Southern Gospel Picnic
August 31, 2007 - September 10, 2007
Location: Silver Dollar City
The popular Southern Gospel Picnic returns with more glorious gospel music from some of the top names in Southern Gospel music, and a picnic feast of Chicken & Fixin's. Performers include Dove Award winners The Isaacs and The Kingsmen, 2006 Southern Gospel News Male Group of the Year The Booth Brothers, 2006 IBMA Gospel Recording of the Year winners Doyle Lawson & Quiksilver, and Southern Gospel Hall of Famers The Florida Boys. Music continues under the stars as Southern Gospel Nights is presented each evening.
Springfield Symphony with
Special Performance by Andy Williams!
September 9, 2007
Times: 6-7:30 pm
Location: Branson Landing
Branson Landing is proud to present again this year... The Springfield Symphony Orchestra for a special classical and pop symphony concert in the Town Square amphitheater, conducted by Ron Spigelman and featuring select performances by ANDY WILLIAMS! Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Symphony and Andy Williams on the Square in front of the fountains at Branson Landing.
"Tour of Missouri" Cycling Event
September 13, 2007
Location: Branson Landing
Branson hosts the third stage of Tour of Missouri September 13th, as 120 cyclists compete in mountainous terrain in the Ozarks. This event is part of the prestigious six-day, 600-mile race though Missouri. Inspired by Tour de France, an elite European cycling event, Tour of Missouri seeks to increase awareness of the sport of cycling and promote wellness and a healthy lifestyle in the United States.
Located in the foothills of the Ozarks region, Branson is an obvious choice for this event because of its unique setting and wide array of attractions. The Branson community is eager to host this event and its participants, including both American and international cycling champions.
The third leg of the race begins at Branson Landing, the newest addition to Branson’s lakeside historic downtown district. The cyclists ride north on Branson Landing Boulevard toward Highway 65, where they continue for a one-mile stretch. The route shifts northwest on Branson Hills Parkway and then onto Highway 248 as cyclists enter Branson’s residential area. The route takes a sharp turn east on Highway 465. At Sunrise Drive cyclists make a loop and continue west on Highway 465, then south toward Highway 76. The finish line is at Shepherd of the Hills Homestead and Outdoor Theater where fans cheer each arriving participant.
With beautiful scenery and the natural wonders of this route, the Branson leg of the Tour of Missouri might be the most dramatic one because of steep elevation and mountainous terrain of the Ozarks. The cyclists also race against the clock in a Time Trial setting, meaning participants will leave the start line in one-minute intervals.
Festival of American Music & Crafts
September 13, 2007 - October 27, 2007
Location: Silver Dollar City
An all-new show debuts for the Festival of American Music & Crafts with the popular Salute to the Great American Cowboy. The original musical production Headin' West presents the pioneer spirit of the courageous cowboys who tamed the West and framed the spirit of the emerging American nation. Michael Martin Murphey performs in a special concert, headlining the Western entertainment, cowboy bootmakes from around the country compete in the 2nd annual Best of American Bootmakers showcase competition, and an all-new area show features a riding rodeo clown and a massive buffalo. The festival also features hundreds of musicians playing country, gospel and bluegrass, and over 135 visiting craftsmen demonstrating America's heritage crafts.
The Fourth Annual
Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Roundup
September 14, 2007 - September 16, 2007
Location: Roy Rogers & Dale Evans Theater and Museum
Join us at The Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Happy Trails Theater & Attraction for a weekend full of fun activities. The weekend kicks off with a Meet & Greet at the Welk Resort, with displays and demonstrations on the Museum grounds on Saturday. A big Rogers Family Reunion will be loads of fun as we celebrate 40 Years of Happy Trails, commemorating the original opening of the Museum in California in 1967.
Silent March POW/MIA Rememberance
September 15, 2007
Times: 9 a.m.
Location: Branson Landing
A "Silent March" will be held starting at 9am from the Whelchel Funeral Chapel parking lot, 310 S. Commercial, Branson. The march will proceed down Commercial to Main Street, taking Main Street down to the Town Square at the Branson Landing, where a short commemorative service will be held for those who have not returned from WWII, Korea, Vietnam or Desert Storm. Help bring them home. Tom Goldsworthy is the Branson Veterans Task Force Chairperson for this event and for additional information, he can be reached at 417-337-8387.
World’s First Titanic Sand Sculpture
September 20, 2007
Location: The Titanic Museum
Guests are invited to watch award-winning sculptors shape a Titanic masterpiece from a 15-ton, mountain of imported sand. Upon completion, the sculpture will measure more than 20 feet from stem to stern and will tower more than 8 feet above TITANIC’S beach area. Professional sculptors will be on hand to give children - and any adult with an urge to be a kid again - tips on building sand castles of their own. This four-day event is another free, TITANIC Museum Attraction family experience. To view photos of similar, previous events, visit www.titanicbranson.com/media.
The 34th Annual Autumn Daze Craft Festival
September 20, 2007 - September 23, 2007
Location: Downtown Branson
Held in the heart of downtown Banson; over 150 crafters. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.
Oktoberfest 2007
September 29, 2007
Times: 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
Location: Outback Pub
Outdoor Block Party Celebration with live entertainment, food and fun.
Praise N The Park 2007
October 6, 2007
Location: Celebration City
Pentecostal families will meet at Celebration City October 6th for the 2nd Annual Praise N The Park event. In addition to a great day at the park, attendees will receive a BONUS Card that will provide special discounts at area hotels, show, attractions, and restaurants. All proceeds benefit Missouri District Youth and funds used for youth camps, convention, and other programs.
Nationwide, Children’s Talent Contest
Auditions at TITANIC
October 6, 2007 - October 9, 2007
Location: The Titanic Museum
Ready, set, sing. Oscar Mayer and American Idol have teamed up to produce a nationwide children’s talent contest for kids age six and older. The winner will star in Oscar Mayer commercials, sing the famous jingle and receive a college scholarship worth $20,000. Selected as an official tryout headquarters for the Branson area, the TITANIC Museum Attraction invites kids who think they can “cut the mustard” to come in for an audition.
Audition Dates
Saturday, October 6 – Sunday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m
Monday, October 8 – Tuesday, October 9 from noon to 5 p.m.
The Oscar Mayer WienerMobil™ will be in the TITANIC parking lot throughout the tryout period, providing a unique photo opportunity for contestants and their families. “If an Oscar Mayer wiener is what you’re little one truly wants to be,” says TITANIC co-owner Mary Kellogg Joslyn, “then this could be his or her chance to shine in the hotdogger’s exciting new contest, ‘Sing the Jingle, Be a Star’.” Visit www.singthejingle.com for additional contest information.
Bill Cosby
October 13, 2007
Times: 8 p.m.
Location: Mansion Theatre
New! First Class Celebrity Wine Tasting Event
October 13, 2007
Times: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Location: The Titanic Museum
A special wine tasting event that promises to be an evening of elegance and style aboard ship. Michael Gelman, wine aficionado and executive producer of Live with Regis and Kelly, and his wife, TV personality Laurie Gelman, will be the celebrity guests of honor. Attendees will meet the Gelmans, hear behind- the-scenes stories about Live and learn Michael and Laurie’s secrets of fine wine selection. Bijan’s of Springfield will cater the affair, with wine sampling selections from Palate Winery. Admission: $100.00 per person. Space is limited, so reservations are required. Call 417-334-9500 or for more information or to make reservations. To view the Gelman’s photo, visit www.titanicbranson.com/media.
Information courtesy of Branson Chamber of Commerce