Branson Missouri Calendar of Events for September 2007

Southern Gospel Picnic	8/31/2007 to 9/10/2007
Location: Silver Dollar City
Phone: 800-475-9370
http://silverdollarcity.com
Description: The popular Southern Gospel Picnic returns with more glorious gospel music from some of the top names in Southern Gospel music, and a picnic feast of Chicken & Fixin's. Performers include Dove Award winners The Isaacs and The Kingsmen, 2006 Southern Gospel News Male Group of the Year The Booth Brothers, 2006 IBMA Gospel Recording of the Year winners Doyle Lawson & Quiksilver, and Southern Gospel Hall of Famers The Florida Boys. Music continues under the stars as Southern Gospel Nights is presented each evening.

End of World War II Ceremony	9/2/2007
Location: Branson Veterans Task Force
Phone: 417-337-8387
http://bransonveterans.com
Description: A special ceremony will be held Saturday (Labor Day Weekend) at 12:00 Noon in Branson Landing's Town Square. Planned by volunteers of the Branson Veterans Task Force to commemorate the Formal Surrender of Japan on 9/2/1945 which brought an end to WWII, the single most defining event of the 20th Century. On that date, the Japanese formally surrendered aboard the Battleship Missouri in Tokyo Harbor.

9/11 "Branson Remembers"	9/11/2007
Location: Branson Veterans Task Force
Phone: 417-337-8387
http://bransonveterans.com
Description: A beautiful and moving ceremony will be held in observance of the tragedy which changed the world. 8:00 A.M. in the back parking lot behind the Grand Palace under the American High-rise Monument. Sgt. Major Tony G. Rose, U.S. Army and a ground zero survivor of the 9/11/01 terrorist attack on the Pentagon will be the guest speaker.
Additional Info: Steve Weyher is the BVTF chairperson for this event.

Festival of American Music & Crafts	9/13/2007 to 10/27/2007
Location: Silver Dollar City
http://silverdollarcity.com
Description: An all-new show debuts for the Festival of American Music & Crafts with the popular Salute to the Great American Cowboy. The original musical production Headin' West presents the pioneer spirit of the courageous cowboys who tamed the West and framed the spirit of the emerging American nation. Michael Martin Murphey performs in a special concert, headlining the Western entertainment, cowboy bootmakes from around the country compete in the 2nd annual Best of American Bootmakers showcase competition, and an all-new area show features a riding rodeo clown and a massive buffalo. The festival also features hundreds of musicians playing country, gospel and bluegrass, and over 135 visiting craftsmen demonstrating America's heritage crafts.

The 34th Annual Autumn Daze Craft Festival	9/20/2007 to 9/23/2007
Location: Downtown Branson
Phone: 888-322-2786
http://www.downtownbranson.org
Description: Held in the heart of downtown Banson; over 150 crafters. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.

Branson Business Connection	9/28/2007
Phone: 417-334-4084 ext. 307
Description: Bring flyers, brochures, business cards, etc for the Resource Table.
Additional Info: Times: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Admission: $6pp with RSVP $8pp without RSVP

Oktoberfest 2007	9/29/2007
Location: Outback Pub
Description: Outdoor Block Party Celebration with live entertainment, food and fun.
Additional Info: Times: 7 p.m.-1 a.m.