Each year, Spring marks the rejuvenation of Branson’s entertainment scene, with numerous new acts arriving and old acts revamping their routines. And those wanting to brush up on the new entertainment options and exciting changes that have taken place will find no better way to experience the new look of Branson than through BransonFest! Some of Branson’s most popular entertainers come together throughout the festival to highlight segments of their shows, offering Branson visitors an energetic look at what will be in store for the new year.
This year’s BransonFest is set to run from Tuesday, April 8 through Saturday, April 12, with performances held at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. Shows will be held on Tuesday at 7 p.m., Wednesday through Friday at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Saturday at 2 p.m.
Over 50 shows are set to participate throughout the course of the five day festival, ensuring that even if you choose to take in multiple BransonFest performances you’ll be sure to find something different each time! Below, you’ll find a tentative list of performers and shows set to take part in this year’s BransonFest!
2008 BransonFest Performances
#1 Hits of the 60’s
12 Irish Tenors
Acrobats of China
Andy Williams in concert with The Entertainers
Barbara Fairchild
Branson Brothers
Broadway
Buck Trent
Celebrate America
Clay Cooper
Comedy Jamboree
Country Tonight
Dalena Ditto
David Somerville
Doug Gabriel
Genus Record Sports Juggler Albert Lucas
Goldwing Express
Grand Jubilee
Hughes Brothers
Island Fire
Jim Barber - Hamner Barber Variety Show
Jim Stafford
Joey Riley
Justin Flom
Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers
Legends in Concert
Les Brown Jr. & His Band of Renown
Liverpool Legends
Lost in the 50’s
Magnificent Seven Show
Mickey Gilley
Penny Gilley
Pierce Arrow
Red, Hot & Blue
Ricky Boen & Texas Mud
Roy Rogers Jr. & The High Riders
Scott Rileys Jamming Country Morning
SIX
Spirit of the Dance
The Brett Family
The Dutton Family
The Haygoods
The Lennon Sisters
The Original Comets
The Promise
The Rankin Brothers Classic Music Revue
The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley
The Sweethearts of Branson
Tom Mullica
Tony Roi
Wade Benson Landry & Friends
Yakov