Celebrate Missouri's 200th Birthday!

2021 is the 200th birthday of Missouri and the 90th anniversary of the creation of the Lake of the Ozarks - What a year! There is going to be a lot of celebration going on in the Lake area, and Ozark Yacht Club is so excited about all of it! We mentioned the bicentennial back in May, and the schedule has grown quite a bit since then. Check out the schedule and look at the official birthday website: bestdambirthdaybash.com!

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Best Dam Car Show

@ Seven Springs Winery
July 31st

Live music, food, vendors, and more! You're encouraged to bring your own lawn chairs while you check out the incredible cars, including hot rods, classics, etc. Register here. 

Best BBQ Birthday Bash

@ Laurie Fairgrounds
August 6th & 7th

This year's BBQ Cook-Off will award cash prizes totaling $6775! 
The Grand Champion: $1000 and a trophy
Reserve: $750 and a trophy
1st Reserve: $500 and a trophy 
1st-10th Place: Pay-out and ribbons

There is also a Kids Q Cook-Off! Learn more on the City of Laurie website.



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Best Dam 5K Fun Run/Walk

@ Old Kinderhook
August 7th
Registration: 7:00 a.m.
Race Runs: 7:30-11:00 a.m.
Cost: $25 (Free to Breast Cancer Survivors)
Cash or Checks Payable To: American Cancer Society
Donations also accepted! 

Sign up on the Facebook Event "MO Bicentennial Best Dam Birthday Bash 5K Fun Run/Walk". Or, contact Jasen Jones at 314-401-5518 or at jasenjones17@icloud.com.

Best Dam Motorcycle Ride

@ Zack Wheat Post 624 American Legion in Sunrise Beach
August 7th
Ride Begins: 9:00 a.m.

The Lake of the Ozarks Bike Ride is FREE and there will also be shirts and breakfast available for purchase. 


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Best Dam En Plein Air Art Festival

@ Unique event sites featured each day, 20 different venues
August 9th - 14th

The first registration site will be the Lake Fine Art Academy & Galleria. 
August 13th (Friday), the artwork will be delivered to get ready for the Art Show. 
August 14th (Saturday), will be the Art Show & Sale with the Dinner & Awards Ceremony. 
Register here: https://lakefineart.net (Deadline is July 16th)

Missouri’s Ice Cream Day

August 10th

Did you know that Missouri's official dessert is the ice cream cone? Celebrate at your favorite local ice cream shop! Share photos on the Facebook page.


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Best Dam Fireworks Display

@ Lake-wide
August 10th

Check out the locations here! 

Best Dam Birthday Bash

@Ozarks Amphitheater
August 11th, 2021 
Showtime: 8:00 PM
Where: Ozarks Amphitheater

Hot Summer Nights Car Show

@Bagnell Dam Strip
August 13th
5:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Hot Summer Nights has been a Lake of the Ozarks tradition for many years! This one is extra special for the Missouri Bicentennial. Come enjoy it for yourself for free! Learn more on the website: www.hotsummernightscruise.com



Stay at Ozark Yacht Club


Whatever your plans for the Missouri Bicentennial, make sure your stay is just as great as your favorite activities! Ozark Yacht Club is the best lodging at the Lake of the Ozarks, with lakefront cabin rentals that include impressive amenities you'll love... Including a heated pool, sand volleyball, kayak rentals, boat rentals, life-sized chess, hiking trail, LakeSide Café on-site, and SO much more! Give us a call to check our availability and grab your very own lakefront rental on the Bagnell Dam Strip for the Bicentennial! 




500 Yacht Club Landing Dr.
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Phone: 573-552-8401

www.OzarkYachtClub.com

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