It's the Great American Pie Contest!

Do you have a “special” pie? You know, the one everyone requests when the family gets together? The one that people line up for at potlucks- before they have their meal? The one that brings teenagers home early on Friday night?

Then you may have a reason to head to Branson April 24 & 25. It’s the first annual Great American Pie Contest, sponsored by Branson and Taste of Home magazine with special guest Al Roker. There are several prizes including a first prize of $2500 and a 4-day/3-night Branson vacation for two.

The event is taking place at the Branson Convention Center, adjacent to the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. Which has, quite conveniently, reserved a block of rooms just for the contest from April 20th-29th at a special rate (available until March 22nd or sold out, so grab your room fast!)

In case you’ve never been to Branson let me fill you in just a bit: there is something here for everyone! Stage shows abound for all ages, outdoor activities range from golf to boating & fishing to hiking the surrounding areas. Silver Dollar City and its theme parks are just minutes away. And the food… Dining of all types. (My personal favorite down in these parts is Lambert’s Café- Home of the Throwed Roll. It’s in Ozark, which is a bit of a drive, but SOOO worth it!)

If pie isn’t your thing (I can’t believe I wrote that… Who doesn’t like pie?) there are other great packages at the Hilton in Branson. Like the Bed and Breakfast package. Or the Shopping Package. Or the Ladies Night Out package.

But, really, just go for the pie…