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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
for the events on this page
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WATCH THIS PAGE
FOR UPDATES, ADDITIONS AND NEWS
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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 |
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25th Anniversary Military Gala & Banquet
pics
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24th
Annual Military Gala & Banquet
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http://bransontrilakesnews.com/news_free/article_
7ec217da-0581-11ea-932f-97badb05440b.html
SEAL team reunites for first time after years of secrecy
in 2019
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22nd Annual Military Gala & Banquet
Saturday, Nov 10, 2018 |
21st Annual
Military Gala & Banquet
Gala
2017 photos |
20th Anniversary Military Banquet &
Gala
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Nov 2016
Gala
2016 photos
2016 videos |
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19th
Annual Military Gala & Banquet |
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18th
Annual Military Gala & Banquet |
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Gala
2013 photos |
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GALA
2012 photos |
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GALA
2011 photos |
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GALA 2010
photos
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Photos
Gala 2009 |
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Photos
Gala
2008 |
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Photos
GALA
2007 |
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GALA
2006 |
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Photos
GALA
2005 |
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Photos
GALA 2003 |
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CHATEAU
pictures |
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Photos
GALA 2002 |
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Gala
2001 |
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Gala
2000 |
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Photos Command Center 2002 |
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COMMAND
CENTER
2001 |
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Photos
All Veterans Ball 2002 |
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Photos
Radisson 2002 |
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https://www.bransonglobe.com/
04 February 2022 POW Network: Serving
families all year
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VETERANS HOMECOMING EVENTS
2025
details and more events below calendar
page
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DOOR
PRIZES ALWAYS WELCOME
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CORPORATE SPONSORS WELCOME |
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME
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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
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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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Ozark Mountain
Blue Star Mothers are having Afternoon Dessert for Gold
Star, Silver Star and other Blue Star Mothers on
November 9, 2025, from 2p to 4p. We will meet at Pizza
Ranch , 1464 Hiway 248, Branson, MO 65616 (across from
Hobby Lobby)
We
will enjoy dessert , drinks , 50/50 drawing and
comradery.
Please call
618-540-8999 to RSVP-
Fran Davis,
President
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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
@ Branson Meadows
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
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CofO
Sunrise Service
7am
Parade
11 am
Down Town
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AmericInn
by
Wyndham
Branson
275 Tanger Blvd
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SEE
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NEXT YEAR
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www.pownetwork.org
Mary
417-336-4232
Event Coordinator
DEE
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Westgate events
Becky 417-332-3557
BVTF,
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The Fall Patriotic Film Festival at College of the Ozarks invites the
community
to experience the powerful stories of three Veterans that honor
the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes.
The festival runs October 14 – November 11 2025.
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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
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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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Skylers Fishing Adventures |
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Asia Sailor
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THE CRYSTAL FISH
GIFTS
Locally Owned
Branson Landing North |
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MJW |
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PTurnbullandBishop
Indian Inspired Artwork, & Supplies / Antiques &
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BFF
Paw-tique
A boutique for you & your
Best Furry Friends
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main station
liquor store
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ULRICH’S
DOWNTOWN TEXACO
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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:
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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.
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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.
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QUESTIONS ??
info@pownetwork.org
EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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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
branson,
veterans homecoming, network, soldiers, marines, usmc, usn, usa, usaf, SEALS,
recon, special forces, rangers, military, reunions, gala, military
ball,
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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