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Fitzpatrick Named to Can-Am Police-Fire Games Federation Board

Press ReleasesBy NATJA January 17, 2023 Leave a comment

Lake of the Ozarks, MO – Lagina Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of Lake of the Ozarks Tri-County Lodging Association (TCLA), has been appointed to the international Can-Am Police-Fire Games Federation Board. The Can-Am (Canadian-American) Police-Fire Games is an Olympic-style sporting event featuring nearly 50 different individual and team-based competitive categories including CrossFit, golf, swimming, track and field, trap shooting,…

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

Press ReleasesBy NATJA November 21, 2022 Leave a comment

WHAT: 2022 Holiday Festivities at the Lake WHEN: Thanksgiving through New Years WHERE: The Lake of the Ozarks Area LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO – 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…

The “Fun Lake” Gets Festive for the Holidays

Press ReleasesBy NATJA November 16, 2022 Leave a comment

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO – 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 festive season. On Thanksgiving Day, many Lake of the Ozarks-area resorts and restaurants…

“Fall” in Love with Autumn at the Lake of the Ozarks

Press ReleasesBy NATJA October 13, 2022 Leave a comment

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO – 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 shades of orange, red and yellow each fall. For colorful…

2022 Roots N Blues Festival Rocks Columbia October 7 – 9

Press ReleasesBy NATJA September 30, 2022

WHAT: 2022 Roots N Blues Festival WHEN: Friday through Sunday, October 7-9, 2022 WHERE: Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, Mo. COLUMBIA, MO – As the sun begins its descent over Stephens Lake Park in Columbia on Friday, Oct. 7, thousands of festivalgoers will make their way across the park grounds to claim their spot in front of the two main stages…

Celebrate the Harvest Season at the 43rd Annual Olde Tyme Apple Festival

Press ReleasesBy NATJA September 27, 2022 Leave a comment

WHAT: 43rd Annual Olde Tyme Apple Festival WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, October 1 & 2 WHERE: Downtown Versailles, Mo. LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO – One of the Lake of the Ozarks‘ most popular fall festivals, the Olde Tyme Apple Festival, takes place throughout the town of Versailles, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2. The Olde Tyme Apple Festival, which has been…

Big Bass Bash Will Pay Out Huge Prize Money to Amateur Anglers

Press ReleasesBy NATJA September 26, 2022 Leave a comment

WHAT: Fall Big Bass Bash Amateur Fishing Tournament WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, October 1 & 2 WHERE: Throughout the Lake of the Ozarks area LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO – 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…

Missouri’s Largest Outdoor Music Festival – Roots N Blues – Returns to Columbia

Press ReleasesBy NATJA September 13, 2022

COLUMBIA, MO – As the sun begins its descent over Stephens Lake Park in Columbia on Friday, Oct. 7, thousands of festivalgoers will make their way across the park grounds to claim their spot in front of the two main stages and settle in for the first celebratory songs of the weekend. At 4:00 p.m., the three-day party…

Get Ready to Ride! Bikefest Returns to Lake of the Ozarks

Press ReleasesBy NATJA September 12, 2022 Leave a comment

WHAT: 2022 Bikefest Motorcycle Rally & Events WHEN: Wednesday Sept. 14 – Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 WHERE: Throughout the Lake of the Ozarks Area LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO – The 16th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest returns to the “Best Recreational Lake in the Nation” from Wednesday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 18. Bikefest features five days of scenic motorcycle…

The Lake is for the Ladies… Girlfriend Getaways Are Great at the Lake

Press ReleasesBy NATJA August 31, 2022 Leave a comment

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO – Whether planning for a weekend escape or a more extended stay, Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect place for a Girlfriend Getaway of any length. The “Best Recreational Lake in the Nation” has long been revered as a favorite family vacation destination, but that’s not to say that the…