There may be many reasons you are planning a visit to Branson: from wanting to see the shows that make you laugh, sing, and dance in your seats, to feeling the need to get back to nature as you rent a cabin in the woods, to just needing a breather from real life. Perhaps Branson has always been on your bucket list. All these reasons are valid ones, and we approve any thought process that ends up with you here in our favorite town on Earth! We love our town, and we love its visitors even more. But whatever your reasons for visiting, these upcoming food festivals in Branson that celebrate the flavors of our region, may end up being the highlight of your unforgettable visit.

Branson Music Festival, April 20th and 21st

Although the focus of this thigh slapping festival is music, the Celebrity Iron Chef cookoff held each morning at 9:30 AM fits in our food festival topic nicely! Held inside the Welk Resort’s theater, a market tent with over 40 booths offering arts, crafts, and yes, more food, allows for a hunger pang quenching good time for all!

Bluegrass & BBQ Festival in May

Silver Dollar City is the site for this month-long fest held every May that offers music and meat that will make your taste buds smile! All you can eat ribs, a sauce tasting with over 150 sauces, and the opportunity to ride rides and experience life as it used to be in this 19th Century-themed amusement park gives you the perfect reason for planning a May vacation in Branson!

Southern Gospel Picnic in August

It’s back to Silver Dollar City we go for another month-long food festival in Branson; this one includes outdoor concerts with your favorite gospel stars and delicious Southern food! The House of Chicken & Fixings will be serving their best Southern style food for your al fresco dining enjoyment!

Autumn Daze, September 13th through 15th

The best time to visit Branson, in our humble opinions, is in the fall, and this festival, held in the heart of historic downtown Branson, is one of the top reasons why! Offering delicious foods, live entertainment, arts, crafts, and the opportunity to enjoy a crisp fall day while exploring the aisles with your family, Autumn Daze is a festival worth returning to year after year after year!

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There are countless reasons people love visiting Branson, Missouri. It is true it is considered the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World,” but it is predominantly for the amazing natural beauty that people love to come here. One of the best ways to  take advantage of this incredible natural landscape is by taking to the endless network of trails that intersect the city and surround it. The following are some of the best biking trails in Branson.

White River Valley

This area actually provides a series of four loops, each representing its own trail. These trails are considered intermediate, although there are a couple of advanced sections. The Green Loop is the easiest of the trails, providing a great activity for beginners and a good warmup for more advanced riders. The Red Loop is the best for those who enjoy downhill trails, while the Orange and Blue Loops are awesome trails for those that enjoy mountain biking with a fair amount of rocks. You can find this network of trails to the southwest of the city, right on the shores of Table Rock Lake. It is just to the East of Highway 265 in Table Rock State Park.

Trails at Branson Creek

This is a fun ride for bikers of all skill levels to the South of Branson. This 10-mile trail is perfect for beginners of any age because the trail is extremely wide, as it was originally intended for 4-wheelers and other motorized vehicles. With that being said, the trail can provide a bit of a challenge due to consistent changes in elevation. This is a great way to get a little exercise and see a beautiful place. You can find it by exiting Highway 65 on Branson Creek Blvd and heading east for about five miles.

Two Rivers Bike Park

This place offers fun riding and plenty of beautiful surroundings. This 380-acre area offers plenty of area to explore as you please along with around 10 miles of trail. The trail is perfect for intermediate rides, but beginners can also find great ways to spend a day here. It is a bit of a hike, about 20 miles north of Branson, but it is well worth the trip.

You do not necessarily need to plan your biking too much when you are here, as you cannot go far without finding a great trail for some biking. These trails offer some of the most fun biking experiences in Branson, but there is plenty more where that came from! When you’re exhausted from your adventures, rest and recharge your batteries in one of our beautiful vacation rentals.