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Photography by GEORGE DENNY

Air show acts during the Lake of the Ozarks Air Show.

September 2 & 3 Garage Sale

8 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church. Lots of great items will be for sale during this annual event. Craft supplies, collectibles, holiday decorations, housewares, toys, books, tools, furniture and many other items available for purchase. September 3 Live Music

2-10 p.m., Bear Bottom Resort. Flankin’ Fest will be held all day with three di erent bands performing on barges set up on the water. A fireworks display will be held at 9:45 p.m. The resort is located at the 38mile marker. The concert will be able to be seen by land or water. www.bearbottomresort.com Family Entertainment

7-10 p.m., Camden County Museum. The city of Linn Creek and the Camden County Museum will host a Street Dance with a live DJ. Bring lawn chairs/seating. www.camdencountymuseum.org September 9 Car Show

5-10 p.m., Bagnell Dam Strip. The final Hot Summer Nights of the season will be 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. www.facebook.com/ cruisehotsummernights

September 10 Rummage Sale

8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunrise Beach Community Center. A communitywide rummage sale will be held with booths o ering a variety of new and old merchandise. Free admission. A cozy tea room and food trucks will be set up. Continental breakfast provided for vendors. 913-707-4580 or Sunrise Beach Community Center on Facebook Market Place

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Camden County Museum. An Indoor Garage Sale & Market Place will be held with vendors selling a variety of merchandise. Admission is free. Lunch available for donation. 573-346-7191 or www. camdencountymuseum.org

Charity Dinner

4 p.m., Jolly Rogers. The first annual Wine Dinner benefitting Citizens Against Domestic Violence will include a six-course culinary experience prepared by Chef Joey Vaughan with paired wines. Tickets are 250/person with a limit of 60 participants. 573-392-0700 or www.cadv-voc.org Air Show

8 a.m.-4 p.m., Camdenton Memorial - Lake Regional Airport. The annual Lake of the Ozarks Air Show features vendors, air show acts, a Salute to Veterans Breakfast from 7:3011 a.m. and other entertainment. Free admission. Parking is 10. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall will be on display at the airport from Sept. 8-11. www.LakeAirShow.com Car Show

9 a.m.-11 p.m., Hillbilly Fairgrounds. The Laurie Hillbilly Car Show will be held with entertainment provided and hot rods on display. Awards ceremony at 7 p.m. 573-374-8776 or www.cityoflaurie. com

Garage Sale

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Camden County Museum. Check out all the vendors and tour the museum for free. www.camdencountymuseum.org

September 11 Veterans Event

9-11 a.m., Camdenton Memorial - Lake Regional Airport. The annual event where participants are asked to walk or run one mile in honor of one of the 160 fallen soldiers of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, & Operation New Dawn. Free event. Annual Walk/Run for the Fallen on Facebook

Fishing Derby

12-3 p.m., Captain Ron’s. The Lake West Chamber of Commerce will host the 11th annual Kids Fishing Derby. Registration is from 12-1 p.m. with fishing for boys and girls in various age groups. Free event but participants must bring a life jacket, rod/reel, and kids must be accompanied by parent/ adult. www.lakewestchamber.com September 14 Wing Ding

5-7 p.m., Regalia Hotel & Conference Center. WingFest will be held to determine who serves the best wings at the Lake. Sample wings from Lake area restaurants who will be competing for the title of Best Wings. All-you-can-eat plus one drink is included in the 15 ticket. Available in advance at any Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks locations or 20 at the door. Held poolside (weather permitting). All proceeds benefit local charities. WingFest Lake of the Ozarks 2022 on Facebook September 14-18 Bikefest

Lake area venues. Bars and restaurants will be hosting bikerfriendly events during the 16th annual Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest. Vendors, concerts and other entertainment will be held. www.lakebikefest.com S Mum Sale

10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday & 8 a.m. until sold out Thursday. Lake Regional Auxiliary’s annual Mum Sale will be held in a tent outside the hospital’s main entrance. Great place to grab some fall plants! www.lakeregional.com/Volunteers S Hillbilly Fair

4-11 p.m. Friday & 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday., Laurie Fairgrounds. Crafts, food, a carnival, parade, vendors and entertainment is planned for the twoday event. Admission is free. Parking is 2. Hours are Friday 4-11 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-11 p.m. www.cityoflaurie.com/hillbilly-fair Bikefest is the perfect fall event for bikers since the Lake area o ers several scenic rides and great weather.

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1-4 p.m., Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church. Lake Bloomers and Eldon Federated Garden Clubs of American jointly are sponsoring a Goin' to the Fair Flower Show in conjunction with the Hillbilly Fair. 573-374-1151

City-wide Sale

All day, city of Osage Beach. The City of Osage Beach will host a City-wide Rummage Sale all day. Booths will be set up at City Hall and homeowners will have items for sale all over the city. A map will be available to show participating locations on the city’s website. Play Rummage Bingo for prizes, so make sure to get your card stamped at 10 stops. www.osagebeach-mo.gov September 23 Talent Contest

7 p.m., Ozarks Amphitheater. The second annual Lake of the Ozarks Got Talent will be held in Camdenton. First place will receive 3,000, second place gets 1,500, and third place is 500. Doors open at 6 p.m. Performances at 7 p.m. 573-836-5344 or www. lakeoftheozarksgottalent gmail.com September 23 & 24 Dinner Theater

7 p.m., Camden County Museum. The dinner theater production of “Trick or Treat” will be held with dinner at 6 p.m. Cost is 20. Seating is limited so reservations are strongly suggested. 573-346-7191 ext. 8 or www. camdencountymuseum.org

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9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday & Saturday & 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Laurie Fairgrounds. The Hillbilly Rendezvous Festival will have reenactors and participants in 1800s period costume providing demonstrations and merchandise for sale. Boat Show

1-7 p.m. Friday 1-7 p.m., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. & 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Captain Ron’s. A variety of boats from Lake area marine dealers will be on display at the Fall In-Water Boat Show. Vendors will also be available by land. www.lakeozarkboatdealers.com September 24 Pumpkin Festival

10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Ozarks Amphitheater. Pumpkin’ Chunkin’ Palooza, sponsored by the Laurie/ Sunrise Beach Rotary Club will include a variety of activities, entertainment and contests. A family area with a maze, face painting, bounce houses, pirate and magic shows and petting zoo will be set up. A Trebuchet demonstration and contest, art contest and exhibit, pie eating contest, artists, vendors and food will be available. www.pumkinchunkinpalooza.com

September 24 Community Event

4:30-9 p.m., La Roca Club. Cocktails for a Cause will be held to benefit the Community Foundation of the Lake. This event helps raise money for 25 non-profits organizations in Camden, Miller, and Morgan counties. Tickets are $65/person. Food stations and passed hors d’oeuvres, a live auction, ra es and entertainment will be held. Cocktails for a Cause on Facebook S Turkey Festival

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Downtown Eldon. The 36th annual Turkey Festival will be held in downtown Eldon. Homemade crafts, décor, jewelry and clothing will be sold by vendors. Food, a carnival, parade, bounce houses and other activities are planned. www. eldonchamber.com/upcoming-events September 29-October 2 Swap Meet

7 a.m.-10 p.m., Jacob’s Cave. Missouri’s largest swap meet comes a few times a year to Versailles. Antiques, guns, fishing gear, crafts, small animals, and flea market items. www.jacobscave.com September 30 -October 2 Music Festival

The Crossover Music Festival will be held at Ozarks Amphitheater. A variety of bands and artists featuring Southern Gospel and Contemporary music will perform. www.crossovermusicfestival.com October 1 Car Show

9 a.m.-2 p.m., Camden County Museum. A car show will be held at the museum. Cost to enter is 15. In the event of rain this event will be held on Oct 8. 573-346-7191 or www.camdencountymuseum.org

Apple Festival

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday & 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Downtown Versailles. A weekend full of entertainment is scheduled for the 42nd Versailles Apple Festival. A parade, vendors, food booths, car show, fiddle contest, live music and other entertainment is planned. www.versaillesapplefestival.com 60 lakenewsonline.com

Bass Tournament

7 a.m.-3 p.m., Lake area. The Fall Big Bass Bash will be held giving anglers the chance to win big cash prizes. Fee is 140 for one day or 190 for two days to enter. www.midwestfishtournaments.com/ event-info-bbb/event-info-bbb-lozfall CADV Brunch

12 p.m., Lodge of Four Seasons. The annual Citizens Against Domestic Violence Brunch fundraiser will be held in Campana Hall. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for table decorating with the program/food served by Lake area restaurants starting around noon. This year’s theme is “Super Heroes United Against Domestic Violence.” www.cadv-voc.org/brunch.html October 8 Fiber Festival

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Community Christian Church. The annual Fall Fiber Festival sponsored by Lake Area Fiber Artists Guild is held in Camdenton. Handmade artwork for sale, vendor booths, and fiber demonstrations. www.lakefiberarts.com or lakefiberarts gmail.com

A Fiber Festival and uilt Show will be held in Camdenton in October. uilt Show

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Community Christian Church. The Ozark Hills uilt Show will be held in conjunction with the Fiber Festival. Sponsored by the Ozark uilt Guild the event will feature quilt made by members, there will be a quilt ra e and quilter vendors.

Harbor Hop

All day, participating venues. The 37th annual Harbor Hop will be held at bars and restaurants across the Lake area. Enter to play and draw a card at participating locations. Prizes will be awarded to winners. www.funlake.com/harborhop Fall Festival

10 a.m.-5 p.m., Osage Beach City Park. Enjoy a family day at the annual Osage Beach Fall Festival. Live music, vendor booths, contests, a petting zoo, pony rides, a bounce house, food and drinks. www.osagebeach-mo.gov New Event

3:30-7 p.m., Camdenton Crossroads. The second annual Happy Days Fall Festival is held on the Camdenton Square. Vendors and food trucks will be available. www.facebook.com/ CamdentonCrossroads Food Fest

12-7 p.m., Laurie Fairgrounds. More than 20 food trucks are expected to be on-site during the Food Truck Festival selling a variety of food and beverages. Face painting, bounce houses, and live music will be a part of the entertainment. www.cityoflaurie.com/cityevents.htm October 20, 21 & 23 Dinner Theater

7 p.m. Thursday and Friday & 2 p.m. Sunday, Sunrise Beach Community Center. The Sunrise Beach Little Theater will host a dessert theater production of “Mom's Gift,” a fulllength play. Cost is 20. Reservations required. Sunrise Beach Little Theatre on Facebook October 21 & 22 Apple Butter Days

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Camden County Museum. Go early for the best selection of apple butter and apple pies o ered at the Fall Festival/ Apple Butter Days. Craft boots, demonstrations, a quilt ra e, chili supper, and apple pie and apple butter will be for sale. 573-346-7191 or www. camdencountymuseum.org