Best boating events this season

It’s time to uncover, cleanup and de-winterize the boat! Warm weather is upon us and spending many sunny afternoons on Lake of the Ozarks is in our future. We are making it easy so you can mark your calendar and make plans to attend some fun, boating-related events coming up. Here’s our guide to help you plan for the summer. Have a safe and fun boating season!

APRIL Boat Show

The April In-Water Boat Show will be held April 2123 at Dog Days in Osage Beach. Local marine dealers will have new and pre-owned boats in the water ready to test drive. On land, businesses will have booths so you can shop their products and services.

Dog Days is located at the 19-mile marker by water and off of the Jeffries Road exit in Osage Beach.

Show hours are Friday 1-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and free for ages 12 and under.

For more information, visit www.ozarkboatshow.com.

MAY Harbor Hop

The Spring Harbor Hop will be held May 6 at more than 40 Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurants, bars and marinas. Stop at a checkpoint to pick up your first card for a $20 donation, and hop to six more stops to draw additional cards. Turn in your hand by 7 p.m. and you’ll be entered into the chance to earn prizes (best and worst hands, as well as random drawings are awarded prizes).

The fall Harbor Hop is held the second Saturday in October.

For more information, and a list of participating stops, go to www.funlake.com/harborhop.