we made a quick trip this last weekend, visited on sunday.. seemed to b a lot of people by the afternoon, But in fact only had about 10,000 people there..
Park looked good, all decorated with fall colors, of course the square is covered with crafts booths..
started with the opening ceremony of course.
next, Sons of silver dollar at the gazebo..
then down toward echo hollow,, checked out a few more booths along the way, and went to see the Pinkerton Man, same as last year, they are advertising this as the last year, SDC had a 3 year contract. hoping they extend it.. we will find out next year..Last year the Sons of silver dollar did a little preshow, but not this year.
Next, listened to some of Kent Rollins chuck wagon stories, always a little smile there.
Next, the new wild west show at red gold hall, YOU have got to see this show! SO much BETTER than last years show..Hard to describe, just go see it..!!
Listened to the Cowboy Poet a little bit..
Back to the 2nd Show of the Pinkerton Man..
My only complaint/concern/question... Why is The pinketon man, The new wild west show,, buck taylor,kent rollins,the mustangs,cowboy poet ALL in the same area? do you think they did that on purpose? keeping show goers on that side, and the big coaster riders on the other side? sure was crowded in that area. I cant even imagine what that area would be like on a busy sat..
I did make a hot lap to GG, OR actually the Ex-GG.. Batteries ran down on camera... not much more to see, but more concrete pads have been poured and looks like more footings close to the lake. The are looks quite large now that the GG buildings are down and out of the way. there are a couple of spots where you can easily see through the gate and see progress. I will get pics when I get back in 2 weeks.
All in all, great visit, next week check out the other side of the park!!
Times up! time to head into Branson! got someplace to be....!!