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 37th year "online," November 11, 2026, and our 30th 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 94th 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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30th Anniversary Military Banquet & Gala

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 2026

details and more events below calendar page

 

November  2026

 

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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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BVA 913
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

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Bigger Better Together Kickoff Show
Nashville Roadhouse

3069 Shepherd of the Hills Expy, Branson, MO 

5pm-6:30pm

 

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POW/MIA Service of
   Remembrance

8 am venue TBD

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Navy Memorial Service Westgate
8:30-10 am

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

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Medics, Nurses,
Combat Vets
Westgate
2-4 pm

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Sandbox Party
Mel's Diner
8:30 am to 10 am
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Women Veterans
Rose Petal Ceremony
Westgate Branson Woods Resort – Grand Pavilion
NOON

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Home Front Hero 
(Spouses)
Salute

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


 

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Barbara Fairchild/
Roy Morris
Church Service

10am-Noon
Clay Copper Theater

 

 

 

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30th Anniversary Military
Gala & Banquet

USA 250th Birthday

251ST BD USMC

Chateau on the Lake
5 pm to 11 pm
RESERVATIONS required  -
TICKETS $71 each
417-336-4232

 

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TO BE DETERMINED -- WWII KOREA Reunion,
AmericInn by
 Wyndham Branson, 275 Tanger Blvd, Branson, MO.

 RSVP Dee 870-421-3511

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 113,400+ New Burst Stock Photos, Pictures & Royalty-Free Images - iStock |  New burst vectorBrothers & Sisters Forever! All
  Branches, All Era Vets  
 Reunion,

AmericInn by
  Wyndham Branson,
275 Tanger Blvd,  
 Branson, MO.
11-2pm.

   Guard and Reserves,  
 Peacetime,  Stateside,
   Panama, Grenada, Kosovo, Bosnia,
Lebanon etc
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No admission charge.
Coffee, hot meal,
door prizes,
  Silent  Auction - winners 1:30pm.  RSVP
Dee 870-421-3511*

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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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17th Walmart Tribute to Veterans Show
Mansion Theater
8:30 to 11 am


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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CofO

Sunrise Service

7am

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Parade

11 am

Down Town

 

 

 

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AmericInn
by 
Wyndham Branson

275
Tanger Blvd

Overlooks Tanger Mall

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DATE TBD

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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SEE YOU

NEXT YEAR

 

 

DATE/TIME TBD

Ozark Mountain Blue Star Mothers are having Afternoon Dessert for Gold Star, Silver Star and other Blue Star Mothers ......
We will enjoy dessert , drinks , 50/50 drawing and comradery.
Please call 618-540-8999 to RSVP-
Fran Davis,
President 

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Thanksgiving
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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

 

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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 8, 2026

30th Anniversary Military Gala & Banquet  

SUNDAY, 8 Nov 2026

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.
 
251st Birthday USMC Cake Cutting, Dancing, Fireworks, Entertainment, Dinner 

Hosted by the P.O.W.  NETWORK
Reservations/TICKETS REQUIRED,  $71 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

 

         

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 2026 !

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,  serve food and drinks:

  • The Sandbox Reunion

  • Vietnam Reunion

  • Spouses Luncheon

  • Brothers & Sisters Forever 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 2026 !

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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