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One Association. Two Destinations.
Make plans now for an unforgettable CSSA year.
CSSA 2027 begins with association business in Kansas City and continues with four days of fellowship, competition, and entertainment in Branson.
This site will be your central source for schedules, registration, lodging, activities, and important updates as details are finalized.
CSSA 2027 Promotion
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March 5–6, 2027
Kansas City Business Session
Start the year together in the heartland.
CSSA leadership and member temples will gather at the Kansas City Airport Hilton for association business, planning, and connection. Meeting schedules and registration information will be posted as they are confirmed. A preliminary planning schedule is now available below.
DatesMarch 5–6, 2027
LocationKansas City, Missouri
VenueKansas City Airport Hilton
September 8–11, 2027
CSSA Takes Branson
Four days of competition, celebration, and time together in the Ozarks.
Fellowship
Reconnect with friends from across the association at hospitality events and shared activities.
Entertainment
Enjoy Branson attractions, special events, banquets, and experiences planned for Nobles and Ladies.
Preliminary Planning Schedule
CSSA 2027 Schedule
This is the current CSSA 2027 planning schedule. Times, events, rooms, locations and ticket requirements are subject to change as arrangements are confirmed.
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Kansas City, Missouri
Spring Business Session
March 5-6, 2027Thursday, March 4, 2027Early Arrival
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00-11:30 PM | CSSA Hospitality Open | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 5:00-8:00 PM | CSASMC Officers and Past Presidents Meet-and-Greet Dinner | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
Friday, March 5, 2027
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00-9:00 AM | CSASMC Executive Meeting | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | CSASMC Business Meeting | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | Registration | Kansas City Airport Hilton lobby |
| 1:00-5:30 PM | Hospitality Room Open | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 4:00-5:00 PM | CSS-LOH Executive Meeting | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 5:00-6:00 PM | CSS-LOH Business Meeting | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Counterpart and VIP Social Hour | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 7:00-9:00 PM | Counterpart and VIP Dinner * | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 9:00-11:30 PM | Hospitality Room | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
Saturday, March 6, 2027
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM-12:00 PM | CSSA Business Session | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 11:30 AM-2:00 PM | Ladies Luncheon * | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Nobles Lunch * | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 1:15-4:30 PM | CSSA Business Session | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 2:00-5:00 PM | CSSA Provost Business Meeting | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 4:00-5:30 PM | Hospitality Room | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Banquet Social Hour | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 7:00-9:00 PM | Banquet and Installation of CSSA and CSASMC Officers * | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
| 9:00-11:30 PM | Hospitality Room | Kansas City Airport Hilton - Room TBA |
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Branson, Missouri
Fall Ceremonial
September 8-11, 2027Wednesday, September 8, 2027Arrival and Counterparts
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00-5:00 PM | Nobility Packet PickupOne designated person per temple | Branson Hilton |
| 6:00-8:30 PM | Counterparts Dinner *CSSA Officers and Past Presidents, Potentates, Chief Rabbans, Assistant Rabbans, High Priests and Prophets, and Oriental Guides | Outback Steak & Oyster Bar |
Thursday, September 9, 2027Meetings, Activities and Fellowship
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | Marketplace | Branson Convention Center |
| 8:00 AM-12:00 PM | Motor Corps Setup | White Water Parking Lot |
| 8:00 AM-Finish | Provost Business Meeting, followed by Trap Competition * | Ozark Shooters |
| 8:00 AM-3:00 PM | Golf Tournament * | Golf course TBA |
| 9:00-10:00 AM | Legion of Honor Necrology Ceremony | Branson Convention Center |
| 9:00-11:30 AM | Provost Shotgun Competition * | Ozark Shooters |
| 9:30-11:30 AM | Provost Pistol Competition for Non-Trap Shooters * | Ozark Shooters |
| 10:00-11:00 AM | Legion of Honor Business Meeting | Branson Convention Center |
| 11:00 AM-12:00 PM | Ladies Luncheon Social * | Branson Belle |
| 11:30 AM-1:00 PM | Legion of Honor Luncheon * | Branson Convention Center |
| 12:00-2:00 PM | Ladies Luncheon * | Branson Belle |
| 12:00-4:00 PM | Nobility Packet PickupOne designated person per temple | Branson Hilton |
| 1:00-2:00 PM | Legion of Honor Business Meeting Continued | Branson Convention Center |
| 1:00-2:00 PM | Parade Marshal, Chief of Staff and Parade Meeting | Branson Convention Center |
| 2:00-4:00 PM | Legion of Honor Installation of New Officers | Branson Convention Center |
| 2:00 PM | CSSA Motor Corps Executive Meeting | Branson Convention Center |
| 3:00-5:30 PM | CSSA Motor Corps Competition Meeting | Branson Convention Center |
| 3:00 PM-Finish | Provost Balloon Shoot | Ozark Shooters |
| 3:30-4:30 PM | CSSCA Business Meeting - Clowns | Branson Convention Center |
| 4:30-5:00 PM | Ballyhoo - Oriental Band | Location TBA |
| 4:30-5:30 PM | Keystone Kops Business Meeting | Branson Convention Center |
| 5:00-6:00 PM | CSSCA Balloon Competition - Clowns * | Branson Convention Center |
| 5:30-9:30 PM | Pub Crawl * | Departure and return location TBA |
Friday, September 10, 2027Competition Day
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM-2:30 PM | Motor Corps Competition * | White Water Parking Lot |
| 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | Marketplace | Branson Convention Center |
| 8:00-10:30 AM | Provost Pistol Competition for Trap Shooters * | Ozark Shooters |
| 8:00-11:30 AM | Breakfast, Beverages and Food Options | Competition area TBA |
| 9:00-10:30 AM | Provost Shotgun Competition | Ozark Shooters |
| 9:00 AM-4:00 PM | CSSCA Competition - Clowns * | Branson Convention Center |
| 9:30 AM-12:00 PM | Keystone Kops Competition * | Competition location TBA |
| 9:30 AM-Finish | Provost Pistol Competition for Non-Clay Shooters * | Ozark Shooters |
| 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | Drone Competition * | Branson Convention Center |
| 1:30-3:30 PM | Hillbilly Degree - Open to All * | Location TBA |
| 3:00 PM-Finish | Provost Pistol Makeup Competition * | Ozark Shooters |
| 6:00-8:00 PM | Motor Corps Banquet * | Branson Hilton Convention Center |
| 6:00-8:00 PM | Provost Dinner and Awards Banquet * | Branson Hilton Convention Center |
Saturday, September 11, 2027Parade and Closing Events
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | Marketplace | Branson Convention Center |
| 9:00 AM | Parade Lineup | Staging location TBA |
| 10:30 AM-12:30 PM | CSSA Parade | Parade route TBA |
| Following Parade | After-Glow Celebration | Location TBA |
| 5:00-8:00 PM | CSSCA Clowns Dinner * | TBA |
| 5:30-9:30 PM | Closing Entertainment Event * | Location TBA |
| 6:00-8:00 PM | Keystone Kops Dinner * | Branson Hilton Convention Center |
Plan Ahead
Your CSSA 2027 planning hub.
Check back for confirmed registration, hotel blocks, schedules, competition information, Ladies Luncheon details, and Branson activity options.
Registration
September registration will be at the Branson Hilton. Packages and instructions will be posted when available.
Hotel
Official room blocks and reservation instructions will be linked here.
Schedule
The Business Session and Fall Ceremonial schedules are posted above and update from the same source as the attendee app and printable PDF.
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Plan attractions, shows, dining, shopping, and other local activities through Explore Branson, the official tourism website for Branson, Missouri.
Explore Branson (opens in a new tab)Attendee Event App
Install the CSSA 2027 event app for a mobile-friendly schedule and optional phone alerts when event details change.
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