Hot Winter Fun

Hot Winter Fun!
January February March 2005

When the cold winds blow, many flee to the mountains to warm their hearts with music and fun during Branson's festive winter celebration.

Hot Winter Fun is Branson's answer to winter blues! Retreat from the hustle bustle of summer crowds and the Christmas frenzy. Come enjoy exciting shows and attractions. Relax in a fine restaurant, or in a condo by the fire. Go on a leisurely shopping spree at three, huge outlet malls, where the bargains are bountiful. Watch a beautiful winter sunset playing against the mountains...

Hot Winter Fun: January thru March 2005 Branson's winter fun festival kicks off with the BIG SHOW on Valentine's Day, (always a sellout). The BIG SHOW, held at The Jim Stafford Theatre, is an all-star revue of nearly all the shows playing in town during this cozy Ozarks season guaranteed to chase out the winter blues! It's a time to chill out, shop the outlet malls, visit the winter attractions, enjoy the music, laughs, and thrills of the shows, relax in a nice restaurant, or in that bubbling Jacuzzi back at your Branson lodging. Just a few ways to picture what we mean by How Winter Fun!

*Hot Winter Fun Big Show: Feb 14 A grand review featuring segments from dozens of Branson shows; all to kick off Branson's fun-filled winter season! See a whole host of Branson stars entertain your socks off with music and dance, lots of laughs, and plenty of classic ad lib moments! Call quick for tickets; this is a fast sell-out! Jim Stafford Theatre (417) 335-8080

Here is a list of our sponsoring lodgings and attractions open for Hot Winter Fun!

Lodgings
Best Western Center Pointe Inn (888) 837-2537
Blue Bayou Motor Inn (800) 633-3789
Cobblestone Inn Suites & Conference Centre
Grand Country Inn (800) 828-9068
Mountain Music Inn (800) 888-0933
Scenic Hills Inn (888) 800-5577
Stonebridge Nightly Rentals (866) 332-1373
Thousand Hills Golf Resort (800) 864-4145
Westgate The Woods Resort (800) 935-2345

Music Shows/Attractions
Baldknobbers Jamboree (888) 797-5013
Branson Variety Theatre (417) 334-2500
Doug Gabriel (800) 954-8554
The Duttons (888) 388-8661
Grand Old Gospel Hour (800) 884-4536
The Grand Palace (800) 884-4536
The Haygoods at Music City Centre (417) 336-1600
Hughes Brothers Celebrity Theatre (888) 518-6922
IMAX Entertainment Complex (417) 335-4832
IMAX Little Opry Theatre (417) 335-4832
Jim Stafford Theatre (800) 677-8533
Red Skelton Tribute at Music City Centre (417) 336-1600
Remington Theatre (800) 884-4536
White House Theatre (877) 487-2386

*Veteran's Observances Vietnam For more information an any of these events, contact the Branson Veterans Task Force (417)337-VETS (8387) or visit their website at www.bransonveterans.com Jan 27, Signing of the Vietnam Peace Accord Ceremony Feb 6 Four Chaplains Sunday

*Welcome Home: America's Tribute to Vietnam Veterans: Jun 13-19 Mark your calendar today! Over 50,000 Vietnam Veterans expected in this summer event: Named Operation Homecoming USA, the celebration honoring Vietnam vets will include visiting guest stars, flyovers, displays, golf and fishing tournaments, the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall, a Vietnam Homecoming Parade, Grand Finale Extravaganza, and many more events to be announced. For more information contact Paul Wannenmacher (417) 869-4848 or Jerry Adams (417) 334-3345, or visit www.cityofbranson.org

*Hot Winter Fun: Jan-Mar '05 Branson's answer to winter blues! Check out the list of exciting events, shows and attractions during this fun season in the Ozarks! The "Big Show" featuring segments from dozens of Branson shows takes place at The Jim Stafford Theatre Feb. 14. Better Call Jim for those tickets quick, this show is always a fast sell-out! (417) 335-4040

*Hot Winter Fun Museum Crawl: Jan.-Mar. '05 Visit participating museums and enter a contest to win a trip!

*In Search of Giant Squid: Jan 29-Apri 24 Traveling Exhibit at the Wonders of Wildlife Zooquarium, Springfield

*Sweetheart Shoot Sporting Event: Feb 12 At the Ozark Shooters Sports Complex

*NAIA Hoops Fest: Mar 9-15 NAIA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament, at College of the Ozarks. 32 of America's best teams competing! (417) 334-6411.

*IMAX Film Festival - New films and classics shown on the 6-story high screen at the Ozarks Discovery Imax Entertainment complex. For complete schedule of movies Call 800-419-4832 or visit www.bransonimax.com.

*Presidents' Day Sale: Feb 18-21 Factory Merchants (Outlet Mall)

*Amateur Bass Fishing Contest: Mar-May (800) 888-3313

*Collegiate Shoot: Mar 5-6 Ozark Shooters Sports Complex

*NAIA Opening Banquet: Mar 8 Dixie Stampede (800) 520-5544

*Spring Fling Motorcycle Show: Mar 12 In Springfield

*Final Four Banquet: Mar 13; Showboat Branson Belle

Family Spring Break Days: Mar 17-20, 22, 24-26 Silver Dollar City