Light Parks, Holiday Events and Activities at the Lake of the Ozarks

WHAT: 2023 Holiday Festivities at the Lake WHEN: Thanksgiving through New Years WHERE: The Lake of the Ozarks Area With many fun and festive events, spectacular shopping, impressive holiday light parks, delectable dining and all the Lake-area communities dressed up for the season, Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect home-away-from-home to make new holiday traditions this […]

Get in the “Spirit” at the Lake of the Ozarks’ Microbreweries, Wineries and Distillery

The Lake of the Ozarks has a well-established reputation for being an easy-going vacation destination. The area’s flourishing hand-crafted beverage industry epitomizes that laid-back lifestyle while offering excellent products that are easy to enjoy without any fuss. The Lake of the Ozarks’ award-winning microbreweries, wineries, and distillery each offer their own take on popular beverage […]

Lake Ozark Fall Crawl Takes Place November 4

LAKE OZARK FALL CRAWL SHOWCASES RESTAURANTS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES Locals and visitors alike will have the opportunity to enjoy more than 15 participating restaurants and entertainment spots along the Historic Bagnell Dam Boulevard during the 2023 Lake Ozark Fall Crawl on Saturday, Nov. 4. The Historic Bagnell Dam “Strip” in Lake Ozark is the original tourist area […]

Lake of the Ozarks Fall Crawl Showcases Local Restaurants and Entertainment Venues

Locals and visitors alike will have the opportunity to enjoy more than 15 participating restaurants and entertainment spots along the Historic Bagnell Dam Boulevard during the 2023 Lake Ozark Fall Crawl on Saturday, Nov. 4. “Fall is a great time to visit the Lake Of the Ozarks,” says Lagina Fitzpatrick, executive director of the Lake of the […]

38th Annual Fall Harbor Hop This Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks

WHAT: 2023 Fall Harbor Hop WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 WHERE: Throughout the Lake of the Ozarks area Visitors and locals alike will have an opportunity to enjoy a day out on the water and fun festivities at many of the Lake of the Ozarks‘ most popular restaurants and marinas during the 38th Annual Fall Harbor Hop, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. The Harbor Hop, which […]

Fall Big Bass Bash Fishing Tournament Pays Big Money at the Lake of the Ozarks

WHAT: 2023 Fall Big Bass Bash Fishing Tournament WHEN: October 7-8, 2023 WHERE: Throughout the Lake of the Ozarks area Thousands of amateur anglers from across the country will be casting their lines at the Lake of the Ozarks in search of a largemouth bass that could land them the $100,000 first-place prize during the 2023 Fall Big Bass Bash, October […]

44th Annual Olde Tyme Apple Festival is This Weekend

WHAT: 2023 Versailles Olde Tyme Apple Festival WHEN: October 7-8, 2023 WHERE: Versailles, MO  One of the Lake of the Ozarks‘ most popular fall festivals, the Versailles Olde Tyme Apple Festival, takes place throughout the town of Versailles, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8 2023. The Olde Tyme Apple Festival, which has been voted the best annual festival in Missouri by […]

For Colorful Fall Foliage Flock to the Lake of the Ozarks

WHAT: 2023 Fall Colors WHEN: Mid-October through early November WHERE: Throughout the Lake of the Ozarks area There’s nothing like autumn in the Ozarks. The landscape around Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks features many rolling hills, scenic overlooks and expansive views of the shimmering water. The picturesque setting is arguably at its finest when the surrounding hardwood forests turn vivid […]

For “Reel” Fun, Head to the Lake of the Ozarks

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO — Many things have changed at Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks in the 90-plus years since the Lake’s creation. Numerous businesses, resorts, restaurants and lavish homes have built up along the shoreline in the following decades as the Lake’s population and popularity continues to grow. However, one thing that has not changed […]

2023 BikeFest Takes Place This Week

The 17th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest returns to the “Best Recreational Lake in the Nation” from Wednesday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Bikefest features five days of scenic motorcycle rides, live music, vendor villages and special events, including a Harley Davidson motorcycle giveaway. All the action takes place throughout the entire Lake of the Ozarks area. […]

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