The Shepherd of the Hills: Ozarks Live Reenactment

Experience the captivating outdoor drama, Shepherd of the Hills, in the scenic Ozark Mountains. Immerse yourself in the action-packed reenactment of Harold Bell Wright’s novel, featuring a large cast, animals, and a football field-sized stage.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Shepherd of the Hills - During the 1800’s, the Ozark hills were wild and untamed. Crime was rampant and law enforcement had a difficult time. Eventually, a group formed to help law-abiding citizens. Soon enough, this group became so powerful they were bending the laws for their own gain and they became worse than the criminals they originally…
What's Included
  • Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Discover the tale that launched Branson tourism at The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama, the original faith-inspired attraction in Branson, Missouri. This captivating live western is performed under the stars at the historic Shepherd of the Hills Farm and is based on Harold Bell Wright’s best-selling novel that drew millions to the Ozarks—now…

Location
The Shepherd of the Hills
5586 W 76 Country Blvd,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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D721tekarenl
Sep 10, 2026
Good Ozark Fun - Great show! Anyone wanting to experience a time long forgotten should see the Shepherd of the Hills!
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Sarrail
Sep 4, 2026
Fantastic show - Thoroughly enjoyed the show. Well worth the money spent. Our favorte thing we did in Branson. Got to meet and interact with all the actors after the show. Would definitely recommend.
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Rhondawn7149cm
Aug 25, 2026
Enjoyed it - The Shepherd of the Hills drama is done with live animals and a real fire. The story is told very well! The actors and actresses are so good! I highly recommend it. If you are taking children, you need to know that a few of the characters die. I think it is dealt with very tactfully though so it may not be a problem. There were children there and they absolutely loved getting to go down to the stage for square dancing during intermission. The actors/actresses did a great job of dancing with them. Hope you get to see it!
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B9208lglindah
Jul 13, 2026
Great Family Show - Our family, ages 3-79, enjoyed the Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama. Two of our young grandsons & their dads were chosen to come on stage to participate & they had so much fun! We'll definitely be returning to enjoy this again!
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M9411lbrachelk
Jul 6, 2026
Don’t miss it! - If you come to Branson, Shepherd of the Hills is a must! It is the icon of the ozarks! Don’t miss it! Reading the book first is recommended:)
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M5418ockarenl
Sep 6, 2026
Good 👍 - This was good, a little hard to follow but good. We did the Chuckwagon Dinner Show and the Outdoor Drama combo, thankfully they had a special, its a little pricey with out a discount.
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Chadwu6406je
Sep 18, 2026
One time visit - Everyone was extremely hospitable and friendly. A lot of energy went into the production. But the sound system was pretty well and it was hard to hear all of the dialogue. And the overall story was odd. I’m glad we went, but I don’t need to go back.
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Recreationv
Jul 7, 2026
A Story Set in the Ozark Hills - This is an outdoor show, exposed to the elements, so remember to dress accordingly. It's story about the Ozark's in the early 1900's, even though I hadn't read the book, I found I could follow the story. But there were challenges, it is a low-tech show and a few times the microphones the actors wore stopped working, requiring them to shout their lines, the actors themselves did a fine job. During intermission the audience was invited down to the stage to learn square dancing, a good number accepted. Disappointingly, most of the actors stood around on the side, talking amongst themselves, a few danced with each other, a very few engaged with audience members and showed them square dance steps. Maybe there are times when the actors better engaged with the audience, but not this time. Despite this, the show was OK and and provided a little bit of Ozark history.
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Rllallen
Jun 14, 2026
Rain! - We had looked forward to the performance, but rain was not our friend and canceled the show. My recommendation would be to have a backup show performance scheduled during your visit to Branson, remembering that the schedule is limited to 3 evenings.
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Inspire131546
Jun 13, 2026
Disappointed - There was no communication anywhere to be found that show was canceled due to storm. FAQ made it seem like you had to come. Could have posted on website or did mass email
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From $50
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).