2010 Branson Car Collector Auction
April 17, 2010 - April 18, 2010
http://www.bransonauction.com/
Phone:  800-335-3063
This will be our 28th year as one of the region’s leading collector car auctions offering some of the finest classic, sports and exotic automobiles. The event is open to the public as well. If you would like further information on consignments, bidding or just general admission please contact us.

Branson Elvis Festival
April 17, 2010 - April 19, 2010
http://www.legendsbranson.com
Phone:  417-332-1305

3rd Annual Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest
April 18, 2010
Times: 3:00 PM; competition will begin at 7:00 PM
http://www.legendsbranson.com
Phone:  417-339-3003 ext. 221
Legends in Concert and Elvis Presley Enterprises are excited to announce the 2010 return date for the 3rd  annual  “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest”. The Branson contest is one of only a select few tribute competitions sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. around the world. There will also be an Elvis Festival held April 16-18, 2010. For more information please email: info@legendsbranson.com

Area '57 Cruise In & Drive-In Movie Night
April 18, 2010
http://www.area57events.com/
Location:  Dick Clark's Area 57
Phone:  (877) 588-1957
AREA '57 is host to the "AREA '57 Cruise-In & Drive-In presented by American National Insurance" event, a cruise-in like no other in the Midwest. Our Cruise-In and Drive-In concept takes the ordinary, boring cruise-in to the next level! AREA '57 Cruise-In's & Drive-In's will feature all the activities the car enthusiasts have come to enjoy;    games, music and great food, but with the bonus of a FREE Drive-In
Movie for them to enjoy before heading home. The best part is this FREE event is open to both the owners of classic and custom cars AND those who enjoy them. AREA '57 will feature the "B” movie classics of the 60"s and 70's as well as all your favorite car movies both past and present. 
 
Kewpiesta
April 22, 2010 - April 26, 2010
Location:  Bonniebrook is located 8 miles north of Branson on Hwy 65. (1 mile north of Hwy 65/160)
Phone:  417-561-1509
Kewpiesta is a celebration of Rose O'Neill's famous Kewpie dolls. While enjoying the Kewpie's take a tour of Rose's home, Bonniebrook.

Great American Pie Show
April 24, 2010 - April 25, 2010
http://www.GreatAmericanPieShow.com
Phone:  417-334-4084
Does your pie have what it takes to be the best?  Taste of Home Magazine and the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB present Branson’s Great American Pie Show (a contest) Friday, April 24 – Saturday, April 25, 2010 at the Branson Convention Center.  America’s favorite weatherman, Al Roker from the Today Show, will be a celebrity judge on Saturday, April 25th.  Enter your pie recipe in any of the four categories – Fruit Pies, Nut Pies, Refrigerator/Freezer Pies and Pudding/Cream/Custard Pies.  (12) Finalists selected by the culinary experts at Taste of Home will compete for the Grand Prize of $2500 cash, plus a 4-day/3-night fun filled trip for two.  Celebrity cooking demonstrations and Marketplace with culinary related exhibitors are planned for both days.  Pie Show/Marketplace general admission is $5 per day with tickets available for purchase on-site the day of the event.  Complete pie show contest rules, entry form and schedule of events are available at www.GreatAmericanPieShow.com.

Taste of Home Cooking School
April 24, 2010 - April 25, 2010
http://www.TasteofHome.com/CookingSchools
Phone:  417-334-4084
The Taste of Home Cooking School—Made Easy is an onstage program of 7-8 recipes (about 1 1/2 hours) that offers quick and easy dishes along with craft and decorating ideas. Enjoy the great live cooking demos with top culinary specialist, Martha Schwend.  Take home fabulous recipes, creative cooking tips and a free gift bag! All ticket holders will be entered to win fantastic door prizes! Visit the Marketplace with culinary related exhibitors!  Cooking School: Friday, April 24th starts at 3 p.m. and Saturday, April 25th starts at 2 p.m.  Doors open to the Cooking School 3 hours prior to the start time each day.  First 100 ticket holders in attendance on Saturday will participate in Great American Pie Show People’s Choice pie judging at 1 p.m.  Marketplace exhibits are open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission to Pie Show and Marketplace is included in Cooking School ticket price.  Tickets are $15 (plus service charge and tax) at www.ticketmaster.com/outlets or (800)745-3000.

Hand in Hand
April 24, 2010 - April 25, 2010
http://www.branson.com
Phone:  417-334-2360
Branson honors Purple Heart recipients. Public invited.

Area '57 Cruise In & Drive-In Movie Night
April 25, 2010
http://www.area57events.com/
Location:  Dick Clark's Area 57
Phone:  (877) 588-1957
AREA '57 is host to the "AREA '57 Cruise-In & Drive-In presented by
American National Insurance" event, a cruise-in like no other in the
Midwest. Our Cruise-In and Drive-In concept takes the ordinary, boring
cruise-in to the next level! AREA '57 Cruise-In's & Drive-In's will
feature all the activities the car enthusiasts have come to enjoy;
games, music and great food, but with the bonus of a FREE Drive-In
Movie for them to enjoy before heading home. The best part is this FREE
event is open to both the owners of classic and custom cars AND those
who enjoy them. AREA '57 will feature the "B” movie classics of the
60"s and 70’s as well as all your favorite car movies both past and
present. 
 
Bonniebrook Historical Society Open House
April 25, 2010
Times: 1:00 p.m. -4 p.m.
http://www.roseoneill.org
Location:  Bonniebrook is located 8 miles north of Branson on Hwy 65. (1 mile north of Hwy 65/160)
Phone:  (417) 561-1509
Admission:  Free admission
Complimentary music and refreshments

Missouri Wine Festival
April 25, 2010 - April 26, 2010
http://www.mowinefest.com
Location:  Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa
Phone:  417-699-6199
Featuring Missouri wines and artisan cheeses; the Missouri Wine Festival is a two day celebration of the national and international recognition of wines produced in the state of Missouri. The exhibit hall will open for tastings of Missouri wines from many of the nearly 80 wineries located in the Show-Me-State. Exhibitors also include artisan cheese makers, chocolatiers, gourmet foods, and fine cigars for the aficionado. Live music will be performed all day, both days. Medals will be awarded by our panel of wine experts to the outstanding label in multiple varietals and there will be a juried, targeted art show sponsored by The Branson Arts Council. The days are filled with samples, seminars and demonstrations. Plus, each night at 7 p.m., there will be a gourmet dinner paired with a special wine selection for each course, prepared by The Chateau's own Head Chef, Doug Knopp, winner of Wine Spectator Magazine's "Award of Excellence". The first 1500 admitted will receive a tasting journal, to record your favorite labels and a collector tasting glass. Complete details of all the activities are available.
 
Annual Missouri GWRRA District Rally
April 30, 2010 - May 3, 2010
http://www.area57events.com/
Location:  Dick Clark's Area 57
Phone:  (877) 588-1957
GWRRA is the world's largest single-marquee social organization for owners and riders of Honda Gold Wing motorcycles, and, some would say, the world's largest family. Dedicated to our motto, "Friends for Fun, Safety and Knowledge", GWRRA members enjoy the
freedom of belonging to a non-profit, non-religious and non-political organization.