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MAY 2012 EVENTS

Event Name: Survivor's Wall of Stories
Description: 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.
Location: Titanic Museum Attraction
Date: Sep 26, 2011 - Sep 30, 2012
Time: Attraction hours
Cost: Attraction admission
Contact: 800-381-7670 or www.titanicbranson.com

Event Name: 19th Annual IMAX FilmFest 2011
Description: The 19th Annual FilmFest is kicking off the 2011 season of Giant-Screen IMAX adventures with exhilarating new features from March 16 thru April 26. Featuring the new in 2012 "To the Arctic" an extraordinary journey to the top of the world where a family is struggling for survival! Follow a mother polar bear and her two cubs as they navigate the changing Arctic wilderness they call home.
IMAX...the most incredible movie-going experience of your life! With a screen 6-stories tall and 83 feet wide, accompanied by 22,000 watts of digital surround sound, IMAX adventures come to life right before your eyes, with images so life-like, you'll reach for them!
Location: IMAX Entertainment Center
Date: March 16 - May 10, 2012
Time: Call for showtimes
Cost: Adults: $9.80, ages 4-12: $6.25
Contact: (800) 419-4832 or www.bransonimax.com

Event Name: See the World in Branson - No Passports Needed!
Description: An annual Springtime event highlighting the vast amount of Internationally inspired - and American - entertainment, attractions, and cuisine available to visitors in the Branson area. See The World In Branson will allow visitors the opportunity to enjoy multiple cultural and International experiences in entertainment and tradition without actually having to travel abroad. It will be possible to experience most every continent and catch a glimpse of many various cultures within a single visit to Branson. Local theaters, hotels, restaurants, and retail venues will be representing countries from all around the world during this two-month International festival. Whether you choose to visit Mexico, Israel, Greece or Scotland, we have venues that will be decorated accordingly, and highlighting the culture of that particular country. See The World In Branson is organized by the Branson Area Receptive Association (BARA).
Location: Citywide
Date: Apr 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012
Time: Check website
Cost: Check website
Contact: (417) 348-1434 or www.seetheworldinbranson.com

Event Name: Friday Wine Down
Description: Come join us for Live Music at the Winery by guitarist Bogie Bohinc - a local Branson entertainer. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass and by the bottle. You may also enjoy a tasting of five of our award-winning wines for just $5. Admission is free. No Reservations Necessary.
Location: Mount Pleasant Winery
Date: May 4, 2012
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Cost: Free, Wine tasting $5
Contact: www.MountPleasant.com

Event Name: Free Admission Event at Gone With The Wind Museum
Description: On Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5, award-winning set and costume designer Joseph Yakovetic will be at the museum to sign and sell canvas and paper prints of his paintings inspired by the movie Gone With The Wind. He is called the Painter of Shadows because he hides images in his paintings. Yakovetic will autograph prints from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. both days. At 10:30 a.m. Friday, he will unveil a new painting. On Saturday only, Morgan Brittany of Dallas fame will be at the museum. Brittany portrayed Vivien Leigh in the movies The Scarlett O'Hara War and Gable and Lombard. Also Saturday, Yakovetic will sell and sign his original drawings and prints of Brittany in her role as Scarlett O'Hara. Brittany will donate proceeds of that sale to the Branson Senior Center.
Location: Gone With The Wind Museum, Downtown Branson
Date: May 4 - May 5, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: (417) 239-3990 or www.GWTWBranson.com

Event Name: 2012 Hollister Hattitude Ball
Description: Get tickets now for the 2012 Hattitude Ball from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 4, at The Keeter Center. Sponsors include the City of Hollister, Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, Connell Insurance Inc., Branson Tri-Lakes News and Earls Family Broadcasting Co. Hollister incorporated in 1910. The event will feature historic displays from Branson and Hollister. Cost is $10. Buy tickets at Hollister City Hall or at the Ball. The menu includes Ham and Biscuit Sliders, Chicken and Waffles, Apple Pie, Branson Centennial Cake and more. Entertainment by the Stringfield Band and the Petersen Family Band. Period dress is optional, but hats are required for everyone. Buy a hat for $10 at Hollister City Hall or at the Ball. Call Administrative Assistant Sharon Lea. 417-337-8315.
Location: Keeter Center, College of the Ozarks
Date: May 4, 2012
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $10
Contact: (417) 337-8315

Event Name: 2012 National Travel & Tourism Week
Description: The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB is excited to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week May 7th through May 11th at the Welcome Center on Highway 248 just west of U.S. 65. We invite you to stop by and to meet some of Bransonís favorite entertainers during the week while you pick up some snacks provided by Chamber member businesses. Make sure to show the welcome center staff your ticket stubs from the shows you have seen during your stay in Branson to be entered into a drawing for some of Branson's famous attractions. We also invite you to come on out to the Chamber for our National Travel Rally Day cook-out from 11:30a.m. - 1:00 p.m. to enjoy lunch on us and our Chamber member businesses.
Location: Branson Chamber of Commerce & CVB Welcome Center
Date: May 7 - May 11, 2012
Time: TBA
Cost: Free
Contact: (417) 334-4084 or www.explorebranson.com

Event Name: 2012 Ozark Mountain Family YMCA Golf Tournament
Description: Registration deadline is May 3 for this tournament on May 10 at Holiday Hills Resort Golf Club. Cost is $400 a team including greens fees, lunch, carts and prizes. Proceeds support the Y's Strong Kids program. For registration form or hole sponsorship, call Talbird Lovan at 417-337-9622. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Or call Billy Ong at 417-294-7578. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Location: Holiday Hills Golf Resort
Date: May 10, 2012
Time: All day
Cost: $400 per team
Contact: (417) 294-7578 or www.ozarkmtnymca.org

Event Name: Silver Dollar City's Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
Description: America's Premier Bluegrass & BBQ Festival! Named 2011 Bluegrass Event of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)! See electrifying performances by some of the top names in Bluegrass music, from award-winning favorites to red-hot rising stars!
Location: Silver Dollar City
Date: May 10 - June 12, 2012
Time: Park hours
Cost: Park admission
Contact: (800) 475-9370 or www.silverdollarcity.com

Event Name: The 52nd Annual Plumb Nellie Days
Description: The 52nd Plumb Nellie Days Art & Craft Festival will celebrate the home-spun and artistic side of Historic Downtown Branson. Since 2012 is Branson's Centennial, activities that were attractions during the first few years of Plumb Nellie Days will highlight the historical event, such as a Reuben Branson Look-Alike Contest. The city was named after Reuben Branson who was postmaster and store owner here in the 1880s. The DBMA will announce more about the contest in February, but now is the time to start growing those beards men! The Plumb Nellie Days stage will host a notable line up of entertainers throughout the event, plus a special booth where performers can meet and greet their fans. A very popular feature of Plumb Nellie Days is its Friday night street dance with a live band. The three day event is in downtown Branson on Commercial Street at the corners of Commercial and Main streets, an entire city block.
Location: Downtown Branson
Date: May 17 - 19, 2012
Time: All day
Cost: Free
Contact: (866) 523-3661 or (417) 334-1548 or www.downtownbranson.org

Event Name: Inaugural Armed Forces Day Parade
Description: Open to the public, veterans, active duty & their families. Call BVTF 417-337-8387 for parade information.
Location: Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
Date: May 19, 2012
Time: 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Contact: (417) 337-8387

Event Name: Country Throwdown Tour
Description: The Country Throwdown Tour, headlined by platinum-selling artist Gary Allan, will be featured at the amphitheater on May 19. The show will utilize three stages and showcase performances by eight artists and groups. In addition to Allan, the main stage will include performers Justin Moore and Josh Thompson. Gary Allan is known his hit songs Tough Little Boys, Nothing On But The Radio and Man to Man, among others. In total, he has charted 24 singles in his 15 year career. Justin Moore, a rising country music star, is best known for his smash hit Small Town USA.
Location: Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater
Date: May 19, 2012
Time: 3 p.m.
Cost: $19.95 - $150.00
Contact: (417) 779-1222 or www.blkoakamp.com

Event Name: Branson Accordion Festival
Description: Join us at the Welk Resort for accordion workshops and concerts, competitions and comradery. This is your opportunity to perform on the stage at the historic Welk Theatre. Participate in workshops, make new friends as well as meet old acquaintances. See the Lawrence Welk accordions and other memorabilia. This festival is geared for accordion music lovers of all ages and skill levels, and non-accordion players as well.
Location: Welk Resort
Date: May 17 - 20, 2012
Time: All day
Cost: Check website
Contact: www.bransonaccordionfestival.com

The Ozark Mountains contain numerous hiking trails to view the area’s amazing wildlife and Mountain Guides are plentiful if you’d like some instruction along the way. For the more reserved, there are many golf courses, parks and museums. For those coming for the “glitter”, the current show list (at the 45 Show Theatres) is at the resort.

Bicycle Rentals
Downhill Bikes & Accessories: (417) 335-4455, www.downhillbikes.biz

Caverns
Cosmic Cavern (Berryville, AR): (870) 749-2298, www.cosmiccavern.com
Fantastic Caverns (Springfield, MO): (417) 833-2010, www.fantasticcaverns.com
Talking Rocks Cavern (Reeds Spring, MO): (800) 600-2283, www.talkingrockscavern.com

Cinema
Branson Meadows Cinemas: (417) 332-2884, www.bransonmeadowscinema11.com
Elite Cinema III: (800) 419-4832, www.bransonimax.com
IMAX Entertainment Complex: (800) 419-4832, www.bransonimax.com
The Moxie Independent Film Theatre (Springfield, MO): (417) 429-0800, www.moxiecinema.com

Family Attractions
The Butterfly Palace and Rainforest Adventure: (417) 332-2231, www.thebutterflypalace.com
IMAX Entertainment Complex: (800) 419-4832, www.bransonimax.com
Ozark Medieval Fortress (Lead Hill, AR): (870) 436-7625, ozarkmedievalfortress.com
Silver Dollar City: (800) 475-9370, www.silverdollarcity.com
The Track: (417) 334-1612, www.bransontracks.com
White Water: (800) 475-9370, www.bransonwhitewater.com

Golf
Branson Creek Golf Club: (417) 339-4653, www.bransoncreekgolf.com
Don Gardner Pitch N Putt Golf Course: (417) 335-2368, bransonparksandrecreation.com/golf.htm
Holiday Hills Resort & Golf Club: (417) 334-4838, www.holidayhills.com
John Daly’s Murder Rock Golf and Country Club: (417) 332-3259, www.murderrockgolf.com
LedgeStone Golf Club: (417) 335-8187, www.ledgestonegolf.com
Payne Stewart Golf Club: (866) 417-9300, www.paynestewartgolfclub.com
Point Royale: (866) 334-4477, www.pointeroyale.com/golf-resort
Thousand Hills Golf Course: (877) 262-0430, www.thousandhills.com/branson-golf

Hiking
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park: (417) 779-5983, www.dogwoodcanyon.com
Henning Conservation Area: (417) 895-6880, mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/Applications/MOATLAS/AreaSummaryPage.aspx?txtAreaID=8208
Roaring River State Park (Cassville, MO): (417) 847-2539, mostateparks.com/trails/roaring-river-state-park
Table Rock Lakeshore Trail: www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/tablerock/pdf/tr_lakeshore_trail_map.pdf
Trails at the Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area: (417) 779-0720
Trails at Table Rock State Park: (417) 334-4704, mostateparks.com/trails/table-rock-state-park

Horseback Riding
Bear Creek Trail Rides: (417) 337-7708
Big Cedar Trail Rides: (417) 335-2777 ext. 7107, www.big-cedar.com/Page/Trail-Rides.aspx
Shepherd of the Hills Horseback Rides: (417) 334-4191, www.oldmatt.com/daily-homestead-activities/horseback-rides
Uncle Ike’s Trail Ride: (417) 338-8449, www.uncleikestrailride.com
Wild Eye Ranch (Galena, MO): (417) 335-1113, www.wildeyeranch.com

Miniature Golf
Branson Family Fun Factory: (417) 332-2110, www.familyfunfactorybranson.com
Grand Country Indoor Mini Golf: (417) 334-3919, www.grandcountry.com/family-fun
Greatest Adventures Mini Golf: (417) 332-0888, www.minigolfinbranson.com
Lost Treasure Golf: (417) 332-0889, www.losttreasuregolf.com
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf: (417) 336-6606, www.piratescove.com

Museums
BonnieBrook Historical Society: (417) 561-9210, www.RoseONeill.org
Discovery Center of Springfield: (417) 862-9910, www.discoverycenter.org/entrance.asp
Hollywood Wax Museum: (800) 720-4110, www.hollywoodwaxmuseum.com/branson
Gone With the Wind, a Book and Film Museum: (417) 239-3990, GWTWBranson.com
Laura Ingalls Wilder Home and Museum (Mansfield, MO): (877) 924-7126, www.lauraingallswilderhome.com
Ralph Foster Museum : (417) 690-3407, www.rfostermuseum.com
Ripley's Believe It or Not!: (417) 337-5300, www.ripleys.com/branson
Veterans Memorial Museum: (417) 336-2300, www.veteransmemorialbranson.com
World's Largest Antique Toy Museum: (417) 332-1499, www.worldslargesttoymuseum.com

Nature Preserves
National Tiger Sanctuary: (417) 587-3633, www.nationaltigersanctuary.org
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge (Eureka Springs, AR): (479) 253-5841, www.turpentinecreek.org
Wolf Creek Preserve: (800) 712-4654, www.bransonzipline.com

Parks / Recreational Areas
Dewey Short Vistor Center: (417) 334-6394, www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/tablerock
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park: (417) 779-5983, www.dogwoodcanyon.com
Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery: (417) 334-4865, www.conservation.state.mo.us/areas/cnc/shepherd
Table Rock State Park: (417) 334-4704, mostateparks.com/park/table-rock-state-park
Roaring River Hatchery and Trout Park (Cassville, MO): (417) 847-2430, mdc.mo.gov/regions/southwest/roaring-river-hatchery-and-trout-park

Tours
Branson Scenic Railway: (417) 335-4455, bransontrain.com
Downstream Adventure Tours: (417) 332-7901, www.downstreamadventuretours.com
Ozark Mountain Helicopters: (417) 337-7002, www.omhllc.com
Table Rock Dam Tours: (417) 334-4101, www.tablerockdamtours.com

Performing Arts
Black Oak Amphitheatre (Lampe, MO): (417) 779-1222, www.blkoakamp.com
Gillioz Theatre (Springfield, MO): (417) 863-9491, www.gillioz.org
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts (Springfield, MO): (417) 836-7678, www.hammonshall.com
MSU Tent Theatre (Springfield, MO): (417) 836-7678, tenttheatre.missouristate.edu/index.html
Springfield Little Theatre (Springfield, MO): (417) 869-1334, www.springfieldlittletheatre.org
Springfield Symphony (Springfield, MO): (417) 864-6683, springfieldmosymphony.org

Wineries
Bear Creek Wine Company: (417) 443-0036, bearcreekwinecompany.com
Lindwedel Wine Garden: (417) 338-0256, www.lindwedelwinegarden.com
Mount Pleasant Winery: (417) 336-WINE, www.mountpleasant.com
Stone Hill Winery: (888) 926-WINE, www.stonehillwinery.com

Ziplines
Branson Zipline and Canopy Tours: (800) 712-4654, www.bransonzipline.com
Vigilante Extreme ZipRider at Shepherd of the Hills: (800) 653-6288, www.oldmatt.com/daily-homestead-activities/zipriderareg
Zip Line USA: (417) 559-5398, www.goziplineusa.com
Adventure Ziplines of Branson: 417-559-6700, www.adventureziplinesofbranson.com

Tablerock, and Taneycomo lakes provide the ultimate playground in the spring, summer and fall. Whether you want to fish, boat, swim, sail, waterski, parasail or just relax, the lakes of Branson provide the perfect opportunity!

Cruises
Ride the Ducks: (877) 887-8225, branson.ridetheducks.com
Showboat Branson Belle: (800) 475-9370, showboatbransonbelle.com
Spirit of America: (888) 993-BOAT, www.stateparkmarina.com/spirit.php
Branson Landing Cruises: (877) 38-BOATS, www.bransonlandingcruises.com

Fishing
Anglers & Archery Outfitters: (417) 335-4655, anglersandarchery.com
Lilley's Landing Resort & Marina: (888) 545-5397, www.lilleyslanding.com
Tandem Fly Outfitters: (417) 839-2762, www.tandemflyoutfitters.com
Taneycomo Fly Guide Service: (417) 699-3593, www.taneycomofly.com

Marinas / Boat Rentals
State Park Marina: (417) 334-2628, www.boatbranson.com
Indian Point Marina: (866) 218-0417, www.indianpointmarina.com
Lilley's Landing Resort & Marina: (888) 545-5397, www.lilleyslanding.com
Table Rock Marina: (417) 338-4433, www.tablerockmarina.com
Five Star Houseboat Rentals (Kimberling City, MO): (417) 988-1387, tablerockhouseboatrentals.com

Canoe and Kayak Rentals
Downstream Adventure Tours: (417) 332-7901, www.downstreamadventuretours.com
Bull Creek Outpost: (866) 585-2925, www.bullcreekoutpost.com
Kayak Branson: (417) 336-2811, www.kayakbranson.com

Throughout the Branson/Lakes Area visitors can find outlet centers, shops and galleries focused on arts and crafts, as well boutique and specialty stores offering themed experiences for collectors, gift buyers and bargain hunters alike.

Shopping
Branson Landing: (417) 239-3002, www.bransonlanding.com
Branson Mill: (417) 334-8436, www.bransonmill.com
Factory Shoppes at Branson Meadows: (417) 339-2580, www.factorystores.com
Grand Village Shops: (417) 336-4300, www.grandvillageshops.com
Tanger Outlet Center: (417) 337-9328, tangeroutlet.com

Spas
City Spatique: (417) 348-1030, www.cityspatique.com
Pure Salon and Spa: (417)239-3010, puresalonbranson.com
Simply Red Salon and Spa: (417) 239-0444, www.simplyredsalonspa.com
Spa Chateau: (417)243-1700, www.spachateau.com

Coffee and Cafes
Dino's 24 Karrot Cake Café: (417) 332-0999, 24karrot.com
Heroes Coffee: (417) 239-1313, www.heroescoffeecompany.com
Starbucks: (417) 334-1390, www.starbucks.com
Sugar Leaf Treats: (417) 336-6618, sugarleaftreats.com
Vintage Paris: (417) 239-0399, vintageparisfinewine.com

Branson offers guests of all tastes and preferences a wide selection of family dining options. Branson restaurants include fine dining, steakhouse, seafood and family restaurants, as well as eclectic eateries, breakfast restaurants, chain restaurants, fast food, buffets, lounges.

Fine Dining and Steakhouses
Andy Williams Moon River Grill: (417) 337-9539
Candlestick Inn: (417) 334-3633
Cosmopolitan Bistro: (417) 335-6035
Chateau Grille: (417) 334-1161
Keeter Center Restaurant: (417) 239-1900
Nicol’s At The Pier: ($$$) (417) 739-4311
Ledgestone Grill: (417) 239-0445
Level 2 Steakhouse: (417) 243-3433
Table 22: (417) 973-0022
Texas and & Cattle Steak House: (417) 337-8200
The Worman House: (800) 225-6343

American Restaurants and Buffets
Bob Evans: (417) 336-2023
Billy Bob’s Dairyland: (417) 337-9291
Black Oak Grill: (417) 239-0063
Branson Café: (417) 334-3021
Chilli’s: (417) 239-0992
Cracker Barrel: (417) 335-3003
Dick Clark’s AB Grill: (417) 334-3003
Fall Creek Steak and Catfish House: (417) 336-5060
Farmhouse Restaurant: (417) 334-9701
Grand Country Buffet: (417) 335-2434
Landry’s Seafood House: (417) 339-1010
McFarlains Restaurant: (417) 336-4680
Mel’s Hard Luck Diner: (417) 332-0150
Red Lobster: (417) 337-5988
Ruby Tuesday: (417) 336-1810
Sharkey’s : (417) 239-1744
Starvin Marvin’s: (417) 334-7402
White River Fish House: (417) 243-5100 

Asian
Great Wall Chinese Buffet: (417) 334-8838
Hong Kong Buffet: (417) 334-2727
India Clay Oven: (417-973-0044
Shogun Japanese Steak & Sushi: (417) 332-0260
Thai Thai Cuisine: (417) 334-9070

Bar-B-Que
Danna’s Bar-B-Q and Burger Shop: (417) 334-9541
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Q: (417) 334-4858
Rib Crib: (417) 337-7427
Sadie’s Sideboard & Smokehouse: (417) 334-3619 

Italian and Pizza
Florentina’s Italian Ristorante: (417) 337-9882
Luigi’s: (417) 339-4544  
Mr. G’s Chicago Pizza and Sub: (417) 335-8156
Old Chicago: (417) 332-2005
Olive Garden: (417) 337-5811
Pizza World: (417) 337-7778
Rocky’s Italian Restaurant: (417) 335-4765 

Mexican
Cantina Laredo: (417) 334-6062
Casa Fuentes: (417) 339-3888
El Charro: (417) 334-9426
Elenita’s Mexican Café: (417) 334-1477
Little Hacienda: (417) 335-2008

Nightclubs/Sports Bars
Club 57: (417) 339-3003
Docker’s Restaurant and Sports Bar: (417) 332-0044
Ernie Biggs: (417) 239-3670
Outback Pub: (417) 334-6306
Rowdy Beaver Tavern: (417) 334-7409
Time Out Sports Bar: (417) 337-8463
Waxy O’Shea’s: (417) 348-1759

Seafood
Joe’s Crab Shack: (417) 337-7373
Landry’s: (417) 339-1010
Red Lobster: (417) 337-59888
Starvin’ Marvins: (417) 334-7402
Whipper Snappers: (417) 334-3282