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Fishing Derby Returns To Osage Beach City Fishing Pond

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The Osage Beach Fishing Derby is coming up Tuesday, August 3rd at the city park fishing pond.

It’s free to fish at the pond from 5 pm until 8 pm, and if you need equipment they’ll have some for you to use.

The fishing pond was re-opened to the public in June 2019 after having closed down in 2013 due to flood damage.

Catfish, bluegill and largemouth bass have been added to the pond over the last few years under the direction of the Missouri Department of conservation.

 

***More info:

The Osage Beach Fishing Derby will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from 5-8pm. Join us for this entirely free event and enjoy the evening fishing with family or friends! Equipment will be provided if needed, along with a hot dog snack and a chance to win prizes!

The Fishing Derby will be held at the Osage Beach City Park Fishing Pond. A little background on our fishing pond…it reopened to the public on June 1, 2019 after being closed since the summer of 2013 due to flood damage.  There have been many repairs and additions including an emergency spillway, new flood gate, and in-house dredging — all completed in spring of 2016.  The pond was restocked with catfish and bluegill in fall of 2016 and largemouth bass in summer of 2017.  Fishing was not permitted during this time to allow the fish to grow and spawn, all with direction from Missouri Department of Conservation.

For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at 573.302.7460

Officials Pushing Water Safety As We Enter Halfway Point Of The Season

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Summer’s about halfway through in the Lake Area, but the Captain of the Lake of the Ozarks Captain’s Association is talking about boater education to help stop accidents and deaths on Missouri waters.

“Lake of the Ozarks contributes to 50% of all the incidents that occur, that’s everything from boat crashes and boat related injuries, to boat fatalities” says Captain Doug Beck is also on the LOZ Water Safety Council.

He tells KRMS News the public needs more awareness “people do not have boater education. 86% of the people who get into boating accidents, do not have boating education.”

Beck says everyone could use more education on the water, including locals who own boats and those who come to the lake to rent one.

Back was interviewed by Guy Wehman on The Ozarks This Morning.

Ozarks Amphitheater Adds Another Major Concert Featuring Dwight Yoakam

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Another date’s now added to the Labor Day weekend lineup at Ozarks Amphitheater in Camdenton.

“Coming to the Ozarks Amphitheater on Sunday September 5th, of Labor Day Weekend, We’re bringing back Dwight Yoakam” says Tom Abbett with the Ozarks Amphitheater

He tells KRMS News Yoakam has history at the Lake Area venue after having played there in 2017 and that they almost brought Yoakam in as support for Willie Nelson, who’s in the Lake Area August 16th “and we decided we’d have him as a headliner act, so we found a slot for him and that makes the 3rd act in a row for Labor Day weekend.”

Tickets for Dwight Yoakam go on sale to the general public Friday.

The Labor Day weekend will also feature concerts by Brantley Gilbert and Halestorm.

Pumkin Chunkin Palooza Adds “Got Talent” Event Offering $5K Prize Money

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They’re adding a new event to Pumkin Chunkin Palooza later this year.

Organizers say Pumkin Chunkin Palooza’s Got Talent will now be a part of one of the Lake Area’s biggest fall festivals.

The talent competition will begin at 6 o’clock, Saturday night September 25th of the Ozarks Amphitheater.

The first place winner will pocket $5-thousand dollars and entries are being accepted now through August 20th.

PRESS RELEASE Pumpkin Chunkin's Got Talent

Iberia Man Selected Out Of 9,700 People To Participate In Elk Hunt

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An Iberia man is one of five people selected to harvest elk in Missouri this year.

The Missouri Department of Conservation says Tyson Wall was selected out of the over 9,700 people who registered for the fall and winter hunt.

Wall will have to purchase his permit this month at a cost of $50, then he’ll have the ability to harvest one bull elk that has one antler of at least six inches long.

All five of the selected hunters will have the chance to participate in the archery session that starts October 16th through the 24th, as well as the firearms season which runs December 11th through the 19th.

The five permits may only be used in Carter, Reynolds, or Shannon counties.

Lake Of The Ozarks Spotlighted On CNN During REO Speedwagon Concert

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The Lake of the Ozarks is once again on the national news screen, landing on prime time during CNN’s “Fourth Across America” with REO Speedwagon playing live at the Ozarks Amphitheater.

Thousands of fans were seen enjoying the show as the cameras panned across the stadium.

The Lake was on display during the COVID 19 Pandemic of 2020, after a viral video showed numerous bars with patrons going mask free, after Camden County removed the mask ordinance.

The national news media ended up following the Lake’s activities for the remainder of the year.

Ozarks Amphitheater had only one show in 2020, however this year’s lineup has more stars than ever before for the Lake of the Ozarks and dates lasting well into the end of the season.

 

Camdenton Is The Latest To Get In On The Fireworks Show For Bagnell Dam 90th Birthday

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More fireworks will be happening in the Lake Area later this summer.

The Camdenton Board of Alderman now has request from the Best Dam Birthday Bash Planning Committee money to help pay for an August 10th fireworks display.

It’s part of the Best Dam Birthday Bash celebration during Missouri’s Bicentennial festivities.

The planning committee is requesting $35-hundred dollars from the city for the Best Dam Fireworks Display set to happen at nine different locations.

Independence Day Fireworks Displays Across The Lake At KRMSRADIO.COM

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Friday July 2nd

Captain Ron’s Bar and Grill – 9:15PM 34.5 Miler Marker or HWY 5 Sunrise Beach

City of Linn Creek – 9:15PM at Linn Creek Soccer Fields

Dale Hollow Winery – 9PM at 314 E 1st St, Stover, MO 65078

Osage Bluff Marina – 9PM at 17393 Osage Bluff Rd Warsaw, MO 65355

Regalia Hotel and Conference Center – 9:15PM at 250 Racquet Club Drive, Lake Ozark, MO 65049

 

Saturday July 3rd

Bear Bottom Resort – 9:45PM 38MM or 123 Bear Bottom Drive, Sunrise Beach, MO

Iberia’s Independence Day Celebration – 4PM to 10PM at 746 East Hwy 42 Iberia, MO. 65486

Millstone Marina & RV Resort – 9:30PM at 18096 Highway O, Gravois Mills, MO 65037

Red Oak Resort – 9:00PM at the 33 Mile Marker

Wet Spot Bar and Grill – 9:30PM at 33880 Ivy Bend Road Stover, MO 65078

 

Sunday July 4th

 

Camp Bagnell – 9:15PM at 401 Old Bagnell Road, Eldon, MO

City of Eldon – 9:15PM at Eldon Air Park, 532 Airport Rd, Eldon, MO

Boondockz Lakefront Bar & Restaurant – 9:30pm at 45-mile marker

Holiday Hills Marina at 9PM at the 66 Miler Marker

Lake Valley Country Club – 9:15PM at 367 CC Blair Dr., Camdenton, MO

Lodge of the Four Seasons – 9:15PM at 13 Mile Marker or off Horseshoe Bend Parkway

Margaritaville Lake Resort at 9:00PM at 26MM or off KK in Osage Beach

Meta Fireworks display – 4:30PM & fireworks at dark downtown

Pointe Randall Resort at 9:15PM at 2MM or 1584 Susan Rd., Lake Ozark, MO

 

Water Cruises

 

Fireworks Cruise on 4th of July – Playin’ Hooky at Big Kahuna’s Gas N’ Grill at 32697 Green Hills Rd, Gravois Mills, MO 65037

Fireworks Cruise on the 4th of July – Celebration Cruises at 1009 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark, MO 65049

 

Canceled Fireworks Shows:

Warsaw – Drake Harbor Fireworks Show canceled due to COVID Concerns, rescheduled for Labor Day weekend.

 

Do you have a fireworks show not listed here? Let us know, email newsroom@krmsradio.com and we’ll add it to the list!

 

Swimming Advisory Issued For LOTO State Park Beach – Others Open This Weekend

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Lake of the Ozarks State Park Public Beach. Photo Courtesy of MO STATE PARKS

A swimming advisory has been issued for Public Beach # 1 at the Lake of the Ozarks State Park.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources says water samples came back with high counts of e-coli.

That is a direct result of the recent flash flooding across the area, which often washes debris and waste from animals down into the lake.

Public beach # 2 off Highway 54 in Osage Beach, as well as the Campground Beach and the Day Use Beach at Truman State Park in Warsaw are all open for this weekend.

 

Additional Details:

 

Beaches open as of July 1, 2021

Cuivre River State Park, 678 State Rt 147, Troy*

Finger Lakes State Park, 1505 E. Peabody Rd, Columbia

Harry S Truman State Park Campground Beach, 28761 State Park Rd, Warsaw

Harry S Truman State Park Day Use Beach, 28761 State Park Rd, Warsaw

Lake Wappapello State Park, Hwy 172, Williamsville

Lake of the Ozarks State Park Public Beach 1, 403 Hwy 134, Kaiser*

Lake of the Ozarks State Park Grand Glaize Beach, off Hwy 54, Osage Beach

Long Branch State Park, 28615 Visitor Center Rd, Macon

Pomme de Terre State Park Pittsburg Beach, Hwy 64B, Pittsburg

Pomme de Terre State Park Hermitage Beach, Hwy 64B, Pittsburg

St. Joe State Park Monsanto Lake Beach, 2800 Pimville Rd, Park Hills

St. Joe State Park Pim Lake Beach, 2800 Pimville Rd, Park Hills

Stockton State Park, 19100 S. Hwy 215, Dadeville

Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 State Hwy. 157, Kirksville* 

Trail of Tears State Park, 429 Moccasin Springs, Jackson

Wakonda State Park, 32836 State Park Rd, La Grange 

 

*Advisory – Swimming is not recommended
Swimming is not recommended if the geometric mean of the weekly water quality sample results exceeds the equivalent of 190 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water (190 mpn/100 mL). The following beaches exceed the 190 mpn/100 mL recommendation.

Cuivre River State Park, 678 State Rt 147, Troy

Lake of the Ozarks State Park Public Beach 1, 403 Hwy 134, Kaiser

Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 State Hwy. 157, Kirksville

 

Beaches closed as of July 1, 2021

Mark Twain State Park, 37352 Shrine Rd, Florida, Missouri – Closed due to flooding. 

Watkins Woolen Mill State Park, 26600 Park Rd N, Lawson – Closed due to flooding. 

 

Additional information may be found on the department’s website at http://dnr.mo.gov/asp/beaches/

Ha Ha Tonka Park To Host Star Gazing Event

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They’re going to be gazing at the stars at Ha Ha Tonka State Park later this month.

You’re invited to join park staff to check out the sky just after 9 o’clock Saturday night July 10th at the Post Office Shelter.

Weather permitting, a telescope will be available to see the stars and a new moon.

The night before the park will host a night trail walk.

Ha Ha Tonka State Park is located south of Camdenton at the southern end of Lake of the Ozarks.

 

More details:

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 1, 2021 – Ha Ha Tonka State Park invites the public to join park staff at the for an evening of stargazing at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, July 10 at the Post Office Shelter. Participants will tour the night skies using a telescope and a new moon, which allows the best opportunity to view fainter and more distant objects.

This event will be held weather permitting.

The public is strongly encouraged to follow social-distancing guidelines and be proactive in protecting themselves and others.

Ha Ha Tonka State Park is located just south of Camdenton on State Road D, near the Lake of the Ozarks. To get to the Post Office Shelter from Highway 54, turn onto State Road D and continue approximately 2.3 miles. The Post Office Shelter will be on your left. For more information about the event, call the park at 573-346-2986.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

 

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 30, 2021 – Ha Ha Tonka State Park invites adventure-seekers to participate in its Night Hike at 9 p.m. Friday, July 9. Participants will explore the world of nocturnal animals and their amazing adaptations for life at night, and see how their senses compare.

The Night Hike will follow Spring Trail and will reveal who gets up when the sun goes down. Those interested in joining should meet at the Spring Trailhead in the lake parking lot. To get to the lake parking lot from U.S. Highway 54, turn onto State Road D and continue for approximately 2.7 miles to Tonka Spring Road. The lake parking lot is on the right.

The public is strongly encouraged to follow social-distancing guidelines and be proactive in protecting themselves and others.

Ha Ha Tonka State Park is located just south of Camdenton on State Road D, near the Lake of the Ozarks. For more information about the event, call the park at 573-346-2986.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Fire Officials Stress Fireworks Safety For Holiday Weekend

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Fire officials all over Lake of the Ozarks are getting ready for a busy Independence Day weekend, with lots of people and lots of fireworks.

But there’s a common theme going around about mixing fireworks and alcohol.

“Have someone who’s not been drinking to manage the fireworks, because 9 times out of 10….if you take someone mixing vodka or rum with high velocity fireworks, it usually doesn’t turn out well” says Deputy Fire Chief John Scheper with the Gravois Fire Protection District.

He tells KRMS News what he thinks is the most dangerous kind of fireworks, and it’s one you might not be expecting “Sparklers burn at like 11 hundred degrees…it’s basically like an arc-welder. We actually see more eye and finger injuries, arm injuries and burns…all by sparklers, more than anything else…and yet you see 3-year-old’s dancing around with sparklers.”

Scheper says its best to go see a professional fireworks display for the 4th of July and there are numerous events planned for the Lake Area this weekend.

Police Offer Advice Ahead Of 4th Of July Fireworks Celebrations

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The 4th of July weekend is closing in on Lake of the Ozarks, and one local law enforcement officials gives his take on how to enjoy fireworks.

“I’ve tried doing some of those shows or tried doing my own fireworks display, it don’t work. Just go to the big show, let somebody else do them and it will work out better” says Osage Beach Police Lieutenant Michael O’Day.

He’s reminding you Osage Beach does have an ordinance prohibiting the setting off of fireworks within city limits.

O’Day also says if you are shooting fireworks in an area that allows them, make sure the person lighting them is sober “when you start drinking, your reflexes…everything starts slowing down. So If a motor does flip over or something gets out of hand, your reaction time is going to be a lot slower as well.”

There are numerous professional fireworks shows planned for the Lake Area throughout the 4th of July weekend.

Lieutenant O’Day was interviewed by Christian Blood on the KRMS Morning Magazine.

Fireworks Makers Recommend You Buy Early As Supply Is Short

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If you plan to set off fireworks in the Lake Area on the Fourth of July, the nation’s largest consumer-based fireworks company says you might want to shop early.

For the second straight year, Phantom Fireworks there could be a shortage of fireworks.

The company says supply chains are facing slower turnaround times due to lagging global shipments.

Phantom Fireworks says sales surged to record highs last year while numerous communities around Missouri and the U-S cancelled or postponed fireworks displays because of the pandemic.

St. Louis Teen Is Heading To The Olympics After Sunday’s Win

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A St. Louis area teenager is heading to the Olympics.

Tyler Downs of Ballwin, Missouri defeated a pair of Olympians to win the men’s 3-meter springboard title at the U.S. diving trials.

This earns the 17-year-old a trip to the Tokyo Games.

Downs beat out Andrew Copobianco, who took second, as well as David Boudia, who won the 10-meter title at the 2012 London Games.

Delaney Schnell won the women’s 10-meter platform title on Sunday.

Guinness World Record Boat Attempt Falls Short

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The attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest boat parade falls short Saturday at the Lake of the Ozarks.

The number to beat was 1,180 boats set in Malaysia in 2014, however the Lake Area only came up with 612 boats in total.

Out of those, only 505 boats were counted because some boats did not finish the full parade, while others did not have the required flag displayed properly.

On social media, many residents say they were either not aware of the event or the $50 cost and the expect large amount of boats deterred them from participating.

Officials say they learned from the event and are already planning to try again.

 

****From the Best Dam Facebook Page:

What a great showing! Thank you to all participants that came and Attempted to Break A World Record!!!!! Unfortunately we did not break the record, we had 612 that showed up. However, we will try again. We learned a lot and we know we can break the record next time!
Thank you again Mortgage Headquarters for Sponsoring this great event!

Officials Request More Boats Ahead Of This Weekend’s Guinness World Record Attempt

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We’re just a few days away from Lake of the Ozarks attempt at grabbing a world record.

As Bagnell Dam in Lake Ozark turns 90 this year, officials are celebrating with a push to set the Guinness World Record for the Largest Boat Parade this weekend.

“Currently it’s held in Malaysia, so not only do we want to bring it to Missouri to celebrate our bicentennial…but also here to Lake of the Ozarks for Bagnell Dam” says Executive Director Heather Brown with the Convention and Visitor Bureau.

She tells KRMS News the Lake Area boat parade will have to beat the 11-hundred-80 boats that set the current record in Malaysia in 2014.

And Brown also says if you plan to be in the boat parade, you have to register to get counted by Guinness “don’t assume we have enough boats, because people may no show that day…so we want to get as many boats as we can. We don’t just want to be the record this Saturday, we want to blow it out of the water.”

Brown says the cost of getting a Guinness official to the Lake for the parade cost $15-thousand and that fee was paid for by a local mortgage company.

You can find out more details and get registered here: https://bestdambirthdaybash.com/boat-parade/

Ft. Leonard Wood Birthday Bash Set For Next Week

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Fort Leonard Wood is celebrating it’s 246th birthday this coming Monday.

Officials are planning a number of celebrations on the base throughout the next week, including a 3-mile birthday run on Gammon Field, an Army cake-cutting ceremony and a concert by the 399th army band.

Officials say they will also have an Army Golf Scramble and child care will be provided.

 

Additional Info:

 

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (June 8, 2021) — Established June 14, 1775, more than a year before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Army is older than the nation it serves. In celebration of 246 years of service, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood leaders have many events planned throughout the week.

Monday begins with a 3-mile division-style birthday run, starting at 5:30 a.m. on Gammon Field. After the run, an Army cake-cutting ceremony is set to take place, also on Gammon Field. The uniform for military personnel attending the cake cutting, but not participating in the run, will be duty uniform. Families are encouraged to attend.

Also on Monday, the 399th Army Band will hold a concert starting at 4 p.m. on MSCoE Plaza, followed by a Retreat ceremony, starting at 4:30 p.m.

A fun run/walk is scheduled from 7 to 8 a.m. June 18, starting at the Daugherty Bowling Center parking lot. The same day, an Army Birthday golf scramble is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Piney Valley Golf Course.

Officials said personnel should note there will be no parking on Constitution or Iowa Avenues Monday morning while the birthday run takes place. Also, as some roads will be temporarily closed during the run, personnel should plan alternate routes to the Child Development Centers.

Reporters wishing to cover these events should contact the Public Affairs Office by noon Friday, June 11, at 573.563.4145.

Lake Race 2021 A Success – New Award Added For Racing History

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Official results are now in from Lake Race 2021 and officials are excited about the turnout and response to this year’s event.

“We thank our sponsors, it’s been an incredible journey….it’s been 2 years since we’ve had Lake Race. I became President of the board in December of 2019 and we didn’t have a race in 2020 due to COVID, so everybody for 2021 THANK YOU VERY MUCH!”

Speaking at the Awards Ceremony, Tom Abbott with Lake Race says they couldn’t have done it without the volunteers and the sponsors.

“Where would we be putting this race together without our sponsors? KRMS and Viper Communications…they broadcasted this race on television to over 40 million people and over 50 television stations across the united states so, Camden on the Lake..our host hotel…how about the race course today? The guys who set the race course today have never set a race course in their life and they pulled it together for us. And the Neon Taco? How about George Tucker and his crew getting us back to the dam!”

In addition to the trophies handed out to the winners, Lake Race’s Tom Abbott says they’ve added a very special trophy which will remain here at the Lake.

“As one of my roles as President, I wanted something to commemorate the very beginning…the start of powerboat racing here at the Lake of the Ozarks. I was reading a 1995 edition of the Powerboat Magazine that had an article about Earl Rand and his lovely wife Rose, so I made a choice and today we’re unveiling the “Earl and Rose Rand” Memorial Lake Race trophy.”

Abbott says Earl Rand’s history runs deep for powerboat racing at the Lake of the Ozarks “Lake race has been around since 2013. I have been involved in offshore powerboat racing here since 1993, which was the US offshore power  fest. One of the brain child’s behind that was Earl Rand with Marina Bay resort. So Earl was instrumental in it, our Tri-County Lodging Association and Jim Divincen…they all had the vision to bring offshore powerboat racing here to Lake of the Ozarks.”

You can find full results from this year’s winners below:

OPA & FORMULA AWARDS

Racers Ready For Lake Race 2021

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The racers are in town for Lake Race on Saturday, and they’re not only watching the water as they get prepared.

“We feel like meterologists….constantly watching the weather, the waves. There are apps out there like “wind finder” and things like that, which will tell you the amount of seconds in-between each wave and how big they are” says Myrick Coil with Performance Boat Center in Osage Beach, which races in the Super Stock class on Saturday.

He tells  KRMS News he’s familiar with the competition he’ll be facing “STR Racing is really good. CR Racing is really good. I feel that we are really good. You know the boats, you know the crews.”

Coil says the water conditions will determine how he sets up his power boat Saturday….he also says he prefers racing in freshwater as opposed to saltwater.

Additionally, a new class of smaller, quicker Formula One powerboats will be racing in between the bigger Offshore Powerboats Saturday.

“What we wanted to do is inject the Formula one and the tri-halls into the program, and we can race in-between the downtimes of the offshore boats…so when a fan comes in now, they’re going to see action from 11 in the morning until 5 o’clock at night” says Tim Seebold with NGK Spark Plugs F 1 Powerboat Championship Series.

He tells KRMS News the Formula One boats can go zero to 100 miles an hour in 5 seconds “top speed is about 120, and they’ll pull anywhere from 5 to 6 G’s in an 180 degree corner.”

You can catch live coverage of Lake Race on News / Talk KRMS AM 1150, 97.5 and 103.3 FM and also streaming online at KRMS-Radio-dot-com.

KRMS TV will be televising the races Saturday.

 

Boating Restrictions Start Going Into Place Ahead Of Lake Race Activites

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If you plan on boating this weekend on the lake, you might have to make some adjustments with Lake Race happening Saturday.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Division says boating traffic will be restricted to no wake and idle speed from Bagnell Dam to the 4-mile marker of the main channel.

The restrictions will be in place from one hour before the event and they’ll continue for up to an hour after the final race.

Powerboat testing will start at 9 o’clock Saturday morning and then racing follows at 11.

 

****Additional Details….

 

EMPHASIS: Powerboat Race At Lake Of The Ozarks

Captain Corey J. Schoeneberg, commanding officer of Troop F, would like to inform boaters of an offshore boat race event. The race will take place on June 5, 2021, near Bagnell Dam on Lake of the Ozarks. Powerboat testing will begin at 9 a.m. and the event will start at 10 a.m. Boating traffic will be restricted to no wake and idle speed from the dam to approximately the 4-mile marker of the main channel. The no wake, idle speed restriction will be enforced approximately one hour prior to the event start time and will continue to be enforced up to one hour after the last race.

Every attempt will be made to minimize inconvenience to boaters navigating near the race, but boaters should expect congestion in the area. Troopers, as well as event volunteers, will be located around the course and will assist boaters in locating the designated areas for spectator anchoring. Spectators wishing to anchor should anticipate needing enough anchor line for water depth in excess of 100 feet.

Captain Schoeneberg urges boaters to use heightened caution while exiting the area following the event due to conditions caused by the heavy boat traffic and to report ALL impaired operators to Troop F at 573-751-1000 or by dialing *55 on a cellular phone.

Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!! Follow Troop F on Twitter for the most current news @MSHPTrooperF.

Beat Hunt Permit Applications Reach Over 6,300 People

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Thousands of people are applying for the first ever Missouri Bear Hunt permits.

According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, some 6,300 people have applied for one of the 400 permits being offered for a harvest of 40 bears.

Winners of the random drawing will be determined by July 1st and the hunt takes place October 18th through the 27th.

Officials say they will be dividing the southern portion of the state into three “bear management zones” and each will have a set number of permits as well as harvest quotas.

Death Defying Powerboat Crash In Key West Is Hot Topic Day Before Lake Race

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The World Championships in Key West produced a death defying incident and the teams involved meet again at the Lake Race.

Both Loren Peters and Bill Allen are racing again this weekend at the Lake Race. Scott Porta at Porta Performance has taken on the challenge of finding out exactly why this happened and how we can stop anything like this happening again.

Each boat’s throttleman and driver escaped through the escape hatch and was transported to the medical center and released without life threatening injuries.

All three (3) will be at the race this weekend to discuss the progress on the aerodynamic findings, which will be released in an upcoming Professional Boat Builder’s article: “Boats Can’t Fly.”

Catch them live on today’s Morning Magazine show at 9AM and see the crash videos below…..

 

 

Lake Race Meet And Greet Set For Thursday Night At Camden On The Lake

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Bagnell Dam is ready for Lake Race 2021, with the host location at the brand new Neon Taco on The Strip.

The event starts at 5PM and it is open to the public on the boardwalk below.

Numerous racers will be on hand and you’ll have a chance to participate in 1 of the 2 Lake Race Auctions during the event.

If you’re coming to the races Saturday, there will be several ways for you to get close to watch.

“We’re gonna have golf car shuttles, we’re gonna have bus shuttles….shuttling people back and forth to parking lots as try to accommodate as many people as we can” says Lake Race Executive Director Christy Janssen “we’re just super excited about it, having it come back to the strip…it’s going to be a great layout for it!”

She tells KRMS News the race is bringing in racers and spectators from different parts of the country.

Listen for live coverage of Lake Race on News / Talk KRMS, 1150 AM, 103.3 FM and 97.5 FM.

You’ll also be able to see the action on KRMS TV.

We’re Less Than A Week Away From Lake Race 2021

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Coming up in less than a week, Lake Race 2021 near Bagnell Dam.

“Not having it last year, it’s kind a like starting fresh almost” says Christy Janssen, Executive Director of Lake Race, “we had a lot of little things that needed to be done, so a little bit more work than we originally thought….but things are really falling into place.”

She tells KRMS News the dates are June 3rd, 4th and 5th.

News / Talk KRMS and Viper Communications family of radio stations will be covering the event on the radio and on TV.

All Lake Area Beaches Open For Memorial Day Weekend

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Lake of the Ozarks State Park Public Beach. Photo Courtesy of MO STATE PARKS

Several Lake Area beaches will be opening up Friday morning.

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources says Public Beaches one and two will be open in Kaiser and Osage Beach at Lake of the Ozarks.

Further west, the Campground Beach and Day Use Beach at Harry S. Truman State Park will also be open.

 

***Additional Info***

Missouri State Parks kicks off the swimming recreational season during Memorial Day Weekend

JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MAY 27, 2021 – Missouri state park beaches open for the season on Friday, May 28. Missouri State Parks offers 18 designated swimming beaches to cool off and enjoy time with family and friends during the 2021 recreational season, according to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

The department collects water samples from all designated beaches in the state park system weekly during the recreational season. Water sample results can help visitors decide whether a particular beach is suitable for swimming, based on bacteria levels.

The water quality data and state park beach status information is posted weekly on the department’s websites dnr.mo.gov/asp/beaches, mostateparks.com as well as posted at each designated swimming beach location. Visitors to Missouri State Parks are able to sign up to receive email or text notifications about the state park beach status by visiting the department’s website at dnr.mo.gov/asp/beaches.

Natural, uncontrolled bodies of water such as streams, lakes, and ponds, all have naturally occurring bacteria at certain levels and some may contain pollutants. However, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services indicates that if you practice healthy swimming habits, you can enjoy natural bodies of water and reduce the potential for becoming ill. Choose swimming areas carefully by paying attention to signage; avoid swimming or playing in water that is stagnant or smells unpleasant; avoid swimming in natural waters after a heavy rain; do not swim or play in waters near sewer pipes, discharge pipes or storm drain outlets; do not swim in water that is frequented by livestock or other land animals; and do not swim in areas containing a large number of dead fish or other dead animals. For more information on swimming in natural water areas, visit health.mo.gov/safety/recreationalwater/naturalwaterareas.php.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Formula One Powerboats To Join OPA Races At Lake Race 2021

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Formula One powerboats will make their debut at Lake Race next week.

The smaller, quicker boats will be racing as a companion event to the larger powerboats featured by the Offshore Powerboat Association.

“We’re going to have 18 to 20 Formula One boats on the course at one time, and it’s about 8/10ths of a mile so when you come down…we’re doing all of this right at the dam at the zero mile marker” says racing legend and Lake Resident Tim Seebold, manager of The NKG Spark Plugs Formula One Powerboat Championship Series “We’re compacting the whole schedule and we’re racing in-between all of the offshore races, so if you’ve seen Lake Race before….you haven’t seen this Lake Race because it’s going to be action packed.”

Lake Race is returning to Bagnell Dam starting on June 3rd with races happening on June 5th.

 

***More Info***

NGK F1 Powerboat Championships Inaugural Formula 1 Lake Race

 

OSAGE BEACH, Mo: The NGK Spark Plugs Formula One Powerboat Championship Series is bringing its world class powerboat racing action to the spectacular Lake of the Ozarks, MO for the first time in history. Building off the momentum of its first two events in Port Neches, TX, the NGK F1 Series comes to Lake of the Ozarks for the 3rd round of the 2021 season. The adrenaline pumping “Formula 1 Lake Race” running as a companion event to the Offshore Powerboat Association’s “Lake Race” at Bagnell Dam on June 3-5, 2021. Lake of the Ozarks, celebrating its 90th Anniversary in 2021, is also the hometown of NGK F1 Series Manager, Tim Seebold. He is excited to bring high octane outboard racing to his hometown, which fulfills a dream he has long envisioned.

 

Long time Formula 1 racing fans will remember that the state of Missouri was once a stronghold for high stakes tunnel boat racing, as the state hosted the St. Louis Grand Prix dating back nearly 50 years. Originally held at George Winter Park in Fenton from 1972 to 1999, the race moved to Creve Coeur Lake Park starting in 2000. The 37th and last St. Louis Grand Prix race was held in 2008.

 

Race fans will be transfixed with three days full of fun. Starting Thursday, June 3rd, the public is invited to meet the racers at the Racer’s Reception from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Camden on the Lake Boardwalk. At noon on Friday June 4th, the race pits will start their set-up followed by a Lake Race Street Party open to the public at Bagnell Dam Strip from 4pm to 10pm. The big Saturday race day action, which includes the different boat racing disciplines; Formula 1, Tri Hull and Offshore, will start with testing at 9:00am and the full-throttle, deck to deck racing action from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

All of the racing action from Saturday will be broadcast via Live Stream from the NGK F1 website www.ngkf1.com and the NGKF1 Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NGKF1PowerboatChampionship. Utilizing its revolutionary Live Timing system, which allows fans to watch the rapid-paced race positioning in real time while watching the Live Stream. Additional racing action viewing can be found on the American Broadcast Affiliates airing the show on live national television, where an estimated 40+ million viewers will have the chance to watch the event on broadcast and cable television.

 

NGK Spark Plugs Formula 1 Championship Series Manager, Tim Seebold, expressed his gratitude for the return of F1 racing to Missouri, by saying, “Since the inception of the NGK F1 Powerboat Championship in 2017 we have wanted to bring F1 Powerboat racing back to Missouri. The outboard racing tradition that began 49 years ago (1972) with the Concord Village Lions Club producing the first St. Louis Grand Prix at George Winter park will once again thrill racing fans as the F1 boats light up the waters of my hometown at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. It is going to be a special event for powerboat racing fans to see the impressive high horsepower offshore boats, the agile F1 boats along with the crowd favorite Tri Hull division all on the water in the same day. Thanks to Tom Abbett of Lake Race and OPA’s “Smitty” Smith for the shared infrastructure that has made this all possible. We are fortunate and extend our appreciation to Shady Gators, Backwater Jacks, Dog Days, ProServ Business Systems, and Ozark Touchless Covers for believing in our vision of bringing these powerboat disciplines together.”

OPA’s “Smitty” Smith agreed. “This is great news for the racing community. The NGK Spark Plug F1 series will be joining OPA Racing for the June 3,4,5 Lake Race at Lake of the Ozarks. We have learned through our partnership with P1 Powerboat how powerful these partnerships can be. I have always wanted to watch the F1 boats race, but never had the opportunity to attend one of their events. Thanks to Tim Seebold for reaching out to us. This is going to be a big boost for us all.” For more information about OPA, visit  www.oparacing.org.

“The Lake Race Board is extremely excited with the addition of the NGK F1 Powerboat Series to the 2021 Lake Race event.  We have been discussing this for a few months, and once Tim Seebold and I met at the racecourse site by the Dam, we knew we had to figure out a way to make it happen. This addition of different classes will certainly add to the non-stop, on-track racing action and I cannot wait to see the dead start for the F1 boats from the docks; one of the coolest starts in all of racing!  This addition will be a “must see” for boating enthusiasts and race fans of all ages”, said Tom Abbett, President of the Lake Race Board of Directors. For more information on Lake Race, visit https://lakerace.com .

Get more information on the exciting NGK Spark Plugs Formula One Powerboat Championship by visiting www.ngkf1.com , or follow NGK F1 Powerboat Championship on Facebook.

Lake Race Poker Run Set For This Saturday

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Saturday is the Lake Race Poker Run across the Lake of the Ozarks.

Boaters and those who wish to drive on land are welcomed to travel from point to point, getting a playing card at each stop and having the chance to win at the end of the event by holding the best hand.

Stops include Sunny’s Marina, Shady Gators, Camden on the Lake, Backwater Jack’s, Redhead’s Lakeside Grill and Dog Days.

Friday is the last day to register to participate, you can do so by visiting Backwater Jacks in person or click the link below.

The cost is $100 per boat and an additional $50 per person taking part in the morning breakfast, all participants will get a Lake Race Poker Run t-shirt.

You can sign up here: https://lakerace.com/land-or-lake-poker-run-registration/

The Beach Boys Announced As Yet Another Group Coming To Ozarks Amphitheater In 2021

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The Ozarks Amphitheater is announcing another date for summer 2021.

“This band just absolutely screams fun, and I mean it is just….Summer!” says Mary Kay Von Brendel with Ozarks Amphitheater.

She tells KRMS News The Beach Boys will perform at the outdoor venue in Camdenton Friday night, July 30th with an opening act to be named later.

Tickets go on sale Thursday morning for the Ozarks Amphitheater fan club, all others can buy tickets Friday.

And there could be more news still ahead from Ozarks Amphitheater “I think we’re still working on possibly three or maybe four others down the road.”

The Ozarks Amphitheater had one show last year in July as all other dates were postponed or cancelled due to the pandemic.

Lake Race Social Onboard Celebration Cruise Set For Wednesday

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Lake Race 2021 is coming up the first week of June.

Another Lake Race Social is set for Wednesday, and this one’s going to be on the water.

“It’s a social that will benefit the Lake Race and we’re looking forward to having a great time and a great turn out” says Captain Joe Harvey of Celebration Cruise in Lake Ozark, “We have over 100 seats in side, on Celebration one the bar is upstairs and on Celebration two the bar is downstairs so…plenty of seats, places to hang and lots of panoramic windows. So you’ll have a great time, even if the rain continues.”

He tells KRMS News the cruise will run around 2 hours and you can look into reservations online at http://cruiselakeoftheozarks.com or just show up “if you don’t have a reservation…we will certainly welcome you, if you walk up we would be glad to have you and we’re not going to turn anyone away.”

Captain Harvey says the ships will board near Bagnell Dam around 5 o’clock and the cruise begins at 5:30 pm.

Admission is $25-dollars per person and there are numerous events taking place on the boats, including a live auction with Rick Bryant as well as a special go-fast-boat ride door prize for all who attend.

Lake Race 2021 is happening June 3rd through June 5th.

More Details About The Upcoming Guinness Record Boat Parade Are Being Released

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We’re learning more details about the Lake of the Ozarks attempt to set the Guinness World Record for the Largest Boat Parade.

“It’s really starting to come together, we have our boat parade….the regatta permit has been issued by the water patrol and we have a lot of volunteers that are going to be helping out in coordinating all the milling areas” says Tom Abbett, who’s handling logistics for the parade, now scheduled for June 12th.

Abbett says you’ll need to maintain a slow speed as Guinness officials try to count the boats taking part “this is an organized parade, it is a no-wake fast idle speed…it’s not a race, it’s not a contest….it’s something where we need the ability to count all the boats.”

The World Record for the Largest Boat Parade now belongs to Malaysia.

That’s where 11-hundred-80 boats lined up for a festival in 2014.

Guinness World Record Attempt For Most Boats Set For June 12th At Lake Of The Ozarks

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Lake of the Ozarks might hold a world record later this summer.

Bagnell Dam in Lake Ozark turns 90 this year, and to celebrate there’s a push to set the Guinness World Record for the Largest Boat Parade.

“Currently it’s held in Malaysia, so not only do we want to bring it here to Missouri to celebrate our Bi-centennial, but also to bring it here to Lake of the Ozarks to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Bagnell Dam” says Executive Director Heather Brown with the Convention and Visitor Bureau.

She tells KRMS News the Lake Area boat parade will half to beat the 11-hundred-80 boats that set the current record in Malaysia in 2014 “We’ve been working with Guinness and we have a adjudicator set to come here on June 12th as we try to break this record.”

And Brown also says if you plan to be in the boat parade, you have to register to get counted by Guinness “Don’t assume we have enough boats, because some people may be a no-show for that day. So we want to get as many boats as we can on that day…because we don’t just want to beat the record, we want to blow it out of the water.”

Brown says the cost of getting a Guinness official to the Lake for the parade cost $15-thousand and that fee was paid for by a local real estate company.

You can register here: https://bestdambirthdaybash.com/boat-parade/

 

***Additional Details***

 

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Attempt for the Largest Boat Parade Will Be Held At Lake of the Ozarks on June 12th, 2021

 

The Lake of the Ozarks is excited to attempt to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Largest Boat Parade.  The record is currently held in Malaysia with 1180 boats.  Our goal is to not only bring this record to Missouri but to Lake of the Ozarks. A press conference will be held on Wednesday, May 12th at 10am to announce all the details regards the World Records Attempt and to answer any media questions.

For more info e-mail Heather@FunLake.com

 

Rock Icons ZZ Top and George Thorogood To Play At Ozarks Amphitheater

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A classic rock icon is coming to the lake later this summer.

“We are proud to bring to the Ozarks Amphitheater, none other than ZZ Top” says Mary Kay Von Brendel.

She tells KRMS News the date is Friday, August 6th with George Thorogood as the opening act.

She also says ZZ Top was among the first few groups she wanted to bring to the Lake when she first saw the venue “was up in the lawn seats looking down at the stage and envisioning what my Top 5 acts would be to have playing on that stage….and this was one of my Top 5.”

Von Brendal says tickets go on pre-sale on Thursday.

Tom Abbett with the Ozarks Amphitheater tells KRMS News the concert was actually in the works for 2020 “one of the interesting facts about this particular show was that, we actually had ZZ Top on the Calendar for last year…and it was about 10 days before making the announcement that COVID really hit. And now here we come back around with the show for August the 6th so, this has been over a year in the making.”

The outdoor venue in Camdenton has already announced dates with Aaron Lewis, Styx, Jon Pardi, Shinedown and the Missouri Symphony Orchestra, among others.

2020 makeup dates with REO Speedwagon and Three Dog Night are also on the calendar.

The announcement was made on the KRMS Morning Magazine with Christian Blood.

Major Concert Announcement From Ozarks Amphitheater Expected This Morning

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The dates are piling up for Ozarks Amphitheater in Camdenton this year.

And there’s another one on the way.

“You’re gonna want to tune into KRMS on Monday Morning because we’ve got fantastic news coming from the Ozarks Amphitheater” says Mary Kay Von Brendel.

She tells KRMS News the opening act for the August 6th will be as well-known as the headliner that night.

An official announcement will be happening during the 9 o’clock hour on Monday during the KRMS Morning Magazine.

Dates with Aaron Lewis, Styx, Shinedown and several others are already on the calendar a year after almost everything scheduled at the outdoor venue last year was cancelled.

Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals Returns To Pre-COVID Date This Weekend

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The Lake of the Ozarks Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals car show is now happening in Lake Ozark.

“It’s been held for 33 years here in Lake Ozark” says Assistant City Administrator Harrison Fry, “you’ll have the chance to enter your car in, whatever class or category it falls into, and maybe go home with a trophy!”

Fry tells KRMS News the Strip will be closed Saturday, but you’ll still be able to get work if necessary “your boss should have employee parking pass for you, and there will be dedicated to employee parking lots throughout the strip for you to be at…so you can get to your job on Saturday.”

Fry says resident passes are available for those who live in the area of the Strip.

The event had to be postponed last year during the COVID Pandemic “there was a lot of uncertainty in the air due to the COVID 19 pandemic, so the folks behind the Magic Dragon made the conscious decision to postpone until the fall….we were able to have a safe and successful event and they have now returned it to the traditional weekend.”

The Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals continue through Sunday.

Tommy Tutone To Perform At Lake Of The Ozarks This Saturday

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An 80s icon is performing in Lake of the Ozarks over the weekend.

Tommy Tutone’s playing the Exchange Saturday night starting at 7.

The group’s named after the nickname of the lead vocalist and guitar player Tommy Heath, “I never could pronounce my name, Tommy Heath. I’d always have to go and spell it. I need hard syllables. It’s just a little of each” says Heath.

Tommy Tutone’s  best-known for the hit song 867-5309.

He’ll be playing with local musician Baub Ice, who hosts the ‘Homegrown Show’ on 93.5 Rocks.

Tutone was interviewed by Christian Blood on the KRMS Morning Magazine.

Organizers Are Preparing For Lake Race This June – Another Social Planned For This Thursday

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Lake Race 2021 is getting closer with wall-to-wall coverage happening on News / Talk KRMS.

“It’s a combination of NASCAR and Saturday Night Dirt Track Racing, only it happens on the water” says Tom Abbett with Lake Race, “you can expect to see average lap speeds in the 150 to 160 mile an hour range, so that means they may be running between 180 and up to 200 miles an hour on the straightaways.”

Abbett says they’re wrapping up final checks and making sure everything is ready for this year’s event “we just had our safety meeting Monday at the top of the strip, with Water Patrol, Coast Guard, Local Fire Departments, Local Law Enforcement, our on water people, the helicopter team, the divers and all of that stuff. Everything is going according to plan.”

Lake Race is scheduled for June 3rd, 4th and 5th near Bagnell Dam.

The next Lake Race social is set for Thursday at Brick House starting at 5pm.

Styx – Collective Soul Among Others Added To Upcoming Dates At Ozarks Amphitheater

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Ozarks Amphitheater’s announcing two new dates for the summer season.

“Mark your calendars because June 11th we’re bringing in ACM winner Lee Bryce and then on June 26th, it’s Styx with Collective Soul” says Mary Kay Von Brendel with the Ozarks Amphitheater.

She tells KRMS News final arrangements are also being made for June 27th, when the Missouri Symphony Orchestra performs at the Ozarks Amphitheater.

The Camdenton venue has recently announced dates with Shinedown, Aaron Lewis and John Pardi as well as others.

Mizzou Marching Band Director Speaks To KRMS News About Macy’s Parade

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It’s a first for the marching band at the University of Missouri.

Marching Mizzou’s been chosen to play at the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, and the director’s not surprised.

“I knew the capability of our students, and that we could get there one day” says Dr. Amy Knopps at the University of Missouri, “and I’m so proud that they’ve earned this opportunity, and that everyone who will be tuning in that morning to the broadcast can view and absorb the performances our students will bring.”

She tells KRMS News the band’s selection should get Lake Area musicians in high school interested.

The band was one of nine chosen out of more than 100 applicants.

Marching Mizzou has more than 300 members and they’ll spend the next year-and-a-half getting ready for parade.

Millions of people across the U-S, Missouri and the Lake Area will watch the parade on Thanksgiving in 2022.

Business With Roots At Lake Of The Ozarks Enters NASCAR Sponsorship

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A Local custard shop that got it’s start in the Lake of the Ozarks is now sponsoring a car in NASCAR.

Andy’s frozen custard originally started inside the King’s Plaza in Osage Beach, before moving into the Springfield market, then eventually re-opening a store here at the Lake.

The company, led by owners Andy and Dana Kuntz, is celebrating its 35th anniversary by being named the official custard facility for the Texas Motor Speedway.

They will also be sponsoring racer Austin Dillion’s #3 Cup Race Car in the coming Allstar race and other races throughout NASCAR’s season.

 

***Press Release***

 

Andy’s Frozen Custard Expands Motorsports Initiative with Multi-Year Texas Motor Speedway Partnership

Concord, NC –- April 16, 2021 –  (From left to right) Andy Kuntz, CEO & owner of Andy’s Frozen Custard; Dana Kuntz, owner of Andy’s Frozen Custard; Carol Kuntz, founder of Andy’s Frozen Custard; and Austin Dillon, two-time NASCAR champion, Daytona 500 Champion, Fall 2020 Texas Motor Speedway NASCAR Cup Series race winner and driver of the No. 3 Chevy, yesterday unveiled the paint scheme for the No. 3 Andy’s Frozen Custard Chevrolet while announcing a multi-year partnership between Andy’s and Texas Motor Speedway.

Andy’s Frozen Custard will be serving the World’s Finest Frozen Custard to hundreds of thousands of motorsports fans as the “Official Frozen Treat” of Texas Motor Speedway beginning in May. Texas Motor Speedway guests will enjoy Andy’s frozen treats in suites, Andy’s concession stands and the Andy’s Treat Truck serving made every hour frozen custard at on-property events. Texas is currently home to nearly 25 percent of all Andy‘s locations, with 21 stores and several under development.

As part of its expanded motorsports initiative, Andy’s will be sponsoring the Austin Dillon-driven No. 3 Chevrolet in this year’s NASCAR Cup Series, which will debut at the June 13 NASCAR All-Star Race at Texas Motor Speedway.  At the press conference at the Andy’s Frozen Custard store in Concord, North Carolina, Dillon also revealed the new “Three-Crete-Concrete” — vanilla frozen custard, fresh banana, peanut butter and cookie dough — available at all Andy‘s locations later this month.

Lake Race Social Scheduled For Friday Night At Fish And Company

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Lake Race 2021 is coming to the Lake Area the first week of June, and there’s another social coming up tonight in Camdenton at Dale Blue’s Fish and Company off Pier 31 Road or the 31 Mile Marker of the main channel.

“If you’ve never been there before, it’s a great place to hang out” says Tom Abbett with Lake Race, “you talk about live music at the Lake…Dale Blue has been doing it around here for 30 plus years, he’s an icon!”

Abbett tells KRMS News the social’s happening from 5 til 7 and there’s a $10 dollar contribution requested at the door to help raise funds for the race and also for several Lake Area non-profits, including Citizens Against Domestic Violence, Kids Harbor and the Boy Scouts.

Keep listening to News / Talk KRMS for coming details and live coverage of Lake Race 2021.

Hot Summer Nights Starts Saturday With Daytime Event

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Another Lake Area event gets started on Saturday, but with a twist.

“There’s going to be the first ever, Hot Summer Nights event, held in a spring afternoon” says Harrison Fry with the City of Lake Ozark, he tells KRMS Radio Saturday’s Spring Fling Exotic Car Cruise is the first of several scheduled this year “it has grown so popular that they decided to add in, for this year, a couple of book end events. One in April, another in October. These will be larger events earlier in the day and on Saturday, so the folks can really get out and enjoy the Bagnell Dam strip.”

Five other Friday nights scheduled through the summer, including the Bagnell Dam 90th Birthday Bash on May 14th and American Hot Rods & Blown Coupes June 11th.

Annual Dogwood Festival Underway Friday And Saturday

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The 70th Annual Dogwood Festival continues Friday (today) with the carnival opening back up at 4pm at Ozarks Amphitheater.

“We will have some live entertainment on stage with relief dance group from 5:30 to 6:30” says Tom Abbett with Ozarks Amphitheater, “local band Kingpin will also be performing.”

The parade is scheduled for Saturday and organizers of the annual event had to find a new staging location for the floats, when Camdenton schools couldn’t guarantee its property would be available.

“So the city park was identified as the ideal location, the Camdenton City Park, and it makes sense because there’s a lot of room where they can stretch out the floats” says K.C. Cloke, Executive Director at the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Cloke tells KRMS News live music will happen Friday night and there’s a dinner theater set for the Camden County Museum with food served at 5:30.

The theme for this year’s Dogwood Festival is ‘Dogwood Through the Decades’ and Saturday’s parade begins at 10am.

Dogwood Festival Carnival Starts Thursday At 5PM

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The Dogwood Festival gets underway Thursday afternoon with a carnival at the Ozarks Amphitheater beginning at 5 pm and there’s more to come on Friday “there’s actually a lot going on that day, aside from the Carnival we’re also going to have live entertainment out at the amphitheater as well as vendors and food…and that’s going to run from about 4 to 10pm” says KC Cloke, Director of the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Cloke tells KRMS News the Dogwood parade is set for 10 o’clock Saturday morning and all entries for the parade are asked to meet at the Camdenton City ball park by 9am “so any of our parade entries we ask you to check in with us at the Camdenton City ball field by 9AM and we’ll get you all lined up.”

She also says there will be several garage sales happening in the area Friday and Saturday .

Saturday’s Dogwood Festival parade is taking shape with a number of entries already signed up, including the Boy Scouts of America Troop 29, the Camden County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit, Lake Area Business and Education Center, Camdenton Bible Baptist Church, Lake Parke Senior Living, the Osage Beach Search and Rescue Team and the Mid-County Fire Protection District.

Dogwood Festival All Set For Thursday Through Saturday In Camdenton

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The Dogwood Festival gets underway Thursday with a new location.

The Ozarks Amphitheater is hosting this year’s event, which means some things will be different.

“The parade route itself is not very long, in fact it’s just a tad shorter than the traditional parade route there in town square” says Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce Director KC Cloke, “the Carnival is getting setup as we speak, I know a lot of the rides was delivered over the past weekend to the Amphitheater…so they’re working very diligently to get everything all set and inspected.”

She tells KRMS News the location had to change this year because the Camdenton R-III School District couldn’t be sure its property would be available as the pandemic continued.

Cloke says the theme of this year’s event is ‘Dogwood Through the Decades’ “we encourage you to have fun with that, you know….you may choose the 60’s decade, or the 70s or the 50s, you know just have fun with it. The festival has been around for a long time, and we’ve seen many different trends in those times so maybe pick a few of those trends and incorporate them into your float.”

Cloke says volunteers are still needed for the 70th Annual Dogwood Festival, which continues Friday with live entertainment and the parade on Saturday.

Ozark Amphitheater Announces Another Big Star Coming To The Lake Area

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Ozarks Amphitheater in Camdenton’s announcing another date.

“You’re going to want to clear your calendars for Labor Day weekend, because we are bringing to the Lake of the Ozarks County Music Legend Bradly Gilbert!” says Mary Kay Von Brendal with the Ozarks Amphitheater.

She tells KRMS News tickets go on sale to the Ozarks Amphitheater fan club Thursday morning and the general public Friday morning.

Most concerts at the Lake Area venue were cancelled or postponed last year, but in 2021 Ozarks Amphitheater has announced dates with John Pardi, Shinedown, and comedian Rodney Carrington.

REO Speedwagon and Three Dog Night are also performing at the Camdenton venue after dates postponed last year.

Dogwood Festival Takes Place This Week At Ozark Amphitheater

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The Dogwood Festival is set for Thursday through Saturday, April 15th through the 17th.

This year’s event’s happening at the Ozarks Amphitheater.

The 70th Annual Dogwood Festival is themed ‘Dogwood Through the Decades’ and the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce says the decision to move this year’s event had only to do with uncertainty surrounding other property in the Camdenton School District.

Executive Director KC Cloke says there will be enough parking in the new areas and she says the main priority was to make sure the Dogwood Festival happened this year.

A carnival is scheduled Thursday with live entertainment starting Friday and the parade on Saturday.

Cloke will be a guest on the Monday edition of the KRMS Morning Magazine.

 

***Additional Info:

Camdenton Area Chamber Addresses Dogwood Festival Changes

 

The Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to address recent concerns regarding the new festival and parade locations for the upcoming 70th Annual Dogwood Festival. First and foremost, please understand the Camdenton School District had no involvement in the decision to move the festival and parade route. The Annual Dogwood Festival takes several months in advance to plan. When it came time to begin planning this year’s event the Camdenton School District was not able to guarantee the use of their property due to COVID-19 uncertainties. The District did not deny use of their property for the carnival nor parade only that such use of their property would be dependent upon the COVID-19 situation at the time of our festival.

Without the guarantee of property use and with unpredictable COVID-19 restrictions, the Dogwood Festival Committee along with the Camdenton Area Chamber Board of Directors agreed they would need to create an alternative plan of action in order to move forward hosting the event.

“We are so appreciative to Ozarks Amphitheater for allowing us to use their facility to host this year’s festival.” Stated K.C. Cloke, Executive Director of the Camdenton Area Chamber.“ “With the festival being held at the Amphitheater before it made for an easier transition”.

The parade planning brought the same concerns as the carnival logistics. When the committee evaluated the parade logistics the only alternative location big enough to accommodate staging the float entries was the Camdenton City Park. Citizens have recently shared concerns regarding enough spectator parking to view the parade. “Spectator viewing was one of many logistics highly considered while the committee looked for alternative parade route options” Cloke shares. “Although some portions of the parade route may require a little walking from parking to observing, there’s still ample parking to accommodate the crowd. We’re excited to share that just recently Camden County has cleared a lot adjacent from the Ozarks Amphitheater that will now offer a fairly large amount of additional parking.”

“The fact of the matter is, the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce wanted to ensure our community would have a Dogwood Festival this year. The Festival Committee and Chamber Board (both groups of volunteers) have done an incredible job producing this years event.” “For anyone that would like to get more involved with the Dogwood Festival I encourage you to reach out to the Camdenton Area Chamber of Commerce and offer your service. In fact, you don’t have to wait until next year’s planning to get involved. Due to COVID-19, we’re still a little short of volunteers, so give us a call today and we would be delighted to have the helping hand!”

The 70th Annual Dogwood Festival will take place April 15th through the 17th. For more details and a full schedule of events visit www.CamdentonChamber.com

Eagle Days To Return To January Date For 2022

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Changes are coming for one Lake of the Ozarks event that celebrates nature and wildlife.

Organizers at Eagle Days say the plan is to move the event back to its traditional date, the first full week of January 2022.

This year’s event was trimmed to one day with presentations made by World Bird Sanctuary at Osage National and Dickerson Park Zoo at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center.

Organizers say 12-hundred people attended Eagle Days this year, despite the abbreviated nature of the event.

More than 50 businesses and organizations work together to put on Eagle Days each year.

 

****Additional Info:

Lake Ozark, MO – 2021 Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days presented by Ameren MO, was held in a modified fashion March 6th, 2021 with a one-day event, to excellent crowds.

Approximately 1,200 people attended the live bird shows between the two locations.  World Bird Sanctuary offered Eagle programs at Osage National, while The Regalia Hotel & Conference Center opened their doors, welcoming Dickerson Park Zoo showcasing two different programs to full crowds.  Even though the coloring and photo contests were not held onsite this year, entries were taken virtually prior to and thru the event and winners have been awarded.  Extra safety and disinfecting precautions were taken in between shows to help ensure the safety of all attendees and volunteers.  The extra effort was well received and happily done by the event volunteers.

The committee plans to move the event back its traditional date of the first full weekend in January in 2022.  “We were just happy to be able to have the event this year and we were able to do that by making modifications and just rolling with things,” shared committee member Michelle Cook.  “We were impressed by the amount of people who turned out and who were very happy to get to enjoy what has become an annual tradition for many people throughout the Mid-Missouri area, even though it was a bit later than usual.”  The committee would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to all of the businesses and organizations that stepped up and sponsored the event, as it would not be possible without those sponsorships.

This event is a collaborative effort of more than 50 businesses and organizations that realize the importance of educating people about how many wonderful natural attributes are offered at Lake of the Ozarks.  V

isit www.lakeoftheozarkseagledays.com for winners of the coloring and photo contests (also attached) as well as updates on what will be happening for upcoming Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days set for January 8, 2022.

Mizzou Marching Band Selected For 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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It’s a first for the marching band at the University of Missouri.

Marching Mizzou’s been chosen to play at the 2022 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

The band was one of nine chosen out of more than 100 applicants.

Marching Mizzou has more than 300 members and they’ll spend the next year-and-a-half getting ready for parade.

Millions of people across the U-S, Missouri and the Lake Area will watch the parade on Thanksgiving in 2022.

Highway Patrol’s Water Division Offers Tips Ahead Of Boating Season

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Boating season’s ramping up in Lake of the Ozarks, and the Captain of the Missouri Highway Patrol Water Division has some tips.

“Obviously plan ahead, get your boat inspected by a Missouri State Trooper. We do courtesy inspections” says Michael Petlansky’s the Captain of the Water Division, “and make sure you have all of your safety equipment on board and wear your life jackets, or at least keep them readily accessible.”

He tells the KRMS Morning Magazine those life jackets present lots of options these days “they’re a lot more comfortable than they were in years past. We just recommend you wear your life jacket and remind you that children under the age of 7 are required to wear one at all times, unless they are enclosed in a cabin.”

Some people in the Lake Area think 2021 could be even busier than last year.

Aquapalooza Regatta Permit Denied For 6 Mile Marker

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Aquapalooza. Photo Courtesy of FunLake.Com

The Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Division is denying a Regatta application for Aquapalooza.

The plan was to hold the event at the 6-mile marker …

“There was some public safety concerns with that location, so they came up with an alternative location to hold the event and we agreed to that permit” says Captain Michael Petlansky with the ‘Patrol.

He tells KRMS News the event’s been moved to the area of the 34-and-a-half mile marker.

Missouri Senators Are Looking To Permanently Extend To-Go Alcohol Sales

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Missouri Senators are giving first round approval to a bill that would extend the temporary rule on to-go alcohol sales statewide.

Monday afternoon and evening saw time spent on Senate Bill 283.

Sponsor, Senator Denny Hoskins of Warrensburg, says this measure seeks to modify provisions relating to liquor sales “This bill seeks to just permanently extend the drinks to-go order that was issued by the Governor.”

Some rules regarding alcohol sales in Missouri were changed after COVID-19 safeguards began and carryout became more the rule than the exception.

During discussion, Senator Barbara Anne Washington of Kansas City joins other senators in asking for more information about this legislation “and I’m not saying this couldn’t be a good thing….it could be a good thing, I just think we need the voice of those that are most effect before we can move forward with it.”

Senate Bill 283 now has preliminary Missouri Senate approval. Another “yes” vote would send it to the Missouri House of Representatives for similar consideration.

Bagnell Dam Party Being Planned For 90th Anniversary

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There’s a party being planned for Lake of the Ozarks.

The State of Missouri is 200 years old And Bagnell Dam is 90 years old.

“So it’s the best Dam Birthday Celebration!” says Lake Ozark Mayor Gerry Murawski.

He tells KRMS News he’s looking at two dates coming up this summer “One of them is going to be June 12th, where they’re going to try and set the Guinness World Record for the biggest boat parade ever held.”

Murawski says the boat parade will raise money for the next celebration on August 10th, which could include numerous fire work displays around Lake of the Ozarks.

Lake Race Social Scheduled For Tonight At Alley Cat’s

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Lake Race 2021 is set for June 3rd, 4th and 5th near Bagnell Dam, and there’s a social happening Thursday night.

“It’s going to be 5 o’clock to 7 o’clock at Alley Cats down on the strip” says Tom Abbett with Lake Race.

He tells KRMS News they’re asking for a $10 dollar donation to help local charities like CADV, Kids Harbor, LOWA and the Boy Scouts.

If you’re interested in volunteering to help out at Lake Race you can learn more Thursday night at Alley Cat’s in Lake Ozark.

Ozarks Amphitheater Announces Shinedown Concert – Additional Announcements To Follow

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The rock group Shinedown is coming to the Ozarks Amphitheater on Wednesday, August 11th.

“We typically open gates at 6, we’ll have the act on around 7…Shinedown will take the stage around 9:30pm” Says Tom Abbett with Ozarks Amphitheater.

He tells KRMS News the start time is not yet determined “it depends on whether or not we can add a third band in front of them. We’d like to add a local or regional rock band in front of them.”

Abbett says Pop Evil will be the opening act and the gates should open around 6 o’clock that night.

Ozarks Amphitheater has announced concerts by Aaron Lewis and Jon Pardi over the last two weeks.

Abbett also says the Wednesday evening concert in August will make it easier for locals to go to the show because they often have to work Friday and Saturday nights during the summer.

Another confirmed date could come as soon as next week on what the venue is calling ‘a big country’ concert.

Osage Beach Easter Egg Hunt Moved To Your House – Free Eggs Being Handed Out For Families

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The annual Easter Egg Hunt in Osage Beach will have a different look this year.

Officials have partnered with the Victory Church to provide eggs that you can hide in your house and hold the “hunt” at home, since the actual event was canceled.

Families will be given 25 eggs per child between ages 0 and 13, but you must register before March 21st to get them.

 

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GIVING EASTER EGGS TO FAMILIES IN LIEU OF EASTER EGG HUNT

Osage Beach, MO – In order to keep the community healthy and safe this year’s Easter Egg Hunt has been canceled; however, the City of Osage Beach in conjunction with Victory Church will be providing Easter eggs for families to hide and hunt at their home.

This is not limited to Osage Beach residents, but families must register by March 21, 2021 at http://www.osagebeach.org.

Each registered family will receive 25 eggs per child ages 0 – 13, and these eggs will be available for pick-up March 29 – April 2 at Victory Church, 645 State Hwy 42.

For questions or more information, contact City of Osage Beach Parks & Recreation at 573.302.7460.

Ozarks Amphitheater To Announce Major Concert During Morning Magazine Show

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Later this morning the Ozarks Amphitheater will be announcing another new date for 2021.

We don’t know the artist now, but we do know the date.

“It is going to be Wednesday August the 11th” says Tom Abbett with the Ozarks Amphitheater. He tells KRMS News the next date announced might be the biggest show ever to come to the Lake Area venue and there are more announcements expected for March, starting next week “We’ll announce next Tuesday to be the largest Country Show we’ve ever had.”

Abbett says part of the reason the Lake Area venue is announcing dates again is because more musical acts are touring again after many cancellations and postponements in 2020.

This is morning’s announcement will be made just after 10 o’clock on the KRMS Morning Magazine.

Rain Or Shine: St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Lake Ozark Must Go On

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Rain or shine, the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Lake Ozark is a go.

“It’s on the Bagnell dam strip. It start’s all the way up there by city hall” says Lake Ozark Mayor Gerry Murawski.

He tells KRMS News they stopped registration for floats at 150 earlier this week and he promises you won’t have to look far to find some corned beef and cabbage “Places all up and down the strip have always done the corned beef and cabbage, including Rock Island Line which has used the same recipe for nearly 50 years.”

Murawski says he’s expecting this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade to be the biggest ever in Lake Ozark.

The Ozark Amphitheater Announces Another Date – Looks Forward To Busy 2021

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Ozarks Amphitheater is looking ahead to a busy year in 2021.

“So after announcing Aaron Lewis last week, John Pardi this week, we’re also preparing for next week which will be largest announcement for ANY show we’ve ever had” says Tom Abbett with Ozarks Amphitheater. He tells KRMS News that announcement could come on Tuesday.

Abbett says there is a big difference between this year and last year “We’re doubling down, some of the shows we had planned last year they’re moving over into this year…maybe a few weekends we might have two shows, maybe even three shows.”

He says REO Speedwagon and 3 Dog Night are among other shows happening in 2021 that were postponed in 2020 during the peak of COVID-19 restrictions and concerns.

150 Parade Floats Set For This Weekend In Lake Ozark – Largest Ever

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More floats than ever before are expected in Lake Ozark Saturday for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

“We stopped them at a 150…we’d never even thought that was possible” says Mayor Gerry Murawski. He tells KRMS News around 130 floats take part in the parade most years and now Shriners groups are coming from all over the state to be a part of this year’s parade “From St. Louis, Columbia, Springfield, even Mexico, Missouri.”

The parade begins Saturday afternoon at 1 along the Bagnell Dam Strip.

 

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3/2/2021

 

One of the most anticipated events of the year in Lake Ozark and the lake area is the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It signals the beginning of the long-awaited season of activities and events.

The parade fell victim to COVID-19 a year ago, but sponsor Bagnell Dam Strip Association is gearing up for a record-setting event this year on Saturday, March 13, on Bagnell Dam Blvd. It begins at 1 p.m.

The board of aldermen approved an event permit for the parade at its regular meeting Feb. 26. Organizer Jeff Carroll told the board there is a record number of entries – at least 140 – this year because of the gradual return to normalcy at the lake and because many other communities have cancelled parades or modified their parades due to COVID-19.

 

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Deck the whole family out in green, grab the lawn chairs and head out to Bagnell Dam Strip for an afternoon of family fun watching the various floats, cars, motorcycles and, yes, even boats as they travel along The Strip.

Anyone interested can download the official entry form and return it to the Bagnell Dam Strip Association no later than March 9.

Plaques will be awarded for first, second and third place in both civic and business categories along with a Grand Champion trophy.

Bagnell Dam Blvd. will shut down from Quality Inn to the new roundabout on Bagnell Dam Blvd. (including Bagnell Dam) at 12:45 p.m. the day of the parade and re-open around 3 p.m. Motorists will be able to enter Horseshoe Bend Parkway (HH) by using Route 242. Horseshoe Bend traffic will be let through at gaps in the parade.

Parade participants are reminded that alcohol in any form cannot be distributed to parade spectators or consumed on floats.

Also, candy can be distributed but should not be thrown from parade entries. Parade entrants are encouraged to hand out candy along the route or have someone walking alongside the vehicle to hand out candy or items.

 

Safety first

Carroll urges parade participants, residents and visitors to remain vigilant regarding COVID-19. He noted there will be sanitizing stations located throughout the parade route, and he urges everyone to practice social distancing as much as possible.

Of course, masks are encouraged in close contact situations but not required.

For more information call 573-280-5477 or email jcarroll88.jc@gmail.com.

 

New process

This year’s parade application was the first that went through the newly formed Special Events Review Committee process. The committee was created to help the city coordinate the growing number of events taking place within the city limits. City officials hope the new procedure will improve communications between event coordinators and the city, so events run more smoothly, so the police and public works departments have input and to make sure there are enough volunteers to serve the event.

The committee authorized the parade with the following stipulations:

  • Verification from MoDOT and Ameren Missouri regarding Bagnell Dam closure.
  • Volunteers will be outfitted with safety-visible vests.
  • An insurance policy certificate naming the city as an additional insured entity.

“The committee did a stellar job,” Mayor Gerry Murawski commented. “I’m impressed with what I saw, and this should help coordinate future events as well.”

Sunrise Beach Man Wins Toyota Fishing Event At The Lake Of The Ozarks

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A Sunrise Beach man wins the first Fishing Tournament for 2021 on the Lake of the Ozarks.

Michael Harlin brought in a total of five bass Saturday weighing near 20 pounds, to win the Toyota Series A.R.E. competition, Presented by Fenwick.

For his victory, Harlin earned the top payout of just over $37,000.

The top 4 spots went to local competitors.

Andy Newcomb of Camdenton finished in 2nd, local fishing guide Jax Uxa of Osage Beach was third and Brock Reinkemeyer of Warsaw finished fourth.

 

Missouri Pro Earns Second Career MLF Victory on Lake of the Ozarks, Earns $37,802

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (March 7, 2021) – Missouri boater Michael Harlin of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, brought five bass to the scale Saturday weighing 20 pounds, 6 ounces to win the Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. at Lake of the Ozarks Presented by Fenwick. Harlin weighed in 15 bass over three days of competition totaling 62 pounds, 1 ounce, besting second-place angler Andy Newcomb of Camdenton, Missouri , by more than 15 pounds. For his victory, Harlin earned the top payout of $37,802 in the first tournament of the 2021 Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. Plains Division.

Each day was a little different in how the bite unfolded for Harlin, but he caught them all three days doing the same thing – throwing an umbrella rig while watching his forward-facing sonar.

“Today, I stuck with the same plan,” Harlin said. “I was fortunate to sit right down on them this morning when they were biting, or it would have been a lot tougher. I caught my two biggest fish right away and had most of my weight by 9 o’clock.”

All week, he targeted what he considers the mid-depth range and cycled through multiple spots.

“I keyed on the 6- to 20-foot range,” said Harlin. “All of the places were between the toll bridge and the dam. I started the tournament with around 15 spots I found in practice and had narrowed it down to eight or 10 by today. I also found some new stuff yesterday and that’s where I started today.”

Keying on brush and rock to find fish, Harlin thinks locating staging areas was of more importance. Timing was another critical factor.

“It was mainly brush but also some rock and pea gravel,” said Harlin. “It didn’t seem to matter what it was they were holding to. The first day I caught them all day and the second day, it was late in the day. Today, it was an early bite. I think you just had to hit it right when they were in that feeding window.

Harlin’s umbrella-rig was a YUM YUMbrella Flash Mob Jr. with 1/8-ounce Crock-O-Gator jigheads rigged with 3.8-inch Keitech Swing Impact FAT swimbaits . That setup was his go-to all week.

“I fished the French pearl color and pro blue red pearl and would alternate if it got sunny or cloudy,” he said. “I also caught some fish today on a Megabass Vision 110 in stain reaction OB.”

Forward-facing sonar was vital for Harlin, both for locating fish and getting them to bite.

“I watched just about every fish I caught this week eat the bait,” he says. “It takes a lot of practice with it, but you can learn to interact with the fish. It helps you get them to bite when they aren’t really biting that good or just following it. It gives you a clue to change your retrieve a little if they are not committing to it.”

The top 10 pros on Lake of the Ozarks finished:

1st:       Michael Harlin of Sunrise Beach, Mo., 15 bass, 62-1, $37,802
2nd:      Andy Newcomb of Camdenton, Mo., 15 bass, 46-12, $15,595
3rd:       Jack Uxa of Osage Beach, Mo., 15 bass, 46-6, $11,299
4th:       Brock Reinkemeyer of Warsaw, Mo., 15 bass, 45-9, $9,416
5th:       Eric Olliverson of Lampe, Mo., 12 bass, 45-8, $8,475
6th:       Kirk Smith of Edmonton, Okla., 15 bass, 43-6, $7,533
7th:       Brad Jelinek of Lincoln, Mo., 15 bass, 42-12, $6,591
8th:       Stephen Whitesell of Grove, Okla., 15 bass, 42-6, $5,650
9th:       Shonn Goodwin of Moore, Okla., 14 bass, 40-2, $4,708
10th:     Russ Lane of Prattville, Ala., eight bass, 29-9, $3,766

A complete list of results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

Harlin won Thursday’s Berkley Big Bass Award after bringing a 6-pound, 6-ounce largemouth to the scale. Friday’s Berkley Big Bass Award went to Brien Vaughn of Hollister, Missouri, with a 6-pound, 7-ounce largemouth. Each angler won a bonus of $137.

Newcomb took home an extra $1,000 as the highest finishing Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus member. Boaters are eligible to win up to an extra $35,000 per event in each Toyota Series tournament if all requirements are met. More information on the Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus contingency program can be found at PhoenixBassBoats.com .

Casey Goode of La Crosse, Wisconsin, won the Strike King Co-angler Division Saturday with a three-day total of 11 bass weighing 31 pounds, 2 ounces. Goode took home the top prize package of a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard motor.

The top 10 Strike King co-anglers on Lake of the Ozarks finished:

1st:       Casey Goode of La Crosse, Wis., 11 bass, 31-2, Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat w/115-hp outboard
2nd:      Dan Bowman of Osage Beach, Mo., 13 bass, 31-1, $4,734
3rd:       Landon Rogers of Republic, Mo., nine bass, 19-10, $3,787
4th:       Jeff Moss of Oronogo, Mo., eight bass, 18-0, $3,314
5th:       Jason Sandidge of Centerton, Ark., eight bass, 17-12, $2,840
6th:       Ernie Wooten of New London, Mo., seven bass, 17-0, $2,367
7th:       James Peterson of North Little Rock, Ark., six bass, 14-0, $1,894
8th:       Ken Coats of Claremore, Okla., six bass, 13-1, $1,657
9th:       John Ebbe of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., five bass, 12-14, $1,420
10th:     Roger Morphew of Mena, Ark., five bass, 12-9, $1,184

The Toyota Series at Lake of the Ozarks was presented by Fenwick and was hosted by the Tri-County Lodging Association. It was the first of three regular-season tournaments in 2021 for Plains Division anglers. The next event for Toyota Series anglers will take place on March 16-18 – the Toyota Series at the Harris Chain of Lakes in Leesburg, Florida. For a complete schedule, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com .

The 2021 Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. consists of six divisions – Central, Northern, Plains, Southern, Southwestern and Western – each holding three regular-season events, along with the International division. Anglers who fish all three qualifiers in any of the eight divisions and finish in the top 25 will qualify for the no-entry-fee Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. Championship for a shot at winning $235,000 cash, including a $35,000 Phoenix MLF BIG5 Bonus for qualified anglers. The winning Strike King co-angler at the championship earns a new Phoenix 518 Pro bass boat with a 115-horsepower Mercury outboard.

The 2021 Toyota Series Championship Presented by A.R.E. will be held Oct. 28-30 on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tennessee, and is hosted by the Hardin County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the Toyota Series presented by A.R.E. on the MLF BIG5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and  YouTube.

About MLF BIG5
MLF BIG5 is part of MLF, the world’s largest tournament-fishing organization. It provides anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money across five tournament circuits featuring a five-biggest-fish format. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with offices in Benton, Kentucky, MLF and its partners conduct more than 290 bass-fishing tournaments annually around the world, including the United States, Canada, China, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, Namibia, Portugal, South Africa, Spain and Zimbabwe.

MLF tournaments are broadcast on Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, MyOutdoorTV, Discovery and CBS Sports while MLF Bass Fishing magazine delivers cutting-edge tips from top pros to the world’s most avid bass anglers.

Ameren’s Eagle Days Returns This Saturday

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This Saturday is the annual Eagle Days with Ameren Missouri.

This year’s show is located in two different places, with the World Bird Sanctuary returning to the Osage National Golf Resort with Live Eagle Programs from 9AM to 3pm.

The other event features the Dickerson Park Zoo at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center with two different live bird programs, one featuring a Bald Eagle and the other featuring Missouri Owls.

Those events will run between 9:30AM and 3:30PM.

Officials stress that space is limited due to COVID 19, therefore reservations are strongly encouraged.

You can make reservations by visiting www.LakeoftheOzarksEagleDays.com and click on the reservation link near the top of the site, above the schedule.  Or call 573-964-1008 to make your reservations and secure your spot.

 

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(Lake Ozark, MO). Ameren Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days returns Saturday, March 6th, 2021, for a day of free fun and learning about creatures that live in your own back yard.  This year will be a one-day event featuring the live bird programs at Osage National Golf Resort and Regalia Hotel & Conference Center.

World Bird Sanctuary will return to Osage National with the Live Eagle Programs, which will feature four different species of eagles including a bald eagle.  Programs will begin on the hour starting at 9 am, with the last show beginning at 3 pm.

Dickerson Park Zoo will be at Regalia Hotel & Conference Center featuring two different live bird programs.  One will feature the Bald Eagle and the other is all about Owls of Missouri including the four native owls to Missouri.  Programs will begin on the half hour starting at 9:30 am, with the last show beginning at 3:30 pm.

Reservations are strongly encouraged for the free event this year.  This way proper seating can be spaced out and will allow for disinfecting of the seating area to happen in between shows.  Space at each show will be limited to accommodate this as well.  The only way to ensure you will be allowed entry to your show of choice, will be by making advanced reservations.

Make reservations by visiting www.LakeoftheOzarksEagleDays.com and click on the reservation link near the top of the site, above the schedule.  Or call 573-964-1008 to make your reservations and secure your spot.

Entries for the coloring contest, ages 2 – 12, can be submitted online or can be dropped off at the event.  However, the on-site coloring opportunities will not exist this year.  The coloring pages can be downloaded from the website.  One winner in each age category will receive Bridal Cave passes.

Entries for the amateur photo contest, ages 13 and up, can be submitted online or dropped off at the event.  Dining certificates to local eateries will be awarded to the top three photos submitted.  Judging will take place following the event and all of the rules and regulations for both contests can be found at www.LakeoftheOzarksEagleDays.com.

No vendors or viewing scopes will be available this year; but we do encourage people to BRING BINOCULARS and drive around the lake and along the Osage River where many wild eagles are frequently spotted.

In addition to disinfecting seating areas in between shows and spacing seating out, additional safety protocols will be in place.  Attendees will be asked to wear masks once entering the waiting area and throughout the duration of their stay.  Additional safety provisions may be put in place as well to help ensure the safety of all attendees and volunteers helping with the event.

The planning committee wishes to thank all of the businesses and organizations, who have once again come together to support this community event!  We hope to see you for Ameren Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days, Saturday March 6, 2021!

Longtime Conservative Radio Host Rush Limbaugh Dies At The Age Of 70

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From the KRMS News partnership with CBS News:

 

Rush Limbaugh, the influential conservative radio host, has died from complications of lung cancer, his wife Kathryn announced on his radio show Wednesday. He was 70 years old.

“It is with profound sadness, I must share with you directly, that our beloved Rush, my wonderful husband, passed away this morning due to complications from lung cancer,” she said. “As so many of you know, losing a loved one is terribly difficult, even more so when that loved one is larger than life. Rush will forever be the greatest of all-time.”

Last February, Limbaugh broke the news of his cancer diagnosis to his listeners. “I can’t help but feel that I’m letting everybody down with this. But the upshot is that I have been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer,” he said at the time.

Just days later, former President Donald Trump awarded him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor. Mr. Trump thanked Limbaugh for his “decades of tireless devotion” to the nation.

In 1988, Limbaugh began his self-titled radio show, which quickly rose to become one of the most popular conservative talk shows.

In a 1991 interview with “60 Minutes,” Limbaugh acknowledged that others have called him both sexist and homophobic, which he denied. “I’m none of those things. I am simply someone who views events in life and comments on them. I have my own version of what’s right and wrong.”

 

Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Returns To The LOTO With Some Slight COVID Changes

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The Annual Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl is set to begin Friday.

But given the ongoing pandemic, there are some differences this year.

“We’ve extended it from the traditional one day, to three days this year. We’ll start on Friday and it will run until Sunday” says K.C. Cloke with the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

She tells KRMS News there will be no buses or wristbands this year and she says you should download the LOZ Pub Crawl Passport App to check off each place you visit.

Cloke says there will be 16 venues taking part in the Annual Pub Crawl this year and officials are expecting higher than normal turnouts, as events in New Orleans are canceled or limited.

 

“We’re at it Again!”

Lake of the Ozarks to host Annual Mardi Gras Pub Crawl event this coming weekend!

Lake Ozark, MO – The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce continues to pivot into the new year proving that many of the annual events celebrated can and will continue on this year starting with the Annual Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl.

“We couldn’t miss out on the chance to host the best Mardi Gras celebration in Missouri again this year, but due to current concerns surrounding the pandemic, the event will look a little different than usual.” stated Chamber Executive Director K.C. Cloke

Although busses and wristbands will not be included with this year’s event, with the help of your personal LOZ Pub Crawl Passport (App downloadable on both Google Play and the Apple Store), you’ll be able to check off each venue visited and be entered to win some amazing prizes at the same time!

The Lake Area Chamber is excited to announce there are 16 participating venues this year which participants are encouraged to visit and check-in at during this 3-day event (February 19th-21st, 2021). Many of the venues will be featuring drink and food specials and great entertainment during these three days; visit http://LakePubCrawl.com to check out all the details to plan your three-day visit.

 

Longtime Football Coach Returns To School Of The Osage

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School of the Osage has a new football coach.

Superintendent Dr. Laura Nelson tells KRMS Sports that former Coach Shannon Jolley is coming back to School of the Osage, after having coached the Indians from 2000 through 2005.

Coach Jolly returns to the Lake Area with his wife and three daughters.

He’ll replace last year’s head football coach Devin Johnson.

Lake Resident And Bluegrass Singer Rhonda Vincent To Be Inducted Into The Grand Ole Opry

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High honors for a Lake of the Ozarks Resident.

Grand Ole Opry member Jeannie Seeley -“How would you like to be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry?”

Rhonda Vincent – “Yes, absolutely, 100%, Oh My Gosh!”

Mandolin picker and singer Rhonda Vincent is being accepted in the Grand Ole Opry.

You can watch it live this Saturday night, with the ceremony beginning at 7 o’clock.

She was originally slated for an induction ceremony on March 28th 2019, but due to COVID restrictions it was postponed.

Vincent is originally from Greentop, a city near Kirksville, but she recently moved to the Lake of the Ozarks.

With Vincent’s induction, there are now 67 living members of the Opry.

You can hear the full audio below:

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Audio is courtesy of the Grand Ole Opry.

Three Major Powerboat Racing Groups Come Together To Form One Organization

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The three major powerboat racing groups in the US are coming together for the first time in decades.

According to a Speed On The Water, the Offshore Powerboat Association, Race World Offshore and Powerboat P1 are coming together to race under the All American Powerboat Association umbrella as one organization.

OPA will have 12 of its own races, including Lake Race and the world finals at Englewood Florida, Powerboat P1 will run 6 of its own races, including the Sarasota Grand Prix and Race World Offshore will run the Clearwater and Key West races.

At this time there are only 2 races schedule for the Lake, Lake Race and the Shootout, along with 3 specialty poker run events. There has been no word on Offshore At The Ozarks returning for 2021 as of yet.

Special “Drinking And Driving” Awareness Program To Air On The Ozarks This Morning Thursday

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It’s almost New Year’s Eve in Lake of the Ozarks, and local law enforcement is reminding you not drink and drive.

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Captain Chris Twitchel with the Camden County Sheriff’s Office.

He’s in studio this morning for a Drinking and Driving Awareness Feature during the Ozarks This Morning on KRMS.

KB taking a drink every 15 minutes to demonstrate how too much alcohol can affect people.

Twitchel will be joined by Corporal Brian Geier (Guy-er) with the Missouri State Highway Patrol who says taking a Taxi or Uber is cheaper than being caught with a DWI.

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They’ll also be joined by attorney Gary Smith and Dr. Carl Doerhoff.

You can view the live-stream on our website, Facebook Page, YouTube Channel or Vimeo.

Merry Christmas From Viper Communications!

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News/Talk KRMS, 1150 AM, 97.5 FM and 103.3 FM, along with it’s sister stations 93.5 ROCKS, 98.7 The Cove and Classic Country 104.9 wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas.

For Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, KRMS will forego all normal programming and we will be playing non-stop Christmas Music for you and your family to enjoy.

Be safe and God Bless!

-KRMS News Team

Christmas On Main Street In Crocker Set For Saturday Evening

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The annual Christmas on Main Street with the Lighted Christmas Parade will be held this year in Downtown Crocker.

The event kicks off at 5PM and continues until 7PM this evening with the Parade starting at 5:30PM from the parking lot at Crocker School.

Officials say that there will be no other Santa Claus or Mrs. Claus allowed, except the Santa riding in the last parade entry, and the Grinch and Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer will also be involved.

There’s also a $50 cash prize being awarded to the best-decorated vehicle.

 

Circle The Lake Christmas Caroling Group Hopes To Bring Joy To Area Nursing Homes

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Christmas caroling will be circling Lake of the Ozarks Saturday.

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Mary Kay Von Brendel with the Ozarks Amphitheater is organizing the event.

She tells KRMS News the group of singers from the Main Street Music Hall will hit nursing homes and assisted living facilities from as far south as Camdenton to as far north as Eldon, with other locations included during Saturday’s tour.

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The group will meet at Big Surf Water Park at 10 am and then begin the journey.

Learn more about the Circle the Lake event on the Facebook page: Circle The Lake

See more below:

 

Lake Ozark Christmas Parade Winners Announced

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They’re announcing the winning floats from last week’s parade on The Strip.

This year’s Christmas parade in Lake Ozark was called, ‘We Need A Little Christmas,’ and it featured numerous floats.

The 1st place float was entered by Dam Good slice.

Second place went to Lake of the Ozarks Jeep Club.

The third place winner was American Legion Post 229.

Mike Page with the Bagnell Dam Strip Association gave out the prize money.

It was the 36th edition of the annual Christmas parade in Lake Ozark, which included appearances by Santa Claus, the Grinch and lots of candy handed out to kids who showed up.

|***PRESS RELEASE****

 

“We Need A Little Christmas”

Precipitation teased briefly as the Lake of the Ozarks Christmas parade marched to its 36th edition finish on Saturday afternoon December 12th on the Bagnell Dam Strip.

“We Need A Little Christmas” was a scaled-down version of the annual parade.

The Marine Corps League Honor Guard led, followed by one of the first Lake Ozark fire trucks, a 1979 model driven by Chief Mark Amsinger, with banners to “Honor 2020’s Essential Workers” as the Grand Marshal(s). The Grand Marshal distinction had intention for each and every person performing work this year essential to community well-being.

To them, another thank you from the Bagnell Dam Strip Association, parade coordinators.

 

Abundant holiday spirit was displayed in entries and from the sidelines.

The winning parade entries are:

1st Place -Dam Good Slice

2nd Place -Lake of the Ozarks Jeep Club

3rd Place -American Legion Post 229

 

Thanks to every participant: entries, spectators, sponsors, volunteers, media, organizations, individuals, police and fire departments, elves, horses, Santa and his team!. Happy Holidays from the Bagnell Dam Strip Association.

Candy Cane Toss At Fort Leonard Wood Still On For Friday

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Santa isn’t giving up on the Christmas spirit this year despite the pandemic.

Officials in Fort Leonard Wood say the annual “Candy Cane Toss” will happen this Friday on the base.

Santa and his elves will arrive at 2PM on a fire truck, then he will blast the sirens letting the children know it’s time to get your candy canes and wave hello as he passes by.

Annual Richland Ole Time Christmas Parade Is Saturday

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Plans for the annual Richland Christmas parade are set for this Saturday.

Officials say the annual Shady Dell Ole Time Christmas parade will go on as planned on December 12th at 4PM.

Festivities for the day include a Holiday Run/Walk at 9AM, followed by a Holiday Bazaar, free pictures with Santa, horseless carriage rides and a tree lighting ceremony after the parade.

The event takes place inside the Shady Dell park.

Eagles Days Postponed Until March 2021

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Ameren Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days is being postponed.

The Eagle Days Committee says the event will now be held Saturday, March 6 at the Regalia Hotel and Conference Center and the Osage National Golf Resort.

The event will be one day only and will feature several species of eagles and owls.

Eagle Days started in 1999 with around 650 people showing up.

Last year more than 37-hundred came to the event.

 

(Lake Ozark, MO) January is right around the corner, which would normally mean that Ameren Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days was too.  Well like many other things that were supposed to happen over the last year, the upcoming Eagle Days event will be different this time around too.

With community safety first and foremost in mind, the Eagle Days Committee has decided to postpone the event until later in the spring in hopes that we can host it safely and have more options weather permitting.  “After much discussion about the current situation we are in and where it looks like things are going, we came to the conclusion that it didn’t make much sense to have a great free community event when it really wasn’t necessarily good for the community to have it,” Michelle Cook, committee member shared.  “We hope things will have calmed down a bit more later in the spring so we can continue with this annual event many of us look forward to year after year.  It will look at little bit different this year, but we hope to return to the traditional event in the future.”

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 6th, 2021 for a day of free fun and learning more about creatures that live in your own back yard.  This year will be a 1-day event featuring the live bird programs at Osage National Golf Resort and Regalia Hotel & Conference Center.

World Bird Sanctuary will return to Osage National with the Live Eagle Programs, which will feature 4 different species of eagles including a bald eagle.  Programs will begin on the hour starting at 9am.

Dickerson Park Zoo will be at Regalia Hotel & Conference Center featuring two different live bird programs.  One will feature the Bald Eagle and the other is all about Owls of Missouri including the four native owls to Missouri.  Programs will begin on the half hour starting at 9:30am.

“We are hopeful by moving to later in the spring we will be able to at least have the live bird programs which are the event’s biggest draw,” Joann Billington, committee member and Master Naturalist stated.  “Weather depending, we may not have as many migrating eagles that time of year, but hopefully our local resident eagles will be active around the Osage River as they are many times throughout the year.”

The committee is still trying to determine how to incorporate other aspects of the event safely and will be making announcements after the first of the year.  Visit www.lakeoftheozarkseagledays.com for updated information or follow us on Facebook for updates.  We sincerely appreciate the community’s continued support for Ameren Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days and hope to see you on March 6, 2021.

Christmas In Laurie Set To Begin This Friday

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The Community Tree Lighting is set for Friday afternoon in Laurie.

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Pam Folker’s an Alderman in Laurie.

She tells KRMS News the 26th Annual Enchanted Village of Lights also gets going this weekend through January 2nd.

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Carriage rides will be offered Fridays and Saturdays during the Village of Lights in Laurie.

NASA Commander And Lake Native Michael Hopkins Is Ready To Fly This Weekend

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Mike Hopkins

School of the Osage graduate and Lake Native Mike Hopkins is at the Kennedy Space Station getting set for Saturday’s launch to the International Space Station.

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Hopkins tells our news partner KY3 TV the mission’s part of a partnership between NASA and SpaceX.

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Hopkins will be the commander of the mission that was postponed last month after the Falcon 9 rocket the four-person crew is set to ride showed mechanical problems during a test.

The crew will stay in the orbiting space station for about 6 months.

We Need A Little Christmas Parade “Good To Go” For This December

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This year’s Christmas parade in Lake Ozark is a go, and the mayor’s expecting a strong turnout.

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Mayor Gerry Murawski tells KRMS News the businesses along The Strip aren’t the only ones who’ll benefit from the parade.

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This year’s parade is called, ‘We Need A Little Christmas’ and it’s scheduled for December 12th.

There are no fees required for entry.

 

 

From Press Release:

For Immediate Release

11/6/2020

A huge sigh of relief could be heard around the lake as the Bagnell Dam Strip Association announced that there will, indeed, be a Christmas Parade in Lake Ozark.

The parade will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, with lineup on Rt. 242 and then down Bagnell Dam Blvd.

With an abundance of caution in mind, this year’s parade will feature a few changes.

The theme, “We Need A Little Christmas,” guides the BDSA’s plans which include:

  • All entries are welcome. The only requirement is a phone call, e-mail or other notice of participation. Rickie Smith will take reservations at 573-434-3552
  • Fees and forms are not required for 2020.
  • Important Note: No throwing of candy, trinkets or anything from the parade entries is the official policy of BDSA parades. These items can be distributed with walkers. Safety is the reason for the change in policy.
  • There will be no separate categories, but there will be first, second and third place overall winners who will receive cash prizes of $200, $100 and $50 for their best representation of the theme.
  • Entry lineup will begin at 11:30 on a line-up-as-you-show-up basis, with the exception of a few spots saved for bands and horses (if those entries will be participating).
  • Santa will make his appearance exclusively in the parade and elves will distribute gift bags along the route in lieu of a personal visit by Santa after the parade as in past years.
  • Children will be encouraged to write letters which will be collected by the elves along the route for Santa to read before Christmas.
  • The parade will have live updates on 93.5 ROCKS
  • The Marine Corps League Honor Guard will lead the parade.
  • The Grand Marshal will not be a person, but will emphasize the spirit of gratitude for essential workers. This concept is still evolving, and creative ideas are welcome.
  • While parade organizers are awaiting word on the horses and the band, parade participants are asked to follow the theme, and that music and action are what make a parade. An entry can be as simple as a family, neighborhood or church group riding or walking and provide music or action to liven the crowd.
  • The BDSA strongly suggests following CDC guidelines including masks, sanitizing and distancing.

Sponsorships are available. These sponsorships fund the parade and with them each organization will be featured in an ad campaign built around the parade.

And remember: No Santa suits, but hats are okay. Only one Santa appears in this parade, and he and his entourage will be the finale of the parade.

For more details, contact Mike Page 573-280-4589, email pagestoresllc@sbcglobal.net; or Loretta Srch, 573-793-6914, lorettasrch@windstream.net.

Comments, suggestions, volunteers and sponsors are welcome.

The next BDSA meeting is 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Willmore Lodge.

 

From Website:

 

36th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 12, 2020, 1:00 pm
Bagnell Dam Strip, Lake Ozark, MO

And what’s a parade about anyway if not refreshing the joy of youth in celebration of the holidays?

Gather your gang – your business, club, talent, grass roots group, friends and family to join the festivities of the 36th Annual Lake Area Christmas Parade.

The parade kicks off at 1:00 pm. Line-up starts at 11:30 a.m. at the junction of HH & Bagnell Dam Boulevard.

Entries line up on 242 in the order they arrive. Judging of entries occurs before parade during line-up. Promptly at 1:00 the Maine Corp League Honor Guard leads the parade turning right on the Boulevard and proceeding down to Bagnell Dam.

Grand Marshals: Our Grand Marshal will not be a person, but the spirit of gratitude for our essential workers.

Floats, boats, bands, cars, trucks, bikes, queens, celebrities, Shriners, firetrucks, marchers, twirlers, clubs, scouts, horses and more are anticipated to fill the ranks to make this a parade to remember. Entries forms are downloadable in the header above.

Consider while planning your entry –There will be no separate categories, but there will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall winners who will receive cash of $200, $100 and $50 for their best representation of the theme. No full Santa costumes. Hats are okay.

Santa Claus arrives in Lake of the Ozark’s style. The parade finale. Pulled by his reindeer Santa’s ride is a beautiful Red Sleigh with over 2,000 lights, garland, music and Santa helpers. The sleigh was designed and built by Steve Lemens and his late wife Pat, who embarked on this labor of love for the joy of children at Christmas time. Many contributed to the original project. A special thanks to Steve Lemens, Brian and Angie Schuster, Summerset Boat Lifts and Big Thunder Marina for continuing this tradition.

Santa will make his appearance exclusively in the parade and elves will distribute gift bags along the route in lieu of a personal visit.

Children are encouraged to write letters which will be collected by the elves along the route for Santa to read before Christmas.

BDSA is strongly suggesting following CDC guidelines including masks, sanitizing and distancing.

Lake Native And NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins Ready For Launch Saturday

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Lake Native Michael Hopkins is ready for this weekend’s space mission.

He’s commanding the SpaceX Crew Dragon, the first human flight by SpaceX to the International Space Station, which is set to launch on Saturday October 31st.

NASA Officials say Hopkins and his crewmates have been working closely with SpaceX on the flight, to ensure its success.

Hopkins grew up in Richland and graduated from School of the Osage.

In honor of his flight, the Mayor of Lebanon has declared this Saturday as “Michael Hopkins Day.”

Waynesville Pumpkinfest To Go On As Contact-less Drive-Thru Event

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The annual Waynesville Pumpkinfest will go on this year.

Officials say because of COVID concerns, this year’s event will be a contact-less drive-through.

Children will receive sanitized and sealed bagged candy.

The event takes place this Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4PM at the City Park.

Two Lake Area TV Programs Are Nominated For An Emmy Award

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Two Lake Area TV programs are getting nominated for an Emmy Award.

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Bob Schwartz with Missouri Life Magazine.

He tells KRMS News two programs are getting Emmy nominations.

One is about Lake of the Ozarks and the other is a two part series about Route 66.

Schwartz thinks the national coverage the Lake Area has received in 2020 in a good thing.

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Missouri Life Magazine will find out if they’ve won an Emmy in late November.

 

***Press Release***

 

Missouri Life Magazine just learned today, Oct. 22, that the Missouri Life TV program on the Lake of the Ozarks feature has been nominated for a TV Emmy award.  Something definitely positive for our Lake of the Ozarks.  If you go to Missourilife.com and click on the dedicated you tube channel you can watch the program on the lake which opens with a tour inside the Bagnell Dam itself.  Missouri LIfe Magazine is unique in that it is a state wide publication dedicated to promoting our wonderful state of Missouri.  Not only was the feature on the Lake of the Ozarks nominated but also the two-part series on Route 66 was also nominated.

Lake Area Realtor Sets World Powerboating Record In California

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A Lake of the Ozarks woman is gaining national attention after setting a World Record in Powerboating.

Realtor Leigh Ann Baumanin and her Co-Pilot Chris Reindl set a record time of 1 hour, 57 minutes and 40 seconds at the Union Internationale Motoautique race around Catalina Island near Hunting Beach California.

Officials say their 24-foot Reindl Powerboat averaged around 84 Miles an hour, with a top speed of 129 miles an hour around the 112-mile course.

In a release, Reindl said that Leigh Ann did a “fantastic job” and they’re proud to establish a new Rum Run Ocean Cup record.

Posted by Leigh Ann Bauman on Friday, October 16, 2020

Waynesville Oktoberfest Remains A Go For This Weekend

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After numerous cancellations of events across Pulaski County due to COVID 19, one event remains on the books for this weekend.

Officials in Waynesville say the 10th annual Oktoberfest will go on this Saturday.

The event features games, prizes, food, craft vendors and a kid’s fun zone.

There’s also a Corn Hole Tournament that will cost $50 per two-person teams with a grand prize of $250 for first place.

It all takes place on the square from 11AM to 1PM.

What a crazy year 2020 has been so far! We have missed seeing all our vendors and are ready to have some fun again. So…

Posted by Route 66 Fest on Wednesday, September 2, 2020

5th Annual Frisco Park Gearhead Bash In Richland Still A Go

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The city of Richland says the 5th Annual Frisco Park Gearhead Bash will take place this weekend.

The annual event featuring antique cars, trucks and motorcycles starts on Saturday from 2pm to 6pm in the downtown area.

There is no admission charge and it’s only $15 per vehicle to enter.

Prizes will be given for 1st and 2nd place winners.

 

2020 gearhead front side
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Annual Chili Cook-Off This Saturday In Camdenton

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If you like chili, there’s going to be plenty of it at Camdenton City Park during Saturday’s chili cookoff.

There’s going to be Texas Red, Homestyle, Veggie and an open category.

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Speaking with Kevin Burns on the Morning Magazine, Camdenton’s Larry Bennett’s says $5 dollars will get you a taste of five of your favorite styles of chili.

The proceeds also benefit the organization, C.O.P.S.

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Katrina Old with Concerns of Police Survivors in Camdenton.

The chili cookoff is happening 10am to 3pm Saturday.

 

Start time:

Saturday 10/10/2020 10:00 AM
End time:

Saturday 10/10/2020 3:00 PM
Chili competition with proceeds going to charity. There will be four divisions: Restaurant, Family, Businesses & Youth(17 & Under). Four styles of chili will be judged in each division: Texas Red, Homestyle, Veggie & Open. Teams must pre-register on this website by October 8th. There will be entertainment & opportunities for tasting by the public throughout the event to determine the People’s Choice Award. This year’s charity is Concerns of Police Survivors.

Bikefest Officially Underway Across The Lake Area

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Bikefest is officially underway across the Lake area.

Motorcycles from across the country began making their way into the Lake of the Ozarks on Wednesday.

The 14th annual event is expected to draw at least 125,000 riders through the weekend.

The main attractions include free concerts and biker activities in Lake Ozark, Osage Beach, Camdenton and Sunrise Beach.

A number of riders tell KRMS News they often come for the ride on some of the windier roads like Highways 42, 7 and A during the fall season.

New OPA Boat Race Set For October In Lake Ozark To Be Broadcasted On KRMS

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There’s a new boat race coming to Lake of the Ozarks October 2nd and 3rd, and it’s all about speed.

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Mark Waddington’s the owner of Performance Boat Center in Osage Beach and also the organizer of ‘Offshore at the Ozarks.’

He tells KRMS News many will watch the races by boat, but there will be other options as well.

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Waddington says the timing of the race should be good, after numerous events on the lake were cancelled over the summer due to Coronavirus concerns.

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The new ‘Offshore at the Ozarks’ will feature canopy catamarans, some reaching 140 miles an hour on both Friday and Saturday at the Lake.

The race will take place the same weekend as the Big Bash Bash fishing tournament, however organizers have agreed to start the race on Saturday well after the last weight in is completed to avoid any issues between the events.

You can catch the play by play of the races on News/Talk KRMS AM 1150, FM 97.5 & 103.3 with Host Brendan Matthews, along with numerous OPA Officials, on Friday October 2nd from 11am -5pm  and Saturday October 3rd from 3pm-6pm. Our sister stations Classic Country 104.9, 98.7 The Cove and 935 ROCKS will also provide live race updates.

 

Lake Of The Ozarks Shootout Events Starting To Get Underway

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It’s almost time for the annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout.

While the main event is next weekend, three smaller events are starting this weekend.

That includes the “Run what ya brung” poker run, which starts this morning at Captain Ron’s and ends at Backwater Jacks.

From Noon until 4PM you can participate in the Meet and Greet at Bridal Cave.

And this Saturday from 9AM until 5PM is the annual Mini Shootout at the Springs in Ha Ha Tonka.

That features numerous RC Powerboats that get speeds of up to 120 Miles an hour.

 

Here’s a full rundown of events leading up to the race:

 

THIS WEEK:

 

Friday August 21:

Run What Ya Brung Poker Run between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM, starting at Captain Ron’s and ending at Backwater Jack’s.

 

Saturday/Sunday August 21st through 23rd:

The Annual Mini-Shootout at the Springs area of Ha Ha Tonka State Park, along with a Meet and Greet at Bridal Cave.

Friday:  5 PM to 8 PM Meet & Greet at Bridal Cave

Saturday: 9 AM to 5PM Mini Shootout races at The Springs in Ha Ha Tonka

Sunday: 9 AM to 12PM Mini Shootout races continue with Awards Ceremonies to follow.


NEXT WEEK:

 

Tuesday August 25th

Shootout Hall Of Fame Dinner at The Stables at Cannon Smoked Saloon

Social hour starts at 6:00 PM, with dinner to follow at 7:00 PM and Honoree Inductions at 8:30 PM.

***Tickets for the dinner are $35.00 or $350 for a table that includes two commemorative bottles of Shootout wine.

 

Wednesday August 26th

Shootout on the Strip Social Party/Meet and Great event.

 

Thursday August 27th

Poly Lift & Lakefront Living Realty Poker Run Meet & Greet/Pre-Registration at Performance Boat Center from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

 

Friday August 28th

Poly Lift & Lakefront Living Realty Poker Run starts at Captain Rons at 8:00 AM and ends at Performance Boat Center with an awards ceremony.

 

Saturday and Sunday August 29th and 30th

32nd Annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout at Captain Rons or the 33 1/2 Mile Mark of the Main Channel.

 

Saturday August 29th

Supercat Fest at Camden On The Lake at 8:00 PM

 

Reminder:

The Wishing on a ride event and the annual treasure hunt at Captain Ron’s have been postponed until 2021 due to COVID 19.

Marcus To Reopen Eagles Landing Cine This Weekend

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Lake residents can hit the big screens this weekend.

Officials with Markus Theaters say they plan to re-open the Eagles Landing Cinema today, with movies such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Jumanji the next level, along with some classic movies including the 10-year anniversary re-release of Inception and Back to the Future this weekend.

Guests will be required to wear masks while in theater, except when eating or drinking, and social distancing will be in place.

They’re also offering free hand sanitizer and will be installing plexiglass partitions to protect staff and customers.

Markus took over operations of the former Wehrenberg Theater in 2016, after buying out the St. Louis based company.

 

(From Marcus)
Here’s a look at what’s playing: NOW SHOWING

Reopening Theatres: What to Expect

We missed you at the movies and are ready to pop fresh theatre popcorn and welcome you through our doors once again!

All of our theatres will feature updated health and safety measures that help deliver a safe and comfortable experience for our valued guests. These new protocols, combined with upcoming NEW movie releases create a great entertainment option at a time when it’s truly needed.

Prior to Arrival

Your Safety Steps

  • Sick? Experiencing symptoms? Please stay home. A refund can be provided if necessary
  • Prepare to social distance
  • Face masks are required except when eating or drinking

Our Safety Steps

  • Associates undergo a wellness check prior to their shift, wear face masks, plus gloves when appropriate
  • Expect an increased frequency of cleaning, especially high-touch surfaces
  • Social distancing is practiced
  • Plexiglass is located in various transactional areas
  • Hand sanitizer is available throughout the facility

Use Low-Contact Options for Tickets, Orders

  • Purchase tickets in advance on the Marcus Theatres App or website (marcustheatres.com)
  • Before arriving at the theatre, place concessions/food orders using the mobile app or website

At the Theatre

Upon Arrival

  • Face masks are required except when eating or drinking

Tickets Please

  • If you pre-purchased tickets, head right to the ticket ripper stand
  • Forgot to advance order? Stop at the box office or kiosk

Concessions/Food Orders

  • Orders placed in advance are retrieved at the designated pick-up area
  • For onsite orders, use the app or visit the concessions stand
  • Food and beverage offerings may vary

The Bar/Lounge & Restaurant Experience

  • Theatre bars/lounges will be open limited hours
  • Table service is temporarily unavailable
  • Restaurants are open limited hours, and with increased safety protocols

In-Theatre Service on Hold

  • For locations with in-theatre dining auditoriums, ordering from in-theatre servers is on hold
  • Instead, you will order at the bar or on the mobile app and pick up your food and drink orders from designated locations
  • Select sites will offer both “delivery to seat” and “pickup” options for your order

Each Auditorium

  • Reserved seating allows groups to sit together. Capacity is limited and there will be two empty seats between groups for proper social distancing
  • A methodical cleaning/disinfecting process will occur after every movie

New Restroom Rules

  • Restroom attendants will be present to disinfect and encourage social distancing
  • Touchless faucets, soap dispensers and towel dispensers will be installed

After the Movie

Orderly Exit

  • Please exit in an orderly fashion maintaining social distancing between groups
  • Avoid congregating in the lobby for everyone’s safety

Keep it Clean

  • Please dispose of all trash upon exiting the auditorium

Warsaw Heritage Event Is Still On – KBPHA Event Cancelled

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One event is canceled but another remains on the books for Benton County residents.

The Kaysinger Bluff Pioneer Heritage Association says they will not be hosting the annual Heritage Days at the Truman Visitors Center this year due to COVID 19 concerns.

However, the city of Warsaw’s annual Heritage Days event scheduled for October 17th at Drake Harbor is still on.

Chamber officials say the Harbor has plenty of space for social distancing and they believe they can host the event in a safe manner.

As of today, the majority of the major events in Warsaw have been cancelled, including the Jubilee Days and the Wine and Cigar Box festivals.

Bagnell Dam Duck Drop On For The Weekend

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The 12th annual Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop is still on for this weekend.

The two-day event starts today (Friday) with a Golf Tournament at the Golf Club at Deer Chase.

On Saturday there will be a kids Fun Zone and the Ducks drop from the sky into the water at noon.

The first duck to cross wins $5,000 with 10 other ducks winning additional prizes.

You can find out more at http://greatdamduckdrop.com

Netflix Show “Ozark” Captures 18 Emmy Nominations

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The Netflix sensation “Ozark” based on the Lake area is getting high honors by the 2020 Emmy Awards.

The show capturing 18 nominations for Netflix, including best drama series, best lead actor in Jason Bateman and lead actress in Laura Linney.

In total, Netflix received over 160 nominations for their various shows, setting an Emmy Award record and unseating the position long held by HBO.

The 2020 Emmy Awards are set to take place on September 20th and it will be hosted on ABC.

Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop Still On For Next Weekend

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The 12th annual Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop is still on for next weekend.

Officials say they have no plans to cancel at this time, but they are looking for PWC volunteers.

You must have a trailer and be able to launch at the Osage River.

The two-day event starts Friday the 31st with a Golf Tournament at the Golf Club at Deer Chase.

On Saturday there will be a kids Fun Zone and the Ducks drop from the sky into the water at noon.

The first duck to cross wins $5,000 with 10 other ducks winning additional prizes.

The Golf Club at Deer Chase with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. The cost is $125/player and includes lunch, play, and 10 Duck Drop.

The Kids Fun Zone opens at 10 a.m Saturday and ducks fly from the sky at noon. All funds raised will be distributed to non-profit organizations through the Ozark Coast Kiwanis Organization

More details can be found on their website: http://greatdamduckdrop.com/

 

Hi all Lake friends. We are in need of some folks on wave runners to help with the upcoming Duck Drop event. You will…

Posted by Mike Waggett on Wednesday, July 22, 2020

35th Annual Fall Harbor Hop Canceled Due To COVID 19

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The 35th annual Fall Harbor hop is the latest event to be canceled due to COVID 19 concerns.

Officials with the CVB say the decision to cancel the October event was made in an effort to keep the community, visitors and everyone safe and healthy.

A major part of the decision was the large number of people involved in the event, which included over 100 people across the 50 lake area bars.

The Spring Harbor Hop is still on for May 2021.

 

Press Release:

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — Due to the effects of COVID 19, the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau board of directors has decided to cancel the 35th Annual Fall Harbor Hop. The event was set for Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020 and is hosted by the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau.

“This decision was regretfully made in the best interest of keeping our community, visitors and staff safe and healthy,” the CVB said in an announcement. “This decision had to be made at this time due to the execution of the event which has approximately 50 waterfront business participants, 100 part-time dealers and 15 full time staff members involved.”

“We understand the economic effects this decision has on many of our Lake Area businesses that are already faced with financial uncertainties. We wish all of the Lake Area businesses the best and hope for a safe and healthy recovery,” said Tim Jacobsen, Executive Director, Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau.

The Spring Harbor Hop will be in May 2021.

Three Large Events To Headline First Weekend Of August In Warsaw

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An action-packed weekend is in store for the city of Warsaw in August.

Officials say they’re planning to host the Fourth annual Ozark Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival alongside the First Annual Benton County Art Walk and the Ninth Annual Wine Stroll at Drake Harbor on August 1st and 2nd.

The event will feature live music, art work by county residents, a silent auction and numerous wine items from Missouri Wineries.

The wine event is normally held in April but due to COVID 19 it was moved to the August events.

 

Press Release:

The Benton County Tourism and Recreation is co-sponsoring the 4th Annual Ozark Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival on Saturday, August 1 from 1 PM until 8 PM and Sunday, August 2 from 11 PM until 5 PM.

Officials say at the same time, they will also host the First Annual Benton County Art Walk featuring works by Benton County residents on August 1 from 1 PM until 7 PM inside the Warsaw Community Building, with art displays and a silent auction.

Additionally, the Benton County Community Foundation will host their Ninth Annual Wine Stroll on Drake Harbor from 4 PM until 7 PM along with the Benton County Wine Stroll.

Check-in will be in the upper level of the Community Building and the pre-stroll paint class will be held from 1 PM until 3 PM in the lower level of the Community Building.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 on the day of the event and can be purchased at Wine, Antiques and More on 301 East Main Street in Cole Camp, the Farmers Bank of Lincoln at 101 South Highway 65 in Lincoln or at Tracey Spry and Associates on 302 Main Street in Warsaw.

Folks we are just days away from the greatest music festival in Missouri!Check out the owner of The Homemade Music Co. and founding member of the Ozark Cigar Box Guitar Festival. You can see him LIVE on stage in the Drake Harbor amphitheater August 1st and 2nd 2020.Stop by his merch tent and pick up a homemade musical instrument from him and he’ll autograph it for ya! Don’t forget to LIKE and SHARE us on Facebook!!!

Posted by Ozark Cigar Box Guitar Festival in Warsaw, Mo. on Tuesday, July 14, 2020

 

We are having a Benton County Art Walk 8/01 in conjunction with Ozark Cigar Box Guitar Music Festival and Benton County…

Posted by Benton County Missouri Tourism and Recreation on Tuesday, July 14, 2020

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