Today Branson, Missouri is the tourism center of the Ozarks, but first there was Hollister. Hollister had an unremarkable beginning when Malinda Fortner and her son Jacob homesteaded some”virgin land” located on the floor of a valley along the banks… Read More
April 30th, 2010
Hollister celebrates Centennial
Incorporated in May of 1910, the city of Hollister, Missouri is celebrating its Centennial with a three day celebration running April 30 through May 2. Paul Miller, General Manager of the Branson Tourism Center, one of Branson’s largest and most… Read More
December 29th, 2009
New Years Eve is just the beginning of fun in Branson for 2010
Branson is replete with things to do Christmas week and New Years Eve with a full slate of the fun and exciting activities and the live shows Branson is known for. Paul Miller, General Manager, Branson Tourism Center points out… Read More
December 10th, 2009
Santa Claus and reindeer visit children in the Branson Area
Just like about seven million visitors a year, it looks like Santa Claus likes to visit Branson. Paul Miller, General Manager for Branson Tourism Center (BTC), one of Branson’s largest and most respected vacation planning services and sellers of Branson… Read More
November 12th, 2009
Branson Hosts Stop for Official Capitol Christmas Tree
The nation’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree provided by the National Park Service will again stop in Branson on its way to be lit in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. See the tree at 3 p.m. on… Read More
September 24th, 2009
Grape Stomp at Hollister Grape and Fall Festival
The 11th Annual Hollister Grape and Fall Festival, presented by the Hollister Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hollister, will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 10 am to 6 pm on Downing Street in Historic Downtown… Read More
September 17th, 2009
36th Annual Autumn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival in Historic Downtown Branson
The streets of Historic Downtown Branson will be filled with crafters, artists, and food vendors September 17-20 for the 36th Annual Autumn Daze Arts and Crafts Festival. Applicants are screened by a committee to ensure that products are hand-made and… Read More
July 8th, 2009
The Hollister Police Department Cracks Down on Impaired Drivers
You Drink & Drive. You Lose. The Hollister Police Department recently focused extra enforcement efforts on impaired driving laws July 3-5. During the effort, law enforcement officers issued a total of 21 citations that includes 3 speeding tickets, 1 driving… Read More
