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Hollister’s Annual Grape Festival may continue

Hollister may be hard pressed to put on Annual Grape Festival this year Continue reading

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Celebration City- New for 2004

New for 2004 are two new rides, expanded hours … Continue reading

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National Kids’ Fest- Silver Dollar City June 4-August 22

Headliners to include SPONGEBOB, VEGGIETALES ®, EXTREME STUNTS..

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Branson Remembers – Memorial Day Tribute Monday

Memorial Day ceremony, Monday, May 31 at 2:30 p.m. at Mansion America. Continue reading

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Moonshine Beach Opens for 2004 Season

…open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m… Continue reading

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Red White & Bluegrass Weekend at SDC 2004

Silver Dollar City Red White & Bluegrass Weekend May 28-30 Continue reading

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Plumb Nellie Days Festival and Craft Show – May 16-18, 2004

Three days of arts and crafts, food, fun, games, special events, and sales… Continue reading

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Branson OZ Award Winners for 2003 Announced

Doug Gabriel Show dominates 2003 Branson Oz Awards … Continue reading

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Illusionist Kirby VanBurch trial date set for July 6, 2004

…on a felony charge of unlawful use of a weapon and misdemeanor… Continue reading

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The Great Passion Play Opens April 30

The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs, Arkansas opens … Continue reading

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Branson Oz Awards nominees announced

Selection of the five finalists in each category began last September … Continue reading

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Jim Stafford Kicks Off 15th Season With All New Laughs

..exciting changes…take family fun to an all-new level. Continue reading

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Delirious? and Jars of Clay at Thee Grand Palace April 18

Delirious? join fellow artists Jars of Clay for a concert.. Continue reading

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World Fest 2004 at Silver Dollar City, April 15-May 23

World-Fest will present the “best of the best”…with all new productions Continue reading

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Sons of the Pioneers Move to Shepherd of the Hills in 2004

..will be performing in the brand new Pavilion Theatre at 5 PM Continue reading

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BRANSON, MISSOURI CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING 100 SHOWS

100 Shows-“More Stars Than Anywhere Else in the Universe” Continue reading

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2004 3 on 3 Street Basketball Tournament in historic downtown Branson – April 24

Top gun or couch potatoe..fun and “level” competition..all ages and skill levels Continue reading

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Christian and Messianic Jewish Passover Seder March 28

with special music, traditional dance, and a Biblical Passover meal Continue reading

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Elvis and Hawaii in a “basket”- a best show value?

David and Alohi Lomond in a unique Hawaiian variety show … Continue reading

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BransonFest ushers in spring season

BransonFest, a five-day showcase of live entertainment, arts, autograph… Continue reading

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Tim Hadler-Shirley Hatchett Benefit

Star of Hank Williams Revisited to perform for a great cause!

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11th Annual IMAX® FilmFest

The festival features four limited engagement IMAX® films, plus one… Continue reading

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“50’s At The Hop” – theatre change & area appreciation

Shake, Rattle, & Roll your blues away with the fabulous “50’s At The Hop” Continue reading

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Moonshine Beach Shelter Reservations Available

Reservations at Moonshine Beach Park’s new group picnic shelter … Continue reading

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Doug Gabriel to host new weekly Branson Idol Show

a list of the panel of celebrity judges who will critique the performers competing for…personal appearances and a $5,000 grand prize performers.
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Doug Gabriel to host new weekly Branson Idol Show

the panel of celebrity judges..performers competing for…personal appearances and a $5,000 grand prize. Continue reading

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10th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show- February 16

The Jim Stafford Theatre hosts Branson’s biggest winter show at 7 PM … Continue reading

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Branson’s Newest show – Jason Petty stars in “Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes”

“Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes, a musical revue, Continue reading

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The Night the Elves Danced In Branson

A Branson twist on the “Night Before Christmas” ….
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Doug Gabriel and Roy Clark in 2004

Voted Branson’s best morning show four years …. Continue reading

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Welk Show Grand Finale Season 2004

After the 2004 season the Welk Show is going on the road …….. Continue reading

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55th Adoration Parade celebrates Christmas

One of Branson’s favorite and most long running Christmas traditions.. Continue reading

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Yakov moves to bigger theater in 2004

Yakov Smirnoff, America’s Favorite Russian, announced… Continue reading

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Go “Beyond Dickens” at The Great Passion Play

Travel back “beyond the ghost of Christmas Past, Beyond Dickens.. Continue reading

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The Trail of Lights, Ready to Charm Visitors

The Trail of Lights is a drive-thru animation display…. Continue reading

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Branson Area Festival of Lights Parkway lights the way

Featuring thousands of lights and animated displays Continue reading

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Veteran’s Homecoming schedule of activities- 2003

This year’s theme: “Legends and Legacy…. Continue reading

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Opening Ceremony – Veterans Homecoming

Begins at 11:30 PM, November 5, at Mansion America….. Continue reading

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Welk Star – Ralna English – At Welk Theatre and Releases New CD

National television star and singing diva Ralna English of “The Lawrence Welk .. Continue reading

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The Elvis Presley Story Starring Ronnie McDowell

Featuring Elvis’s former backup singers and band members The Jordanaires … Continue reading

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30th Annual Autumn Daze Craft Festival September 18-21, 2003

Will be held in the heart of Historic downtown Branson… Continue reading

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Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Shows To Feature More Music, New Look

Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers return for their third season… Continue reading

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Lennon Brothers Swing’n Into Jim Stafford Theatre

Starting August 21, 2003 the Lennon Brothers Morning Show…. Continue reading

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Moonshine Beach Reopens

Moonshine Beach, on the north end of Table Rock Dam, will open… Continue reading

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Super Summer Cruise 2003 Starts Aug 14

The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theatre will host … Continue reading

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Harold Bell Wright Museum Open House August 14-16

Open House at Harold Bell Wright Museum in Pierce City, Mo …. Continue reading

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IMAX: Limited Engagement of “Our Country”

A large-format film celbrating the heritage of country music… Continue reading

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Elwood visits World’s Largest Toy Museum

Elwood the Dream Character represents Rock Falls students…. Continue reading

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Great Passion Play – 35th Season- 7 Millionth Visitor

The world famous outdoor drama celebrating the passion of Christ… Continue reading

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The 5th Dimension to perform August 15th

To perform prior to the Cruisin’ Branson Lights Midnight Cruise … Continue reading

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New Double Speed Slide At White Water

White Water debuts its newest ride, the “Raging River Rapids…. Continue reading

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16th Annual Olde Time Fiddle Festival- August 23rd

Fiddlers from all around the Midwest are expected to participate…. Continue reading

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Billy Ray Cyrus – Walmart CD Signing and Concerts Jul 4-5

CD signing at Walmart 11 AM on July 5th concerts on …… Continue reading

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The Great Passion Play hosts Artist Ron DiCianni

“Beyond Words” The Art Work of Ron DiCianni…. Continue reading

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Branson’s First Summerfest June 19-21

Three days of outdoor family fun, patriotic celebrations and music will …. Continue reading

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Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum Opening on June 20th

The official opening of the new Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum….. Continue reading

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Chili cook-off part of Branson Summerfest 2003

The Branson Veterans Task Force debuts its FirstAnnual Chili Cook-off.. Continue reading

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Billy Ray Cyrus shows set for July 4, 5

Popular recording artist and television star Billy Ray Cyrus is returning Continue reading

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Rick Springfield Performs Labor Day Weekend

Rick Springfield will perform in Branson over Labor Day Weekend … Continue reading

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Mountain Heart & Ricky Skaggs Blue Grass on May 25, 2003

The blue grass band Mountain Heart will perform… Continue reading

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Doug Gabriel celebrating 10th anniversary in Branson

Doug Gabriel Show celebrates 10th Branson Season…. Continue reading

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Thomas the Tank Engine™ in Branson May 16-18

Enjoy and Day Out With Thomas™ at Branson Scenic Railway Continue reading

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Branson Motorcycle Rally-Road Trip III

The Third Annual Branson Motorcycle Rally-Road Trip III kicks off May 15 Continue reading

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World Fest At Silver Dollar City April 11-May 18

Over four hundred performers from around the world bring their music, dance, costumes and culture for World-Fest, America’s largest international festival. Continue reading

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2003 Main Street Hoops 3-on -3 Street Basketball Tournament

Exercise, fun and excitment for all in historic downtown Branson. Continue reading

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Roy Rogers-Dale Evans Museum Scheduled to Open

First exhibits arrive. Opening scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend. Continue reading

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2003 Branson Fest Concert Schedule

Although subject to change, the following is a schedule of the Super Shows and the Artists that will be appearing as of March 30, 2003. Tuesday, April 8 – 7:00 pm HOSTS:Mike Radford and Ronnie Prophet Lost In The Fifties … Continue reading

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10th Annual IMAX® FilmFest through April 20

The 10th Annual IMAX® FilmFest is kicking off the 2003 season of Continue reading

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Great Cotter Trout Festival May 2-3, 2003

Cotter, Arkansas, Trout Capital USA, is proud to present the second annual “Great Cotter Trout Festival” at Big Spring Park Continue reading

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Remember When renamed with new line up

Bluegrass, Comedy and Country at The Little Opry Theatre, formerly Continue reading

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Silver Dollar City Praise Weekend – April 4-6, 2003

During “Praise Weekend” at Silver Dollar City, visitors will have Continue reading

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STYX releases new album and will appear in Branson

STYX releases new album and will appear in Branson, at the Grand palace on March 8, 2003 in concert with REO Speedwagon. Continue reading

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11th Annual Branson Fest and Super Show Schedules

11th annual Branson Fest April 8-12, 2003 at the Welk Theatre Continue reading

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Hot Winter Fun Big Show 2003

Branson’s Hot Winter Fun participants will show case many of their talents as part of the Hot Winter Fun Big show to be held at the Jim Stafford Theatre at 7:00 pm on February 10, 2003 Continue reading

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Mel Tillis To Perform At Grand Palace in 2003

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Branson’s 54th Adoration Day Parade on December 8, 2002

When the first of over 70 marching bands, drum and bugle teams, parade floats, and other units steps off in the Branson Adoration Parade at approximately 5:30 p.m. on December 8, 2002, it will mark the 54th Anniversary of one of Branson’s favorite Christm Continue reading

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Bobby Vinton Sells Theatre

After a whirlwind negotiation, Bobby Vinton announced on October 22, 2003, that he has sold his “Blue Velvet Theatre to the owners of the “Spirit of the Dance,” an Irish Dance show that has been appearing at the theatre for the past three years. Continue reading

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Branson Lights Up for CHRISTmas 2002

The Branson Area Festival of Lights brightens the hills and valleys of the Ozarks from Lake Taneycomo in Branson west to the shores of Table Rock Lake in Kimberly City. Continue reading

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Delene Show Moves to Hughes Brother Celebrity Theatre

The “Delene” Show, formerly at “Planet Branson,” has moved to the Hughes Brothers Celebrity Theatre. Continue reading

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Doug Gabriel Releases New Album – “Solid Gold Classics”

One of Branson’s favorite male vocalists and its male vocalist of the Year, Doug Gabriel has just released a new album entitled “Solid Gold Classics.” Continue reading

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Incredible 44 Year Osmond Entertainment Experience Continues

The incredible 44 year career of the Osmond Brothers continues. After nine years of performing in their own theatre in Branson, three of the Osmond Brothers, Jay, Wayne, and Merrill, will be performing a morning show at the Country Tonite Theatre starting Continue reading

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Table Rock Visitor Center & Corps Parks Opening Apr 1

Dewey Short Visitor Center Open, Corps Parks at Table Rock Opening Apr 1

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Branson Veterans Homecoming 2004 Schedule of Events

Daily Events and Date Specific Events with times… Continue reading

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Branson’s new shows – Circle B Chuckwagon Supper and Western Music Show

…mouth-watering Chuckwagon fare…cowboy favorites and side-splitting comedy! Continue reading

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Branson’s Silver Dollar City Kids’ Fest is Colorful Blast

America’s largest kids’ festival ramps up the action with new shows,… Continue reading

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Branson Landing hires local trio to spearhead opening year entertainment

…to contribute some ideas to help create that fun, family atmosphere and experience… Continue reading

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Jimmy Osmond Announces New Branson Variety Show For Fall Season

Jimmy Osmond will produce and host a new variety show called “Jimmy Osmond’s AMERICAN JUKEBOX SHOW.” The venue will be the “new” American Juke Box Theatre, the “old” Legends In Concerts Theatre.” Continue reading

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“Manna From Heaven” Is An Entertainment Blessing

“Manna From Heaven” is a well told and entertaining comedic fable about the day money “fell” from the sky and how it impacted the lives of those it fell upon. Continue reading

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