Activities

Welcome to the 1st Annual Branson Marble & Glass Festival, brought to you by: Branson Downtown Betterment Association, the City of Branson, and World's Elite Marble Hunt!

This two day, June 7 & 8, 2019, family friendly event will be a buzz with excitement and activity. Spend the day visiting the glass artists that we have all grown to love. Take in the art with live demonstrations. Partake in world famous marble hunting activities with World's Elite Marble Hunt, on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/597109230623789/?ref=bookmarks

Take in some of the favorite local flavors from the amazing food trucks!

Branson Marble & Glass Festival 2019

There are so many amazing things about Branson and we are excited to welcome you all to this unique experience! Here at the Festival you will find yourself enchanted by the wonderful world of Glass Art!

Please take your time to browse the tables as each time you pass by you will surely find another interesting and intriguing item that you had not noticed before! Chat with the Artists! Not only are we hosting local talent but Artists and Collectors have traveled from both Coasts!

Marble Hunting/Hiding 101

If you are not a part of the wonderful world of Marble Hunting, Let us introduce you to it. It is a simple and fun, family friendly activity and it will open up a whole world of appreciation for not only treasure hunting but collecting as well! Please feel free to use this as some basic information to get started with hiding and hunting, but make sure you read the to fully enjoy the experience!

Your basic steps are as follows:

-Join World's Elite Marble Hunt on Facebook

-Become familiar with the individual group rules. These can be found in the

pinned post at the top of the group page, in the announcements section or in

the documents section for the group.

-Once you join, hides will show up in your news feed. You can also use the search feature group to search for hides in your area.

-Remember this key phrase...... Find One, Hide One. The reason hunting continues is because great people like you keep it going by hiding. You can either hide what you find or buy marbles to hide in return….your choice

-Please be respectful of the environment/landscaping and each other when you are hunting and hiding. No hide should ever be done in a way that would cause a hunter to cause damage.

-Have Fun!!

Live Demonstrations

Have a seat and enjoy the show! Our wonderfully talented artists will take to the torch and show us all how they create some of their amazing designs

Fund Raisers

Branson isnt only about Glass Art but also very passionate about supporting our communities. Here's how you can help:

Canned Food Raffle- Benefiting Christian Action Ministries

In 1984, Branson area churches and community leaders formed Christian Action Ministries, also known as CAM, to serve as the local food outreach and pantry. Since that time, CAM’s ministry has continued to tackle the issue of food insecurity in Taney County. Between its Branson Pantry, Forsyth Pantry, and two mobile outreaches, more than 41,000 people experiencing temporary crisis received the gift of four days’ worth of food last year.

- For every 3 shelf stable canned food item or basic hygiene item you donate, Branson Marble & Glass Festival will give you a raffle ticket. Every 60-90 minutes a ticket will be drawn for an amazing prize! Must be present to win!

Silent Auction- Benefiting Paws & Hands United

Paws and Hands United is a 501(c)3 non-profit, foster based, all volunteer ran animal rescue in Southwest Missouri. We are also fully licensed through the Missouri Department of Agriculture. We place our focus on animals in crisis situations and those that are risk of euthanasia. Many of the animals we bring into our rescue suffer neglect, abuse or lack socialization. Many of these animals are also in dire need of medical attention. Dogs such as pit bulls, rottweilers, black dogs and seniors are often left in situations without many options due to overpopulation and people wanting purebreds or puppies. Many dogs have a bad reputation at no fault of their own and we look beyond that. Pit bulls, bully breeds, and other dominant breeds can be terrific dogs with proper training and socialization. We also offer refuge to cats. As most know there are not many options for cats and sadly more cats than there are homes. We are foster-based meaning we can only take on what we have foster homes for so without fosters we are not able to save animals. Fosters play a huge role in our rescue program!

-Browse the Auction Table and Place your bids! Winners to be announced at close on Saturday, June 8th.

-Or stop by the Paws Table to make a donation. pet foods, blankets, paper towels, litter, and money are welcomed and needed!

-Stop by and see the wonderful animals that are currently searching for a furever home.