Calendar of Events

September

23 • The second annual Lake of the Ozarks Got Talent will be held at Ozarks Amphitheater 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. For more information, call Heather Link at 660-864-9395 via text; or Larry Biron at 573-836-5344 or lakeoftheozarksgottalent@ gmail.com.

23 & 24 • The dinner theater production of “Trick or Treat” will be held at the Camden County Museum at 7 p.m. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. Cost is $20. Seating is limited so reservations are strongly suggested. Call 573-346-7191 ext. 8 for reservations. Go to www. camdencountymuseum.org for more information.

23-25 • The Hillbilly Rendezvous Festival will be held at the Laurie Fairgrounds. This oldtime festival will have reenactors and participants in 1800s period costume providing demonstrations and merchandise for sale. Hours are 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday and Sunday, and, 9 a.m.3 p.m. Saturday.

23-25 • The Fall In-Water Boat Show will be held at Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill. A variety of boats from Lake area marine dealers will be in the water ready to test drive. Hours are Friday 17 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, go to www. lakeozarkboatdealers.com.

24 • Pumpkin’ Chunkin’ Palooza, sponsored by the Laurie/Sunrise Beach Rotary Club will be held at Ozarks Amphitheater in Camdenton. From 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. a variety of activities, entertainment and contests will be held. A family area with a maze, face painting, bounce houses, pirate and magic shows and petting zoo will be set up. A Trebuchet demonstrations and contest, art contest and exhibit, pie eating contest, artists and, vendors and food will be available. Chiari will be held at 1 p.m. at Ha Ha Tonka State Park at the Post Office Pavillion. Registration at noon. A raffle, games, food and playground for kids will be held. Register at walk.conquerchiari. org.

24 • Camden County Republican Club Patriots Dinner and live and silent auction, 5:30-9 p.m., Community Christian Church, 1064 N. Business Route 5, Camdenton. Guests will include Republican candidates on the Nov. 8 General Election ballot. Cost is $25 a person. RSVP by Sept. 17 to Jerry at jerry@LeisureTimePool.com or call 573-286-5395 to reserve your tickets and you can pay at the door the night of the dinner. Cash or check will be accepted for tickets and auction purchases. You do not need to be a member to attend.

24 • The Elks Lodge #2517 will host the annual Mouse Races. Doors open at 2 p.m. with races starting at 3 p.m.

24 • Cocktails for a Cause will be held at La Roca Club in Osage Beach from 4:30-9 p.m. This events 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, raffles and entertainment will be held. For more information, go to Champagne Campaign “Cocktails for a Cause” on Facebook.

25 • 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. For more information, go to www.eldonchamber.com/upcoming-events.

29-Oct. 2 • Fall Swapping Days will be at Jocob’s Cave Meadowlands off of Hwy. TT in Versailles. Missouri’s largest swap meet features antiques, guns, fishing gear, crafts, small animals and flea market items. Open daily from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. For more information, go to www.jacobscave.com. 30 • Boiled Shrimp night will be held at the American Legion Post 624 in Sunrise Beach from 5-6:30 p.m. Dinner comes with boiled corn and potatoes and desert. Music by Roni. American Legion Post 624, 852 American Legion Rd., Sunrise Beach. www.zackwheatlegionpost624. org

30 -Oct. 2• The Crossover Music Festival will be held at Ozarks Amphitheater. A variety of bands and artists featuring Southern Gospel and Contemporary music will perform. For more information, go to www. crossovermusicfestival.com.

October

1 • A Car Show will be held at the Camden County Museum from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost to enter is $15. For more information call 573-346-7191 or go to www. camdencountymuseum.org. In the event of rain this event will be held on Oct 8.

1 & 2 • The 42nd Versailles Apple Festival will be held in downtown Versailles. A parade, vendors, food booths, car show, fiddle contest, live music and other entertainment is planned. hours are Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, go to www.versaillesapplefestival. com.

1 & 2 • The Fall Big Bass Bash will be held giving anglers the chance to win big cash prizes. To sign up, go to www.midwestfishtournaments.com/ event-info-bbb/event-info-bbbloz-fall.

4, 11, 18 & 25 • Drop in knitting/crochet event from 10-3 at Paint Box Cafe in Palisades Village on Hwy KK in Osage Beach. All skill levels are welcome. For more information call 573-3746927.

5 • The American Legion Post 624 in Sunrise Beach serves their famous chicken wing dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for a three-piece dinner served with mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables. Non-smoking bar and seating available. Call 573-374-6091 for information. fundraiser will be held at the Lodge of Four Seasons 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 Heros United Against Domestic Violence.” For more information, to donate or sponsor the event, go to www.cadvvoc.org/brunch.html.

8 • Fall Fiber Festival sponsored by Lake Area Fiber Artists Guild from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Community Christian Church, N Bus 5, Camdenton. Handmade artwork for sale, vendor booths, fiber demonstrations. For more information, go to www.lakefiberarts.com or email lakefiberarts@gmail.com.

8 • The Ozark Hills Quilt Show will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Community Christian Church in Camdenton. Sponsored by the Ozark Quilt Guild the event will feature quilt made by members, there will be a quilt raffle and quilter vendors. The show is held in conjunction of the Fiber Arts Festival.

8 • 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. For a full list of dealer locations and more information, go to www. funlake.com/harborhop.

8 • Arts in the Park will be held at the Camdenton City Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts in the Park is free, hands on art experiences for children and their families. Children go from tent to tent where they’ll have the chance to make pillows, crowns, bird seed cones, stamp art, masks, yarn eyes and many others. In addition to the Child Advocacy Council, other non-profit organizations will have tents too at which children can make various crafts. Hot dogs and popcorn and drinks are also provided for free.