To celebrate the May 11, 2009 grand opening of the new Branson, Missouri airport, the first annual, weekend-long air show will be held from May 8th through the 10th. The Branson, Missouri airport is the first privately financed and operated commercial airport in the U.S. Carriers now include Air Tran and Sun Country.

The action-packed air show will feature some of the country’s top air performers. Appearances at the Branson, Missouri show will include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team, the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, wing walkers, Warbird demonstrations, and much more. The Thunderbirds are expected to be a popular attraction at the Branson, Missouri air show—these daredevils perform precision aerial maneuvers in high-performance aircraft, and have wowed observers for 56 years.

On the ground, the Branson, Missouri air show will also feature a variety of static displays. Visitors to Branson, Missouri will have opportunities to get up close and personal with such aircraft as the B-17, B-25, P-51 Mustang, Sea Fury, P-47, and the Corsair.

In addition, a special Saturday night concert has been added to the festivities in Branson, Missouri, along with a contest on Sunday where six lucky moms will celebrate Mother’s Day by wining round-trip airfare tickets. The first annual air show is sure to open the new Branson, Missouri airport in a big way. For information on tickets and show times, see the concierge at Chateau on the Lake in Branson, Missouri.

Branson, Missouri is known for its endless variety of fun things to do, and the Showboat Branson Belle is no exception. A throwback to showboats of the 1880s, the Branson, Missouri Belle was constructed on Table Rock Lake in the 1990s. She was launched into the waters in 1994 and has been entertaining visitors to Branson, Missouri ever since.

The Branson Belle “Showstoppers!” performance is a mix of comedy, music, dancing and show tunes. A favorite is comedian and ventriloquist Todd Oliver, whose Branson, Missouri cast features a variety of characters, including talking dogs! In addition, Branson, Missouri guests are entertained by a cast of emcees, singers and dancers, who perform over 30 hits from Broadway musicals.

Along with lunch or dinner and a show, the ride on this Branson, Missouri showboat is also a fun sightseeing tour. The boat has three levels, with space available on the exterior decks to stroll around outside and take in the sights of beautiful Table Rock Lake. And while visitors to Branson, Missouri are waiting to board the boat, there are beautiful onshore views, as well as landscaped walkways and two souvenir shops at the landing.

This Branson, Missouri attraction is something the whole family can enjoy. Visitors of all ages are welcome, since the shows are age-appropriate for everyone. Shows run during lunchtime, dinnertime and on the weekends, as well. With admission, Branson, Missouri visitors embark on a two-hour tour that includes a delicious meal plus with the show. For more information, talk to the concierge at Chateau on the Lake.