News & Updates

America 250! A celebration, Saturday July 4th. Lake Ozark’s Plaza Stage. 11:00 a.m. A reading of the Declaration of Independence, a visit with the founding fathers, birthday cakes and a keepsake document. 

Don't Miss Hot Summer Nights on the Historic Bagnell Dam Strip! 2026 HOT SUMMER NIGHTS EVENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: May 8, June 5, July 10, Aug 14 and Sept.11 with the overall theme being "SUMMER DREAMS".

**Parade Information, Spectator Safety and Call for Volunteer** We can’t wait to see everyone at the Lake of the Ozarks St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 14th! Weather permitting, we are expecting 20,000 or more spectators, and it is shaping up to be the best parade...

Get ready for the **2026 Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl**! Join us **Feb 20–21, 2026** for a **Friday night kickoff** and the **main event Saturday** on the legendary **Bagnell Dam Strip** Expect **themed drinks**, **costumes**, **beads**, and **shuttle...

The Lake of the Ozarks Christmas Parade marches in its 41st editionSaturday, December 13 at 1PM. Leading the parade is Trish Creach of Lake Regional HospitalFoundation. You may remember her from her Chamber of Commerce work. Formore information about Trish, follow...

 **Light Up the Strip & Small Business Saturday!** Get into the Christmas spirit and join us on the **Historic Bagnell Dam Strip** for a festive day of shopping, strolling, dining and holiday cheer!  **New This Year: Holiday Passport Stroll!**Grab...

Halloween on the Bagnell Dam Strip at Lake of the Ozarks features trick-or-treating at local businesses, costume contests, games, and other family-friendly activities. The event is organized by the Bagnell Dam Strip Association and typically occurs on a Saturday in...

Welcome back Jeep Enthusiasts! We look forward to seeing all your Rigs on the Historic Bagnell Dam Strip.

Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest, sponsored by Aaron Sachs & Associates is just around the corner, and it’s gearing up to be the most thrilling motorcycle rally of the year! Whether you're a first-time attendee or a seasoned veteran, Bikefest 2025 promises an...

2025 SHOOTOUT EVENTS Explore the exciting events the Lake of the Ozarks Shootouthas in store for 2025! https://www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.com/events