Grand Country patrons check out the world's largest banjo.

Located in the heart of Branson, Grand Country Square is a total vacation experience with three live shows daily, a 36-hole indoor mini-golf course, Grand Country Buffet, the world's largest banjo and violin, 35,000 square feet of shopping and Splash Country Indoor Waterpark.

From country to gospel, rock to pop, dogs to cats, knee-slappin' comedy to world-class juggling, Grand Country Music Hall has a show to satisfy all ages.

Start your day right with "Mr. Banjo" Buck Trent and his all-star cast at 9:30 a.m., Monday through Saturday through Dec. 8. Don't miss the "Comedy Jamboree" featuring two Branson favorites, Splinter Middleton and Jim Dandy, for an afternoon of comedy and music at 2 p.m., year-round. "Grand Jubilee" explodes with musical fun at 8 p.m. year-round. Enjoy the power harmonies and dynamic performance of one of Branson's best quartets, New South. All three of these great shows are performed Monday through Saturday.

It's just not Sunday without the sweet harmonies and hand-clapping excitement of some good old Southern Gospel music with Max Bacon and family at Sunday Gospel Jubilee at 2 p.m. And the fun is just beginning, with the Bacon family starring in the "Ozark Mountain Jubilee" at 7 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 16.

You will love the all-new "Amazing Pets Show" at Grand Country Music Hall. Exciting new acts and new tricks from a troupe of skilled dogs and trained housecats make this show a hit.

Ringleader Sean Paul and his trusty sidekick and trained monkey, Frankie, have pulled together an amazing troupe of furry creatures who will win your hearts as they perform for your laughter and love. In addition to dogs and cats, you'll see beautiful exotic birds and many other magical surprises that will put a smile on your face.

Don't miss the all-new "Amazing Pets," only at Grand Country Music Hall! Shows are daily at 10 a.m., March, June, July, August and December.

Looking for some late-night Branson entertainment? With a rotating roster of talent, "Branson Country USA" at 11 p.m. Fridays features special guest stars from the rich Branson entertainment industry and is co-hosted by "Grand Country" nuts Jamie Haage, as Jim Dandy, and Mike Patrick. The show is also broadcast live on regional radio station, 92.9 BASS Country.

But that's not all! The Grand Country Market, home of the world's largest banjo, is a total retail and dining experience with more than 20 shops that offer clothes, souvenirs, cards and gifts, as well as Papa Grand's Pizza and Glenn's Frozen Custard.

You'll work up quite an appetite after a full day of fun, so be sure and stop by Grand Country Buffet any day of the week, all year long, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. This spectacular buffet offers more than 125 items, including meats, salads, soup and potatoes, fruits, vegetables, bakery breads and desserts, an ice cream sundae bar and more.

For year-round show reservations and more information, call (417) 335-2484 or see www.grandcountry.com.