Welcome to
"Veterans
Homecoming Week"
November 5-11, 2009
"American
tribute to ALL Veterans"
Our Theme for
2009 is:
Branson
Doesn't Forget
"Our
Military and their Families"
America's largest Veterans Day
celebration, "Veterans Homecoming Week", takes place in Branson,
Missouri, November 5-11. This seven-day tribute includes many
special events, many of which are free and all of which present
patriotic salutes to veterans. Words are inadequate to describe
the many moving moments as Branson entertainers and community
members, young and old, pay tribute to America's heroes.
A REMINDER VETERANS,
NOVEMBER 3rd IS ELECTION DAY, SO
YOU MIGHT WANT TO VOTE ABSENTEE
BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME IF YOU
PLAN TO SPEND THE WEEK WITH US.
***"NEW
THIS YEAR"***:
NEW LOCATION for
Veterans Village and BVTF
Tactical Operations
Center (TOC)
Headquarters & Veterans Village will be located at
the Cobblestone Inn, Suites &
Conference Center, 276 Tanger Blvd.,
behind the Peppercorn Restaurant on Hwy 76, Branson, MO.
Vendor booths will be open from
9:00a.m. (0900 hrs) to
4:00p.m.(1600hrs). The TOC will
be open from November 6th
through the 10th.
**NEW
Mini Reunions**
Nov. 6,
2:00 pm -5:00
pm, 1400-1700 Hrs. WW II Veterans Mini Reunion:
at the
Keeter Center, College of the Ozarks,
Hollister, MO. just a few minutes South
of Branson off of Hwy.65. More details on
this event to come.
Nov. 7,
9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 0900 - 1200
Hrs. Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Iraqi
Freedom, Afghanistan, all Persian Gulf War
Veterans Mini Reunion:
at the Tri Lake
Center. If you are a part of this group
of veterans this reunion is for you.
We want to "Welcome you
Home and Thank You for your
service." A
"FREE"
breakfast will be served. Please see the
date below for more information.
Nov. 9,
1:00 pm -
4:00 pm, 1300 - 1600 Hrs. Vietnam Veterans Mini Reunion:
at Charlie's Steak, Ribs & Ale
Restaurant. You've ask
for it and here it is, a Mini Reunion for
Vietnam Veterans. You might just run into a
long lost buddy you haven't seen for many
years. Hosted by Gatherings Plus, Branson Convention
Visitors Bureau, and Charlie's Steak, Ribs &
Ale Restaurant.
Nov. 9,
Women Veterans Mini Reunion:
6:00 pm (1800 Hrs) at the Starlite Theater.
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm reception and at 8:00 pm
enjoy the Rankin Brothers Show
"FREE" to
Veterans and $22.00 for spouse.
***NEW EVENT***
Nov.
8, 9:00 am - 12:00 Noon,
0900 -
1200 Hrs.
Veterans Shoot:
For you outdoor enthusiasts Ozark Shooters
Sports Complex will be hosting a Sporting
Clays, Trap, Wobble Trap shoot. Your choice.
50 Sporting Clays cost is $18.00, 25 Trap or
Wobble Trap cost is $5.00. Bring your own
shotgun or gun rental is available for
$10.00.
Please make reservations for this event
so Ozark Shooters can have enough help on
hand.
Lunch will be available. Sponsor TBA. Call
417-443-3093.
***CHECK IT OUT***
All American Lunch served Daily from Nov 6 -
10, at the Cobblestone Inn,
Suites & Conference Center. FREE to veterans and active
duty personnel,
(All others
welcome to dine for a donation
of $4.00).
Veterans
Registry
Registry and BVTF Tactical
Operation Center (TOC), will be at the
Cobblestone Inn, Suites and
Conference Center, 9:00a.m. (0900 hrs.) to 4:00p.m.
(1600 hrs). Get
your name in the Branson Veterans Task Force Registry. No charge for
registration.
**Reveille and Retreat**
Reveille and Retreat
will be held each day
Friday through Wednesday at the Factory
Merchants Branson by the Dress Barn.
Sail the USS Branson Belle "Troop Ship"
The Showboat Branson Belle
is offering a "Special Salute
to Veterans" on Thursday, November
5th opening day of Veterans Week. Cruise at
8:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., boarding at 7:15
p.m. Meal, Cruise
and Show, (Christmas Show). $40.00 per person
does not include gratuity. This is such a
value, where can you get dinner and a show
for this price? For Reservations for this
special production call 800-417-7770 now.
Veterans
Patch Wall
"FREE"
Next to
Grande Country Music Hall - Hundreds of patches collected from all
services hold special meaning for each branch, division and unit
represented. See this collection in progress. Patch donations
welcome. Open all year.
Veterans
History Project
Veterans Stories needed -
FREE
- The Branson Veterans Task
Force Inc, as a partner with the
Library of Congress American
Folklore Center, is videotaping
for future generations,
the personal stories of veterans
of all branches and all eras.
During the Veterans Homecoming,
these will be taped between 9:00
am and 5:00 pm
Locations TBA. There is no fee and
veterans can receive a copy at a nominal price to cover
administration fees.
20th Annual Branson
Motorcycle Toy Run
November 1st
1:00 p.m. sponsored by
the VFW Post 5168 of Forsyth. Please no stuffed animals, Toys and
coats are needed, Donations will
benefit Taney County families. Meeting at
Area 57, Dick Clark Theater,
Hwy. 76, Branson.
Departs
at 1:00 p.m. The
parade of motorcycles
going to the VFW Post 5168 of
Forsyth will be led by Santa.
Dinner and music will be
provided compliments of the VFW.
For more information contact the
VFW @ 417-546-5869 or 417--334-0775.
"MORE TO COME"
As events are scheduled, we will add to this
list.
Please check back regularly for updates.
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Thursday,
November 5, 2008 |
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10:00
a.m.
(1000hrs)
"Free Ceremony"
for the Traveling Vietnam
Veterans Memorial Wall will be held at
Welk Theater. Open
to all Veterans and
to the Public. |
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2:00 p.m.
(1400hrs)
"FREE Opening
Ceremonies"
will be held at
Mansion
Theater. Open seating, first come
first served. NO RESERVATIONS. |
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7:00
p.m.
(1900hrs)
The Showboat Branson Belle
Salutes the Veterans
with a special show
and
dinner for
a special rate Adult
$40.00 per person.
Children, age 4-11:
$24.00 per person. Boarding begins at
7:15 p.m. Cruise is
8:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Two hour Cruise,
Fabulous
Meal and
Spectacular Show...ALL-IN-ONE! For reservation for
this special
production call
1-800-417-7770. |
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Friday,
November 6, 2008 |
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7:00 a.m. (0700hrs)
Reveille at Factory
Merchants Branson by
the Dress Barn. |
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8:00 a.m. (0800hrs)
Memorial
Service at Welk
Theater. Invocation
and Benediction by
USAF BG. Branson
High School Drill
Team and Color
Guard. Memorial
music by the LeCroy
sisters. Memorial
speech by
participant or
spouse from WW II,
Korea, or Vietnam.
Echo taps by Branson
High School Band.
Wreath laying by 5th
Special Forces Group
A Team. |
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9:00 a.m.
(0900hrs)
Veterans Registry,
NEW LOCATION:
Tactical
Operations Center
and Veterans Village
at
Cobblestone Inn,
Suites & Conference
Center, 276 Tanger
Blvd., behind
the Peppercorn
Restaurant on Hwy
76, Branson, MO.. Please support our
vendors. |
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9:00 a.m. (0900hrs)
"FREE"
Day Room opens at
Factory Merchants
Branson.
Don't forget your
acoustic instruments
for jamming,
visiting and games. |
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11:30 a.m. – 1:00
p.m. (1130-1300 hrs)
"FREE"
lunch to veterans
and current serving
military served at
the Cobblestone Inn,
Suites and
Conference Center. $4.00 donation for others. |
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2:00
- 5:00 p.m.
(1400
- 1700 hrs)
***NEW EVENT***
WW II Veterans
Mini Reunion at
the Keeter Center,
College of the
Ozarks, Hollister,
MO. You might run
into a long lost
buddy. More details
to come.
Please RSVP by
calling 417-337-8387
so we have a idea on
how many to plan
for, |
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4:00 p.m.
(1600hrs)
Veterans Registry at
Veterans Village and
Tactical
Operations
Center at Cobblestone Inn, Suites & Conference
Center close. |
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5:00 p.m.
(1700hrs)
Retreat at Factory
Merchants Branson by
the Dress Barn. |
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6:00 p.m.
(1800hrs)
Day Room closes at
Factory Merchants
Branson. |
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6:00 p.m. (1800
hrs.)
Candlelight Military Memorial
Service will be held at Skyline Baptist Church, 949 Hwy
165, Branson, MO.
All Veterans, Active Military and guests invited.
Open to the public.
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Saturday,
November 7, 2008 |
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7:00 a.m. (0700hrs)
Reveille at Factory
Merchants Branson by
the Dress Barn. |
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9:00 a.m.
(0900hrs)
Veterans Registry,
NEW LOCATION:
Tactical
Operations Center
and Veterans Village
at
Cobblestone Inn,
Suites & Conference
Center, 276 Tanger
Blvd., behind
the Peppercorn
Restaurant on Hwy
76, Branson, MO.. Please support our
vendors. |
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9:00 a.m. (0900hrs)
"FREE"
Day Room open at
Factory Merchants
Branson. Don't
forget your acoustic
instruments for
jamming, visiting
and games. |
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9:00 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m. (0900-1200 hrs)
***NEW EVENT***
Iraq, Afghanistan,
Persian Gulf War
Veterans Mini
Reunion at
the Tri Lakes
Center, 2527 State
Hwy 248.
Hosted by Vietnam
Veterans of America
Chapter 913,
Branson, MO and the
Tri Lakes Center. You might run into a
buddy you haven't
seen for a while or
make new friends.
FREE
Breakfast will
be served.
Please RSVP by
calling 417-337-8387
so we have a idea on
how many to plan for
breakfast. |
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11:30 a.m. – 1:00
p.m. (1130-1300hrs)
"FREE"
lunch to veterans
and current serving
military served at
the Cobblestone Inn,
Suites and
Conference Center. $4.00 donation for others. |
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4:00 p.m.
(1600hrs)
Veterans Registry at
Veterans Village and
Tactical
Operations
Center at Cobblestone Inn, Suites & Conference
Center close. |
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5:00 p.m.
(1700hrs)
Retreat at Factory
Merchants Branson by
the Dress Barn. |
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6:00 p.m.
(1800hrs)
Day Room closes at
Factory Merchants
Branson. |
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Sunday, November 8, 2008 |
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7:00 a.m. (0700hrs)
Reveille at Factory
Merchants Branson by
the Dress Barn. |
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9:00 a.m.
(0900hrs)
Veterans Registry,
NEW LOCATION:
Tactical
Operations Center
and Veterans Village
at
Cobblestone Inn,
Suites & Conference
Center, 276 Tanger
Blvd., behind
the Peppercorn
Restaurant on Hwy
76, Branson, MO.. Please support our
vendors. |
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9:00 a.m. (0900hrs)
"FREE"
Day Room opens at
Factory Merchants
Branson.
Don't forget your
acoustic instruments
for jamming,
visiting and games. |
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9:00a.m. – 12:00
Noon (0900-1200hrs)
***NEW EVENT***
Veterans Shoot at
Ozark Shooters
Sports Complex
on North Hwy 65.
Sporting Clays, Trap
and Wobble Trap.
Lunch will be
available. Please
RSVP for this event
at 417-443-3093.
See more information
above under NEW THIS
YEAR. |
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11:30 a.m. – 1:00
p.m. (1130-1300hrs)
"FREE"
lunch to veterans
and current serving
military served at
the Cobblestone Inn,
Suites and
Conference Center. $4.00 donation for others. |
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4:00 p.m. (1600hrs)
Veterans Registry at
Veterans Village and
Tactical
Operations
Center at Cobblestone Inn, Suites & Conference
Center close. |
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5:00 p.m.
(1700hrs)
Retreat at Factory
Merchants Branson by
the Dress Barn. |
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5:00 p.m.
(1700hrs)
Military Gala &
Banquet, at Chateau on
the Lake. |
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6:00 p.m.
(1800hrs)
Day Room closes at
Factory Merchants
Branson. |
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Monday,
November 9, 2008 |
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7:00 a.m. (0700hrs)
Reveille at Factory
Merchants Branson by
the Dress Barn. |
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9:00 a.m.
(0900hrs)
Veterans Registry,
NEW LOCATION:
Tactical
Operations Center
and Veterans Village
at
Cobblestone Inn,
Suites & Conference
Center, 276 Tanger
Blvd., behind
the Peppercorn
Restaurant on Hwy
76, Branson, MO.. Please support our
vendors. |
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9:00 a.m. (0900hrs)
"FREE"
Day Room opens at
Factory Merchants
Branson.
Don't forget your
acoustic instruments
for jamming,
visiting and games. |
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11:30 a.m. – 1:00
p.m. (1130-1300hrs)
"FREE"
lunch to veterans
and current serving
military served at
the Cobblestone Inn,
Suites and
Conference Center. $4.00 donation for others. |
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1:00 a.m.
- 4:00 p.m.
(1300-1600 hrs)
***NEW EVENT***
Vietnam Veterans
Mini Reunion at
Charlie's Steak,
Ribs
& Ale behind the
Hall of Fame Hotel
along Hwy 76. Hosted
by Gathering Plus,
Branson Convention
Visitors Bureau and
Charlie's Steak,
Ribs & Ale. You
might run into a
long lost buddy. Please
RSVP by calling
417-337-8387 so we
have a idea on how
many to plan for. |
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4:00 p.m. (1600hrs)
Veterans Registry at
Veterans Village and
Tactical
Operations
Center at Cobblestone Inn, Suites & Conference
Center close. |
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5:00 p.m.
(1700hrs)
Retreat at Factory
Merchants Branson by
the Dress Barn. |
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6:00 p.m.
(1800hrs)
Day Room closes at
Factory Merchants
Branson. |
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6:00 p.m.
(1800hrs)
***NEW EVENT***
Women Veterans Mini Reunion:
6:00 pm (1800 Hrs)
at the Starlite
Theater on W. Hwy
76. Reception will
be from 6:00 pm -
7:30 pm and at 8:00
pm enjoy the Rankin
Brothers Show
"FREE" to
Veterans and $22.00
for spouse.
Reception sponsored
by: TBD.
So we have a idea on
how many to plan
for, Please call
417-337-8387 to RSVP |
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Tuesday,
November 10, 2008 |
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7:00 a.m. (0700hrs)
Reveille at Factory
Merchants Branson by
the Dress Barn. |
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9:00 a.m.
(0900hrs)
Veterans Registry,
NEW LOCATION:
Tactical
Operations Center
and Veterans Village
at
Cobblestone Inn,
Suites & Conference
Center, 276 Tanger
Blvd., behind
the Peppercorn
Restaurant on Hwy
76, Branson, MO.. Please support our
vendors. |
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9:00 a.m. (0900hrs)
"FREE"
Day Room opens at
Factory Merchants
Branson.
Don't forget your
acoustic instruments
for jamming,
visiting and games. |
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9:00 a.m.
- NOON
(0900-1200hrs)
Korean War Veterans Association Mini-Reunion, will be
held at the Stone Castle Hotel & Conference Center known as (Settle Inn)
3050 Green Mountain
Dr. in the Stonehenge Room. For more information
contact Joe Bryant.
417-365-1389 |
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10:30 a.m.
(1030 hrs)
Woman's Veterans
Rose Petal
Ceremony, to
honor women veterans
who have died for
their country will be
held at the
Keeter Center at
College of the
Ozarks. Lunch
will follow the
service with
special guest
speaker TBA. Cost
???
reservations required
please call Barb at
417-339-6823. A
great way to honor
women veterans.
Click Here for More Information
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11:30 a.m. – 1:00
p.m. (1130-1300hrs)
"FREE"
lunch to veterans
and current serving
military served at
the Cobblestone Inn,
Suites and
Conference Center. $4.00 donation for others. |
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2:00 p.m.
(1400hrs)
"FREE"
Outdoor concert by
the Scott AFB Band,
IL.
Factory Merchants
Branson lower courtyard.
Just look for the
red roofs! |
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3:00 p.m. (1500hrs)
Veterans Registry at
Veterans Village and
Tactical
Operations
Center at Cobblestone Inn, Suites & Conference
Center close. |
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5:00 p.m.
(1700hrs)
Retreat at Factory
Merchants Branson by
the Dress Barn. |
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5:30 p.m.
(1730hrs)
The Few, The Proud, The United States
233rd Marine Corps
Birthday.
OPEN TO ALL
MARINES, VETERANS &
GENERAL PUBLIC.
MORE INFORMATION TO
COME. |
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6:00 p.m.
(1800hrs)
Day Room closes at
Factory Merchants
Branson. |
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NO
Reveille, NO
Retreat, NO Day
Room, NO
Registration, VENDOR
VILLAGE CLOSED, NO
FREE LUNCH |
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9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
(0900 - 1030 hrs)
Scott AFB
Band, from Scott
AFB, IL. will perform at
the Branson Landing
Town Square prior to
the Veterans Day
parade. |
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11:00 a.m.
(1100 hrs)
74th annual Veterans Day Parade
sponsored by the American Legion
Post 220 through downtown Branson. For parade information you
need to contact
the American Legion Post 220 at 417-334-2296.
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Time TBD
"FREE Closing
Ceremonies"
will be held at
Location TBD. Open seating, first come
first served.
NO RESERVATIONS. |
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We recommend when
making any
reservations to ask
if they give a
veterans discount.
Please checkout
these pages on our
website for more of
our partners. |
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***ATTRACTIONS*** |
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Dolly Parton's Dixie
Stampede
-
Offers $3.00 off for veterans
and Active Duty &
accompanying
dependents.
1-800-520-5544 |
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Veterans Memorial
Museum -
Discount for veterans
always.
417-336-2300 |
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***SHOWS*** |
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#1 Hits of the 60s
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Offers $19.60 for veterans
and Spouse.
Box office rate is
$29.00 |
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Baldknobbers Theater
-
Veterans discount
$5.00 off for
veteran and
spouse. |
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Branson Variety Theater
-
Offers $5.00 off
for Veterans
to all shows, Spirit
of the Dance,
Broadway!, The
Twelve Irish Tenors
and Spirit of
Christmas. |
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Grand Country Music
Hall - is
happy to offer a
special price to
veterans during
Veterans Week.
Buy one adult ticket
at regular price,
receive 2nd ticket
FREE |
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Jim Stafford
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Active Military are
always free.
Discount for
veterans.
417-335-8080 |
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Jim Reeves
Tribute
-
Veterans get into
show FREE during
veterans week.
417-334-6806 |
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Magnificent Variety
Show -
$5.00 off
for vets and there
entire family - kids
11 and Under are
Free!! Veterans need
to mention the
"Password" -
"Branson Veterans
Task Force" when
reserving tickets!
417-336-6100 |
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New Shanghai
Circus/Acrobats of
China -
Discount for
Veterans.
417-336-8888 |
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Pierce Arrow
Theater
-
Veterans $4.00 off
regular adult
admission.
417-336-8742 |
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Rankin Brothers
-
$5.00 Discount for
veterans.
417-337-9333 |
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Yakov
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Active Military are
always free.
Discount for
veterans.
800-942-8226 |
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***LODGING*** |
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1st Inn Branson -
is
offering
25% discount
to veterans
during veterans
week. - 800-343-9302 |
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All American Inn
& Suites
- All Veterans a
15% discount
during Veterans Homecoming
Week-
417-334-2800 |
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Green Mountain
Inn
-
Ask about
Veterans discounts.
417-336-6700 |
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Myer Hotels
-
Ask about
Veterans discounts.
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877-FUN-STAY |
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***RESTAURANTS*** |
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Branson
Best Restaurants -
10% discount
for Veterans Year
Round -
417-336-6297 |
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Branson
Golden Corral-
10% discount
for Veterans Year
Round -
417-336-6297 |
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***RETAIL*** |
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Branson
Mill Craft Village -
Free "coffee" @
La Dellis Sweet Shop
& Free "popcorn" @
La Dellis Lunch Box. |
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***RV
PARKS AND
CAMPGROUNDS*** |
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America's Best
Campground
-
15% discount
for Veterans-
800-671-4399 |
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Oak Grove RV Park
-
10% discount
for Veterans-
417-334-4781 |
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 All
events, location, & times are subject to change.
Please
check back for all updates.
For
Information on becoming a Vendor/Exhibitor for "Veterans
Homecoming Week" please call or email the Task Force so we can
send you a "vendors packet".
for more information please call:
417-337-8387
Branson Veterans Task Force
PO Box 128, Branson MO 65615
Fax: 417-334-7894
Email:
bvtf1@suddenlinkmail.com
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