BRANSON, MO

Veterans Homecoming Week

Held Annually November 5-11
(same dates no matter the days)

We invite you to join the P.O.W. NETWORK  - celebrating its 33nd year "online," November 11, 2022, and our 27^th year in Branson - for the largest Veterans Day  celebration in the country. The week-long tribute includes over 60 special events which present patriotic salutes to Veterans, and the 90th Annual Veterans Day parade.

Branson, Missouri is now known as the national home for all Veterans, active duty military personnel and their families. It is a military reunion planners gold-mine for good food, entertainment, and caring individuals dedicated to our Veterans.

The weeks events salute our veterans and kick off the Christmas Season for Branson! Enjoy the sights, sounds and THANKS of a grateful City.

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 NO print Branson Bugle is avail.

Info will be online only.
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 Printable Calendar
for the events on this page

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 WATCH THIS PAGE and

http://www.veteransshow.com/

 

FOR UPDATES, ADDITIONS AND NEWS

25th Anniversary Military Gala & Banquet pics

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GALA 2011 photos

Photos GALA 2007

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VETERANS HOMECOMING EVENTS  
 Printable Calendar

details below calendar

2022  Calendar

www.pownetwork.org 417-336-4232      OR    www.veteransshow.com 870-421-3511       Westgate, Becky 417-332-3557     
SUBJECT TO CHANGE

CORPORATE SPONSORS WELCOME   Please consider supporting this  GiveSendGo.com campaign for the  Annual Veterans Tribute in Branson MO  (events noted below) https://givesendgo.com/pownetwork Even a small donation could help us reach our fundraising goal. If you can't make a donation it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word. DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE and benefit the POW Network for the week's events.
FRIDAY, NOV 4 2022	1464 State Hwy 248, Branson, MO 65616		BRANSON PIZZA RANCH FUNDRAISER - 4PM TO 8:30PM ALL TIPS AND 10% OF SALES WILL BENEFIT THE POW NETWORK TO PAY FOR ALL OUR EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK Come meet our crew and volunteers!
SATURDAY, Nov 5, 2022	Opening Day Welcome Home Celebration Show 5pm-6:30pm  Americana Theater   2905 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO  Come celebrate America's greatest heroes. Veterans and active military. NO admittance charge  It is open to all veterans and their families. No reservations are required. For more information, contact Dee Elledge at 870-421-3511.
SUNDAY Nov 6, 2022			VIETNAM VETERAN'S REUNION 1pm-4pm  Stone Castle 3050 Green Mountain Dr, Branson, MO Lunch, entertainment, prizes, and lots of time to talk. RSVP required -  Dee  -  870-421-3511
MONDAY Nov 7, 2022	Sandbox Party at Mel's Hard Luck Diner 8:30 am to 10 am Mel's diner served breakfast to our Persian War veterans - both rooms were filled with attendees Did you serve in the Persian Gulf War,  or you see the sands of Iraq, Syria Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Pakistan, Turkey, UAE,  Qatar, Turkey, Djibouti, Jordan…or serve since then? This is for YOU!!      NO admittance charge Join us on November 6th from 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. at Mel’s Hard Luck Diner. No need to bring your shovels to this Sandbox Party. But you do need to bring yourself, a Gulf War buddy and your appetites! Once again Mel’s Hard Luck Diner in the Grand Village is providing breakfast for those who’ve served in the Gulf War. No SOS here just a hearty meal of biscuits and gravy and anything else “Cookie” can scrape together. Yes, we will have door prizes and the “Cereal Give-Away” again so come ready to pair your favorite cereal with your favorite beverage.  Reservations not required. For more information or to volunteer to help, call Dee at 870-421-3511 or email Sarah Hord at Houndette2014@yahoo.com. Location:  Mel's Hard Luck Diner 2800 W 76 Country Blvd  Branson, MO 65616 RSVP REQUIRED Dee  870-421-3511
MONDAY Nov 7, 2022	Seating is limited so be sure to RSVP by calling Dee Elledge at 870-421-3511  HOMEFRONT HEROES - SPOUSES TRIBUTE AFTER CLAY COOPER VETERANS SHOW 4-6pm Stone Castle 3050 Green Mountain Dr, Branson, MO Entertainment, gifts and door prizes.  RSVP required.  Homefront Heroes will be honored  Nov. 7. For those serving, knowing that someone was waiting for them to come home was always a comfort. The question is” Who comforts the one who is trying to get the kids to their school plays, and call the repairman every time something breaks?” The spouses, of course! We want to say, “Thank you” to those at home and those of you who continue to support your veterans today.
TUESDAY Nov 8, 2022	Annual  POW/MIA Service of Remembrance 8am  Welk Resort Branson, Vietnam Memorial Wall.  Outdoors  (weather permitting) - will move inside if weather is extreme. Vocalist:   TBD   Guest Speaker: Dave Arzani US Navy, TM1(SS/DV) - 1970 thru 1978 David's grandfather was a ship’s captain when his vessel was requisitioned by the British Navy in WWII, before it was chartered by US forces to fight the war. Captain Histed had a brilliant war record – with his ship surviving numerous Japanese bombings and a kamikaze attempt.  But that wasn’t the end of this family's story.   Hear the "rest of the story," as he heard it from his mother, at 17 years old, just before he left for the Navy during Vietnam. Wreath laying. Sponsored by Welk Resort Branson  417-336-4232,     info@pownetwork.org NO admittance charge. Public Welcome 10th Annual Navy Memorial Service     WEDNESDAY, Nov 9, 8:30 am Westgate Branson Woods Resort  2201 Roark Valley Road, Branson, MO    For more info: Becky_jewsbury@wgresorts.com or 417-332-3557   WOMEN VETERANS ROSE PETAL CEREMONY Westgate Resort  2201 Roark Valley Road, Branson, MO   TUESDAY,  Nov 8 -  11 am NO admittance charge World War II and Korean War Veterans Mini Reunion       2pm-4pm         Stone Castle 3050 Green Mountain Dr, Branson, MO   Stone Castle Hotel is once again providing a place for us to gather 2-4 p.m. on Nov. 8. Coffee, dessert, door prizes. Come enjoy the entertainment and story-telling to keep your history alive. Don’t let your knowledge and heroism be forgotten.   Kathy and Mac, 417-230-1282 Sponsor:  Stone Castle
WEDNESDAY,  NOV  9, 2022
		5th Annual Medics, Nurses & Combat Vets Mini Reunion  Westgate Resort  2201 Roark Valley Road, Branson, MO   TUESDAY,  Nov8 -  2 PM to 4 PM This reunion of Medics, Nurses, Combat Veterans and Evac Hospital personnel will be from 2 – 4 p.m. at the Grand Pavilion at the Westgate Resort located at 2201 Roark Valley Road. Reunions are the act of people getting together again after being apart. Among veterans, this usually results in your brothers and sisters welcoming you with open arms and sharing stories that can cause tears but can also heal hidden wounds and fears. When combat veterans come together, there are always stories about the courageous medics and nurses that save their live and the lives of their buddies. Too often the names are never known on either side, but the appreciation and bonds endure. At this reunion we strive to reunite combat veterans with the medics, nurses and Evac Hospital staff that saved their lives. For more information contact either Sarah at Houndette2014@yahoo.com or Becky at Westgate Resort at 417-332-3557 or becky_jewsbury@wgresorts.com.
	26th Annual Military Gala & Banquet WEDNESDAY, Nov 9, 2021 Saluting Military Pilots 5PM-11PM Chateau on the Lake, Branson 415 N State Hwy 265, Branson, MO 65616 Hosted by the P.O.W.  NETWORK All branches, all wars welcome, public invited.   Branson's longest running military tribute ball.  USMC Birthday Cake Cutting, Dancing, Fireworks, Entertainment, Dinner
THURSDAY NOV  10, 2022	13th Annual Tribute to Veterans 8:30-11am Mansion Theater 189 Expressway Ln, Branson, MO Join us, on Nov. 10th, for the 13th Annual  Tribute to Veterans show and luncheon! The pre-show will start at 8:30 a.m.  with the show starting at 9:00 a.m.  The event will be co-hosted by the incredibly talented Barbara Fairchild and Roy Morris again this year! For more information about the event visit http://www.veteransshow.com/ or call Dee Elledge at 870-421-3511. NO admittance charge.
FRIDAY Nov  11th	90th Annual Veteran’s Day Parade at 11am Bob Sarver - 417-294-0728   Vietnam Memorial Wall - Closing Ceremony.  Welk Resort Time TBA   Events Sponsors Truck Drivers Tena Smith THE CRYSTAL FISH GIFTS Locally Owned Branson Landing North Mark McMillin Chris & Jerry Jordan, FL Asia Sailor Westpac'rs Assoc

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If you would like to volunteer to help:

Setup or teardown or cleanup:

•  Homefront Heroes - Spouses Tribute

• Vietnam Veterans Reunion

• Walmart Luncheon

Serve food and drinks: 

• The Sandbox Reunion

• WWII Mini Reunion - Korean War Reunion

• Vietnam Reunion
  
  Send us a note so we can keep you updated with times and dates and needs -   info@pownetwork.org

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If you would like to donate gifts for door prizes for any of the mini reunions

send us a note and we'll get back to you!  info@pownetwork.org

SPONSORS NEEDED in 2021 more than ever!

Donations are tax deductible.  The P.O.W. Network is a 501 3c educational organization.

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The events listed are in no way all-inclusive.  
Events posted are subject to change, and event and information flyers are available all over Branson during Homecoming.

POW NETWORK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION TO ANYONE AT THEIR HOSTED/SPONSORED/PARTNERED EVENTS.

These events are posted for your information only.   This is an UNOFFICIAL Branson information site, voluntarily posted by the P.O.W. NETWORK highlighting POW NETWORK sponsored/partnered events or general events.

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