Silver Dollar City Announces Opening for Season Pass Holders

“Creating Memories Worth Repeating is our mission. Families are facing many challenges today, and we are excited to welcome them to create new and exciting memories,” said Brad Thomas, President and General Manager of Silver Dollar City. “We’ve spent months planning and preparing to open within the health and safety guidance from our industry and governmental experts.  We encourage our guests to read through changes we have made as they make plans for their visit,” said Thomas.  

76 Entertainment CID Expansion Petition is Certified by the Branson City Clerk's Office

Branson, Mo – The 76 Entertainment Community Improvement District (76ECID) was notified by Lisa Westfall, City Clerk of the City of Branson on May 12 that the petition submitted to amend boundaries and expand the 76ECID has been verified by her office. The petition, submitted on February 14, 2020, “substantially complies with the requirements of Section 67.1421 of the CID Act,” according to the signed and sealed document provided to the 76ECID.

“BELIEVE IN BRANSON” A Donated Light Display to Rally the Community

“I wanted to give something to a community who has given so much to me, and is hurting right now,” said Tammy Peters, Owner of North Pole Productions. “This is something my team and I could do to help, in our own unique way. We’ve been proud to contribute to the Christmas celebration in this area for nearly 15 years. Branson is a very special place and no pandemic is going to change that for long.”

Jon Davidson Named General Manager at Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center in Missouri

In his new position, Davidson is responsible for overseeing all operations of Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center. Prior to joining the 301-room resort, he served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Shangri-La Golf Club, Resort & Marina on Monkey Island, Oklahoma.

National Plan for Vacation Day January 28, 2020

More than half of American workers (55%) failed to use all their time off last year. That’s a stockpile of 768 million unused vacation days just in 2018, of which 236 million were forfeited completely. What’s the key to using more vacation time? Planning. But nearly half of American households (46%) don’t do this simple step—and they lose out on their time off and the benefits it brings. “The beginning of the year is the time to pull out the calendar and start planning for the entire year.

Women's Collegiate Triathlon Regional Qualifier Sept. 27 in Branson, Missouri

The 2020 season begins Sept. 5 with the first regional qualifier in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, hosted by race management company Experience Triathlon. The second qualifier takes place in Branson, Missouri, on Sept. 27, as part of the Missouri State Multisport Weekend, hosted by Heartland Racing Co. and Drury University Triathlon. The third and final qualifier is set for Oct. 17 in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, as part of the Kinetic Cup Triathlon Festival, hosted by Kinetic Multisports.


Legendary Comedian, Droopy Drawers Jr, To Keep the Laughter Rolling In the Ozarks Country & Ozarks Gospel shows at the Grand Country Music Hall

Tammy Bilyeu says, “We’re excited to have our cousin, Tim Mabe, in the shows this year. Having traditional Ozarks’ comedy that Droopy Drawers Jr brings to the stage is just one more way we can provide a unique entertainment experience for our visitors. Droopy Drawers Jr is truly a beloved character.”  Tonya Bilyeu adds, “It also feels right to be together on stage.

FACE Hospitality Announces Branson Partnership with Celebrity Chef Guy Fieri, “Mayor of Flavor Town”

Scheduled to open Summer 2020, the nearly 8,000-square-foot Kitchen + Bar will be located in the expansive Branson Landing waterfront entertainment complex, where FACE currently operates its popular Mirror Maize, 7D Dark Ride Adventure and Arcade City attractions. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Guy Fieri’s Branson Kitchen + Bar will welcome locals and visitors alike to enjoy chef Guy’s award-winning dishes, craft beers and cocktails with both indoor and outdoor seating options and stunning views of Lake Taneycomo.

Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa Voted One of the Country’s Top 10 “Best Hotels for the Holidays” in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

BRANSON, MO (December 2019) – Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa in Branson, Missouri was just named one of the country’s “Best Hotels for the Holidays” in a new national poll on the USA Today 10Best website. The AAA Four-Diamond resort was voted #6 “Best Hotel for the Holidays” in the U.S. in the 2019 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest.

An Old Time Christmas Wins #1 Best Theme Park Holiday Event Event by USA Today

“10Best readers love the holidays, and the Best Theme Park Holiday Event award is always one of our most hotly contested categories,” explains Lydia Schrandt, Sr. Photo Editor and Readers’ Choice Production Manager of USA Today’s 10Best. “The fact that ‘An Old Time Christmas’ has clenched the award for the fourth time speaks to the caliber of the event,” said Schrandt.

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