Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council

Another favorite event is just around the corner at the Lake of the Ozarks ... it's Eagle Days!  Numerous organizations and local small businesses at Lake of the Ozarks team up every year to put on this wonderful event. People come from all over the state come out to learn more about bald eagles, up close and personal, with educational presentations. They are able to view live eagles in the wild from a variety of vantage points to choose from. Many also enjoy participating in the photo contest or coloring contest. Because of the generous donation of time and resources by local volunteers at Lake of the Ozarks along with the small business community at Lake of the Ozarks , this event remains free to the public! If the idea being close to a bald eagle or seeing one in the wild is exciting to you, you shouldn’t pass this one up. To see all the details and event schedules, keep reading this blog. We have it all right here for your convenience.  (source: https://www.lakeoftheozar...

The holidays are here, and the Lake of the Ozarks knows how to celebrate in style! Each year at Lake of the Ozark Regional Economic DevelopmentCouncil , we look forward to seeing the businesses at Lake of the Ozarks come together to make the lake area a holiday destination with a spirit of fun and holiday joy.   There are SO MANY fun events and activities happening at the lake in December, and we want to share just a few of them with you.  So, read on to find out what there is to do and see this year during the holidays at Lake of the Ozarks !  We found these events and more at funlake.com/events & lakeexpo.com/calendar.   CHRISTMAS VILLAGE & ICE SKATING AT OLD KINDERHOOK Nov 27, 2021 - Dec 19, 2021 Old Kinderhook Resort 678 Old Kinderhook Dr., Camdenton, MO 65020 Phone:  573-317-3500 Join us November 27th–December 19th, 2021, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for Christmas Village festivities. Make plans to spend time with family ...

We definitely know how to have great events at the Lake of the Ozarks and we think this year’s Shootout is no exception as we celebrate another successful race event in the books this year.  After months of planning and more than a week of action-packed events, the race teams as well as numerous local businesses at the Lake of the Ozarks and hundreds of volunteers are happy it went off so well, relieved it is done, and exhausted buy joyful for what they contributed and experienced.  photo credit: Fun Lake MO We are always SO grateful to the racing crews and sponsors for all they do.   It is so unique to be able to see the caliber of boats that participate in the Shootout in an unsanctioned race in the middle of the Midwest!   At the same time, we also know that the Shootout could not take place without the thousands of hours of volunteer labor provided by local individuals with a passion to help their lake area charity. That is why today’s blog is dedicated as a ...

The Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Center is proud that the lake area is known for having a tradition of investing in the local community and working to make a positive difference in the lives of the people who live here. There are so many volunteer and donation based events that provide resources to families and individuals in our community who are most in need.  The Great Dam Duck Drop is a wonderful example of that kind of community spirit in action. The Great Dam Duck Drop is a two-day annual event starting with the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Tournament on Friday, August 6 th , and the Family Fun Zone and Official Duck Drop on Saturday, August 7 th .   The entire event is to raise proceeds for Ozark Coast Kiwanis which supports local children’s charities and organizations.   A longer list of the charities that will receive money can be seen on the FAQ page of the website under “Where does the money go?” But a short list includes the Food Pantry, La...

Named after the dragon-like shape of the lake, the Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals car show has been a favorite here locally for over 30 years. It is a huge event at the Lake of the Ozarks that boosts our local economy and brings people in from near and far to experience the fun and beauty of the Ozarks. It can draw around 1,000 participants and 10,000 spectators to the Bagnell Dam Strip for a weekend of some of the coolest cars, trucks, and motorcycles (of all makes and models) you have ever seen! It has the atmosphere of a block party with the street closed to regular traffic and the Strip full of show vehicles only. With numerous dining and shopping options available on site, you can spend the whole day and never have to leave. If that sounds like a blast to you, and you would like to be a spectator, here is a quick run down of what is happening. Schedule. Saturday, 6AM - Street is closed to regular traffic - Registered Show Vehicles ONLY Saturday, 8AM - Show hours start, S...