{"id":464,"date":"2006-02-01T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2006-02-01T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/article\/bransonfest-2006--apr4--8-welk-resort-branson-mo"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-30T05:00:00","slug":"bransonfest-2006-apr4-8-welk-resort-branson-mo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bransoncourier.com\/?p=464","title":{"rendered":"Bransonfest 2006 &#8211; Apr.4 &#8211; 8, Welk Resort, Branson, Mo."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><SPAN style=\"FONT-SIZE: 14pt\"><FONT face=\"Times New Roman\"><br \/>\n<P><FONT size=2><U><STRONG>Editors Note<\/STRONG><\/U>: The Ozarks in the Spring, a convenient way to preview a lot of the Branson Shows all at once in the Branson Fest Concerts, and the opening of most of Branson&#8217;s theatres and attractions.If you are a Branson fan this is the event for you. We will publish the list of the shows appearing in the specific Branson Fest Concerts as they become available.<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-SIZE: 14pt\"><STRONG><EM> <\/EM><\/STRONG><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-SIZE: 14pt\"><STRONG><EM>Branson Fest &#8211; Branson&#8217;s Premier Festival for Entertainment, Food and Fun!<\/EM><\/STRONG><\/P><br \/>\n<P><FONT size=2> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN><FONT size=2><STRONG>What:<\/STRONG><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">   BransonFest 2006, features performing, visual, and culinary artists,transforming the Welk Resort Theatre into an exciting festival of sights, sounds and flavors for Branson fans. BransonFest was established in 1993 and has grown to be the largest event of Branson&#8217;s spring season. This award-winning, five-day festival offers a preview of area shows and attractions, kicking off an exciting new Spring season of entertainment in Branson. <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><FONT size=2> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN><FONT size=2><STRONG>When:<\/STRONG><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">  <U>Tuesday, April 4<SUP>th<\/SUP> through Saturday, April 8<SUP>th<\/SUP><\/U><\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2>Branson Fest Concerts \u2013 Main Stage \u2013 Welk Resort Theatre<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">            Purchased tickets required<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">            Tuesday \u2013 7:00 pm.,   Wednesday \u2013 Saturday \u2013 2:00 pm daily<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2>Taste of Branson Food Tent:<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">                   9 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.(Wednesday \u2013 Saturday)<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">            Food purchase available<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">             12 noon \u2013 6 pm Tuesday <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2>Hospitality, Business and Arts Expo:<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">       9 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.(Wednesday \u2013 Saturday)<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">            <SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">            <SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 4\">                                                12 noon \u2013 6 pm Tuesday<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2>Real American Entertainment Tent:<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">         9 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m. (Wednesday \u2013 Saturday) <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 3\">                                    <SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">            <SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">            <SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 4\">                                                12 noon \u2013 6 pm Tuesday <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN><FONT size=2><STRONG>Location:<\/STRONG><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">         <SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">            The Welk Resort Theatre<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 3\">                                    <st1:Street w:st=\"on\"><st1:address w:st=\"on\">1984 State Hwy 165, <st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:City w:st=\"on\">Branson, <st1:State w:st=\"on\">Missouri <st1:PostalCode w:st=\"on\">65616<\/st1:PostalCode> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 3\">                                    Phone:(417) 337-7469 or 800-734-5515<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2>Fax: (417) 334-7744<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN><FONT size=2><STRONG>Indoor Concerts:<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">          <\/STRONG>Daily concerts will take place inside the Welk Resort Theatre and will feature some of Branson&#8217;s most popular performers and represent the wide array of entertainment choices available in Branson.    Tickets required.<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><STRONG><FONT size=2>Hospitality &amp; <\/FONT><\/STRONG><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN><FONT size=2><STRONG>Business Expo: <SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">           <\/STRONG>A visit to the<STRONG> <\/STRONG>Hospitality and Business Expo gives fans a chance to chat one-on-one<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN><FONT size=2><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\"><STRONG>            <\/STRONG>with their favorite Branson stars as they participate in special autograph sessions.   Other<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN><FONT size=2><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\"><STRONG>            <\/STRONG>featured area businesses include attractions, retail and civic organizations.Enter to win prizes from favorite Branson businesses and check out what&#8217;s new this year.<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN><FONT size=2><STRONG>Arts, Culture &amp;<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">             <\/STRONG>The Arts, Culture &amp; Heritage area <SPAN style=\"LETTER-SPACING: 0.5pt\">showcases <st1:place w:st=\"on\"><st1:PlaceName w:st=\"on\">Ozark <st1:PlaceType w:st=\"on\">Mountain art, culture and <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN><FONT size=2><STRONG>Heritage:<SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">                      <\/STRONG>history presented by local artists.Sponsored by the Branson Arts Council.<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><FONT size=2><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 3\">                                    See daily featured artists as they demonstrate their unique craftsmanship.<SPAN style=\"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt\"><\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-SIZE: 11pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt\"><EM> <\/EM><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN><FONT size=2><STRONG>Outdoor Activities:<\/STRONG><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">       The &#8220;Real American Entertainment&#8221; Tent features the stage where visitors will see a variety of performers from Branson&#8217;s shows and organizations.<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2>In the<SPAN style=\"TEXT-TRANSFORM: uppercase\"> Taste of Branson<STRONG> <\/STRONG>Food Tent visitors will get the opportunity to sample a variety of local dishes.The Food Tent Stage will feature special presentations highlighting food and entertainment. <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2>&#8220;Streetmosphere&#8221; will be featured throughout Branson Fest in the Courtyard area outside the Tents. Dance troupes, magic acts, special demonstrations, and costumed characters will be sure to entertain visitors during the warm spring days of Branson Fest.Saturday features children&#8217;s activities.<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 3\"><FONT size=2>                                                <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><FONT size=2> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN><FONT size=2><STRONG>Reservations:<\/STRONG><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">               For individual reservations to the Main Stage shows, call 417-337-7469 or 800-734-5515<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 3\">                                    For group reservations, call, 417-337-9200 or 866-337-5454.<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2> <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN><FONT size=2><STRONG>Ticket Prices:<\/STRONG><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">               Main Show:$29.50 (+ tax)  for individuals \u2022 $27 for groups<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 3\">                                    Tents and Outdoor Activities are free. <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 2\">                        <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN><FONT size=2><STRONG>General Contacts:<\/STRONG><SPAN style=\"mso-tab-count: 1\">        For more information, contact the Branson\/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce at <\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><SPAN style=\"FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'\"><FONT size=2>1-800-214-3661.<\/FONT><\/P><br \/>\n<P><\/FONT> <\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;features performing, visual, and culinary artists&#8230;a preview of area shows and attractions&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-464","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-shows-attractions-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bransoncourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/464","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bransoncourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bransoncourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bransoncourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bransoncourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=464"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bransoncourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/464\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bransoncourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bransoncourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bransoncourier.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}