Fireworks display illuminate a Branson entertainment truth

Display location:Branson Table Rock Lake
City:Branson
State:Missouri
Date: September 25 and 26
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Details: On September 25 and 26 there were two different, unique and spectacular fireworks displays in Branson the likes of which are unlikely to be seen in Branson ever again. The fireworks displays were in connection with the annual meeting and convention of the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) held in Branson that week.

In talking about the APA grand finale fireworks display to be shot over Table Rock Lake on the evening of September 26, Paul Miller, General Manager of Branson Tourism Center, and a 12 year veteran of the Branson travel services industry, said he believed it would be one of those displays that “We only get to see, in person, at major events like the Olympics.”
Camren Qualls, who saw the display as it was fired, said, “It was amazing and was definitely the best fireworks display I have ever seen.” This author would add that he too saw it and was simply blown away by this unique awesome display.
The question a potential visitor to Branson might ask is, “What is the relevancy of the APA fireworks displays to me if they were unique special events that I will not be able to see while I am in Branson?” The simple answer is they illustrate a wonderful Branson entertainment truth, “There is almost always something unique, special and interesting going on in Branson.”

Oh sure there are the shows, attractions, museums, lakes, beautiful scenery, restaurants and shopping of every type from unique specialty shops to discount malls and Branson Landing that make Branson the exciting destination it is. One of the neat things about Branson however, is that there is always something new and exciting going on.

In addition to Branson’s already great show schedule of live shows, nationally recognized stars and shows are constantly being added for special engagements. Whether it is a limited engagement by a Broadway show like “Peter Pan,” or by an entertainment legend like Neal McCoy, Johnny Mathis, Daniel O’Donnell, the Righteous Brother Bill Medley and Paul Revere and the Raiders, Andy Williams, or any of a myriad of other stars Branson’s entertainment scene is constantly featuring something new.

Branson’s biggest paid attraction is the 1880’s themed park, Silver Dollar City, with all the amenities, action, food and excitement one would expect from an award winning theme park. Yet, in addition, it has a number of different festivals every year and might very well, if the number and quality of the festivals is taken into consideration, be the festival capital of the nation. It is currently celebrating its National Harvest Festival with hundreds of craftsmen and performers from all over the nation.

Branson is the home of the “Titanic, World’s Largest Museum Attraction,” which is a special adventure in itself. Yet, in addition, from Ice Carving competitions to Masquerade Dinner parties, it seems that there is always some additional value added excitement taking place on or around the Titanic like a three day wood carving competition featuring some of the best wood carvers in the country October 9 through 11.

Branson Tourism Center’s Miller says out that events like the APA fireworks displays, car shows, festivals, and a variety of new and unique events are a wonderful part of the Branson entertainment scene. He points out that a lot of the web sites such as www.Branson.Com, www.BransonCourier.com , www.BransonTourismCenter as well as Branson’s largest on line forum www.1Branson.com provide information on Branson special events. Miller said the information is also available by phone through the Branson Tourism Center at 1-800-785-1550.