Lake of the Ozarks Local Events
To list all the local events that take place in the Lake of the Ozarks would take about the same amount of space as the Encyclopedia Britannica. There are literally hundreds of websites, magazines, and bureaus that publish detailed calendars and information about what is happening in the area. A good place to start your search is to check with the state parks and local tourism bureaus. From there you can spread your search out to the four corners of the lake. Of course that means more than 1,100 miles of shoreline, so it might take you a while!
An easier option is to just step out the door of where you are staying and take a walk until you find something that strikes your fancy. Don't worry, you'll definitely find something. Shopping events, sporting events, competitions, music, drama, family gatherings, story telling festivals, pow wows, and much more are always happening in the Ozarks region.
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Prior to Europeans coming to the Americas, the Osage tribe called this area home. For centuries they were drawn here because of the great advantages of wildlife, water, and weather. It's only been for a little more than a century since settlers came and the Osage are still here too. The combined and separate history of the pioneers and those who preceded them juxtapose to create the unique culture and heritage that lives on at the Lake of the Ozarks. One event visitors and locals alike love is the annual Osage Tribal Pow Wow.
Among other events that draw visitors here are golf tournaments and fishing derbies. Water related events such as regattas and speed boat races also are big draws. Each May the annual Harbor Hop is looked forward to by young and old alike. There are many fishing tournaments, but the most famous is the Red Oak which is held every June.
Weekly, there are farmer's markets, master gardeners sessions , and countless recurring events which you can find listed in local brochures.
Annual festivals and events include the World's Largest Pontoon Boat Party, the Miss Planet Beach Model Search, the Missouri Wine Festival, Hot Summer Nights Cruises, the Old Thyme Apple Festival, the Big Bass Bash, the Osage Beach Fall Festival, and as if that isn't enough the Ozarks Jazz Society regularly programs events and concerts too!
Of course, some things you won't find out about unless you make the effort to contact the towns where they are happening. The local Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureaus in the towns around the Lake of the Ozarks are a great place to get the latest insider information on what is happening around the lake. One thing is for sure, you won't be bored!
What better way to make you feel great on your vacation than to eat the freshest produce around. Sample why the Lake of the Ozarks region is known as some of the most fertile soil around and discover what farmers have known all along, that the food in the supermarket rarely tastes like it's supposed to. Eating healthy fresh vegetables and fruits from the Lake of the Ozarks Farmers Market is a sure way to give yourself the energy you need to have even more fun as you jet ski, knee board, horseback ride, hike, golf, and enjoy yourself in one of America's premier lake destination playgrounds.
The Lakefest Amphitheater in Cadmenton, Missouri is one of the most anticipated concert series in the Lake of the Ozarks region. Each year from June 24th to June 26th, vacationers and locals are treated to an awesome three day event that provides carnivals, zoos, regions cuisine, trade fairs, exhibitions, and plenty of opportunities for beer, music and fun.Take a break from your busy days of leisurely fishing, great backpacking, jet skiing, water skiing, and sun bathing and cruise on over to the Lakefest 2011 Amphitheater in Cadmenton for a totally different kind of good times.
Those who love nature and gardening won't want to miss the Annual Lake of the Ozarks Garden Walk. Each year the Master Gardeners Club of the Lake of the Ozarks organizes this enchanting event to celebrate the beautiful natural and man created settings that make the lake one of the premier vacation settings in the Midwest. Those who think that the only things to do at the lake are jet skiing, fishing, boating, cruising on houseboats, or having exciting adventures are in for a treat as they get back to nature and enjoy the many community development projects, stunning gardens, and natural beauty with some of the greenest thumbs you are likely to meet.
No holiday is quite the same as Memorial Day Weekend. This great holiday celebrates the summer and unlike other times like the 4th of July, this is a time when everyone knows that the summer is coming and the excitement of that can best be celebrated by getting together with family and friends at the Lake of the Ozarks. From swimming to jet skis, the water fun really kicks into high gear with the Memorial Day weekend and you'll find plenty of families barbecuing, boating, and enjoying all the exciting things that the Lake of the Ozarks has come to be known for.
Don't be surprised if you are relaxing along the shores of the Lake of the Ozarks in September and suddenly a boat goes by at 200 miles per hour! Of course, you have to really be in your own world if you don't realize that each September the Lake of the Ozarks is the host to the Offshore Super Series National Championship Race, one of the most prestigious and high speed boating events in the world. Speed demons from all over the globe converge on the Lake of the Ozarks for the yearly event which is considered to be the equivalent of the Indianapolis 500 for boats. What better venue than one of the largest man made lakes in the Midwest could there be?
High speed boat races are one of the most exciting events to see at the Lake of the Ozarks. Each year fans and racers come to the Lake of the Ozarks to see just how fast the boats can go. Two main events provide the big draws and the big names in the boating world but there are smaller events on the massive Lake of the Ozarks too. The Lake of the Ozarks Offshore Super Series National Race brings some of the fastest boats in the world to the 55,000 acres of the lake and the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout brings boats that get up to 196 miles per hour that will thrill adults and kids alike.