BRANSON ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Chuckwagon at Dusk: Branson’s Smoky Feast of Fiddles, Skits and Brisket
A 1.5-hour, 5 PM chuckwagon dinner and cowboy show in Branson that pairs smoked brisket and pulled pork with live fiddles and comic skits—this guide orients travelers to timing, ticketing, and what to expect.
Chuckwagon at Dusk: Branson’s Smoky Feast of Fiddles, Skits and Brisket.
The Great American Chuckwagon in Branson is a rip‑roarin’ cowboy dinner experience staged by The Shepherd of the Hills: expect classic cowboy songs, duel fiddles, gun twirling and humorous skits set around a hearty chuckwagon meal served as twilight falls—the dinner bell rings at 5 PM and the cowboy entertainment runs after.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Cowboy Songs, Fiddles and Skits
Live cowboy entertainment follows the meal and includes classic songs, lively fiddles, gun twirling and comedic sketches that keep the evening upbeat and theatrical.
Hearty Chuckwagon Fare
The seated dinner features a traditional chuckwagon menu—potato soup, smoked brisket, BBQ pulled pork, cowboy beans, corn on the cob, cobbler and yeast dinner roll—served with a choice of beverage.
An Evening Under the Stars
Guests gather for a 5 PM bell and share a communal chuckwagon dinner, then remain for the cowboy show that follows, making for a compact evening of food and performance.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Arrive to the Shepherd of the Hills chuckwagon at the listed meeting point shortly before the 5 PM dinner bell; within a roughly 90‑minute program you’ll eat classic chuckwagon fare and watch a rollicking sequence of songs, fiddle duels and comic skits that comprise the cowboy entertainment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience works for — and the key ticketing detail to know.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The dinner program begins with a 5 PM dinner bell and runs approximately 1.5 hours in total.
Gather at The Shepherd of the Hills at 5586 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO prior to the 5 PM dinner bell.
Children ages 4 and older require a ticket; children younger than 4 may attend as lap children but should have a child ticket if they need their own seat and meal.
The chuckwagon menu includes potato soup, smoked brisket, BBQ pulled pork, cowboy beans, whole‑ear corn on the cob, cobbler, yeast dinner roll and a choice of beverage.
Expect a communal chuckwagon dinner followed by live cowboy entertainment—songs, fiddles, gun twirling and skits—presented as the evening program.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What time does the chuckwagon dinner start?
The dinner bell rings at 5 PM; the entertainment runs after the meal.
How long is the experience?
The program lasts about 1.5 hours in total.
Where do I go to check in?
Check in at The Shepherd of the Hills location: 5586 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616‑8129.
What’s included in the meal?
The chuckwagon menu includes potato soup, smoked brisket, BBQ pulled pork, cowboy beans, whole‑ear corn on the cob, cobbler, a yeast dinner roll and a choice of beverage.
Do children need tickets?
Yes—children ages 4 and older require a ticket; children younger than 4 may attend as lap children but need a child ticket if they require their own meal and seat.
What kind of entertainment should I expect?
Expect classic cowboy songs, lively fiddles (including duel fiddles), gun twirling and humorous skits after the dinner.