GULF SHORES, Ala. (October 23, 2023)—It is with great honor that the publishers of ConventionSouth, the national multimedia resource for planning events in the South, present Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce/CVB with a 2023 Readers’ Choice Award.
POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks will honor Veterans with numerous events and ceremonies during the week of and prior to Veteran’s Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. The public is invited to attend all events listed, free of charge.
Veterans Day Sunrise Service– (Nov. 10., 7 a.m.) A sunrise, flag-raising ceremony will take place at the heart of campus by Williams Memorial Chapel and the Alumni Memorial.
Rachel Wood (Left), Chief Marketing Officer for the Branson CVB, accepted the Marketing Campaign Award recognizing special achievements in effective, integrated marketing campaigns that lead to increased visitation and revenue. The campaign employed more than one promotional medium. The Branson CVB launched a multi-media campaign to increase first-time and repeat visitation to Branson.
(BRANSON, MO) October 11, 2023 — In 1963 four airman at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas formed a rock band called "The Casuals". Quoting front man for the group, Larry Doran, “we were just young guys having fun, who never recorded anything because back then, that was too EXPENSIVE. We became the hottest group in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, and we thought that was normal, just the way the music business worked. We were just having FUN!”
(Walnut Shade, MO) Oct 10,2023 — Renowned midwest adventure destination, Howler Bike Park, gears up to host its second annual “Howlerween” event, inviting families and mountain bike riders to embark on a night of thrills on October 28th, where trails and family-friendly festivities come together.
(BRANSON, MO) October 12, 2023 - One of Branson’s most popular Christmas attractions, the Lights of Joy Christmas Drive-Thru, announced today that they will once again have an all-new Christmas drive-thru in 2023. “Every major display, except our tunnel and video boards will be replaced,” says Kurt Kizer, manager of Lights of Joy Christmas Drive-Thru. “Having extensive new displays is unheard of in this industry and this is our third year to do this.”
Branson, MO – Branson's IMAX Entertainment Complex is thrilled to announce a kick-off event as part of its year-long anniversary celebration, commemorating 30 years of cinematic excellence and captivating entertainment. The IMAX 30th Anniversary Film Fest, Sept. 8 through Oct. 8, is an exhilarating showcase of films that spans three decades of IMAX’s very best.
As the mayor of Branson put it, “we are deeply honored as our City becomes the first ever Official Vacation Destination of the Kansas City Chiefs. Millions of fans in Chiefs Kingdom will be exposed to Branson and all we have to offer in live music shows, attractions, and family fun. We are incredibly excited for our region to be showcased alongside the reigning Super Bowl Champions and the most popular sport in America.”
