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From March through May, the Ozarks flourish with vibrant colors and sounds. While dogwoods, redbuds and wildflowers bloom, Branson’s world-famous shows, family attractions and unique theme parks introduce new acts, features and exhibits.

And the Branson/Lakes Area is the perfect family-friendly Spring Break destination.

Ozark Mountain Spring is festival season in the Branson/Lakes Area, and a wide variety of special events awaits your springtime visit. From national sporting events such as the NAIA college basketball championship and FLW Bass Tournament to the international folk music and cuisines of WorldFest at Silver Dollar City, a springtime visit to Branson offers much to discover. For spring break, families take advantage of Branson’s multi-generational appeal while enjoying the shows, museums, lakes and family attractions.

See below for a full Ozark Mountain Spring Calendar, and a list of shows performing in Branson during the Spring.

March - May 2012 Shows

NOTE: Show schedules update frequently. Please check back for most current information.

2012 Ozark Mountain Spring Calendar

Sep 26 - Apr 10 Titanic's Rose Petal Memorial Tribute
Often, guests have asked if they could somehow honor the passengers and crew. For the first time ever, when you visit each ship now and throughout the entire year leading up to April 2012, guests will be given an actual rose petal and that rose petal will be placed into a memorial case - which will then go out to sea on April 10, 2012. All of the rose petals will be placed out to sea by the Coast Guard at the exact site where we lost Titanic 100 years ago.  
Sep 26 - Sep 30 Survivor's Wall of Stories
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. For more information, please contact us at 800-381-7670.
Mar 1 - Mar 31 Irish Month at Titanic
Sure and begorrah, 'tis a great day to be Irish. This popular month-long annual event brings out the Irish in everyone who comes around. Music, Singing, dancing, tall talkes and Gaelic humor will rock the boat in joyous celebration of the men, women and the country that gave birth to Titanic.
Mar 2 - Mar 3 Celebration of Tastes
March 2 - 3, 2012 Rodney Strong Vineyards Welcome Reception & Silent Auction: Friday, 7:00pm – 9:00pm; $110 per person The evening will be highlighted with food and wine stations around the room and great silent auction items. Culinary Demonstration: Saturday, 10:00am – 10:50am Wine Tasting Hosted by the Winemaker: Saturday, 11:00am – 12:00pm Wine Seminar for the Enthusiast: Saturday, 2:15pm – 4:00pm Wine Lovers Reception & Dinner: Saturday: Reception, 6:00pm – 7:00pm and Dinner, 7:00pm – 10:00pm; $165 per person The evening includes a five course meal with a pairing for each course.
Saturday, Mar. 3 Sweet Treats With Titanic's Molly & Carter
Willy Wonka, eat your heart out. Molly and Carter, our King Charles Spaniel mascots, are throwing a Sweet Treats party at the museum attraction. What a yummy way to scout out Titanic-- munching cookies and milk or nibbling candy treats and slurping lemonade. Minding manners is important, too, so their proper tea-serving session is sure to please. Reservations required. Please call the Girl Scouts of Missouri Heartland council at (877) 312-4764 ext. 1137.
Saturday, Mar. 3 Branson Bridal Show
10 AM - 4 PM
Meet vendors face to face and find everything you need to create the wedding of your dreams. Register to win a $1000 prize package while you are there.
Mar 7 - Mar 11 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship
The Division II Championship is a 32-team, single-elimination tournament featuring the champions of the Div. II conferences and at-large berths.  Tickets required; please call (417)335-NAIA.
Tuesday, Mar. 13 Wine Club
Mar 15 - Mar 17 Praise Fest
Mar 16 - Apr 26 19th Annual IMAX FilmFest 2011
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!
Saturday, Mar. 17 CITY HAUL -- Indoor Garage Sale & Swap Meet
8 AM - 4 PM
12,000 square feet of treasures and junk and everything in between. $1 Shop Warehouse, 1171 Buchanan Road, Branson, MO. The event will be rescheduled in the event of bad weather. Want more information? Look them up on Facebook at "City Haul Indoor Garage Sale & Swap Meet"
Saturday, Mar. 17 St. Patricks Day Beer Tasting & Green Parade
Wednesday, Mar. 21 Family Fun Run
Thursday, Mar. 22 Exclusive Visit from Molly Brown's Great-Granddaughter
For one day only, Margaret Tobin Brown's great-granddaughter, Helen Bensinger McKinney, will visit the museum attraction to dedicate its new Molly Tobin Brown Gallery. Come meet McKinney and hear the real story of the "Unsinkable Molly Brown."
Saturday, Mar. 24 Third Annual Women's Empowerment Event by OTC SIFE Team
This all day fun event is filled with seminars and vendor booths that help women get in control of their lives. Our emphasis this year will be personal enrichment and starting and growing your own business. The Event is sponsored by Ozarks Technical Community College SIFE Team. Skyline Baptist Church on Hwy 165 has graciously allowed us to use their impressive facility again this year. Admission is $10 and lunch is provided. There will be goody bags for each attendee and prizes awarded. Child care is available upon request. Call 417-447-8996 for more info and vendor info.
Saturday, Mar. 24 Buddy Bass Tournament
7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Fishing for a cure, the 2012 Buddy Bass Tournament. All proceeds after payouts go to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital. Tournament based at Indian Point Marina, and participants must stay at a participating resort. Call for more information.
Mar 29 - Apr 1 Branson Salutes Vietnam Veterans
To commemorate March 30 as the National "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day," we will have a celebration for Vietnam Veterans in Branson.
Mar 29 - Mar 30 Registration and Veterans Expo
9am-3pm
Mar 29 - Apr 1 FLW Fishing Tournament
Tournament Dates:                                         March 29 – April 1, 2012 Registration:                                                      Branson Convention Center Weigh-In Location (Days 1 & 2):                 Lakeside at Table Rock Lake Weigh-In Location (Days 3 & 4):                 Inside the Branson Convention Center
Mar 29 - Mar 31 Vietnam Veterans Expo and Registration
Friday, Mar. 30 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Show and Ceremony
Saturday, Mar. 31 Silver Dollar City's Young Christians' Day
Saturday, Mar. 31 Vietnam Veterans Parade
Apr 1 - Apr 30 Titanic Royal Wedding
Honoring the 12 Honeymooning Couples on Titanic. Following in Prince William and Lady Kate's footsteps, one lucky couple will be married April 2012 on the ship's $1 million Grand Staircase. We'll choose from thousands of contestants who entered the Titanic Museum Attraction's Royal Wedding Contest. Titanic's website (www.titanicbranson.com) visitors have cast their votes for the winning couple. Justl like NBC's Today Show weddings, web voters will determine the bride's dress, flowers and cake.
Sunday, Apr. 1 Centennial History Museum Opening
Apr 1 - Jul 10 Branson Centennial - 100 Days, 100 Years to Celebrate
Sunday, Apr. 1 Veterans Concert
Apr 5 - Apr 7 Silver Dollar City's Easter Celebration
Sunday, Apr. 8 Easter Brunch
Apr 12 - May 6 Silver Dollar City's World-Fest
America's Largest International Festival!  Each spring international entertainers bring incredible performances from around the world to America's Heartland. It's a celebration of global proportions where laughter and music are universal languages! Discover a world of adventure at America's Largest International Festival - only at Silver Dollar City! World-Fest. World-Class. Note: Check SilverDollarCity.com for operating dates and hours.
Saturday, Apr. 14 A Night to Remember at Titanic
As the centennial anniversary of the night the world lost Titanic, April 14, 2012, is sure to be the museum attraction's most historic night. Come make history! Re-live Titanic's maiden voyage via story telling, re-enactments and interactive ceremonial events. In memory of the ship's 2,208 passengers and crew, the museum attraction will host a special commemorative candlelight ceremony featuring choral groups and the lighting of the Titanic Eternam Flame. Distress fire rockets will be launched, bringing a solemn end to a once-in-a-lifetime event, not to return for 100 years.
Sunday, Apr. 15 Branson Centennial Celebration Show
Apr 20 - Apr 21 Branson Car Auction
Apr 20 - Apr 22 6th Annual Branson Elvis Festival
Apr 22 - Apr 28 Earth Day Celebrations
Apr 25 - Apr 26 See The World In Branson Music Fest
See The World In Branson is an annual Springtime event highlighting the vast amount of Internationally inspired 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.
Apr 26 - Apr 28 Bassmaster Open
Tournament Dates:                              April 26 - 28, 2012 Host Hotel & Registration:                     Ramada Inn Briefing Location:                                The Legends Theater Weigh-In Location (Days 1 & 2):            Table Rock Lake Weigh-In Location (Day 3):                   Branson Landing (in front of fire and fountains)  
Apr 26 - Apr 28 Hand in Hand: Branson Honors Purple Heart Recipients
Apr 26 - Apr 28 Heaven or Hell Conference
Saturday, Apr. 28 Planting Party for Earth Week
Saturday, May. 5 Cinco de Mayo Party
May 10 - Jun 12 Silver Dollar City's Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
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!
Sunday, May. 13 Mothers Day Brunch
Sunday, May. 13 Mother's Day Brunch
May 17 - May 20 Branson Accordion Festival
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 aquaintences. 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. Children and young adults 18 and under are admitted free to all events (excluding food and lodging).
May 17 - May 19 The 52nd Annual Plumb Nellie Days
The 52nd Plumb Nellie Days Art & Craft Festival, May 17-19, 2012 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, 6:30-9:30 p.m.   The three day event is in downtown Branson on Commercial Street at the corners of Commercial and Main streets, an entire city block. Few changes have been made since Plumb Nellie made its debut in April 1960. The event has grown to more than 100 artisans and crafters. Plumb Nellie Days also features a diverse food court, pony rides and a traditional sidewalk sale hosted by Downtown Branson merchants. The DBMA is a non-profit organization. Email Brenda: events@downtownbranson.org.
Saturday, May. 26 Dogs at Dogwood- Trainers and Frisbee Contests
Sunday, May. 27 Memorial Day Picnic and Fireworks
Sunday, May. 27 Memorial Day Celebration
Memorial Day Celebration with Outdoor BBQ and Fireworks
Monday, May. 28 Memorial Day Remembrances