BRANSON, MO

Veterans Homecoming Week

Held Annually November 5-11
(same dates no matter the days)

We invite you to join the P.O.W. NETWORK  - celebrating its 36th year "online," November 11, 2025, and our 29th year in Branson - for the largest Veterans Day  celebration in the country. The week-long tribute includes over 60 special events which present patriotic salutes to Veterans, and the 93rd Annual Veterans Day parade (application link below.)

Branson, Missouri is now known as the national home for all Veterans, active duty military personnel and their families. It is a military reunion planners gold-mine for good food, entertainment, and caring individuals dedicated to our Veterans.

The weeks events salute our veterans and kick off the Christmas Season for Branson! Enjoy the sights, sounds and THANKS of a grateful City.

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 Printable Calendar (soon)
for the events on this page

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FOR UPDATES, ADDITIONS AND NEWS

29th Annual Military Gala & Banquet

28th Annual Military Gala & Banquet

27th Annual Military Gala & Banquet pics

26th Annual Military Gala & Banquet
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2022 pics

25th Anniversary Military Gala & Banquet pics

24th Annual Military Gala & Banquet
PICS

http://bransontrilakesnews.com/news_free/article_
7ec217da-0581-11ea-932f-97badb05440b.html

SEAL team reunites for first time after years of secrecy in 2019

22nd Annual Military Gala & Banquet
Saturday, Nov 10, 2018
21st Annual Military Gala & Banquet
Gala 2017 photos
20th Anniversary Military Banquet & Gala
9 Nov 2016

Gala 2016 photos
2016 videos
19th Annual Military Gala & Banquet
18th Annual Military Gala & Banquet
Gala 2013 photos
GALA 2012 photos

GALA 2011 photos

GALA 2010 photos
Photos Gala 2009
Photos Gala 2008

Photos GALA 2007

Photos  GALA 2006
Photos GALA 2005
Photos GALA 2003
CHATEAU pictures
Photos  GALA 2002
Gala 2001
Gala 2000
Photos Command Center 2002
COMMAND CENTER  2001
Photos All Veterans Ball 2002
Photos  Radisson 2002


 
https://www.bransonglobe.com/
04 February 2022

POW Network: Serving families all year
 

VETERANS HOMECOMING EVENTS 2025

details and more events below calendar page

 

November  2025

 

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 DOOR PRIZES ALWAYS WELCOME

 CORPORATE SPONSORS WELCOME

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME

elledgedee@yahoo.com

 

 

 

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Nov 05 - 10
   BVTF Veterans Village, Ballparks of America Bldgs 2 & 3, 1000 Pat Nash Dr, Branson, MO
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Veterans Week  opening celebration on November 5th at 10:00 Hrs at the College of the Ozarks Patriots Park. 
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BVTF
Veterans
  Celebration Show
, PEPSI LEGENDS  THEATER 1600 W 76 COUTRY MUSIC BLVD
, Branson, MO 2pm

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Welcome Home Opening Ceremonies/Show

Americana Theater
5pm-6:30pm
 

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POW/MIA Service of
   Remembrance

College of the Ozarks
 8 am
Keeter Center,
Royal Oak Forum

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VIETNAM REUNION  
11am - 3pm 
 AmericInn by Wyndham Branson
RSVP Dee
870-421-3511


 

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Sandbox Party
Mel's Diner
8:30 am to 10 am
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Home Front Hero 
(Spouses)
Salute

Noon-3pm
AmericInn by Wyndham Branson
RSVP Dee
870-421-3511

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Royal Oak Forum
College of the Ozarks
1 Opportunity Ave
Point Lookout, MO
5pm

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Women Veterans
Rose Petal Ceremony
Westgate Branson Woods Resort – Grand Pavilion
NOON
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WWII and Korea
Reunion

AmericInn by Wyndham Branson
2- 4 pm
MAC 417-230-1283


 

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Barbara Fairchild/
Roy Morris
Church Service

10am-Noon
Clay Copper Theater

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Medics, Nurses,
Combat Vets
Westgate
2-4 pm

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29th Annual Military
Gala & Banquet

250th BD USMC

Chateau on the Lake
5 pm to 11 pm
RESERVATIONS required  -
TICKETS $69 each
417-336-4232

 

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Clay Cooper Theatre Veterans show will be featured in the afternoon after the Hot Rods & High Heels show. Tickets to the 10 AM Hot Rods & High Heels 1950’s show will also reserve your seat for lunch and the afternoon Veterans Show.    Seating for lunch and the afternoon show is not guaranteed if an advance ticket has not been purchased. 
 
For reservations AND TICKET INFO call 417-879-6060.
 

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Navy Memorial Service Westgate
8:30-10 am


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Walmart Tribute to Veterans Show
and Lunch
Mansion Theater
8:30 to 11 am

Lunch follows
venue  TBD
11:30 - 1:30pm

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BRANSON PIZZA RANCH FUNDRAISER 
4PM TO 8:30PM

ALL TIPS AND 10% OF SALES WILL BENEFIT THE POW NETWORK TO PAY FOR ALL OUR   ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
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Missouri National Guard’s 135th Army Band, Celebrate Service Concert, Branson Convention Center, 6:00 pm

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CofO

Sunrise Service

7am

 

 

Parade

11 am

Down Town

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AmericInn
by 
Wyndham Branson

275
Tanger Blvd

Overlooks Tanger Mall

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SEE YOU

NEXT YEAR

 

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Thanksgiving
28 29

 

www.pownetwork.org
Mary 417-336-4232

Event Coordinator
DEE  870-421-3511 

Westgate events
Becky 417-332-3557
  

            BVTF, Bob Smither, President, 417.339.1420

 

Calendar SUBJECT TO CHANGE - UPDATED 09/28/2025

 

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Even a small donation could help us reach our fundraising goal.
If you can't make a donation it would be great if you could share the fundraiser to help spread the word.

DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE and benefit the POW Network for the week's events.  417-336-4232
 

 

SUNDAY,  NOV 9, 2024

29th Annual Military Gala & Banquet  

SUNDAY, Nov 9, 2025

5PM-11PM

Chateau on the Lake, Branson
415 N State Hwy 265, Branson, MO 65616

All branches, all wars welcome, public invited.  
Branson's longest running military tribute ball.
 
250th Birthday USMC Cake Cutting, Dancing, Fireworks, Entertainment, Dinner 

Hosted by the P.O.W.  NETWORK
Reservations/TICKETS REQUIRED,  $69 each       417-336-4232

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Event Sponsors

 

  
Skylers Fishing Adventures



Asia Sailor
Westpac'rs Assoc


Truck Drivers


Branson, MO

THE CRYSTAL FISH GIFTS
Locally Owned
Branson Landing North

MJW 

         

PTurnbullandBishop
Indian Inspired Artwork, & Supplies / Antiques & More

Mount Olive, Illinois

       

       

BFF Paw-tique

A boutique for you & your
Best Furry Friends

            

         

main station

liquor store

ULRICH’S
DOWNTOWN TEXACO

the 
smiling buffalo

     

   

SPONSORS NEEDED FOR 2025 !

Donations are tax deductible.  The P.O.W. Network is a 501 3c educational organization.


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If you would like to volunteer to help:

Setup or teardown or cleanup:

  •  Homefront Heroes - Spouses Tribute

  • Vietnam Veterans Reunion

  • Walmart Luncheon

Serve food and drinks: 

  • The Sandbox Reunion

  • WWII Mini Reunion - Korean War Reunion

  • Vietnam Reunion

    Send us a note so we can keep you updated with times and dates and needs -   info@pownetwork.org

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If you would like to donate gifts for door prizes for any of the mini reunions

send us a note and we'll get back to you!  info@pownetwork.org


SPONSORS NEEDED FOR 2025 !

Donations are tax deductible.  The P.O.W. Network is a 501 3c educational organization.
 

Events posted are subject to change, and event and information flyers are available all over Branson during Homecoming.

POW NETWORK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION TO ANYONE AT THEIR HOSTED/SPONSORED/PARTNERED EVENTS.

 

QUESTIONS ??

 info@pownetwork.org


EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

These events are posted for your information only.   This is an UNOFFICIAL Branson information site, voluntarily posted by the P.O.W. NETWORK highlighting POW NETWORK sponsored/partnered events or general events.


The P.O.W. NETWORK is a member of the  


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