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Top Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . 11 The Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Day Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Golf tournaments . . . . . . . 20
Golf Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 On the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Restaurant Profile . . . . . . . . 31 Dining Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Lake Live . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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TOP EVENTS In June
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES! An attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Records for Largest Boat Parade will be made June 12. The record to beat is 1,180 boats. The event is being held as part of a summerlong Best Dam Birthday Bash celebrating the 90th birthday of Bagnell Dam and the 200th for the state of Missouri.
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Submit your Grad’s photo and be part of our Graduation Photo Gallery. Special Recognition for participating High Schools: Camdenton, Osage Beach, Eldon, Versailles, Macks Creek, Climax Springs and Lake Christian Academy.
Hot Summer Nights is held on select Fridays all summer long!
Hot Summer Nights is held on the Bagnell Dam Strip June 11. This car cruise has vintage and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles with entertainment and family fun activities for FREE. Upcoming dates are: July 9, August 13 and September 10. The event runs from 5-10 p.m.
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The Lake Area Community Orchestra is offering free concerts this summer. On June 15 the 35-piece orchestra will be performing at the Eldon Air Park at 7 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. In case of rain, the concert will be held at First Baptist Church. Other concerts include: June 22 at West Lake Christian Church in Laurie, July 13 at Hope Lutheran Chapel in Osage Beach, July 27 at the Royal Theatre in Versailles, and August 3 at the Lake Ozark Christian Church.
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19 • Father’s Day Barbecue will be held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the (20337 Dell Drive). Dine in or carry out.
11 • Hot Summer Nights will be held on the Bagnell Dam Strip from 5-10 p.m. Every type of cars, motorcycles and trucks are invited to park along the Strip for this free show. For more information, go to Hot Summer Nights - Lake of the Ozarks, MO on Facebook. 11-13 • Canine Cannonball will be held at Dog Days. Onsite registration begins Friday at 1 p.m. with the Big Air Wave competitions from 2-4 p.m. Registration on Saturday begins at 10 a.m. with Big Air Wave competitions from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and the Extreme Vertical Competition at 5:30 p.m. Sunday registration begins at 10 a.m. Big Air Wave is from 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Speed Retrieve at 3 p.m. and Big Air Finals at 5 p.m. All dog owners can register online or at the event. For more information, go to dockdogs.com/event/ dog-days-canine-cannonball. 11 • A Ladies Luncheon will be held at the Camden County Museum at noon. Cost is $10. The salad luncheon will be followed by a fashion show. Reservations suggested. For more information call 573-346-7191 or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org. 15 • For six weeks, from June 15-July 20, the Camden County Historical Society will hold a history camp for children ages 9 through 15. Each week the children will learn about a different era in the history of Camden County and Missouri. Games, crafts, demonstrations and speakers are included in the plans for this program. Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and the children are asked to bring a sack lunch. Preregistration is recommended as space is limited. For more information call 573346-7191 or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org. 18 • The Children’s Learning Center’s 13th annual Night Glow will be held at the soccer fields in Linn Creek. There will be music and fun activities during onsite registration 6:15-7:45 p.m. with the race at 9 p.m. Pre-register by June 4 cost is $30 per person. After cost is $50 per person. For more information, go to www. clcforkids.org. 18 & 19 • The dinner theater production of “Jewel Thieves” will be held at the Camden County Museum. Cost is $15 per person. Dinner at 6 p.m. play at 7 p.m. Reservations suggested. Call 573-3467191 ext. 8 for reservations or go to www. camdencountymuseum.org. June 11-24, 2021
23 • You are invited to Bible School at Community Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Camdenton is being offered on three Wednesday nights: June 23, June 30 and July 7 from 5-7:30 p.m. There will be a light meal served each evening. Registration is open to children who completed grades K-5th in the 20202021 school year. This year’s theme is “The Fruit of the Spirit.” To register and get more information, visit www.camdentondisciples.org. 24 • The Civil War Roundtable will meet at 6 p.m. at the Camden County Museum in Linn Creek. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Civil War, Post Civil War and the Indian Wars is welcome to attend. 26 • Great Stone Coffeehouse has their monthly Old-Time Radio Theatre. Doors open at 6 p.m. Enjoy entertaining shows by our talented Great Stone Players, including the popular adventures of “Blast Burton: Radar Rocket Ranger from 26th Century.” For more information call Beth at 913-909-8603 or Will at 573-4626623. 26 • The Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue 5/10K Run and virtual race will be held at 7:30 a.m. Day-of registration will be held at 6:30 a.m. at the Linn Creek Memorial Park. Cost is $20 in advance or $25 on day of. Children under 12 are $10. The 5K/10K virtual race is $35. The race can be done at any location you choose. Email cheryllmcg@gmail.com. Medals for the top 3 in each category will be given at the end of the race. For more information, call 281-468-3508 or go to www.missouriforgetmenot.org/race to register.
JULY 6,13,20 & 27 • Drop in knitting/crochet from 10-3 at Paint Box Cafe in Palisades Village on3 Hwy KK in Osage Beach. All skill levels welcome. For more information call 573-374-6927. 8 • The Lake Area Fiber Artists Guild will meet from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at OakStar Bank in Camdenton. Guild open to anyone with a fiber interest regardless of experience level, For more information, go to www.lakefiberarts.com or email lakefiberarts@gmail.com.
10 • The Camden County Museum will host a Swap Meet from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Many vendors with a variety of items for sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission free. Lunch available for donation. For information or booth availability call 573346-7191 or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org. 17 • A Young People’s Theater Performance of “The Princess Who Had No Name.” Cost is $15 per person. Buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. play at 7 p.m. Reservations suggested. Seating is limited so reservations are strongly suggested. Call 573-346-7191 ext. 8 for reservations or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org. 17 • AquaPalooza will be held at Captain Ron’s at the 35.5-mile marker all day. Bands will perform to anchor boats. 24 • An Ice Cream Social & Classic Car Cruise-In will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. For more information call the museum, 573-346-7191 or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org.
AUGUST 6 • An audience participation mystery of “Murder in Bloom” will be held presented at the Camden County Museum at 6 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. For more information, go to www.camdencountymuseum.org. 7 • An audience participation mystery presentation “Murder in Bloom” will be held at the Camden County Museum. Cost is $20 per person. All the action and excitement begins at 6 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are strongly advised. Call 573-346-7191 ext 8 for reservations or check our web
SEPTEMBER 4 • Bill Moulder presents “Headin’ Down the Trail,” an old west dinner experience, at the Camden County Museum at 6 p.m. For reservations call 573.346.7191. 11 • An Indoor Garage Sale & Market Place will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Camden County Museum. Admission free. Lunch available for donation. For information or booth availability call 573346-7191 or go to www.camdencountymuseum.org.
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OUTDOORS
Creature Feature: Missouri’s annual cicadas
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t wouldn’t be a Missouri summer without the pulsating hum of its annual cicadas. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages you to learn more about these bug-eyed insects and the important role they play in the ecosystem. Periodical cicadas are making headlines this year as numerous states will be visited by Brood X after spending 17 years underground. However, MDC’s Forest Entomologist Robbie Doerhoff says Missouri won’t experience periodical cicadas for another few years. “Periodical cicadas won’t emerge in Missouri until 2024,” explained Doerhoff. “But the dog days, or annual cicadas, we see each summer will be present, and are super cool in their own way!” Doerhoff said that several species of cicadas occur in Missouri, and they start to emerge in mid-to-late June. “Annual cicadas look like larger and greener versions of the famous periodical cicadas,” she explained. “They spend two-to-five years living underground as nymphs and sucking juices from plant roots with their straw-like mouth parts. During the dog days of summer, nymphs will tunnel to the surface, climb a tree or other object, and molt to become a winged adult.” After molting, which takes just a few hours, cicadas leave behind their famous shed skin. They will then sing, mate, and produce the next generation – all within just a few weeks of living above ground before dying. Notable species of annual cicadas include Robinson’s cicada, scissor grinder, buzz saw, and Northern dusk singing cicada. “The thing that’s so neat about Missouri’s annual cicadas is how unique they are,” said Doerhoff. “You can identify species by their song and the time of day they sing.” For example, the call of a Robinson’s annual cicada is a repetitive, rhythmic “pZEE-ape, pZEE-ape” and mostly occurs in midday. Buzz saw cicadas call from high trees with a distinctive “WHEE-oo, WHEE-oo” during the evening and at dusk. Though their unique calls can be bothersome to some, the annual singing of males is imperative to finding a mate. “The adult males have sound-producing membranes called tymbals that emit that loud, raspy call used to attract females,” said Doerhoff. “Studies have shown cicada calls can reach 92 decibels – which is louder than a lawn mower!” Annual cicadas can be found statewide and are most common in wooded areas, parks, and forest borders. Females lay their eggs in the woody twigs of trees and shrubs, occasionally causing the tips of twigs to turn brown. After hatching, nymphs fall from the twigs and burrow underground to feed off tree, shrub, and perennial plant roots. 14 VACATION NEWS
“Cicadas really thrive in areas where the land is relatively undisturbed for the years it takes the nymphs to develop underground,” explained Doerhoff. Like many wildlife members, cicadas play an important role in Missouri’s ecosystem. They provide a food source for many species of birds, insects, spiders, and other animals that feed on large bugs. The small nymphs help aerate the soil while they burrow underground. Once they die, cicada bodies serve as an important source of nitrogen for trees. Doerhoff stressed the importance of celebrating cicadas, as broods may be getting smaller. “The lifecycle of a cicada is so incredible because they spend so much time underground preparing to emerge, especially the periodical cicadas, and it’s unfortunate their numbers are potentially declining,” she noted. “There are several factors that could be to blame, including urban development and pesticide use. Because they only spend a few weeks aboveground, we still have much to learn about this species.” To help support cicadas, Doerhoff suggested steering clear of chemical use on lawns. “Using pesticides above ground can ultimately harm cicadas,” she said. “Don’t use weed-and-feed products as they can kill tree roots that cicadas feed on. Avoid unnecessary insecticide applications to your trees and grass as these types of pesticides can kill soil-dwelling organisms that help make your backyard a healthy ecosystem.” Learn more about these unique species and the different cicadas you can find in Missouri at https://nature.mdc. mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/annual-cicadas.
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FISHING bottom. Cast, then drift. The chop on the water will bounce your float, giving life to your fly. Add in a few twitches sporadically. Strikes are often subtle. Pay close attention to your float. There is a good chance you will see strikes without feeling them. Smallies will come up for the fly, but you have to be in the strike zone. Experiment for depth. Start high and work low, making numerous passes through a promising run before abandoning hope and moving on. The action may not be fast, but stay alert. Spring is when the pigs come out to play. Smallmouth bed in shallows and on gravel flats, while generally associating with some sort of structure, such as fallen logs and boulders. Females will spawn out and move off their beds to recuperate in deeper water, leaving the smaller but more aggressive males to guard the nests. Any flies floated near enough to the nest to pose potential danger have a
good chance of being annihilated. The float and fly method is just one way to catch smallmouth. Spinnerbaits, stick baits, soft plastics and jigs all catch tones of smallmouth. Any erratically fished bait imitating an injured fish should produce, as do typical top water lures, like jitter bugs and spooks fished close to cover. Many smallmouth rivers are perfect for wade fishing. You should always wear closed toed shoes or boots to protect your feet from any metal or glass that may have found its way into the water. If you’re fishing waters big enough to float, there aren’t many pastimes more rewarding the gliding down a river in a canoe or kayaking
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he Quad Cities has a lot to celebrate as 2021 is Iowa’s 175th anniversary, the 59th anniversary of the John Deere Classic PGA Tour tournament, 35th anniversary of the Celebration Belle riverboat, 125th anniversary of the Government Bridge being built and other milestones. The Quad City area — Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa and Rock Island and Moline in Illinois, separated by the Mississippi River — has a lot going on anticipating that travel options will begin opening again. Here are some outdoor adventures to explore. Gardens and estates
Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island’s new Children’s Garden offers visitors a fun interpretation of the Mississippi, open in May. Visitors will have a view of flowering perennials and native prairie plants. Children can get carried away by their imaginations in a safe and accessible environment with water play. The children’s area has a natural pond that represents Lake Itasca in Minnesota, the beginning of the Mississippi River. The kids learn using fours — the four seasons, the four directions, four-way tests, factors of four, games of four and flowers of four. Adventure begins at the sundial, which the kids will find underfoot. Other adventures include the Tropical Sun Garden, which is 6,444 square feet of climate-controlled space loaded with plants. The area has a 14-foot waterfall, fish pond and a stream with Japanese koi. The garden is home to fruit-bearing plants such as banana, vanilla, coffee, coconut and cocoa trees. Garden seekers will find plenty of outside areas to explore such as the rare conifer collection, a physically enabling garden that is a series of raised beds for those who find bending to the ground difficult, and Pat’s Garden, an interactive woodland garden with a fairy theme and a Hobbit house. Children love the butterfly garden. The gardens offer plenty more for visitors. Visit qcgardens.com for updated COVID-19 safety information and hours. On June 13, the Hauberg Estate in Rock Island is celebrating the completion of a landscape restoration project on a pond and rain garden. Hauberg Estate was designed by landscape architect Jens Jensen, dubbed the Father of the American Landscape. It is one of just 35 complete estates left in the country. In 1905 Jensen was general superintendent of the entire West Park System in Chicago. He also played a role in building support of the Indiana Dunes. Upon retiring from the park system, he began his landscape business, doing 350 estates including Henry Ford’s. Today landscapers have the complete designs of what type of plants were planted and where — they are restoring the landscape at Hauberg back to the original design. Kids will enjoy this trip as there are things to do just for them. Visit haubergestate.org for updates and times. Sports
It is time to play ball in the Quad Cities as the River Bandits are now the Advance-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The River Bandits’ field, Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, was voted the No. 1 minor league ballpark in the country. Visit riverbandits.com for the schedule and updates for the 2021 season. Get into the swing at Palmer Hills Golf course in Bettendorf. Added this year is a 1.5 acre putting green course consisting of 18 individual holes. This is the first of its kind in the region. The surface will have more undulations than a regular golf green to create strategic shots, challenge and, most importantly, a fun experience. Have fun getting outdoors in the Quad Cities area of Iowa and Illinois. For information on places to stay go to visitquadcities.com. June 11-24, 2021
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Lake area golf tournaments Father’s Day Scramble
The Eldon Golf Club will host a three-person scramble June 19 and 20. Cost is $180/team and $60 per team for cart (covers both days). Private carts are welcome for the event. Skins and mulligans available for purchase. For more information, email mcummings@eldongolfclub. com. Play for the Kids
The annual Play for Kids tournament will be held July 9 from 12:30-7 p.m. All entries will include lunch, a round of golf for each player, one golf cart rental and a goodie bag. Cost is $150 per player. Lunch and registration begin at 12:30 p.m. with shotgun at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call the YMCA at 573-348-9230 or send an email to ksovcik@lakeymca.org. Ladies Scramble
A Ladies Scramble Invitational will be held at Lake Valley Golf Club July 10 & 11. Entry fee is $400 and includes 36 holes of golf with riding cart, tee gift, lunch both days, skins
event both days, and closest to the hole prizes on Saturday. For more information, go to www.lakevalleygolf.com or call 573-346-7218. Two-Man Scramble
Lake Valley Golf Club will host a two-man scramble invitational August 7 & 8. Cost is $400 per team and includes 36 holes of golf with cart, skins event on both days, pari-mutuel on Sunday, and closest to the hole prizes on Saturday. For more information, call 573-346-7218 or go to www. lakevalleygolf.com. Parrot Head Open
The annual tournament will be held August 28 & 29 at The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort. Cost is $350/team plus a $25 cart fee. A practice round will be held Friday with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun. Entry deadline is August 24. Call 573-348-8255 for more information.
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GOLF GUIDE The Lake’s a best place to golf! To find out more about these local courses, go to www.golfingmissouri.com.
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Indian Rock Golf Club 100 Indian Lake Ave., Gravois Mills 573-372-3023 www.indianrockgolfclub.com Lake Valley Golf Club 367 C.C. Blair Dr., Camdenton 573-346-7218 www.lakevalleygolf.com
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It’s not a trip to the lake without a visit to Dogpatch.
The Oaks at Margaritaville Lake Resort 1524 State Road KK, Osage Beach 573-348-8522 www.tan-tar-a.com Bear Creek Valley Golf Club 910 Hwy. 42, Kaiser 573-302-1000 www.bearcreekvalley.com The Cove at the Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Dr., Lake Ozark 573-365-8532 www.4seasonsresort.com Golf Club at Deer Chase 770 Deer Path Dr., Linn Creek 573-346-6117 www.deerchasegolf.com Eldon Golf Club 35 Golf Course Rd., Eldon 573-392-4172 www.eldongolfclub.com Hidden Lakes (9-hole) 494 Tan-Tar-A Drive, Osage Beach 573-348-8490 June 11-24, 2021
Old Kinderhook 20 Eagle Ridge Rd., Camdenton 573-317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com Osage National Golf Resort 400 Osage Hills Rd., Lake Ozark 573-365-1950 www.osagenational.com The Ridge at the Lodge of Four Seasons 170 Seasons Ridge Rd., Lake Ozark 573-365-8544 www.4seasonsresort.com Rolling Hills Country Club 13986 Country Club Rd., Versailles 573-378-5109 www.playrollinghills.com Porto Cima (private club) 133 Club House Drive, Sunrise Beach 573-207-8700 www.portocima.com
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Over the winter, Lake Valley Golf Club located just outside of Camdenton, renovated the bunkers on the golf course. All of the old sand was removed and a few bunkers were relocated. Photos by Brad Seidt
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olf was booming during the pandemic of 2020 and the momentum has continued into the spring of 2021. Golf courses at Lake of the Ozarks have continued to see increased demand and with that some of the courses have made significant investments to update their facilities. Most notably were the upgrades that Lake Valley Country Club and Eldon Country Club made this spring. Lake Valley Country Club spent the off-season renovating their grill, men’s and women’s locker rooms, restrooms, and contracted out a complete makeover of their 23 bunkers on the par-72 layout. The clubhouse received a facelift starting with both locker rooms and the adjoining restrooms with member lockers, carpet, paint and fixtures for the locker rooms, and fresh tile, paint, vanities and fixtures for the restrooms. The Bar and Grill was also renovated with new televisions, surround sound, carpet, paint and redesigned bar seating. Many local companies were used for the remodel including Four Seasons Plumbing, 21st Century Electronix, Barklage Drywall, Inc., and DC Electrical Services. Mammoth Sports Construction, out of Kansas City, was hired to spearhead the renovations of the golf course. Alongside Brad Seidt, General Manager/Golf Course Superintendent and his crew, they got to work on the complete bunker renovation. They began by removing all the old sand from the 23 bunkers. They kept 20 original bunkers in their pervious locations, filled in three existing bunkers and relocated three bunkers. Once the sand June 11-24, 2021
GOLF was removed they reshaped many of the bunkers, dug up and replaced all the drain tile, and reshaped many of the bunkers to enhance their appearance and playability. State-of-the-art bunker linings were installed in each bunker and over ¾ of a mile of drain tile was laid down. This will allow the bunkers to empty very quickly after any amount of rain and should be playable significantly quicker than in previous years. A total of 350,000 pounds of fresh sand was replaced in the bunkers during the renovation, in addition to four semiloads of sod to replace areas around the bunkers and over the drain tiles. The new white sand stands out when you drive into the property and it gives golfers a great visual target as they play each of the holes. Brad and Mammoth Sports did a phenomenal job and I know the members and guests that play Lake Valley this year and for years to come will be impressed. Eldon Golf Club also spent the off-season upgrading their facilities. They started by moving their existing golf shop to the banquet room located adjacent to the
pool and current golf shop. The membership did the majority of the renovations to the building. The area was segmented into the golf shop, offices, restrooms and their new learning center. The learning center is certainly the highlight of the remodel as the club now has two simulators, an indoor practice green, and the golf shop and offices all under one roof. The learning center is equipped with a Foresight Sports GCQuad launch monitor and a Skytrak launch monitor. An indoor putting green has also been installed where the GCQuad monitor can analyze your putting stroke. Both monitors allow you to analyze numerous shot characteristics such as launch angle, ball and club speed, spin rates, angle of attack, swing path and much more. These monitors can also be used as a golf simulator so you can play 9 or 18 holes on one of multiple pre-loaded courses. Reservations for the simulator can be made online at www. eldongolfclub.com. Cost is $40 an hour. If you reserve the Skytrak simulator part of the fee goes to support the Boys and Girls High School Golf teams at the Eldon High
School. If you want a PGA Professional to give you a lesson and explain how the simulator readings can improve your swing and game, contact Michael Cummings at 573-392-4172. Lessons begin at $75 an hour, and I guarantee you won’t be disappointed in the information you will receive about your game. The professional staff can also custom fit your clubs with the use of the in-house Callaway and Mizuno fitting systems. The membership at the Eldon Golf Club is committed to making the club a unique and special place to be a member or just to enjoy a round of golf. In 2022 plans are to remodel the old golf shop and snack bar into a full kitchen that will service the members, daily golfing guests, and the Eldon community. The golf business at Lake of the Ozarks continues to grow and become more and more popular. With the commitment these courses and others are making to improve their facilities, the future of golf looks bright. See you on the course!
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ne of the best ways to kick off summer is to take a dip in your pool. If you don’t have a pool, fret not. There are a number of local municipal pools in the area, as well as some options at bars and water parks. Here’s the definitive list of options for you and the family to make a splash at the lake: Camdenton Aquatic Center
(Location: 109 City Park Road, Camdenton) The Camdenton Aquatic Center is open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday 12-5 p.m. It has a zero entry area with depths reaching 4’6”. A 2.5-story slide, bubble bench for relaxing, and interactive areas for kids are also featured. A concession stand has a variety of snacks and refreshments. Cost is $3 for kids 12 and under and $4 for 13 and older. Season passes are available. The public can contact city hall to rent the pool for private parties. For more information, go to https:// www.facebook.com/camdentoncitypool/ Westside Aquatic Center
(Location: 134 N Fairgrounds Rd, Laurie) Westside Aquatic Center has officially opened to the public, with a varying schedule that can be viewed in full at http://westlakeaquaticcenter.com/
There are plenty of thrilling rides and areas for kids of all ages to splash around at Big Surf.
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The center offers a range of swimming lesson opportunities on top of regular swim hours. These include classes such as Water Aerobics Workout, Super Senior’s Water Workout, Life Guard Training and more. Open swim passes have a wife variety of pricing options. Annual passes are $344 for a single parent family, $650 for a senior couple (60+), $433 for a senior single (60+), $650 for a couple or family of 3+, $482 for adults 18-59 and $137 for youth 2-17, For a cheaper alternative, 10 open swims passes run: Youth: $45, Adult: $65 and Seniors: $55. >>> June 11-24, 2021
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Eldon Aquatic Center
(Location: 500 Franklin Ave, Eldon) The Eldon Aquatic Center has water slides, dump buckets, animal water floatables, water fountains, water basketball and more. Concessions and locker/showers are also available. Onetime entry for Adults - $4, Children under 3 - $2, 65 and older - $2 and military - $2. Pool passes for the season cost $175 for a family pass, $75 for an individual pass and $50 for a half-day pass. The center offers a range of classes, including an adult swim, water fitness classes and a family night swim throughout the season. They are currently seeking out new lifeguards for the pool. Big Surf Waterpark
(Location: 954 State Road Y, Linn Creek) For those looking for an option with a few more thrills, at a higher cost, Big Surf Waterpark might be your best local option. The waterpark opens May 29. The park is back to full food service capacity for the 2021 season Among the many rides at the park, patrons can enjoy the Zambezi Falls half-pipe ride, Challenger Flumes rushing water slides, Lazy River trip, massive wave pool and more. The cost to enter and enjoy the waterpark is $34 for an all-day pass for ages 11-59, $29 for ages 4-10, $27 for seniors age 60+ and free for babies 3 and under. June 11-24, 2021
Season passes will run $100 for ages 4-10, $115 for ages 11-59 and $65 for seniors ages 60+. This includes unlimited access to all Big Surf has to offer. Tickets to the park can be purchased online at www.bigsurfwaterpark.com In the Lake
If you’re lucky enough to know a friend with lake access via a dock or cove, that might be your best option for an authentic Lake of the Ozarks dip. However, there are a couple of local beaches that will allow you to dive in for free. Public Beach 1 is located near the Lake of the Ozarks State Park Campgrounds. Follow Hwy 42 past School of the Osage until you see the sign for the State Park entrance. The signage along the route should lead you a few miles until you reach the beach access. Public Beach 2 may be easier to reach, as its just off the road in Osage Beach. Follow Old State Park Rd (which can be accessed off the Parkway) and you will find the Grand Glaize Marine docking area. Right alongside it is public beach 2, which is another open access beach that patrons can enjoy for access to the lake. WATERFRONT LOCATIONS
Many bars and restaurants at Lake of the Ozarks have pools where you can swim up and order a drink. A majority of these locations welcome families, but call ahead or go online for more information.
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The Hippopotamus Swim-up Bar at the Regalia Hotel & Conference Center is open to the public. Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill
3 MM of the Main Channel 107 Village Marina Rd./W-20 Eldon; 552-9496 boathouselakesidebar.com Pool, swim-up bar and live band stage. Tap and Grill Lake Side Brew Haus
6.5 MM of the Main Channel 31959 Dunwandrin Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-0029 tapandgrillatthelake.com Pool bar with swim-up tables. Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill
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7 MM of the Gravois Arm 15208 Red Hollow Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-6500 coconutsatthelake.com Two pools, one 21+ and new this year is Bananas Water Park (admission charge). Camden on the Lake
7 MM of the Lake 2359 Bittersweet Rd.
Lake Ozark; 365-5500 camdenonthelake.com The pool bar is open to the public. Enjoy a DJ on weekend afternoons and games on the boardwalk. Children welcome when accompanied by an adult. Lazy Gator’s
7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-6464 lazygators.com Outdoor venue features infinity pool, two swim-up bars, VIP seating, private cabanas, tiki bar and a party atmosphere. Backwater Jacks
18 MM of the Main Channel 4341 Beach Dr. Osage Beach; 348-6639 backwaterjacks.com Poolside bar and entertainment six days a week this summer. Kids 10+ welcome but hours are restricted.
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19 MM of the Main Channel 1232 Jeffries Rd. Osage Beach; 348-9797 dogdays.ws Offering a 21+ pool with swim-up bar and a familyfriendly pool for kids. RedHead Lakeside Grill & High Tide
21MM of the Main Channel 1700 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 redheadyachtclub.com There are three pool bars at this complex. Check out the live DJs and swim-up bars. LandShark Bar & Grill at Margaritaville Resort
26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Drive Osage Beach; 348-8593 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com The LandShark swim-up bar pool is 21+ but the lower portion of the pool is open to June 11-24, 2021
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everyone. Also on the property, the Lakeside Pool is an outdoor complex with 120’ water slide, toddler splash pool that is open to the public.
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Bear Bottom Resort
38 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 5-36 Sunrise Beach; 374-6905 bearbottomresort.com Poolside bar and two of the largest open-flume body waterslides in Missouri. Purchase a wrist band for all-day access to the slides. Hippopotamus Swim Up Bar at the Regalia Hotel & Conference Center
250 Raquet Club Dr. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 heregaliahotel.com The largest swim-up bar at the Lake is open with cabana rentals, lounge chairs and an outdoor stage where you can catch concerts this summer.
Monday through through Saturday Saturday Monday 9:00 9:00a.m. a.m to to 5:00 5:00 p.m. p.m Open Sundays 10:00 4:00 p.m. 10:00a.m. a.m to 4:00 p.m www.evergreenatthelake.com 6711 Highway 54 West – Osage
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RESTAURANT PROFILE by Charis Patires, newsroom@lakesunonline.com
Cal-Mex served up at new hotspot
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here’s a new hotspot on the water serving up authentic Mexican food and the coldest cervezas on the Lake. Located on the Bagnell Dam Strip, and at the 0-mile marker by water, Neon Taco is the newest hotspot decked out in bright colors with a Mexican flair. General manager Adam Purke has 15 years of experience in the restaurant business. He left his job in San Diego as an executive chef of the No. 1 restaurant group in California to bring his expertise to the Lake and has played a role in getting Neon Taco up and running. Doors opened at the end of April. “Fresh is our theme,” Purke says. “We are striving to have great service, even though we are new. The food is delicious and the staff is great.” The menu has a selection of authentic Mexican with an American twist. The most popular appetizer is the Cali-Fries, made of carne asada, queso, salsa fresca, shoestring fries, guacamole and lime crema. Tacos are a best-seller with other items including burritos and bowls. Plans are to expand the menu to offer a larger selection. The cocktail menu is made up of unique margaritas and frozen drinks such as the Cadillac Margarita, White Claw Margarita, Neon Calada and others made with fresh-squeezed fruit. Purke says their goal is to stand out and break away from the mold of what you might typically find at Lake bars. “We do not want to do what everyone else does,” he said. Unique offerings such as the Flaming Cheeto Taco, made-fromscratch salsa and fresh-squeezed juices for their cocktails proves their commitment to being different. Even their distributor for flour and corn tortillas is a small Missouri-based business that sells exclusively to Neon Taco. Indoor and outdoor dining is available. The covered upper deck has a great view of the Lake and Bagnell Dam. Inside the restaurant there is a bar and air-conditioned seating. On the lower level an outdoor bar and band stage is the perfect spot when live DJs provide entertainment on Fridays (5-11 p.m.) and Saturdays (11 a.m-4 p.m. and 5-11 p.m.). There are plenty of dock slips and dock hands to help you come in by boat. Dock slips are open to anyone wanting to walk the Lake Ozark Strip at no charge, the only public waterfront access available. Construction is underway to build an outdoor bar at the streetlevel where there will be even more views of the Lake. The bar will serve drinks only. Before leaving, make sure to check out the selection T-shirts and other merchandise which are big sellers among customers. The restaurant is owned by George Tucker, who also owns Tucker’s Shuckers, The Malted Monkey, Franky & Louie’s and Paradise.
1076 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark 0-MM | Open Daily at 11 a.m., close 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 12 p.m. Friday & Saturday | www.theneontaco.com, Neon Taco on Facebook, neon_taco on Instagram June 11-24, 2021
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DINING GUIDE
AMERICAN/FAMILY STYLE 4 Seasons Cafe/JJ Lafata’s 4312 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy. Lake Ozark; 365-6989 5 Diner (The) 400 Hwy. 5 Gravois Mills; 836-3681 Applebee’s 4040 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 348-9595 applebees.com Bagnell Dam Coney Island & Pizza/Sugar Shack 1508 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1617 Bee’s Knees 106 W. Jasper St. Versailles; 539-2525 beeskneesalehouse.wordpress. com Blondies Burger Bar 1255 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1255 blondieslakeozark.com
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Buffalo Wild Wings 200 Kestrel Ln. Lake Ozark; 693-1060 buffalowildwings.com
Fire Station Bar & Grill 146 Illinois St. Camdenton; 873-2222 firestationbarandgrill.com
JJ Twig’s 1815 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-9911 jjtwigs.com
Chili’s Grill & Bar 3820 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-1116 chilis.com
Golden Corral 3734 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-9156 goldencorral.com
Jones Outpost 6409 Hwy. 7 Montreal; 346-9866
Chuckwagon Cafe 888 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 346-5050 chuckwagoncafemo.com
Greenside Bar & Grill at Lake Valley Country Club 367 C.C. Blair Dr. Camdenton; 346-7213 lakevalleygolf.com
Clubhouse Pub and Restaurant (The) at Indian Rock Golf Club 100 Indian Lake Ave. Laurie; 372-3023 indianrockgolfclub.com
High Noon Pub and Grill 1289 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-9960 highnoonpubandgrill.com
Coco’s Bistro 5837 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-0300
HQ Pub & Grill 66 North Shore Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-1600
Eagle View Grille & Bar at Osage National 400 Osage Hills Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-1950 osagenational.com
Hy-Vee Market Grill 929 Hwy. D Osage Beach; 302-7977 hy-vee.com
Fred & Patty’s Trails End 107 Hwy. O Laurie; 374-0228
J.D. Waddles at the Inn at Grand Glaize 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-4731 innatgrandglaize.com
Outback Steakhouse 3930 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-4670 outback.com Panera Bread 4840 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0024 panerabread.com Pioneer Restaurant 801 W. Newton St. Versailles; 378-5886 RJ’s Family Restaurant 275 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6133 Royal Catch Bar & Grill at the Regalia Hotel & Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com
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DINING GUIDE Smith Brothers Diner 1371C Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1732 Stuffed Family-Style Restaurant at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com Taboo Ice Cream and Deli 200 N. Main Laurie; 207-5202 Tonka Hills Restaurant 2598 US-54 Linn Creek; 873-2140 Facebook.com/TonkaHillsOzarks
Trays Uglys Bar
2545 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark Tuckers Shuckers Oysters & Tap 1339 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark; 365-9769 tuckersshuckers.com Val’s Country Cookin’ and Sassy Servers 601 N. Main St. Laurie; 374-0922
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Wacky Knacky Diner 4540 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1900 wackyknackydiner.com
BARBECUE
Wobbly Boots Roadhouse 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-2277 wobblybootsbbq.com
BREAKFAST
10-42 Bar and Que
Barn-B-Que Smokehouse 14 Ravenwood Dr. Lake Ozark; 693-9959 thebarnbque.com Cannon Smoked Saloon 23 Spring Cove Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2600 cannonsmokedatthelake.com HalfSauced Barbeque 4185 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-3200 halfsauced.com
J & K Cafe 310 N. Main St. Laurie; 207-0331 On the Rise Bakery & Bistro 5439 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-4224 ontherisebakery.com
432 Valley Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-5141 Bandana’s Bar-B-Q 4315 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-4500 bandanasbbq.com
Camdenton; 317-3573 www.oldkinderhook.com/hookcafe
BEAR CREEK VALLEY GOLF CLUB 910 MO-42 Osage Beach; 573-302-1000 bearcreekvalley.com
Pancake House 5980 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-6400 Rusty Rooster Cafe (The) 3247 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1778
Our cozy restaurant and Lounge offers a variety of menu choices for breakfast and lunch. Great food and service! Dine In, Curbside or Carryout.
Shutters at the Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000
Cozy Café (The) 1018 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-3324
Stewart’s Restaurant 1151 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-2400
Hook Cafe (The) at Old Kinderhook 58 Club Pl. #2
98 E. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 873-2900
June 11-24, 2021
DINING GUIDE CAJUN Brick House
1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 573-693-9775 brickhousecajun.com Shrimp Daddy’s 16218 N. Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 374-7800
ETHNIC Arris’ Pizza 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-2288 arrispizzaonline.com China Town Chinese Restaurant 465 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4962 Touch of Asia 3715 Osage Beach Pkwy., Suite 1 Osage Beach; 302-7733 touchofasiaosagebeach.com
El Espolon 410 W. Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-9942
El Patron
Mexicali Blues Cantina 6605 Highway 54 Osage Beach; 302-0419 mexblues.com Pablito’s Taqueria 5896 Osage Beach Pkwy. #1 Osage Beach; 552-8450 Sergio’s Taqueria 4824 Osage Beach Pkwy. #4 Osage Beach; 302-7337 2107 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Ste. 101103 Lake Ozark; 693-1771 Si Señor 901-999 S. Aurora St. Eldon; 557-8005
Zen Asian Restaurant 5203 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0088
Sunrise Cantina 264 Sunset Hills Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8185 sunrisecantina.net
Domenico’s Italian Restaurant 4737 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-5335 domenicoslakeozark.com Li’L Rizzo’s 2196 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy. Lake Ozark; 365-3003 929 Premium Outlets Dr. Osage Beach; 302-1500 lilrizzos.com Shell’s Pasta Emporium 3924 Jr. Prewitt Pkwy., Suite C Osage Beach; 693-9171 shellspastaemporium.net
MEXICAN El Caporal 323 Hwy. 54, Suite 101 Camdenton; 317-1500 El Charco Azul 4204 Osage Beach Pkwy. Lake Ozark; 552-8180 El Diez Mexican 1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-9859
June 11-24, 2021
OPEN @11AM
MaMa CiTa’s Mexican Cantina 939 Chef Street Osage Beach; 693-9946
Wok-N-Roll 1359 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-2090 woknroll1359.com
ITALIAN
17.5 MM
126 Illinois St. SW Camdenton; 873-2876
SPECIALS Sunday Funday Crabby Ol’ Monday Tequila Tuesday Wine-O Wednesday Raw Deal Thursday
Home of the Lake’s Favorite Colossal Crab Rangoon & Famous Fried Potato Salad
Taqueria La Tapatia 5838 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-1161 Tres Hombres 8779 N. Highway 5 Camdenton; 873-5822 cantinatreshombres.com Vera Cruz 309 MO-5 Versailles; 378-5757 Vista Grande Mexican Restaurant 4579 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-1231 vistagrandemexicanrestaurant. com
FINE DINING 1932 Reserve
1202 Procter Dr. Osage Beach; 693-9197 www.1932reserve.com Baxter’s Lakeside Grille 2124 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-2669 baxterslakesidegrille.com
Backwater Jacks Award Winning Sushi is BACK!
The Lake’s only poolside sushi bar!
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Friday 11th: Saturday 12th: Sunday 13th: Monday 14th: Wednesday 16th: Thursday 17th: Friday 18th: Saturday 19th: Sunday 20th: Monday 21st: Wednesday 23rd: Thursday 24th:
Queens Boulevard Queens Boulevard Wyldecat Magnum James Clay Marcus Words ChristiAna Griffin & the Gargoyles Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band Marcus Words James Clay TBD Chuck Briseno
BackwaterJacks.com
4341 Beach Drive, Southbound on Osage Beach Parkway from Hwy 42 exit to Beach Drive CN-900335F
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DINING GUIDE Big Ry’s Pizzeria 27574 Hwy. Y Rocky Mount; 392-5271
Casagrotto Pizza
Authentic Cajun Cuisine, World Famous Crab Cakes & Crawfish Etouffee LIVE ENTERTAINMENT June 11 The Healing Box Project June 12 Art Bentley June 15 Johnny Henry June 18 Travis Marvin June 19 Travis Marvin June 22 Justin Larkin June 25 The Healing Box Project
OPEN 7 days/wk • 11 am
1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com
BENTLEY’S RESTAURANT & PUB 3100 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark; 573-365-5301 bentleysrestaurantmo.com
Godfathers Pizza Express at CG’s Mini Mart
HK’s Steakhouse 315 Four Seasons Dr. Lake Ozark; 365-3000 4seasonsresort.com
Louie’s Pizza 1175 N. Business Rt. 5 Camdenton; 873-2882
Jeffrey’s Prime Rib & Lobster House 1252 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-DINE Michael’s Steak Chalet 1440 Swiss Village Rd. Osage Beach; 348-3611 steakchalet.com Trophy Room in Old Kinderhook 56 Club Place Camdenton; 317-3560 oldkinderhook.com
Authentic Cajun at the Water’s Edge 573-302-1745 Restaurant & Bar
Eat • Stay Play Vacation Rentals Available
573-302-1004 Marina & C-Store
KK to the end of Three Seasons Road ShortyPantsLounge.com 21MM 36 VACATION NEWS
1097 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark; 573-693-9954 damgoodslicepizza.com
Steaks, seafood and prime rib Entrees starting at $15.95. Quality food, a full bar and great customer service. Patio open weather permitting.
JB Hook’s 2260 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-3255 jbhooks.com
Voted Best Cajun 4 Years Running!
Dam Good Slice Pizza
Windrose Marker 26 at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Dr. Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com
PIZZA Addy’s Pizza
108 Cecil St. Camdenton; 346-8300 addyspizza.com Al’s Chevy’s Pizza & Pub 5151 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0027 lakeozarkpizza.com Alley Cats Pizza & Pub 1263 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 964-5559
11947 N Hwy. 5 Sunrise Beach; 573-374-4433
PaPPo’s Pizzeria & Pub 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1092 pappospizzeria.com Pepperoni Bill’s 35 Camden Ct. Camdenton; 873-2365 pepperonibills.com Imo’s Pizza 4344 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-8300 Tony G’s Pizzeria 14160 Twin Bays Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-3600
RESTAURANTS & BARS Barstool Mountain Saloon 1104 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1887 Casablanca 1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 964-5224 casablancalakeozark.com Chances ‘R’ 310 S. Main St. Laurie; 374-8770 Construction Site Bar & Grill 473 Highway W Eldon; 557-2101 The Fish & Co. Out of Water 1165 North Business Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 317-9565 thefishcooutofwater.com Foxxy Roxy Sports Bar at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center
June 11-24, 2021
Casual Italian dining in a family friendly atmosphere. Serving the Lake for over 30 years, Li’l Rizzo’s is famous for Pizza, Pasta Salads and Sandwiches.
BOTH NS LOCATIO KE O NOW SM ! FREE
Our pizza is the best possible because we make our dough fresh everyday, and use only the freshest hand-cut vegetables and highest quality meats and cheeses available.
Visit lilrizzos.com to order your carryout online or download our app!
$5.95 All-Inclusive Kids Meals
Enjoy a Stunning Lake View from our Horseshoe Bend Location!
2 Convenient Locations: Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Lake Ozark • (573) 365-3003 West Entrance of Osage Beach Premium Outlets
Osage Beach • (573) 302-1500 Open Daily at 11:00 am Call for Catering: (573) 348-3600 June 11-24, 2021
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Lake of the Ozarks’
Craft BBQ Smokehouse
New! enjoy Table service a n d h av e a
Drink at our Bar! Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6
half off Appetizers, AB, Miller products, well and wine.
our Pit M a s t e r Smokes Fr esh M eat Dai ly ! Brisket, pulled pork, turkey, baby back ribs and jalapeño cheddar sausage!
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Our hand-hewn, white oak barn frame was originally built in the 1850s in the Ohio wilderness.
Try Grandma Jayne’s made-from-scratch
sides & desserts!
Visit www.thebarnbque.com
Click on the Order Online button for Convenient Carryout or Call 573-693-9959 for Carryout and Catering.
1 4 R av e n w o o d e s t a t e s , L a k e O z a r k , M O 6 5 0 4 9 573-693-9959 • Thebarnbque.com Open Sunday–Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.& Friday–Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
DINING GUIDE 250 Racquet Club Rd. Lake Ozark; 723-3000 theregaliahotel.com Fuzzy’s Bar & Grill Corner of Highways W & Y Eldon; 392-5521 Hurricane Dolly’s 258 Trail End Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-2895 JB’s Gin Joint 1493 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2227 Lucy’s at the Lake 1311 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1711 Marty Byrde’s 1286 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 240-2274 Neighbor’s Landing 2935 State Rd. TT Sunrise Beach; 374-5001 Oh Tommy’s Irish Pub 6285 N. State Hwy. 7 Roach; 347-3133 The Office Neighborhood Pub 4460 Horseshoe Bend Pkwy. Lake Ozark; 693-1555 Scuttlebutt Bar & Grill 91 East Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-4994 S.N.A.F.U. 1275 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-1693 Tirebiters Peanut Pub 4704 Jayhawk St. Osage Beach; 348-1177 Viking Post 306 2097 State Rd Y Linn Creek; 317-1109 Whiskers 944 West Hwy. 54 Camdenton; 346-6100 Whittle’s Pub & Grub 108 S. Maple St. Eldon; 392-5900 Wicked Willie’s Sports Grill 5384 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 693-1777 wickedwilliessportsgrill.com Willowes 2010 State Rd. A Montreal; 346-6197
June 11-24, 2021
Woody’s Tavern 5834 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 348-0545
WATERFRONT Backwater Jacks 18 MM of the Main Channel 4341 Beach Dr. Osage Beach; 348-6639 backwaterjacks.com
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Bear Bottom Resort 38 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 5-36 Sunrise Beach; 374-6905 bearbottomresort.com Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill 3 MM of the Main Channel 107 Village Marina Rd./W-20 Eldon; 552-9496 Bobber’s Restaurant & Lounge at Alhonna Resort 8 MM of the Main Channel 677 Outer Drive Lake Ozark; 365-2634 thealhonnaresort.com Bulldog’s Beach House 33 MM of the Main Channel 121 Teton Ln. Camdenton; 873-3311 bulldogsbeachhouse.com Cabana Jones’ Lakeside Bar 4MM of the Gravois Arm 29475 Mill Creek Marina Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-5433 cabanajoneslakesidebar.com Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill 34.5 MM of the Main Channel 82 Aloha Ln. Sunrise Beach; 374-5852 captainronsatthelake.com
Fresh Homemade Mexican Food!
Best Taco Tuesdays at the Lake!
Home of the Lake’s Favorite Shrimp Fajitas
5 FLAT
SCREEN TV’S
Chesnie’s Cafe 32 MM of the Main Channel 524 Recreation Row Camdenton; 873-9099 Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill 7 MM of the Gravois Arm 15208 Red Hollow Rd. Gravois Mills; 372-6500 coconutsatthelake.com Docknockers 4 MM of the Main Channel 245 Wheelhouse Ct. Lake Ozark; 552-8039 www.docknockers.com Dog Days Bar & Grill 19 MM of the Main Channel 1232 Jeffries Rd. Osage Beach; 348-9797 dogdays.ws
Check out our Dreamsicle Margaritas Mexicali Salsa available for purchase at the Cantina!
OPEN Tues-Thur 4pm-9pm Fri & Sat 4pm-10pm 1 mile west of KK • Hwy. 54, Osage Beach 302-0419 • www.MexBlues.com VACATION NEWS 39
• Oct 16
May 14: Bagnell Dam 90th Birthday Bash, 6-10 p.m. June 11: American Hot Rods & Blown Coupes, 6-10 p.m. July 9: Muscle Cars - All American Speed, 6-10 p.m. August 13: Missouri Bicentennial 200th/Birthday, 6-10 p.m. September 10: Salute to Frontline Workers and First Responders, 6-10 p.m. October 16: “Autumn Day Cruise In,” 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Hot Summer Nights
For questions, call Bob at 314-650-5767 or Mike at 573-280-4589 40 VACATION NEWS
June 11-24, 2021
DINING GUIDE Fat Polly’s Pub at the Lodge at Port Arrowhead 16.5 MM of the Main Channel 3080 Bagell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 693-9988 Fish & Company (The) 31 MM of the Main Channel 268 Wego Fish Ln. Camdenton; 873-0022 thefishandcompany.com Franky and Louie’s 10 MM of the Main Channel 1028 Deer Valley Rd. Sunrise Beach; 374-5750 frankyandlouies.com H. Toad’s Bar and Grill at Camden on the Lake 7 MM of the Lake 2359 Bittersweet Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-5500 camdenonthelake.com Halfway Inn 47 MM of the Main Channel Lake Road 135-3 (1038 Cup Tree Rd.) Gravois Mills; 374-1919 halfway-inn.com
High Tide
21 MM of the Main Channel 1675 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 hightidepool.com JB’s Boathouse Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Drive Osage Beach; 348-8619 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com Jolly Roger’s Grub & Grog/ Kraken Shack Seafood and Oyster Bar 4.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 28443 Polk Dr. Rocky Mount; 392-0700 grubngrog.com Lake House 13 13 MM of the Main Channel 98 Oasis Cir. Sunrise Beach; 372-8339 lakehouse13.com LakeSide Cafe at Ozark Yacht Club 1 MM of the Main Channel 500 Yacht Club Landing Dr. Lake Ozark; 552-8401 ozarkyachtclub.com Landshark Bar & Grill at Margaritaville Resort 26 MM of the Lake 494 Tan Tar A Drive
June 11-24, 2021
Osage Beach; 348-8593 MargaritavilleResortLakeoftheOzarks.com Larry’s on the Lake 31 MM of the Main Channel 364 Galley Rd. Camdenton; 873-5227 larrysonthelake.com Lazy Gator’s 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-6464 lazygators.com Miller’s Landing 28.5 MM of the Main Channel 1431 Runabout Dr. Osage Beach; 348-5268 themillerslanding.com Nauti Cantina Mexican Restaurant & Lakeside Pool 5.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 16319 P Road Gravois Mills; 372-6112 www.facebook.com/letsgetnauti NautiFish Rum Bar 3 MM of the Niangua Arm 1022 Nautica Rd. Camdenton; 286-2226 thenautifish.com Papa Chubby’s Food & Booze 26 MM of the Main Channel 820 Serene Valley Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-8000 papachubbys.com Paradise Tropical Restaurant & Bar 24 MM of the Main Channel 430 Tropical Trail Dr. Sunrise Beach; 374-4777 paradisetropicalrestaurant. com Red Fox Bar & Grill 50 MM of the Main Channel 1433 Red Fox Rd. Climax Springs; 345-4596 redfox50.com RedHead Lakeside Grill 21MM of the Main Channel 1700 Yacht Club Dr. Osage Beach; 693-1525 redheadyachtclub.com Shady Gator’s 7 MM of the Main Channel 132 Sweet William Rd. Lake Ozark; 365-6464 shadygators.com
Sharkbite Bar & Grill at Runaway II 45 MM of the Main Channel 267 Runaway Dr. Climax Springs, 345-4590 runawayresort.com Shorty Pants Lounge 21 MM of the Main Channel 1680 Autumn Ln. Osage Beach; 302-1745 shortypantslounge.com Skippers Bar and Grill 59.5 MM of the Main Channel 33880 Ivy Bend Rd. Stover; 372-9903 T’s Fish Tales 6.5 MM of the Gravois Arm 27485 Cross Lane Barnett; 539-2176 Tap and Grill Lake Side Brew Haus 6.5 MM of the Main Channel 31959 Dunwandrin Rd. Gravois Mills; 207-0029 tapandgrillatthelake.com
WINERIES/BREW Golden Rock Winery 955 N. Business Rt. Hwy. 5 Camdenton; 317-9463 goldenrockwinery.com Ozark Distillery & Ozark Brewery 1684 Hwy. KK Osage Beach; 348-2449 ozarkdistillery.com Seven Springs Winery 846 Winery Hills Estates Linn Creek; 317-0100 sevenspringswinery.com Shawnee Bluff Vineyard 8 Tolwood Rd. Eldon; 365-1100 shawneebluffwinery.com
A LOCAL FAVORITE AT THE LAKE!
Open 7 Days/Week at 11 am 6285 N State Hwy 7 • Roach, MO (573) 347-3133
www.OhTommysIrishPub.com
WHERE FRIENDLY PEOPLE MEET! SERVING FOOD, COCKTAILS & FUN!
POWER HOUR MONDAY-SATURDAY: 2-5PM SUNDAY: 12-3PM
ENTERTAINMENT CORNHOLE EVERY MONDAY @ 6 PM JUNE 8 & 22
Bike Nite with Kenny D and Ponch on the Patio @ 6PM
JUNE 9
Music Bingo with Kyle @ 6:30 PM
JUNE 12
Music by Healing Box Project
JUNE 13
Round Robin Cornhole Tournament @ 1PM Sunday Music on the lawn by Roger That
Shawnee Bluff Winery 2430 Bagnell Dam Blvd. Lake Ozark; 365-9463 shawneebluffwinery.com
SPECIALTY Andy’s Frozen Custard 4820 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach; 302-0020 eatandys.com Brew Brothers Coffee 404 East 4th St. Eldon; 280-6430 brewbrotherscoffee.net
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KEY WEST OF THE MIDWEST!
BEACH BAR • LIVE MUSIC • BOAT RENTALS • BEACH • VOLLEYBALL GAS DOCK • ICE CREAM • SURF SHOP • RV PARK • CABIN RENTALS 11-12: Montage 8PM – 12AM 13: Kyle Austin 12PM – 4PM 14: Dave Dunklee 5PM – 9PM 15: Money For Nothin 5PM – 9PM 16: DJ Kyle 5PM – 9PM 17: Rich Whaley Band 5PM – 9PM 18-19: Hudson Drive 8PM – 12AM 20: Kyle Austin 12PM – 4PM & Shawn Campanini 5PM – 9PM 21: Clay Hughes 5PM – 9PM 22: Lucas Beebe 4PM – 8PM & Luau DJ 9PM – 12AM 23: DJ Kyle 5PM – 9PM 24: Clay Hughes 5PM – 9PM
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ehabilitation of the Business Route 54 Bagnell Dam bridge over the Osage River, located in Lake Ozark, has been approved by the Highways and Transportation Commission. During their meeting on Wednesday, the commissioners awarded the project to Concrete Strategies, LLC., which submitted the low bid of $1,611,862 The existing Bagnell Dam Bridge was built in 1929. The purpose of this project is to repair the bridge deck, expansion joints and barrier walls and to replace the bridge driving surface and repair the adjacent sidewalk. Rehabilitation is necessary to extend the life and usability of the bridge. During construction, Business 54 will be closed at the bridge for approximately three months. Motorists will need to use an alternate route while work takes place. This project is scheduled to begin after the Labor Day holiday and to be completed by the end of the year. Prior to work starting, MoDOT will alert the public through signs, news releases and social media. For more information about this project or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/modot-central-district. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media for project updates.
Canine Cannonball June 11 - 13
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19 MM THE FIRST EXIT WEST OF THE GRAND GLAIZE BRIDGE 1232 Jeffries Rd, Osage Beach 573-348-9797 www.DogDays.ws VACATION NEWS 43
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LAKE June
live
Friday, June 11
Backwater Jack’s, Queens Boulevard Bear Bottom Resort, Liz Moriondo, 7 p.m. Brick House, Shawn C, 7-11 p.m. Captain Ron’s, DJ Kyle, 6-10 p.m. Casablanca, Don Akers, 7 p.m. Coconuts, Loaded Dice, 6 p.m. Dog Days, Red Light Runner, 9 p.m. Fish & Co., ChristiAna Franky & Louie’s, Montage, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Off the Cliff, Cindy Lawhorn, 4-7 p.m. Paradise, Good Vibes, 6-10 p.m. Shady Gators, Madd Hoss Jackson Shawnee Bluff Winery, Al Jolly, 5-8 p.m. Shorty Pants, Dave Dunklee, 7-11 p.m. Tap & Grill, Chill Bone, Johnny Henry, 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 12 Backwater Jack’s, Queens Boulevard Bear Bottom Resort, Liz Moriondo, 7 p.m. Captain Ron’s, Paralandra, 6-10 p.m. Casablanca, Steven Scott, 7 p.m. Coconuts, Loaded Dice, 6 p.m. Dog Days, The Juice, 9 p.m.
Fish & Co., ChristiAna Franky & Louie’s, Montage, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Jolly Rogers, Notorious Oh Tommy’s, Dave Dunklee, 6-10 p.m. Paradise, Lenny Frisch, 12-4 p.m.; Jordan Heckemeyer,
6-10 p.m.
Shady Gators, Madd Hoss Jackson Shawnee Bluff Winery, Al Jolly, 1-4 p.m.; Sax on the
Beach, 5-8 p.m.
Shorty Pants, Art Bentley Tap & Grill, MIxtapes, 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 13 Backwater Jack’s, Whiskey Trio Dog Days, The Juice from Concentrate, 2 p.m. Lake Burger, Dave Dunklee, 1-5 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, Kyle Austin, 12-4 p.m. Paradise, Steven Tyler Moore, 5-9 p.m. Shady Gators, Madd Hoss Jackson Shawnee Bluff Winery, Tim Gaines, 2-5 p.m.
Monday, June 14 Backwater Jack’s, James Clay Frankie & Louie’s, Dave Dunklee, 5-9 p.m.
Tuesday, June 15 Franky & Louie’s, Money for Nothin, 5-9 p.m. Shorty Pants, Johnny Henry
Wednesday, June 16 Backwater Jack’s, Marcus Words Dog Days, Molly Lovette, 6 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, DJ Kyle, 5-9 p.m.
Thursday, June 17 Backwater Jack’s, ChristiAna Casablanca, Nate Michaels, 7 p.m.
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Attention musicians, bands, bars and restaurants: Send us live entertainment schedules to be included in our live music listing. Event information must include name of venue, name of entertainer, time, date and contact information for verification. Send information to cpatires@gmail.com or call 573-346-2132. The following list has been updated as of press time. June 11-24, 2021
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LAKE LIVE Dog Days, Molly Lovette Duo, 6 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, Rich Whaley Band, 5-9 p.m. Jolly Rogers, Art Bentley
Casablanca, Don Akers, 7 p.m. Coconuts, Pure Drive, 6 p.m. Dog Days, Retro Nerds, 9 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, Hudson Drive, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. H. Toad’s, ChristiAna Folds of Honor concert Jolly Rogers, Steven Woolley Ozarks Amphitheater, Jamey Johnson & Whiskey Myers, 7 p.m. Paradise, Hometown Tourist, 12-4 p.m. & 6-10 p.m. Seven Springs Winery, Dave Dunklee, 2-6 p.m. Shawnee Bluff Winery, Marcus, 1-4 p.m.; Grayson Wood, 5-8
Friday, June 18 Backwater Jack’s, Griffin & the Gargoyles Bear Bottom Resort, Clay Clear Band, 7 p.m. Brick House, Kemmie Collier, 7-11 p.m. Captain Ron’s, Loaded Dice, 6-10 p.m. Coconuts, Pure Drive, 6 p.m. Dog Days, Wildfire, 9 p.m. Bulldogs Beach House, Dave Dunklee, 5-9 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, Hudson Drive, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. H. Toad’s, ChristiAna Folds of Honor concert Jolly Rogers, Steven Woolley Paradise, Art Bentley, 6-10 p.m. Shawnee Bluff Winery, Mick Byrd, 5-8 p.m. Shorty Pants, Travis Marvin Tap & Grill, I-70 Overdrive, 7 p.m.
p.m. Shorty Pants, Travis Martin Tap & Grill, Soul Root, 7 p.m.
Sunday, June 20 Backwater Jack’s, Marcus Words Brick House, Nate Michaels, 1 p.m. Dog Days, Randall Shreve, 2 p.m. Franky & Louie’s, Kyle Austin, 12-4 p.m.; Shawn Campanini, 5-9
p.m.
Saturday, June 19 Backwater Jack’s, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band Bear Bottom Resort, Clay Clear Band, 7 p.m. Captain Ron’s, Liz Moriondo, 6-10 p.m.
Paradise, Lucas Beebe, 5-9 p.m. Shady Gators, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band Shawnee Bluff Winery, Me & Jim, 2-5 p.m.
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mily Bring the Fa e’s to Miner Mik enter at Indoor Fun C zarks! Lake of the O The Maze
Runaway Mine Train
the Chuck Wagon Ferris Wheel and more!
Hours Thursday and Friday 1-9pm Saturday 11am-9pm Sunday 11am-5pm If quality family fun is what you are looking for, you will find it all under one roof at Mike’s and Buster’s. Go to minermikes.com forMiner expanded holiday hours.
minermikes.com
573-348-2126 4515 Osage Beach Pkwy., Osage Beach, MO
Arcades
air hockey
Nascar Games HarleyDavidson Games
and
Busters garage
Route 66 Indoor Elevated roller coaster style electric go karting
2021 EVENTS
Friday, June 11 DJ Kyle | 6-10PM Saturday, June 12 Paralandra | 6-10PM
Friday, June 18 Loaded Dice | 6-10PM
Saturday, June 19 Liz Moriondo | 6-10PM
Friday, June 25 Trev & Dev | 6-10PM
Friday, June 11 Shane The Magic Guy | 4- 7PM Friday, June 18 Shane The Magic Guy | 4- 7PM Sunday, June 20 Father’s Day Breakfast, 9-11AM
OPEN DAILY AT 11 A.M.
Captain Ron’s is following all CDC sanitizing and distancing protocol for the protection of our valued customers and staff. Your health and safety is our main concern.
Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill | Lk.Rd. 5-50 or 34.5 MM, Sunrise Beach, MO 573-374-5852 | www.CaptainRonsAtTheLake.com
