Top Fall Events in Branson

You have a nearly endless selection of places you can go to for your next family vacation. However, some destinations are especially known to be ideal spots where you can vacation with family, and Branson just so happens to be one of those places. Get ready for the fall season by planning out your next fall Branson, MO getaway. One of the great ways to spend your time in Branson during the fall is by participating in some of the local events. Here are the top fall events taking place in Branson:

Shepherd of the Hills Fall Craft Fair

If you enjoy various arts and crafts, you will have a blast over at Shepherd of the Hills Fall Craft Fair taking place right here in Branson. This annual event brings out a variety of craft booths for you to explore. There will be plenty of local vendors on hand selling their wares so you can increase your selection for your crafts. The whole family is bound to have a blast at Shepherd of the Hills Fall Craft Fair. The little children can head over to Lil Pete’s Playland, where they can find a play barn, obstacle courses, treehouses, and even a petting zoo. The rest of the family can enjoy live music all three days of the festival along with family games and activities. Local food trucks and restaurants will be on hand to ensure no one gets hungry before satisfying your sweet tooth with a little ice cream at the end. Entry into the Shepherd of the Hills Fall Craft Fair is $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Don’t miss out on this fall event taking place on September 13^th through the 15^th.

51^st Annual Autumn Daze Arts, Crafts, and Music Festival

One of the longest running fall traditions here in Branson is the annual Autumn Daze Arts, Crafts, and Music Festival. This annual event takes place here in Downtown Branson, and this year will be its 51^st consecutive year. This three-day event is not to be confused with Shepherd of the Hills Fall Craft Fair, as it offers more than just crafts. Over 100 vendors will be on hand to provide live art demonstrations, local goods, delicious food, and much more. This year’s event will be bringing in vendors all the way from Colorado to Florida so you can shop around. You will also find some of the best “mom and pop” shops so you can support local businesses. Expect the vendors to have items such as clothing, jewelry, furniture, lions, soaps, décor, quilts, and much more for your home. You can also catch live music each day of the event over on the Entertainer’s Stage located on Commercial Street. This year’s performers come from a wide variety of genres, including rock and roll, bluegrass, jazz, and more. There will be plenty of children’s activities too for the youngsters to have some fun. The 51^st Annual Autumn Daze Festival will take place Thursday September 19^th through Saturday September 21^st opening at 9:00 AM every day.

Silver Dollar City’s Harvest Festival

There really is no shortage of fall related events here in Branson. When you head over to Silver Dollar City, you can enjoy their Harvest Festival taking place each fall season. Walk around the amusement park to take in the vivid colors of red, yellow, and orange in the leaves. Take in the smells of delicious pumpkin and apple treats from the food vendors. You can also enjoy thrilling rides such as the Outlaw Run and Time Traveler that are local favorites. After the sun sets, the Pumpkins in the City show will take place where thousands of pumpkins will light up including some that are over 30 feet tall. The Garden of Giants is open all hours and features truly humongous pumpkins grown in the area—some weighing over 1,000 pounds! Additional features of the Harvest Fest include having craftsmen from all over the country coming to the festival to sell their wares, a Cowboy Camp that features cooking demonstrations, and the Cowboy Emporium, where you can meet a variety of authors and artists. The Harvest Festival will be taking over Silver Dollar City before you know it! The Harvest Festival runs from September 13^th through October 26^th for a full month and a half of fall fun, see you there!

Branson Has All the Fall Fun You Want

This fall season is shaping up to be one of our favorite ones yet. These events will keep you and your family busy throughout your stay. Reach out to us or take a look at our available Branson vacation rentals and find the one that best suits the needs of your family. Each rental will keep you close to these top fall events in the area.