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Fireworks Displays

It’s going to be a fireworks display like no other. The Best Dam Fireworks Show will be happening Lake-wide on August 10. This is one of several events happening to celebrate Bagnell Dam’s 90th birthday. Barges will be placed on the Lake with displays going off simultaneously at dark. So far barges are expected to be at the 13, 26, 34, 36 & 42 mile markers of the main channel, as well as the 10 of the Big Niangua Arm of the Lake.

Rummage Sale

One of the largest rummage sales held at the Lake, Kent Memorial Lutheran Church will hold this annual sale August 6 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. and August 7 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Just about everything you would want will be available for a bargain. Shop early for the best selection! 5K Run/Walk

Also a part of the Best Dam Birthday Bash, a 5K will be held August 7 at Old Kinderhook starting at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $25/ person with money going to the American Cancer Society. Free for all breast cancer survivors. This is a leisurely run or walk around the Old Kinderhook Resort. For more information, go to www.bestdambirthdaybash.com. m