Branson's Fall Fest 2026
Historic Downtown Branson | Festival Hours: 10 AM–6 PM
Join us September 25–26 for the second annual Downtown Branson Fall Festival, a festive celebration of autumn traditions and local community! With primary event hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and participating businesses offering extended hours, it’s a great time to explore, discover and find inspiration in Downtown Branson.
Stroll through streets filled with scarecrows and fall décor, enjoy exclusive store specials and sidewalk sales, and snap photos at cozy seasonal photo ops and selfie stations. This Fall Fest will also include a preview and launch of the Downtown Branson Art Trail, along with strolling musicians, face painting, warm cider and more surprises still to be announced!
Live Entertainment All Weekend Long
ENTERTAINMENT TENT LINEUP
Address: 121 South Commercial St.
Master of Ceremonies: Rick McEwen
Friday, September 25
- 10–10:30 AM: Peggy Lee Brennan Actress, Dancer, Singer, Ms Senior America, Radar's Girlfriend on MASH +
- 10–10:30 AM: Geoffrey Hastings Haberer An Award-Winning Actor/Singer/Dancer
- 10:30–11 AM: Narnia Puppets with a puppet op and Q & A
- 11 AM–11:30 AM: Dan Wagner "Johnny Cash & Friends Tribute Show" at The Showroom Branson Meadows
- 12 Noon: Keith Allynn "A Neil Diamond Tribute" at Main Stage at Branson Meadows
- 12 Noon: Diana Lynn as Karen Carpenter, "Carpenter's Once More" at Main Stage at Branson Meadows
- 1–1:30 PM: Wayne & Garrett Massengale "Melody Hart & The All Star Band" at The Showroom Theater
- 2–2:30 PM: C.J. Newsom "C.J. Newsom's Classic Country & Comedy" at the Americana Theatre
- 3–3:30 PM: Mike McAdoo Kenny Rogers Tribute at the Americana Theatre & The Pickin' Porch at Branson Craft Mall
- 3–3:30 PM: Kathy Pearman Lead vocalist at The Pickin' Porch at Branson Craft Mall
- 4–4:30 PM: Rick McEwen "The Gambler, A Kenny Roger's Tribute" at The Americana Theatre
- 5:30–6 PM: Motown Downtown Group – Branson Hot Hits Theatre
Saturday, September 26
- 10–10:30 AM: Jim Barber Ventriloquist, Singer & Impressionist
- 10:45–11:15 AM: Harmony Trio; Melonie Barber, Aloha Post, Babett Fogle
- 11:15 AM: Art Trail Unveiling
- 11:30 AM–1 PM: Narnia Puppets presenting a puppet masterclass, photo op, Q & A
- 1–2 PM: Lunch break
- 2–2:30 PM: Rick McEwen “The Gambler, A Kenny Roger’s Tribute” – The Americana Theatre
- 3–3:30 PM: Wayne & Garrett Massengale “Melody Hart & The All Star Band” at The Showroom Theater
- 4–4:30 PM: Kari & Drew Garrison Kari is a Featured Vocalist at Clay Cooper’s Country Express
- 5–6 PM: Square Dance Demonstration & Traditional Ozarks Music
Explore. Discover. Inspire.
Sponsored by the Branson Regional Arts Council, visitors are invited to take a break from the festivities and discover the creativity of local artists at the Branson Convention Center on September 25–26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Below is artwork by Jennifer Buttell, featured in the Branson Convention Center Art Gallery Shop.
2nd Floor Art Gallery
The following featured artists will showcase their original works: Lee Jackson (Amanda Dimartini), Gary Casalo, Gene Hensley, Jennifer Buttell, Kwaku Addai, Meike Aton, Norma Wiedmeyer and Vic Mastis.
Sidewalk Musicians
LOTS OF FUN, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
The Schedule:
- Fri. & Sat. | 10 AM Baldridge Brothers to play Bluegrass on Main Street
- Saturday | 10 AM & 3:30 PM: Ozark Mountain Music Association - Traditional Ozarks Music
- Landra Rogers, 10 AM
- Esther Exley, 3:30 PM
- Saturday | 12 PM & 2 PM: Branson Regional Arts Council
- Staccato Group, 12 PM
- Small Group, 2 PM
- Fri. & Sat. | Troy Heard to play Dulcimer at Sweet Palooza on Veterans Blvd.
- Fri. & Sat. | Darin Lockhart to perform by Kilroys on Main St.
- Fri. & Sat. | Larry Moore to perform at Body Tune Plus on Commercial St.
Festival Deals & Discounts
Shop. Eat. Explore. Save.
The following businesses are offering a mix of sales, giveaways, demonstrations, food and drink specials, children's activities, live entertainment, photo opportunities, and art experiences throughout Historic Downtown Branson in light of Fall Fest!
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Address: 210 W Main St, Branson, MO 65616
- Fall Fest T-shirts of their own original design created by 4 Love of Crafts
- Fall Fest tote bags
- Fall Fest photo-op area and decorations
- 10% OFF
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Address: 108 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616
- Drawing for a $275 bracelet
- Half-price items with purchase
- Refreshments
- Larry Moore performing and singing in front of the store
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Address: 120 W Main St, Branson, MO 65616
- FREE souvenir magnet to anyone who mentions Fall Fest
- Pumpkin pie special during Fall Fest weekend
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Address: 209 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616
Festival Hours: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM- 50% OFF clothes
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Address: 103 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616
- Seasonal fried pies
- Homemade cobblers
- Pumpkin pie
- Lunch specials
- 10% OFF menu items
- Storefront will be decorated for Fall Fest
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Address: 103 W Main St, Branson, MO 65616
Festival Hours: 8:30 AM–9:00 PM; closed Sunday- NeeDoh gift basket giveaway: register Friday to win one NeeDoh gift basket; drawing Saturday at 9:00 AM
- NeeDoh gift basket giveaway: register Saturday to win one NeeDoh gift basket; drawing Monday at 9:00 AM
- Mention “Free T-shirt” and receive a special Branson T-shirt with every $50.00 purchase
- Saturday: FREE samples of Ozark Mountain Popcorn, a local vendor from Springfield, MO
- Saturday-only Ozark Mountain Popcorn price: $5.00 per bag; regular price $6.99
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Address: 109 Veterans Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
- 10% OFF
- $25 sidewalk racks
- JellyCat drawing
- Fashion House is the only retailer selling JellyCats; JellyCats are described as the hottest item in town right now
- Store decorated for Fall Fest
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Address: 122 W Main St, Branson, MO 65616
Festival Hours: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM- Pick-a-pumpkin discount: 10%–40% OFF
- Clearance table
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Address: 104 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616
- 50% OFF all clothing
- FREE gift with each purchase
- Storefront will be decorated for Fall Fest
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Address: 124 Veterans Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
- FREE magic wand for guests who correctly answer a trivia question
- Youth 12 and under: easy trivia questions
- Teens and adults: harder trivia questions
- FREE magic wand for guests who correctly answer a trivia question
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Address: 115 W Main St, Branson, MO 65616
Festival Hours: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM- NeeDoh Advent Calendar Raffle: one raffle ticket with each purchase; additional tickets available for $1 each
- Outdoor cider stand serving cider during Fall Fest
- Indoor sampling during Fall Fest
- Live local music featuring 19-year-old Branson musician Darin Lockhart, who plays electric guitar and sings original music and popular rock covers. Darin has played music since about age 5, performs throughout the Midwest, and has been playing in Branson for about five years
- 10% OFF Myra Bags
- 10% OFF Rock T-Shirts
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Address: 202 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616
- 15% OFF all new and used ukuleles
- 10% OFF all new and used guitars
- FREE T-shirt and coozie giveaways while supplies last
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Address: 121 W Pacific St #2733, Branson, MO 65616
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Fall Fest raffle for a hair care basket
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Enter at the Branson Centennial Museum to register for the drawing
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Address: 104 W Main St, Branson, MO 65616
- 10% OFF purchases totaling more than $10
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Address: 102 W Main St, Branson, MO 65616
Festival Hours: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM- Buy One, Get One ½ OFF
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Address: 210 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616
Festival Hours: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM- 10% OFF everything storewide
- Other sales up to 20% OFF
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Address: 112 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616
- FREE gemstone bracelet with a $39.00 purchase
- FREE entry ticket to win a mindfulness box; customers must stop in the store to sign up
- Mindfulness box includes crystals, jewelry, incense and candles
- Front of store will be decorated with fall décor
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Address: 201 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616
Festival Hours: 9:30 AM–6:00 PM- Drawing for the ORIGINAL hand-carved patriotic ornament shown below, created by local artist Mary Bowman.
- Local artist demonstrations, including wood carving, wood turning, painting, and more
- Buckshot Competition
Actual ornament being given away by Peter Engler Designs
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Address: 123 E Main St, Branson, MO 65616
Festival Hours: 9:30 AM–8:00 PM- Apple pressing/cider activity on the patio
- Children's hands-on activity
- FREE tasting
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Address: 117 E Main St, Branson, MO 65616
- Raffle entry for a chance to win a FREE pair of Corral boots.
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Address: 121 W Pacific St, Branson, MO 65616
- Fall specials rolling out for Fall Fest weekend
- Pumpkin smoothie
- House-made pumpkin spice latte
- Pumpkin protein pancakes
- FREE samples of protein bites
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Address: 615 S US-65 BUS, Branson, MO 65616
- Fall Fest debut of Winston the Shar-Pei
- Winston will be dressed as a scarecrow
- Select downtown meet-and-greet and photo opportunities with Winston
- Fall Fest photo-op area by the fall decorations and bicycle photo prop
- Photo opportunity by the Sandpiper Landing Inn mural
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Address: 203 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616
Festival Hours: 9:00 AM–8:00 PM- Over 30 flavors of ice-cold glass-bottled soda, including Dr. Pepper, O So Grape, O So Peach, Nehi Orange, Nehi Peach, Ski Soda, Kickapoo, Dad’s Root Beer, several Frostie flavors, 7UP, and more
- Over 100 flavors of fresh saltwater taffy
- Large assortment of fall favorites
- Visitors can stop in and see if they can spot “Rocky”
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Address: 106 S BUS 65, Branson, MO 65616
- Stop by Sweet Palooza during Fall Fest for a chance to enter and take home a basket of Sweet Palooza favorites including fudge, popcorn, taffy and more!
- One gift basket winner each day
- Stop by Sweet Palooza during Fall Fest for a chance to enter and take home a basket of Sweet Palooza favorites including fudge, popcorn, taffy and more!
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Address: 114 E Main St, Branson, MO 65616
- BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE on Thai Tea, Thai Green Tea, and Thai Coffee
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Address: 105 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616
- FREE bookmark with every purchase
- FREE store-logo sticker with purchase of $10+
- FREE canvas store-logo tote bag with purchase of $100+
- Buy 2, Get 1 FREE on all red-dot books
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Address: 106 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616
- Chance to win a gift basket worth $150
- Sales throughout the entire store
- Lynne Hall will be appearing with The Authority Painting
- Tim Hogan, retired set designer of The Chosen, will also be appearing with beautiful crosses
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Address: 490 Branson Landing Blvd #301, Branson, MO 65616
Festival Hours: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM- Artist demonstrations Friday and Saturday: Direct T-Shirt Printing, Christmas card creations and painting
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Specials on local and handmade gifts as well as autumn and Christmas items throughout the shop
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FREE open play at THE KOI CLUB, a place to learn and play Mahjong
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FREE Mahjong tile set giveaway
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FREE wax melt candle sample from Scented Palette, a local candle company
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Enter to win a $100 gift certificate when you stop by during Fall Fest weekend
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Address: 114 S Commercial St, Branson, MO 65616
- FREE drawing for an American-made 3' × 5' U.S. flag
- American-made 3' × 5' U.S. flags on sale
- $10 garden flag sale
- Switch Mats: Buy 3, Get 1 FREE
- Grab bag sales
- Clearance sale
- FREE apple cider for everyone
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