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JUNE LOTO Powerfest
Racers from all over the world come to Lake of the Ozarks in June to show off their high-performance vessels for LOTO Powerfest. Formerly Lake Race, the event will be held June 1-3 with most activities located at or around Shady Gators and Camden on the Lake. Racing will be held Saturday along the course that span from around the 5 to 8-mile markers.
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For more information, and an updated event schedule, go to www.lotopowerfest.com.
JULY AquaPalooza
Grab the sunscreen and floaties for the ultimate boat party of the year. AquaPalooza brings several bands to one stage at Captain Ron’s for an afternoon of live music while you cove out.
Located at Captain Ron’s at the 34.5-mile marker on July 15, boaters can swing by to enjoy this free event all day.
For more information, go to www.funlake.com/aquapalooza.
AUGUST Shootout Events
The largest unsanctioned boat race in the US doesn’t happen until August, but there are plenty of Shootoutsponsored events coming up.
Grab your golf clubs and register for the 15th annual Shootout Golf Tournament May 13 at Lake Valley in Camdenton. Or get to work building your own boat with duct tape and cardboard and join the Float Your Boat races June 3. The Great Shootout Treasure Hunt will also be held that day at Captain Ron’s as well. A Poker Run is scheduled for the following day. Don’t miss the Shootout for the Shootout event at the Missouri Trapshooters Association in Linn Creek. Held July 16, choose between sporting clays or trap for this 100-round event. Cost is $100 per shooter.
Events will pick up again in August with the Mini Shootout August 19 & 20, the Hall of Fame Dinner August 22, the Shootout on the Strip Party August 23 and other events that month. The races will be August 26 & 27.
The Shootout donated $625,000 to more than 30 different charities and eight fire departments just last year. Thousands of people come to Lake of the Ozarks to watch as racers compete for the Top Gun trophy (top speed)
For more information, go to www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.com.
