As schools open back up, football returns, and the weather just barely starts to cool back down that’s when the Branson MO fall festivals come back too!
None of these three fall festivals are too long of a drive from our Branson hotel, so whether you’re traveling to the area specifically for any of the events or you just happen to be in town, grab your hotel room now and read on for all the details you need to make plans!
2024 Branson MO fall festivals
All dates and descriptions of the following Branson MO fall festivals were obtained from the respective event websites, Facebook posts, or other official announcements and are subject to change without our knowledge. Please be sure to double check the information before making concrete plans to attend.
Shepherd’s Craft Fair – Sept. 13-15
The Shepherd of the Hills is once again hosting the Shepherd’s Craft Fair from Friday, Sept. 13 to Sunday, Sept. 15. It opens every day at 10 a.m. and goes to 6 p.m. each day except the final day on Sunday on which they’ll close at 5 p.m.
Cost for entry: $5 for adults while kids 12 and under are free. The event is within The Shepherd of the Hills park at 5585 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO.
They are expecting to have over 70 craft booths at their event this year. There will also be food trucks on hand for hungry bellies and live music daily.
Kids are sure to enjoy “Lil Pete’s Playland fitted with treehouses, a play barn, petting zoo, obstacle course, and minigolf!
Autumn Daze Arts, Crafts & Music Festival – Sept. 19-21
The Downtown Branson Betterment Association is hosting its 51st Autumn Daze Arts, Crafts & Music Festival starting Thursday, Sept. 19 and it runs through Saturday, Sept. 21. It opens at 9 a.m. and shuts down at 6 p.m. each day except for the final day on Saturday, Sept. 21 in which it will end at 4 p.m.
The festival is located behind Dick’s 5 & 10 on Commercial and Atlantic Streets. There is no entrance fee.
They are expecting over 100 vendors, demonstrating artists, and food trucks at their Branson MO fall festival. Each day will bring live entertainment and the event emcee, Angie Sherrill, will have games with free prizes in between performances.
Hollister Grape & Fall Festival – October 12
The Hollister Grape and Fall Festival is a longstanding tradition in the area. This is a one-day event featuring unique vendors, crafters, businesses, and live entertainment including a live grape stomping competition!
There will be a beer and wine garden amongst the array of food and craft booths as well as a Kid Zone for children to play games and pet live animals.
Over 10,000 visitors make their way through Hollister for this event which you will find on Downing Street in Hollister, MO.
Unless you participate in the 5K run that usually kicks off the festival (no details could be found yet as of the posting of this article) or the grape stomping competition, there is no cost to attend this festival.
A soft place to land following Branson MO fall festivals
You’ll want a comfortable, amenity-packed hotel to put your feet up in following your trek through one of the area fall festivals. One of the best places to do so is at the Grand Oaks Hotel in Branson, MO. We offer affordable yet comfortable rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, free breakfast, and a fitness room if all of the walking at one of the Branson MO fall festivals wasn’t enough of a work out. You’ll also be nearby nearly every other noteworthy attraction.
So, don’t pay more and stay further away from all the action. Stay at Grand Oaks and get luxury and comfort you can afford.
