Destination: Branson, MO

Carl and I are staying in Branson tonight…and when in Branson, one has an obligation to pick a show to go to…and that’s how we ended up at Dolly Parton’s Stampede.  Knowing the astute and savvy business woman that Dolly is, we knew that the show would probably be her signature “tacky but genuinely Dolly production…she delivered.

For two full hours, she fed hundreds of us with an organized frenzy all the while she entertained us.  The meal was a bowl of soup, country biscuit, a whole rotisserie Cornish game hen, baked potato, pork loin, corn on the cob and an apple turnover.  Whew!  All were served timely, tasty and warm with an efficiency any Disney organization should strive for.

The entertainment included performing horses, a group of bison, a small herd of long horn steer, country dancers, dramatic drummers, competitive agility dogs, racing chickens and pigs.  Pretty hokey, but truly an impressive performance.  

Photography was allowed but lighting was a challenge with all the bursts of fire and special effects.  A few pics to capture the arena…