Silver Dollar City's National Harvest Festival has something for the whole family.

The 2009 National Harvest Festival in Silver Dollar City features works by 100 of Missouris best artists and craftsmen, as well as the states largest barn dance and salutes to some of the states most renowned citizens.

As part of the celebration, a reenactment of a Civil War Camp is set up in the city square, reminding visitors that Missouri ranks third among states for the number of Civil War battles fought within its borders.

You can learn more about Missouris Favorite Sons & Daughters at this exhibit that includes salutes to Harry Truman, Mark Twain, Walt Disney, Laura Ingalls Wilder, George Washington Carver, Thomas Hart Benton and Payne Stewart.

Be part of the state's biggest barn dance when you tap your toes and dance to the sounds of popular groups like Leroy Van Dyke Show, Bluegrass Brigade, Les Gillian & His Silver Lake Band and Texas In The Swing.

See Wings Over Missouri, an awesome display of the states beautiful birds, in the 4000 seat Echo Hollow Amphitheatre.

Feast on tasty barbeque, delicious local cuisine and scrumptious desserts.

Learn more about this always popular annual event in Branson, Mo. The key to budget travel is to prepare ahead. When it comes to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new spots we have never been before, the truth of expense and budgeting is often in the back of our heads. Arranging and spending our travel budget properly is a concern for most families. Minimizing expending and costs, while still delighting your vacation to its fullest, is the key to certain achievements and fiscal obligation. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thinking regarding saving money while journeying is simple: Even if your personal funds is really limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or departing the homestead! Also keeping in mind that while traveling, whether on a budget or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel costs!. at the Silver Dollar City Web site.

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