Area Events

Local Events

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Raft out and enjoy a day of live music on the water during AquaPalooza.

July 6 & August 3 Legion Dinner

5-6:30 p.m., Sunrise Beach. Each month, the American Legion Post 624 hosts their famous chicken wing dinner. Cost is $12/4 piece dinner; $6/2 piece dinner and $3/single wing, and comes with mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables. Non-smoking bar and seating available. 573-374-6091 July 8 & August 12 Car Show

5-10 p.m., Bagnell Dam Strip. Hot Summer Nights on the Bagnell Dam Strip is held once a month during the summer. Held rain or shine. The event is free for participants and spectators. All makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome to park along the Strip. July’s theme is “Let’s Get Dirty with Off-road Fun Vehicles.” The theme for August is “Rat Rods and Hot Rods, Show Us What You Got.” www.facebook.com/ cruisehotsummernights

July 9 Stage Show

7 p.m., Camden County Museum. A Young People’s Theater Performance of “Thumbelina” will be held. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Reservations suggested. www.camdencountymuseum.org, 573-346-7191 ext. 8

July 16 Boat Party

12-5 p.m., Captain Ron’s. The Lake’s largest boat party is held at the 34.5mile marker. Raft out and listen to live music on the water all day. AquaPalooza - Lake of the Ozarks, MO on Facebook

Paddle Event

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Whistle Bridge. The Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance Niangua Darter Kayak Fun Float is a 13-mile paddle from Whistle Bridge to Ha Ha Tonka. Bring your own gear, food and beverages for the float. Registration is $35 and $15 for a shuttle which includes a Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance decal, T-shirt and insurance. www.lowatershed.org

July 23 Ice Cream Social

6-8:30 p.m., Camden County Museum. An Ice Cream Social and Classic Car Cruise-in will be held. Enjoy a familyfriendly evening at the museum. www.camdencountymuseum.org Family Day

A Family Fun Day will be held at the Laurie Fairgrounds from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy entertainment and food. All makes, models and years of cars, trucks and motorcycles can be seen at Hot Summer Nights this season.

Christmas 5K

7-9 a.m., Tri-County YMCA of the Ozarks. Get into the Christmas spirit with a festive walk/run. Day-of registration is from 6-6:45 a.m. Cost is $35 after July 1 or $30 by June 30th. The 5K benefits the YMCA’s gymnastics program. 5th annual Christmas in July 5K on Facebook

August 5 Murder Mystery

6 p.m., Camden County Museum. An audience participation mystery presentation of “Murder by Indecision” will be held. Cost is $20 per person. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly advised. www.camdencountymuseum.org, 573-346-7191 ext. 8

August 5 & 6

Fan favorite American Ethanol has a number of Top Gun trophies. Their fastest speed has been 217 miles per hour.

August 5 Duck Drop

12 p.m. Saturday, Bagnell Dam. Watch as thousands of rubber ducks are launched out of a helicopter and from pontoons into the Osage River during the Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop. Numbered ducks matching ticket numbers race across the finish line for prizes. Tickets are $5 each or six for $20. All proceeds of this fundraiser go to Kiwanis Ozark Coast and are used for children’s needs in the community. A golf tournament will be held at Bear Creek on Friday. Shotgun is at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $125/player. www.greatdamduckdrop.com

August 19-21 Mini Shootout

The 13th annual Mini Shootout will be held at the Spring at Ha Ha Tonka State Park or the 14.5-mile marker of the Big Niangua. Watch as these mini boats go as fast as 100+ miles per hour. www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.com/ mini-shootout

August 24 Shootout on the Strip

5 p.m., Bagnell Dam. The Shootout on the Strip Street Party will be held along the Lake Ozark Strip. Meet with race teams and see the boats up close. www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.com August 27 & 28 Shootout Races

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday & 10 a.m.3 p.m. Sunday, Captain Ron’s. The annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout will be held at the 34.5-mile marker and by land in Sunrise Beach. Watch as powerboats, PWCs, pontoons and other watercraft compete for the Top Gun trophy. Vendors will be set up on land. www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.com

August 28 Tea Party

2-4 p.m., Sunrise Beach Community Center. An English Tea Party will be held with entertainment provided by the Sunrise Beach Little Theater. Reservations required. Cost is $15. Volunteers prepare and serve tea sandwiches and pastries with choice of tea. Sunrise Beach Little Theatre on Facebook