South from Springfield on US Highway 65 billboards line both sides of the road as thickly as I can ever recall seeing them. There are over 100 shows playing in Branson and they are all screaming for each visitor’s attention. Once we get to town our home is Table Rock Lake State Park, one of a few pieces of lake side property in the area that isn’t covered with condominiums or huge homes. It is definitely a much more developed place than we typically seek out but we have heard much about the place and didn’t want to pass it up.

So, when in Rome! We have seen two shows: The Grand Jubilee and Dolly Parton’s Dixie stampede. Both shows were great fun. The Jubilee had talented vocalists, hilarious and corny comedy, a great mix of music choices and a knack for coaxing out audience participation. The Stampede is all about horsemanship…spectacular, graceful, and comedic. Bonus, it was a dinner show with great food that was served by wonderfully engaging wait-staff that were as much a part of the show as those in the arena. These two shows are worth checking out. I suspect many of the other shows are also good but I think we have limited out on sequins for now.