Fall in downtown Branson is about to get extra magical.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Historic Downtown Fall Fest: “Blooming with Heritage” on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, 2026. Fest hours run 10 AM – 6 PM (and even later 🐽), with shopping specials, sidewalk sales, gorgeous fall décor, live music, and hands-on activities throughout Historic Downtown.
And yes—the amazing Narnia Puppets from The Chronicles of Narnia Live in Branson are coming to the event!
The can’t-miss highlight: Narnia Puppets (life-size characters!)
If you’ve got a Narnia reader or movie fan in your crew (or you just love a good “wow” moment), make time for the Narnia Puppets—life-size characters inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia.
They’ll be featured both days, with opportunities for photos and Q&A:
- Friday: 10:30–11:00 AM — Puppet photo op + Q&A
- Saturday: 11:30 AM–1:00 PM — Puppet masterclass + photo op + Q&A
What else is happening at Fall Fest?
There’s something around every corner:
- Local shops with fantastic specials
- Sidewalk sales & super offerings
- Unveiling a new Art Trail
- Make your own fresh apple cider
- Entertainment Tent
- Gorgeous fall décor & scarecrows
- Strolling musicians
- Wonderful artisans
Live music & performers around downtown
You’ll hear music all over Historic Downtown during Fall Fest, including:
- Baldridge Brothers playing bluegrass on Main Street — both days at 10 AM
- Landra Rogers — Saturday at 10 AM
- Esther Exley — Saturday at 3:30 PM
- Staccato group — Saturday at 12 NOON
- Small group — Saturday at 2 PM
- Troy Heard playing dulcimer at Sweet Palooza on Veterans — both days
- Darin Lockhart plays music by Kilroys on Main Street — both days
- Larry Moore plays music at Body Tune Plus on Commercial Street — both days
Entertainment Tent schedule (121 South Commercial St.)
Friday, September 25, 2026
Master of Ceremonies: Rick McEwen
- 10:00–10:30 AM — Peggy Lee Brennan + Geoffrey Hastings Haberer
- 10:30–11:00 AM — Narnia Puppets (photo op + Q&A)
- 11:00–11:30 AM — Dan Wagner “Johnny Cash & Friends Tribute Show”
- 12:00 NOON — Keith Allynn “A Neil Diamond Tribute”
- 12:00 NOON — Diana Lynn “Karen Carpenter,” Carpenter’s Once More
- 1:00–1:30 PM — Wayne & Garrett Massengale “Melody Hart & The All Star Band”
- 2:00–2:30 PM — C.J. Newsom “Classic Country & Comedy”
- 3:00–3:30 PM — Mike McAdoo, Kenny Rogers Tribute
- 3:00–3:30 PM — Kathy Pearman (lead vocalist at The Pickin’ Porch)
- 4:00–4:30 PM — Rick McEwen “The Gambler, A Kenny Rogers Tribute”
- 5:30–6:00 PM — Motown Downtown Group – Branson Hot Hits Theatre
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Master of Ceremonies: Rick McEwen
- 10:00–10:30 AM — Jim Barber (ventriloquist, singer & impressionist)
- 10:45–11:15 AM — Harmony Trio (Melonie Barber, Aloha Post, Babett Fogle)
- 11:15 AM — Art Trail Unveiling
- 11:30 AM–1:00 PM — Narnia Puppets (masterclass + photo op + Q&A)
- 1:00–2:00 PM — Lunch break
- 2:00–2:30 PM — Rick McEwen “The Gambler, A Kenny Rogers Tribute”
- 3:00–3:30 PM — Wayne & Garrett Massengale “Melody Hart & The All Star Band”
- 4:00–4:30 PM — Kari & Drew Garrison (Kari is a featured vocalist at Clay Cooper’s Country Express)
- 5:00–6:00 PM — Square Dance Demonstration & Traditional Ozarks Music
Getting there (and getting around) with Sparky
Fall Fest means more people downtown—and that can mean tighter parking. Sparky is the free hop-on, hop-off trolley in downtown Branson, with stops near favorite spots like Branson Landing and Historic Downtown. NOTE: The trolleys’ routes will be altered slightly due to the festival’s parking lot and road closures.
Plan a stress-free day:
- Park once
- Ride free
- Hop off for shopping, music, cider, and the Narnia Puppets
Quick tips for a great Fall Fest day
- Arrive early if you want the best chance at a puppet photo op.
- Bring the family—this is a great “all ages” weekend.
- Leave room in the trunk for sidewalk-sale finds.
See you at Fall Fest!
Historic Downtown Fall Fest is one of those weekends that feels like Branson at its best—local shops, live music, fall décor, and a little extra magic.
We’ll see you downtown (and we’ll see you on Sparky).