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THE BEST OF BRANSON In 2020, Guests will be treated to all the music, friendly competitions, comedic capers, and equestrian showmanship they've come to love during the 26th season of Dolly Parton's Stampede. This high-energy, spectacular show combines special effects, a signature style of entertainment and a fabulous feast to create a truly immersive guest experience. "We love to hear from visitors about their favorite parts of the show, and their kids' reaction to the beautiful horses," said Bryan Cossiboom, Dolly Parton's Stampede general manager. "Often they tell us how they plan to bring back even more family next time." Besides 32 amazing horses, Dolly Parton's Stampede presents a stampede of buffalo, a herd of longhorn steer, hilarious racing pigs and, back by popular demand, the "Canine Capers" rescue dog relay featuring Fly-Ball racing, an agility course and high jump in a "head-to-tail" competition. As contests get underway, guests enjoy the Stampede's signature four-course feast, beginning with the renowned original creamy vegetable soup and homemade buttery biscuit, followed by a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory-smoked barbequed pork loin, buttery corn on the cob, herb-basted potato, apple turnover for dessert and as much Coca-Cola® as they like. Vegetarian meals are available upon request. Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction has grown to be "Branson's Most Fun Place to Eat." The company also operates Dolly Parton's Stampede, Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, and The Comedy Barn Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, as well as Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Each of these spectacular shows feature special effects, musical productions and live animals, all served with a fabulous four-course family feast. Guests are encouraged to reserve early, as many shows sell out. Show times and reservations are available by calling 417.336.3000 or visiting dpstampede.com. Stampede Celebrates 26 Years of Memories in Branson MYSTIC RIVER FALLS AT SILVER DOLLAR CITY With the tallest drop on a water raft ride in the western hemisphere, Mystic River Falls is now open. The water adventure includes winding, roaring rapids set in an authentic Ozarks mountainous river theme, culminating with a waterfall drop that sends riders down more than four stories of splashing, rafting, family fun. A $23-million investment set in an authentic design of river towns of yesteryear, Mystic River Falls is the focus of the all-new area called Rivertown that includes the new expansive Rivertown Smokehouse, with an array of meats smoked on-site, and a new cinnamon bread bakery, featuring bakers in full view to guests as they create legendary specialties. VOTED #1 AERIAL ADVENTURE PARK – AGAIN! Shepherd of the Hills, has been voted USA Today's Best Aerial Adventure Park in the nation for the second year. They won the award through an online poll. Nominations came from a panel of travel industry judges and were then turned over to the general public to vote. After saving the historic site in 2017, the owners have been hard at work. They continue to provide updates and quality entertainment, without sacrificing the park's tradition. Among the new attractions and opportunities are new night Zipline Canopy tours and night rope courses to give visitors fun adventures, even after dark. BRANSONBULLETIN BRANSONBULLETIN GOLF ACCOLADES Four Branson Golf destination courses have earned spots in 'Best Courses You Can Play' Lists – Ozarks National, Buffalo Ridge have garnered Top 100 acclaim, joined by Branson Hills and LedgeStone in Missouri's Top 10. Ozarks National (No. 1), Buffalo Ridge (No. 2), Branson Hills (No. 3), and LedgeStone (No. 7) earned honors in Golfweek's Best, an annual compilation of lists based on evaluations from more than 850 course raters who survey more than 3,600 golf courses annually. Additionally, Ozarks National and Buffalo Ridge, at Big Cedar Lodge, were honored as "Top 100 Courses You Can Play in America," ranking at numbers 64 and 83, respectively (out of roughly 13,500 U.S. playing venues). Buffalo Ridge Springs Golf Course 48 WHAT'S UP! AUGUST 23-29, 2020