This July 25 through August 3, Branson travelers will be treated to the bright lights, amusement rides and carnival food as the Ozark Empire Fair descends upon neighboring Springfield, MO. The Ozark Empire Fair is the largest celebration of its kind in the area, offering live concerts, livestock competition, rides, games, food and much more over the course of its ten days. If you plan to be in Branson during the Ozark Empire Fair, you’ll definitely want to make the short visit north to Springfield to see what all the excitement is about, and even if you hadn’t planned a visit to the Ozarks, it’s still not too late to put plans in motion to visit during this always lively time of the year.
Of course, the Ozark Empire Fair isn’t the only carnival-style offering in the Ozarks. Branson’s Celebration City theme park can also offer a time of bright lights under the Ozark moon, carnival games, live shows and theme park-style thrill rides as well on a nearly nightly basis. And best of all, each night is capped off with an amazing laser and fireworks display.
Those that would prefer a more traditional theme park outing complete with the surroundings of 19th century Ozarks culture are sure to find interest in Silver Dollar City. Billed as a sister-park to Celebration City, Silver Dollar City showcases authentic artisans and unique crafts stores, a forested setting and all of the charm of the Ozarks along with live shows, thrill rides and the always delectable assortment of theme park food. Whether you’re looking for a day of shopping and sightseeing or a non-stop time of action, you can find both at Silver Dollar City.
