Historic Downtown Branson hosts the 51st Annual Plumb Nellie Days Festival May 20 & 21, 2011! This is one of the biggest festivals celebrating the Hillbilly, Hill-folk customs and the Hillbilly heritage in the Ozarks. This Branson spring festival includes homemade crafts, folk art, music, food, and fun for the whole family! The highlight is the Craft Show with over 150 exhibitors, held under two big tents in the heart of the historic Branson business district at the corner of North Commercial Street and Atlantic Street.
Fun for children is part of the action including old-fashioned games “on the street,” and clowns to entertain the young and old alike! Grownups can play old-fashioned games too including checkers and dominoes, this is very popular for the gentlemen who are waiting for their wives to finish shopping in downtown Branson’s 100 specialty stores. Many merchants will have sidewalk sales during the festival. Along with the craft show children and adults that have dogs will enjoy events designed just for them on Saturday. The Outrageous Dog Show begins at 10 a.m. (Registration is 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.) Divisions include "longest ears, cutest puppy, ugliest dog, most talented, shortest legs, most spots, best hillbilly dog, the best hair-do. The winner in each division will compete for "Best in Show." Ribbons and gifts will be awarded for all dogs entered. Entry forms for pre-registration are available at the Downtown Branson Main Street Association office, 122 College Street. The entry fee is $5.00 for a child with a dog, $5.00 for adult with dog. Proceeds go to the Lakes Area Not-for-Profit Council.
During the Plumb Nellie Days festival, Ozark country-style clothes in 1890s style or hillbilly attire are in order for visitors and participants. Put on a funny hat and be silly, you'll have plenty of company! Anyone who attempts to act dignified during this festival is usually the target of jokes. Be sure and mark your calendar for Plumb Nellie Days May 20 & 21.Craft Show entries are evaluated for originality, quality of materials, and source of the design. No commercial items, manufactured items or imported items are accepted, and no agents or consignments sales are permitted. Admission to the Plumb Nellie Days Festival is free to the public! Craft booths are open Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Food and soft drinks are available on the festival site.
The Downtown Branson Main Street Association sponsors Plumb Nellie Days. For maps of Historic Downtown Branson and more information about this festival, call 417-334-1548. Be sure and make plans to attend Branson's Hill folk and Hillbilly festival in downtown Branson on May 20 and 21.
For a complete schedule of Branson shows and attractions available in the Branson, Missouri area during the Plumb Nellie Days Festival call 417-337-8427 or click on the Branson Daily Shows and Attractions Information link below!
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