The autumn landscape in the Branson area explodes in an array of rich colors beginning in mid-September and lasting through November.
Fall foliage driving tours are a favorite way to see the Ozarks painted with fall color. Also popular are plane, helicopter, train and boat tours.
Branson celebrates its traditional American heritage in the fall with craft and music festivals, patriotic events and many outdoor sporting activities.
CNN Travel named Lake Taneycomo one of 8 spectacular foliage cruises in the United States!
The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau can help make planning your trip easier and more convenient. Give us a call at 1-800-296-0463 to speak with a friendly customer service representative.
NOTE: Show schedules update frequently. Please check back for most current information.
| Sep 26 - Sep 30 | Survivor's Wall of Stories
Ever wonder what happened to each of the survivors onboard the Titanic? Beginning September 1, 2011 - For the first time in the world, the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Mo will guide you through the individual journeys of each of the survivors on our NEW EXCLUSIVE Survivors' Wall of Stories. Learn the details of their lives following the greatest maritime disaster of all time. Our mission is to honor each of the passengers and crew who sailed Titanic by telling their stories and passing along this important part of history to you and your family. It has taken Titanic Museum Attraction over two years to put this information together. For more information, please contact us at 800-381-7670. |
| Aug 24 - Sep 3 | Silver Dollar City's Southern Gospel Picnic
America's Premier Southern Gospel Gathering! Southern gospel music has always resounded through these Ozarks' hills, from country churches and county fairs to grand stages and even in backyards during family get-togethers. Come hear that vibrant music again during America's Biggest Southern Gospel Picnic. See hundreds of performances from the most famous names in southern gospel music, including Karen Peck & New River and Jeff & Sheri Easter, by day and then be serenaded under the stars with the Southern Gospel Nights in Echo Hollow® concert series each evening during the festival. |
| Sep 1 - Sep 30 | Branson Landing's Artisans Market, BBQ, Music & More Festival |
| Sunday, Sep. 2 | Labor Day Picnic and Fireworks
Labor Day Picnic and Fireworks; Sunset Fireworks Cruise on the Spirit of America catamaran |
| Sunday, Sep. 2 | Labor Day Celebration
Labor Day Celebration with outdoor BBQ and Fireworks |
| Sep 8 - Sep 9 | Silver Dollar City's Country Music Weekend |
| Tuesday, Sep. 11 | 9/11 Flag Ceremony |
| Tuesday, Sep. 11 | 9-11 Memorial and Flag Display
9-11 Memorial and Flag Display—a brief memorial ceremony and static display of nearly 3,000 American flags in honor of those who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks |
| Sep 13 - Oct 27 | Silver Dollar City's National Harvest Festival |
| Sep 13 - Sep 15 | The 39th Annual Autumn Daze
Autumn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival celebrates its 39th year in 2012. This three day event the third weekend in September attracts 130-150 vendors that offer seasonal, autumn and holiday homemade artwork and commodities. Demonstrations and lessons in technique are popular features. The event’s main stage offers nonstop entertainment, a celebrity booth, a FREE Friday night dance and an area for children. Attendance is generally 10,000-15,000. |
| Saturday, Sep. 15 | Youth Night at the Titanic Museum
Ooooh! Who goes there? It is your imagination or are the Titanic ghosts at play? You'll want friends close by for this first-ever sleepover at the Titanic Museum Attraction. It's a whole 'nuther world here at night after all the guests have gone. But you won't be totally alone; Titanic Ghost Busters will here with haunting stories and true-life encounters stranger than fiction. Bring your own sleeping bag and snacks. We'll provide a commemorative patch, a movie and all the thrills. Reservations required. Please call the Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland Council at 877-312-4764 ext 1137. |
| Sep 21 - Sep 22 | Antique Classic Boat Society Show |
| Saturday, Sep. 22 | Fall Square Dance Fling |
| Oct 12 - Oct 13 | Branson Car Auction |
| Friday, Oct. 12 | George Jones Concert |
| Saturday, Oct. 13 | 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off Charity Event
Hey all you chili-heads! Firefighters and charities from all over the Ozarks will fire up again this year for Titanic's 3rd Annual Chili Cook-Off. A huge family-favorite, this event honors the brave firemen/stokers who stood their ground when Titanic went down. Free for the watchin' and tastin', this five-hour chili cook-a-thon begins at 10 a.m., and cook-off winners will be announced at 4 p.m.. Come early to watch the prep, then sample the hot stuff and stay to see who wins. |
| Saturday, Oct. 13 | Branson Landing's Paint the Landing Pink |
| Wednesday, Oct. 31 | Branson Landing's 5th Annual Safe Street Trick or Treat |
| Wednesday, Oct. 31 | Trick-or-Treat Off the Street |