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Something to do, see, eat or experience every day in September and October.
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Courtesy Branson/Lakes Area CVB Shopping and parties at Branson Landing are a rite of Branson passage, and amazing in fall. |
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9/1: Clay Cooper and Family
Clay Cooper Theatre, $15-$33, 8 p.m.
Cooper’s lineup of shows is one of the best in Branson. See Clay and his talented friends and family (some funny, some moving, all great) onstage through Christmas.
3216 W. St. Hwy. 76, 888-222-8910, claycoopertheatre.com
9/2: Southern Gospel Picnic
Silver Dollar City, $46.21-$56.96
August 26–September 6, experience the best in gospel music. The Isaacs, Triumphant Quartet, and The Inspirations are a few you’ll hear.
399 Indian Point Rd., 800-475-9370, silverdollarcity.com
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9/3: Branson Landing Concerts for MDA
Branson Landing Town Square, September 4-6
Labor Day weekend means three days of music at Branson Landing. Saturday: M-Dock; 8 p.m.; Sunday: Beyond the Walls, Noon; Monday: The Souled Out Band, 8 p.m.
100 Branson Landing, 417-239-3002, bransonlanding.com
9/4: George Jones at Black Oak Amphitheater with Jason Boland
$29.95-$59.95
Classic country doesn’t get more classic than the legendary Jones, who plays as the first season at Black Oak Amphitheater draws to a close.
417-779-1222, blkoakamp.com
9/5: Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks
Big Cedar Lodge, noon to 6 p.m., Free
The whole family will enjoy ending summer on a high note at Big Cedar. Ice cream, food and games and fireworks by the lake at dusk.
612 Devil's Pool Rd., 800-BCLODGE, bigcedar.com
9/6: Labor Day: Hit the Lake
Anywhere!
With three lakes to choose from within shouting distance, if you’re not on the water on Labor Day, you’re not doing it right (unless you’re in a cool, air-conditioned theater).
Courtesy Chateau on the Lake The lovely accommodations at Spa Chateau. |
9/7: Spa Day at Spa Chateau
Chateau on the Lake
Extend your long weekend by a day and relax in the lap of luxury at Chateau on the Lake’s signature spa. It’s a rubdown with a view!
415 W. St. Hwy. 265, 888-333-LAKE, chateauonthelakebranson.com
9/8: SIX
Hughes Brothers Theatre, $29.95 (no meal) to $46.90 (meal), 8 p.m.
The six Knudsen brothers: So good, so young. They share a home with the Hughes Bothers, so don’t get confused, brother.
3245 W. St. Hwy. 76, 877-321-7522, hughes-brothers.com
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9/9: Visit the pool at Clear
Branson Hilton Convention Center
This year the Branson Hilton opened a new steakhouse, Level 2, and a new bar and nightspot, called Clear. Clear opens out onto the hotel’s pool area. It’s Vegas meets Branson, but kid-friendly.
200 E. Main St., 417-243-3433, level2steakhouse.com
9/10: Branson Collector Car Auction
Branson Convention Center, September 10-11
This is a must-attend for auto buffs. With some beautiful cars up for sale, you’ll have a ball whether you’re looking to buy, or just looking.
200 E. Main St., 417-243-3433, bransonauction.com
9/11: Diana: The People’s Princess
Branson Exhibition Center, $15-$19.95
One of the newest attractions in Branson is a large exhibit of artifacts that once belonged to Diana, the Princess of Wales.
3950 Green Mountain Dr., 417-335-6611, princessdianabranson.com
Don't miss the Branson Collector Car Auction, September 10-11. |
9/12: Gene Watson and Leona Williams
Tri-Lakes Center, $38.50, 4 p.m.
Some of the best indie-country music you’ll hear all fall happens this weekend at the spacious and lovely Tri-Lakes Center. Get your tickets early!
2527 St. Hwy. 248, 417-339-4041, trilakescenter.com
9/13: Bill Medley
Starlite Theatre, $36.80 ($44.30 with meal), 8 p.m.
Still have that “lovin’ feeling”? Then this is the show for you. The former Righteous Brother has become one of Branson’s biggest stars. He’s joined onstage by his daughter, McKenna Medley.
3115 W. St. Hwy. 76, 417-337-9333, starlitetheatre.com
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9/14: Hamner-Barber Variety Show
Hamner-Barber Theater, $29.50 (adult), 8 p.m.
There are lots of great shows at Hamner-Barber, including the namesake comedy/illusion team. You’ll laugh, you’ll clap—they’ll make your worries disappear
3090 Shepherd of the Hills Expwy., 888-335-2080, hamnerbarber.com
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9/15: Ray Stevens
Welk Resort Theatre, Sept. 15-Oct. 23 (Wed-Sat), 2 and 8 p.m., $39-$44
Ray Stevens brings his unique blend of music and comedy (remember “The Streak”) to the Welk Resort Theatre for six weeks.
1984 St. Hwy. 165, 800-734-5515, welkresortbranson.com
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9/16: Autumn Daze
Downtown Branson, Free
Downtown Branson is known for many things, including regular festivals. This one celebrates fall, and the harvest and crafts that come with it. A great time to see the “down home” side of Branson.
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9/17: Shoji Tabuchi
Shoji Tabuchi Theatre, $45.94-$48.16, 7:30 p.m.
One of Branson’s biggest attractions is Shoji Tabuchi, the Japanese fiddle magician. His family is part of the show, and his bathrooms are, literally, award-winning. A must “go”.
3260 Shepherd of the Hills Expwy., 417-334-7469, shoji.com
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9/18: The Butterfly Palace
$11.10-$18.92, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The weather might be changing, but the Butterfly Palace is a tropical haven of beauty all year round. See thousands of butterflies in a climatized habitat, plus enjoy other activities for the family.
4106 W. St. Hwy. 76, 417-332-2231, thebutterflypalace.com
9/19: Iron Man Branson 70.3
Begins at Chateau on the Lake
Some of the best athletes in the U.S. compete for $25,000 in prizes in this event, the first in Branson!
ironmanbranson.com
9/20: Enjoy IMAX
Rates vary, open seven days a week
It’s the last official day of summer. Time to catch one last blockbuster on the biggest screen in town! See a first-run movie or a custom IMAX adventure.
3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expwy., bransonimax.com
9/21: Dine at Bleu Olive
You might have the idea that it’s ALL country-cookin’ in Branson. That’s not the case. Bleu Olive features a first-rate Mediterranean menu, bar and service.204 N. Commercial St., 417-332-BLEU, bleuolive.com
9/22: Wine Time
Celebrate the bounties of fall at any of Branson’s fine wineries, including Branson Ridge Winery (see their Café diVine on Branson Landing), Lindwedel Wine Garden, Stone Hill or Mt. Pleasant. All are tasty. All are beautiful. Snag a DD and make a day of it!
9/23: The Oak Ridge Boys
Oak Ridge Boys Theatre, $47.25, 8 p.m.
The Oak Ridge Boys (of “Elvira” fame) have a self-named theatre in Branson and play a limited number of dates each year, including several weekends this fall. Oom-poppa-oom-poppa!
464 St. Hwy. 248, 417-239-1333, oakridgeboystheatre.com
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9/24: Chun Yi: The Legend of Kung Fu
White House Theatre, $16-$38
Several of our staffers have been to this show and say it’s one of the most unique things they’ve seen in Branson (or anywhere else). With a Beijing Olympics pedigree and big buzz, you won’t want to miss it.
2255 Gretna Rd., 417-335-2396, kungfubranson.com
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9/25: Hollister Grape and Fall Festival
Hollister, Free, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Branson’s neighbor to the south has a big party planned. Stomp grapes in a bid to win the coveted Ugly Monkey Trophy! hollisterchamber.net
Courtesy StoneBridge Ledgestone Golf Course at StoneBridge is just one of the amazing courses to play this fall. |
Golf Week!
9/26: Payne Stewart Golf Club
9/27: Branson Creek Golf Club
9/28: LedgeStone Championship Golf Course
stonebridgebranson.com/ledgestone
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