Lake of the Ozarks Events

Lake West Lighted Christmas Parade on November 26th

Every year the Lake West Chamber of Commerce puts on their very own Christmas parade with a little bit of a twist. Unlike most parades the Lake West Chamber of Commerce puts theirs on at night so that the lighted festivities of the season can be a part of the parade, the parade floats and all of the parade participants are light up like Christmas trees which makes for a very interesting event. Like most holiday parades this one will feature all of your favorite Christmas scenes including Santa and the nativity scene so definitely make sure to check it out.

The parade route runs from the Central Bank in Laurie all the way to the mall so you shouldn’t have any problem getting a good seat to see all of the holiday action. The parade starts just as it is getting dark on the evening of the 26th so make sure to grab the family and head to the parade route to kick off your  holiday season in style with this wonderfully exciting nighttime lighted parade put on by the Lake West Chamber of Commerce. This parade is definitely something you do not want to miss if you are in the area.

Lake Lights Celebration on November 26th at The Lake

As the holidays approach lights and decorations begin to spread all across the lake, boats, homes, docks, and everything else are often lit up at night and this is what the Lake Lights Celebration is all about. Lake Lights spreads all across the entire lake so there is plenty to see and do during this chilly but fun night.

The main even it actually located between the KK section of the lake and the dam, so make sure to head to that area to see the biggest and brightest selection of lights. Santa will even be on hand for the Lake Lights Celebration so bring the kids for their change to meet Santa. There will be plenty of cider, hot chocolate, and smores to go around the bonfire too so you don’t have to worry about getting too cold either.

The Lake Lights Celebration is the most fun and exciting holiday celebration on Lake of the Ozarks so make sure to stop by and check out the action this holiday season. It is a memorable event that you and your kids are guaranteed to love each and every year that the lake.

Hot summer nights warm up the strip with a brand new attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks in central Missouri. This is the forth year for the Hot Summer Nights event and it attracts visitors, motorcycle riders and classic car owners coming from through the country. This past year, the car display featured participants and visitors coming from twelve states. People visiting Hot Summer Nights are going to have an up close and personal look at over 90 motorcycles and nearly 500 cars every night of the event. As reported by the organizers, whenever the cars and motorcycles line up from end-to-end inside the middle of the Strip, they extend for more than a mile from the Dam to the Boulevard.

Coordinators hope to meet or exceed last year’s numbers and want to motivate show car owners, classic car owners and motorcycle owners of every kind to come out and be a part of the show on the Strip. Children are going to have a wonderful time at Hot Summer Nights as well, and may get a kick out of attractions including clowns, face painting and the artist that sketches unique cartoon portraits of any child that is under 10 years old. Hot Summer Nights even features contests, giveaways, live radio remotes and a lot of vendors to see and plenty of great food and family fun. There is also a local Disc-jockey who will be around to crank out the the tunes through his enormous sound system. Guests and visitors can also tune in their radios to 98.3 FM and listen to all of the music. During this time raffle tickets to win a Hot Rod BBQ grill are going to be offered by as well. The winner of this raffle gets a BBQ grill that looks just like an engine block of one of the hot rods.

On the 13th of July 13th, at 7:30am thirty-six riders climbed aboard their own personal watercraft on the Osage River down below Bagnell Dam for what has become known as the Three Rivers Run. This is a day long ride loaded with fun, fellowship and amazing sights of the Osage, Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The 210 mile voyage starts with every participant trying to sell raffle tickets in order to win a brand new Polaris ATV. Every rider needs to raise at least $1,000 in order to take part.

The Osage River is regarded as the more beautiful of the three, however it is often the more challenging based on the volume of water being released by Bagnell Dam. With low water levels you will find gravel bars in areas you may not be expecting, and that means you need to stay alert and observe the experts of the run that are experienced with the course.  The Mari Osa Delta is also challenging, although the more aggressive riders and thrill seekers always enjoy this section every year. Some choose to go over the spillway hoping for a smooth landing below.

After that it is down to the Missouri and it’s wide open race through the barge buoys. An intermittent pause to have a drink with fellow competitors forms bonds that tend to last for many years. Next there is a stop for lunch in Washington, Missouri at the gorgeous riverside park having food provided by Chico’s Mexican Restaurant.

The shortest leg of the journey is on the Mississippi with a few miles through the canal leading to Alton Lock and Dam. Right after everybody goes in as a team, they close the gates and raise the water levels.  Then the chutes open to show the riverfront of St. Louis and just about 5 miles more to get to the Gateway Arch.

If you do not know already, AquaPalooza is a title given to a number of water based activities put on over the last two weekends of July at well over 100 areas all over the world. Put together by Sea Ray Boats, AquaPalooza costs nothing and is there for all boaters and non-boaters alike. Every get together has alot of enjoyable activities for friends and family of all age groups, including games, live entertainment, giveaways and a lot more. To put it simply, AquaPalooza is considered the planet’s biggest on-water gathering, held yearly at tons of different areas and locations. One of the famous locations it is being held this year happens to be at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Now coming into it’s 5th year, AquaPalooza continues to grow. It’s gone and tripled in size ever since its beginning and then in 2009 it pulled in roughly 85,000 people and 15,000 boats (in addition to the countless number of people that discovered it in newspapers, magazines and on the Internet). The Signature Event by itself attracted approximately 35,000 people and 4,000 boats to Lake Martin, Alabama. The famous country music superstar Alan Jackson played a concert there which was recorded and broadcast as a 90 minute Labor Day event on CMT.

Created by Sea Ray Boats as well as their network of global dealers, AquaPalooza streches out across the United States and Canada, and even extends to Egypt, Central America and Australia. The headline and main event of every year’s celebration is of course the Signature Event, that takes place in a different US location annually and always features an enormous boat raft-up, giveaways, games and some top musical talent (Cracker, Everclear, Taylor Swift and even Soul Asylum have all performed at previous Signature Events).

Aquapalooza is certain to be described as a fantastic family fun event for tourists and locals alike. In case you have never went to one of these legendary boating parties, then come down with your friends and family to see what you’ve been missing.

There is absolutely no better spot in the world to celebrate than at the Lake of the Ozarks on the 4th of July. The 4th of July at the Lake of the Ozarks is where fun and craziness assumes a whole new meaning. Every year, the 4th of July party at the Lake of the Ozarks is host to countless numbers of party goers which flock to this area for lots of fun. The party and events at 4th of July at the Lake of the Ozarks actual start on the 3rd of July. There are tons of shows and events which are planned for people of all ages attending this event.

What is known as the Eldon Family Fun Day also takes place on July 3rd. Eldon Air Park is host to the celebrations and festivities on this day. You will find skateboarding presentations taking place here as well during this day filled with fun and excitement. A parade, a pageant, music concerts, dog shows, washers’ tournaments as well as lots of entertainment for children are commonplace at the Eldon Family Day. Fireworks shows are another major part of the celebrations on this day. The actual Eldon fire department, which is in charge of the fireworks shows, synchronize the whole presentation together with patriotic music. The fireworks, which usually last for about an hour, finishes with the national anthem.

Six fireworks shows pack the skies on the 4th of July at the Lake of the Ozarks. The grand finale on this day is definitely the “Fireworks on the Water” display which is put on by The Lodge of Four Seasons every year. A different one done through the the Tar-A-Tar Resort features a show that will last for 25 minutes. A different one called the “Fireworks on the Water” show is a 30 minute display every year. Another one of the Fourth of July fireworks displays is the “Fourth of July Spectacular” set up by the VPD (Versailles Police Department). This particular display normally will last for 30 minutes and is an attempt by the VPD to advertise their city and make it a popular destination for tourists. You can even choose to take a ride on the “Fireboard Cruise” which happens to be probably the most sought after occurrences on the 4th of July at the Lake of the Ozarks.

The 5th Annual Lake Area Master Gardener Walk was initially put together by the Lake Area Master Gardeners to be an opportunity for the very best gardeners residing in the Ozarks to get together and talk about their successes, ideas and to help each other throughout a combination of walks and talks. The area has achieved positive results due to this event since a number of public works jobs have actually been created because of this effort.

The Lake of the Ozarks is really an all season wonderland where you will always discover something growing. Climate controlled projects, winter crops and flowers, green houses not to mention, the spectacular rush of blooming flowers which show up every spring and always delight and soothe guests that take part in the 5th Annual Lake Area Master Gardener Walk. The gardens in the Ozarks are viewed as among the most fascinating on the planet and include countless types of trees, succulents, flowers and shrubs from all across the world.

The 5th Annual Lake Area Master Gardener Walk is being held June 5th, 2011 in Eldon, Missouri from 9 – 2. During this time period the Master Gardeners are going to direct people through the themes of the years. Back in 2010, “Gateway to Gardening” was the theme which concentrated on having people who have never had their hands in soil obtaining a method to experience one of the planet’s most relaxing and soothing pastimes. The area professionals discussed an abundance of tricks and tips with beginners to use at home and really became an enormous success.

Admission cost is $10 and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to local charities. It is a good opportunity for people to have some fun and make a beneficial impact on this lovely area as well. So if you’re searching for something which is educational, fun and provides some terrific photo opportunities, make sure to participate in the 5th Annual Lake Area Master Gardener Walk.