LAKE AREA EVENTS

Things to do

A list of what’s happening in the Lake of the Ozarks area.

JULY 3

FIREWORKS DISPLAY

Dusk, Lake of the Ozark Soccer Field. The City of Linn Creek will host the annual Independence Day fireworks display. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

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JULY 4

OUTDOOR CONCERT

7 p.m., Ozarks Amphitheater. REO Speedwagon will be in concert at Ozarks Amphitheater performing some of their biggest hits including “Keep On Loving You” and “Can’t Fight This Feeling.” Tickets are $35+ with VIP packages available. Other major performers coming this summer include Lynyrd Skynyrd, Three Dog Night, and many others. www.ozarksamphitheater.com

Arts Sporting Events Music

CITY CELEBRATION

All day, city of Eldon. A Fourth of July Celebration is hosted by the City of Eldon each year. A 5K run/ walk begins at 7:30 a.m. in front of the Public Safety Building. From 12-4 p.m. the Eldon Aquatic Center will charge half price to swim. Food and craft vendors and live music will begin at 4 p.m. at the Air Park with fireworks at dusk. Eldon Parks & Recreation on Facebook

JULY 10 & AUGUST 10

CAR SHOW

Summer Nights, a free car show for spectators and participants will be held this summer. The theme in July is “Crusin’ Thru the Decades.” The theme in August is “CorvetteAmerica’s Sports Car.” Cars, trucks Events from July 3 to August 30

and motorcycles will be lined up along the mile-long Strip. Hot Summer Nights - Lake of the Ozarks on Facebook

JULY 11

SWAP MEET

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Camden County Museum. See what vendors have to offer ding a Swap Meet. Admission is free and lunch is available for a donation. 573-346-7191, www.camdencoun5-10 p.m., Bagnell Dam Strip. Hot

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JULY 12 & AUGUST 16

JAZZ MUSIC

6:30-9 p.m., Ozark Yacht Club. The Ozark Jazz Society hosts monthly concerts. In July, Dave Bennett & the All Stars will be playing swing and rock n’ roll. In August,

The Shootout on the Strip Meet and Greet is always one of the more popular events during the week of the boat races. FILE PHOTO

Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi, a world-renowned four-hand piano concert will be playing a variety of music from Ragtime to Broadway. Buffet is served from 5-6 p.m. and the concert is from 6:30-9 p.m. General admission is $17.50 or $15 for society members. Reservations required only for buffet dinner. 573-552-8401 ext. 4, www.lakeozarkjazz.com

JULY 17

STAGE PLAY

7 p.m., Camden County Museum. A Young People’s Theater Performance of “The Princess Who Had No Name” will be held. Doors open at 5 p.m. with a buffet dinner served at 5:30 p.m. and the play at 7 p.m. Cost is $15/person. 573-346-7191 ext. 8, www.camdencountymuseum.org

JULY 18

CAR CRUISE-IN

6-8:30 p.m., Camden County Museum. An Ice Cream Social and Classic Car Cruise-in will be held. www.camdencountymuseum.org/ events

PISTOL SHOOT

10 a.m., Camden County Sheriff’s Range. The 4th annual Pistol Shoot will be at the county range on State Road A. Entry is $35 and includes lunch. Raffle tickets to enter to win a Henry 22 Rifle, food, drinks and prizes will be held. The shoot is open to the public. Money goes to fund community projects such as the Shop with a Cop program. 4h annual Pistol Shoot on Facebook

JULY 18 & AUGUST 15

SWING DANCING

7-10:30 p.m., Ozark Yacht Club. The Lake of the Ozarks Swing Dance Club hosts a dance each month. In July, the “Let Freedom Ring” Dance will be held, followed by the “Caribbean Cruise Dance” in August. Social hour with dance lessons begins at 7 p.m. Members and Sister Club Members are $7 per person and non-members and guests are $10 per person. A mix of music is played (swing, cha cha, country, nightclub twostep, waltz and others). www.LakeOzarksSwingDance.com

JULY 25

MURDER MYSTERY

6 p.m., Seven Springs Winery. Murder and mayhem will be happening at The Royal Ball during a performance of “A Medieval Murder.” Cost is $39 for the dinner and show. 573-317-0100, www.sevenspringswinery.com

5K RUN/WALK

7-9 a.m., The Tri-County YMCA of the Ozarks. It’s “Christmas in July” for the annual 5K with the race starting early to beat the heat. Day-of registration is from 6-6:45 a.m. Cost is $35. Tri-County YMCA of the Ozarks on Facebook

AUGUST 4

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

6-10 p.m., Osage Beach City Park. The City of Osage Beach will participate in National Night Out, an event to heighten crime and drug

prevention awareness. Public safety personnel will be on hand with informational booths and entertainment all evening. 573-302-2010 ext. 1110

AUGUST 14 & 15

DINNER THEATER

6 p.m., Camden County Museum. An audience participation mystery performance of “The Mysterious Murder at Manchester Manor” will take the stage. Tickets are $20 and reservations are encouraged. 573-346-7191, www.camdencountymuseum.org

AUGUST 21-23

CROSSOVER FESTIVAL

Daily, Ozarks Amphitheater. Some of the best artists in Christian music will be performing at the Crossover Christian Music Festival in Camdenton. Full line-up to be announced. www.ozarksamphitheater.com, www.crossovermusicfestival.com

STOCK ART

AUGUST 22

RIVERS RUN

7 a.m., Bagnell Dam. The Tri-County YMCA will host the 26th annual Three Rivers Run. The 240-mile journey begins Below Bagnell Dam and ends at the St. Louis Arch. The $500 entry fee includes gas, oil, lunch and the after-party at the Ameristar Hotel & Casino. A silent auction will be held at Dog Days the evening before. 573-348-9230, www.lakeymca.org

AUGUST 29 & 30

LAKE SHOOTOUT

The 32nd annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout will be held at the 34.5-mile marker by water and Captain Ron’s by land. The largest unsanctioned boat race in the U.S. is held over the weekend, while many other events are held in the weeks prior. The event raises funds for Lake area fire departments and various other local charities. www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.com