August 10, Car show Weekend

0124 · 07-28-2007, 07:00 AM

My brother desperately wants to come to Branson before school starts. It looks like August 10th is the only weekend he has available. I just found out that the car show is that weekend. We/I have no real interest in the car show but was wondering if anyone can tell me how many people that brings in and how every other business is affected. Is traffic the worst ever? Are SDC, WW & CC too hard to get into? He's really wanting to come and I just was wondering how bad is bad. We haven't found any rooms yet, lots of hotels are completely sold out. I just wanted your opinion on the car show weekend. Thank you.

OkieAnon · 07-28-2007, 03:41 PM

we were there once during the car show about 3 or 4 years ago.... the crowds were some of the worst i've ever seen.... and i've been to Branson on the 4th of July, Veterans Weekend, and Thanksgiving Weekend.... car show topped them all in traffic jams, long lines ect...., one good thing, most of the car people didn't care about things like SDC so the crowds there seemed a bit smaller.

it was loud, it was crowded, certainly different than anything i'd ever seen in Branson our motel was on 76 and it was so loud all night you couldn't sleep. and yet even with all that it was kind've interesting, I don't care about cars either but there were some interesting cars..... and people.... to look at.

DalmatianDad · 07-28-2007, 05:09 PM

Here's the link for the Car Cruise. It does get crowded, but there sure is a lot of nice iron running around.

I'm even thinking of putting my beast into the "Show and Shine."
http://www.supersummercruise.com/

Hunters Friend · 07-28-2007, 05:52 PM

Same here.

Either going to take the Chief or the Vette.

Absolutely without a doubt the best event in Branson, bar none.

ozarkman · 07-29-2007, 11:15 AM

All I have to say is if you are coming to Branson that weekend, make sure you book your room NOW! You may still have trouble finding a room! I remember last year my grandma came for an unexpected visit during that weekend. She got stuck for hours in traffic (about midnight) and the closest she could find a room was in Kimberling City! However the major attractions were not that busy. The car show tourists were all preoccupied!

Traci · 07-29-2007, 12:30 PM

I'm gonna be there that week for 4 night's on my vacation. I'm anxious to see the car show.

tmorrow25 · 07-29-2007, 01:07 PM

we will be coming to branson the weekend of the 10th. we did not know about the car show but would like to go. does anyone know how much it costs to go for adults and kids? as for a hotel try Scenic Hills Inn nothing fancy just a plain hotel but clean, and nice. we called last week and they had rooms left.

0124 · 07-29-2007, 01:42 PM

Thank you to everyone for helping me. I guess we are going to try it. Now to the hard part of finding a room or condo for two nights.

DalmatianDad · 07-29-2007, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmorrow25

we will be coming to branson the weekend of the 10th. we did not know about the car show but would like to go. does anyone know how much it costs to go for adults and kids?

The prices are shown at their website.

http://www.supersummercruise.com/

One thing I learned last year, is that if you go to the "Show and Shine" you should try to be the first one there because it gets real crowded and parking is a pain for late comers, plus it gets hotter

Traci · 07-29-2007, 06:12 PM

Those aren't bad prices. $20.00 for a 2 day pass. That sound's good to me.

Ms_Terese · 07-29-2007, 06:41 PM

Either it doesn't say it clearly on the website, or I'm blind.....which evening do the cars cruise the Strip? Any of them before midnight?

Hunters Friend · 07-29-2007, 07:50 PM

It starts on both Friday and Saturday. (Saturday being the "official" day)

Figure on being there somewhere around 10p.m. and staying there until around 3 or 4 a.m.

Just a blast all the way around.

TonySoprano · 07-30-2007, 10:12 PM

Agree Hunter, this HAS become the BIGGEST weekend of the year in Branson.
Lets look at this.
Lots of Drinking and parties.
Fast LOUD Cars.
Hot women in sexy clothes.
Largest crowd of the year, and only time MANY hotels are full!!
Largest $$$$ weekend for MANY businesses in Branson.

After analysing the above, maybe this is an indicator of what is fun??? and maybe could change the slump in Branson?

deb_803 · 07-30-2007, 10:48 PM

Is this the car show that has the midnight parade?

Traci · 07-31-2007, 05:29 AM

Yes,they cruise 76 & cruise gretna road @ midnight.

07-28-2007, 07:00 AM	#1
0124 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 171	August 10, Car show Weekend My brother desperately wants to come to Branson before school starts. It looks like August 10th is the only weekend he has available. I just found out that the car show is that weekend. We/I have no real interest in the car show but was wondering if anyone can tell me how many people that brings in and how every other business is affected. Is traffic the worst ever? Are SDC, WW & CC too hard to get into? He's really wanting to come and I just was wondering how bad is bad. We haven't found any rooms yet, lots of hotels are completely sold out. I just wanted your opinion on the car show weekend. Thank you.

07-28-2007, 05:09 PM	#3
DalmatianDad aka - DD Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Ozarks Posts: 13,264	Here's the link for the Car Cruise. It does get crowded, but there sure is a lot of nice iron running around. I'm even thinking of putting my beast into the "Show and Shine." http://www.supersummercruise.com/ __________________ . "Never Argue With a Fool, Onlookers May Not Be Able to Tell the Difference."

07-29-2007, 01:07 PM	#7
tmorrow25 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 6	we will be coming to branson the weekend of the 10th. we did not know about the car show but would like to go. does anyone know how much it costs to go for adults and kids? as for a hotel try Scenic Hills Inn nothing fancy just a plain hotel but clean, and nice. we called last week and they had rooms left. Last edited by tmorrow25; 07-29-2007 at 02:01 PM.

07-30-2007, 10:48 PM	#14
deb_803 George Strait Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Central Arkansas, Between Toadsuck and Pickles Gap Posts: 4,945	Is this the car show that has the midnight parade? __________________ *Deb* This link should take you to the Rankin Brothers FB Fan Page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/121168961253976/

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07-28-2007, 03:41 PM	#2
OkieAnon Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 22,740	we were there once during the car show about 3 or 4 years ago.... the crowds were some of the worst i've ever seen.... and i've been to Branson on the 4th of July, Veterans Weekend, and Thanksgiving Weekend.... car show topped them all in traffic jams, long lines ect...., one good thing, most of the car people didn't care about things like SDC so the crowds there seemed a bit smaller. it was loud, it was crowded, certainly different than anything i'd ever seen in Branson our motel was on 76 and it was so loud all night you couldn't sleep. and yet even with all that it was kind've interesting, I don't care about cars either but there were some interesting cars..... and people.... to look at.

07-28-2007, 05:52 PM	#4
Hunters Friend V Twins & Vettes Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Branson MO Posts: 1,586	Same here. Either going to take the Chief or the Vette. Absolutely without a doubt the best event in Branson, bar none.

07-29-2007, 11:15 AM	#5
ozarkman Living the Dream! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Branson Posts: 822	All I have to say is if you are coming to Branson that weekend, make sure you book your room NOW! You may still have trouble finding a room! I remember last year my grandma came for an unexpected visit during that weekend. She got stuck for hours in traffic (about midnight) and the closest she could find a room was in Kimberling City! However the major attractions were not that busy. The car show tourists were all preoccupied!

07-29-2007, 12:30 PM	#6
Traci Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 458	I'm gonna be there that week for 4 night's on my vacation. I'm anxious to see the car show.

07-29-2007, 01:42 PM	#8
0124 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 171	Thank you to everyone for helping me. I guess we are going to try it. Now to the hard part of finding a room or condo for two nights.

07-29-2007, 06:12 PM	#10
Traci Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 458	Those aren't bad prices. $20.00 for a 2 day pass. That sound's good to me.

07-29-2007, 06:41 PM	#11
Ms_Terese Local Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,076	Either it doesn't say it clearly on the website, or I'm blind.....which evening do the cars cruise the Strip? Any of them before midnight?

07-29-2007, 07:50 PM	#12
Hunters Friend V Twins & Vettes Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Branson MO Posts: 1,586	It starts on both Friday and Saturday. (Saturday being the "official" day) Figure on being there somewhere around 10p.m. and staying there until around 3 or 4 a.m. Just a blast all the way around.

07-30-2007, 10:12 PM	#13
TonySoprano Bada Bing Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 490	Agree Hunter, this HAS become the BIGGEST weekend of the year in Branson. Lets look at this. Lots of Drinking and parties. Fast LOUD Cars. Hot women in sexy clothes. Largest crowd of the year, and only time MANY hotels are full!! Largest $$$$ weekend for MANY businesses in Branson. After analysing the above, maybe this is an indicator of what is fun??? and maybe could change the slump in Branson?

07-31-2007, 05:29 AM	#15
Traci Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 458	Yes,they cruise 76 & cruise gretna road @ midnight.

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