and the Veteran’s Day Parade.

2019 VETERANS HOMECOMING WEEK EVENTS:

NOV. 3

• Sporting Clays Shoot at Ozark Shooter Sports Complex starting at 8:30 a.m.

NOV. 5

• Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Opening Ceremony, starting at 10 a.m.
• Vet for Vets Celebration at The Mansion Theatre, starting at 1 p.m. No tickets required.
• WWII Mini Reunion at the Branson Event Center, starting at 1 p.m.
• Four-Star Country Boy at College of the Ozarks, starting at 2 p.m.
• Shindigs Welcome Home Show at the Branson Event Center, starting at 3 p.m.

NOV. 6

• Fishing Dreams for Disabled Veterans, starting at 7:45 a.m.
• POW | MIA Service of Remembrance at Welk Resort, starting at 8 a.m.
• Branson IMAX Military Film Festival, showing "Girl Who Wore Freedom," starting at 8:30 a.m. 
• WWII Veterans honored at Veterans Village Day Room, lunch at 11:30 a.m., group photo at 1:30 p.m.

NOV. 7

• Sandbox Party at Mel's Hardluck Diner, starting at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast is free for all veterans who served in the "Sandbox"!
• Branson IMAX Military Film Festival, showing "Scramble the Seawolves," starting at 8:30 a.m.
• Navy Memorial Service at Westgate Branson Woods, starting at 9:00 a.m.
• Homefront Heroes/Spouses' Luncheon, starting at 12:00 noon
• Four-Star Country Boy at College of the Ozarks, starting at 7 p.m.

NOV. 8

• Branson IMAX Military Film Festival, showing "Girl Who Wore Freedom," starting at 8:30 a.m.
• Korean Veterans Day of Honor at the Veterans Village at Ballparks of America, lunch at 11:30 a.m., group photo at 1:30 p.m.
• Medics, Nurses, and Combat Vets mini reunion at Westgate Branson Woods, starting at 2 p.m.

NOV. 9

• Branson IMAX Military Film Festival, showing "Chosin," starting at 8:30 a.m.
• Walmart Tribute and Luncheon, starting at 8:30 a.m.
• Rose Petal Ceremony, starting at noon. Guests are encouraged to RSVP.
• Korean War Mini Reunion at Stone Castle Inn, starting at 2 p.m.
• Four-Star Country Boy at College of the Ozarks, starting at 3 p.m.

NOV. 10

• Vietnam Veterans Tribute Show, no tickets required, starting at 10 a.m
• Barbara Fairchild's Veterans Tribute Worship Service, starting at 10 a.m. Join special guests at Baldknobbers Famous Theater, 645 MO-165, Branson, MO. Call for more information: 417-231-4999.
• 4th Infantry Division Hospitality Room at the Savannah House, available from 2-6 p.m
• Four-Star Country Boy at College of the Ozarks, starting at 3 p.m. 
• 23rd Annual Military Gala & Banquet at Chateau on the Lake, starting at 5 p.m.

NOV. 11

• Veterans Sunrise Service at College of the Ozarks, starting at 7 a.m.
• Missouri Vietnam Veterans Memorial Reading of Names at College of the Ozarks, starting at 8 a.m.
• Veterans Day Parade, annual Veterans Day Parade at Downtown Branson, starting at 11 a.m.

NOV. 12

• Tree Dedication at Patriots Park, starting at 11 a.m.
• Four-Star Country Boy at College of the Ozarks, starting at 2 p.m. 

Nov. 5-10

• Veterans Village at Ballparks of America, building two
• Mess Hall Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. daily, free for Veterans, $6 for guests
• Day Room, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
• Vendors Village, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily

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