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 35th year "online," November 11, 2024, and our 28th 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 92nd Annual Veterans Day parade (application link below.)

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

28th Annual Military Gala & Banquet

 

27th Annual Military Gala & Banquet pics

26th Annual Military Gala & Banquet
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022 pics

25th Anniversary Military Gala & Banquet pics

24th Annual Military Gala & Banquet
PICS

http://bransontrilakesnews.com/news_free/article_
7ec217da-0581-11ea-932f-97badb05440b.html

SEAL team reunites for first time after years of secrecy in 2019

22nd Annual Military Gala & Banquet
Saturday, Nov 10, 2018
21st Annual Military Gala & Banquet
Gala 2017 photos
20th Anniversary Military Banquet & Gala
9 Nov 2016

Gala 2016 photos
2016 videos
19th Annual Military Gala & Banquet
18th Annual Military Gala & Banquet
Gala 2013 photos
GALA 2012 photos

GALA 2011 photos

GALA 2010 photos
Photos Gala 2009
Photos Gala 2008

Photos GALA 2007

Photos  GALA 2006
Photos GALA 2005
Photos GALA 2003
CHATEAU pictures
Photos  GALA 2002
Gala 2001
Gala 2000
Photos Command Center 2002
COMMAND CENTER  2001
Photos All Veterans Ball 2002
Photos  Radisson 2002


 
https://www.bransonglobe.com/
04 February 2022

POW Network: Serving families all year
 

VETERANS HOMECOMING EVENTS 2024

details and more events below calendar page

 

November  2024

 

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Sat

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 DOOR PRIZES ALWAYS WELCOME

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 CORPORATE SPONSORS WELCOME

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VOLUNTEERS WELCOME

elledgedee@yahoo.com

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TIME CHANGE


 

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Clay Cooper Theatre Veterans show will be featured in the afternoon after the Hot Rods & High Heels show. Tickets to the 10 AM Hot Rods & High Heels 1950’s show will be $20 each. That ticket will also reserve your seat for lunch and the afternoon Veterans Show.    Seating for lunch and the afternoon show is not guaranteed if an advance ticket has not been purchased. 
 
For reservations call 417-879-6060.
            

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Welcome Home Celebration Show
Americana Theater
5pm-6:30pm

 

 

 
VOTE

Patriotic Clipart-Waving US Flag with Stars Clipart

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VIETNAM REUNION  
11am - 3pm 
 AmericInn by Wyndham Branson
RSVP Dee
870-421-3511

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Sandbox Party
Mel's Diner
8:30 am to 10 am
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Home Front Hero 
(Spouses)
Salute

1-3 pm
AmericInn by Wyndham Branson
RSVP Dee
870-421-3511
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BRANSON PIZZA RANCH FUNDRAISER  4PM TO 8:30PM

ALL TIPS AND 10% OF SALES WILL BENEFIT THE POW NETWORK TO PAY FOR ALL OUR   ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

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POW/MIA Service of
   Remembrance

College of the Ozarks
 8 am Memorial Grove
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Women Veterans
Rose Petal Ceremony
Westgate Branson Woods Resort – Grand Pavilion
NOON
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WWII and Korea
Reunion

AmericInn by Wyndham Branson
2- 4 pm
MAC 417-230-1283

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Walmart Tribute to Veterans Show
and Lunch
Mansion Theater
8:30 to 11 am

Lunch follows
Branson Meadows
11:30 - 1:30pm


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Medics, Nurses,
Combat Vets
Westgate
2-4 pm

10

Barbara Fairchild/
Roy Morris
Church Service

10am-Noon
Clay Copper Theater

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Navy Memorial Service
Westgate
8:30-10 am
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28th Annual Military
Gala & Banquet

Chateau on the Lake
5 pm to 11 pm
RESERVATIONS required  -
TICKETS $69 each
417-336-4232

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CofO

Sunrise Service

7am

 

 

Parade

11 am

Down Town

 

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SEE YOU

NEXT YEAR

 

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AmericInn
by 
Wyndham Branson

275
Tanger Blvd

Overlooks Tanger Mall

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Thanksgiving
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www.pownetwork.org
Mary 417-336-4232

Event Coordinator
DEE  870-421-3511 

Westgate and BVTF events
Becky 417-332-3557
  

 

Calendar SUBJECT TO CHANGE - UPDATED 09/05

 

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CORPORATE SPONSORS WELCOME
SCAN - to donate now with the PayPal app!


 

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.
 

 

SUNDAY,  NOV 10, 2024

28th Annual Military Gala & Banquet  DETAILS

SUNDAY, Nov 10, 2024

5PM-11PM

Chateau on the Lake, Branson
415 N State Hwy 265, Branson, MO 65616

All branches, all wars welcome, public invited.  
Branson's longest running military tribute ball.
 
USMC Birthday Cake Cutting, Dancing, Fireworks, Entertainment, Dinner 

Hosted by the P.O.W.  NETWORK
Reservations/TICKETS REQUIRED,  $69 each       417-336-4232

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9 Nov 2025 - 29th Annual Military Gala & Banquet // 250th Birthday USMC

 

Event Sponsors

 

 
Skylers Fishing Adventures



Asia Sailor
Westpac'rs Assoc


Truck Drivers


Branson, MO

THE CRYSTAL FISH GIFTS
Locally Owned
Branson Landing North

MJW 

         

LIFE ALARM SMART ALERT
1-800-780-5433

FREE FOR VETERANS

PTurnbullandBishop
Indian Inspired Artwork, & Supplies / Antiques & More

Mount Olive, Illinois

       

       

BFF Paw-tique

A boutique for you & your
Best Furry Friends

            

          

main station

liquor store

ULRICH’S
DOWNTOWN TEXACO

the 
smiling buffalo

SPONSORS NEEDED FOR 2024 !

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


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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 FOR 2024 !

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

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.

 

QUESTIONS ??

 info@pownetwork.org


EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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.


The P.O.W. NETWORK is a member of the  


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