About the Festivals

Year Round Events and Attractions make the Lake of the Ozarks an ever-popular vacation destination. Providing fun for all ages, the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce promotes several unique festivals throughout the year. From hot cars in the summer, to cool light displays around the holidays, the Lake is always buzzing with things to do and see. Plan your Lake Vacation around these events, and get the most out of what we have to offer! For details about individual festivals and events, click under More Information on the left of this page.

2010 Featured Festivals & Events

• Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days (January 9th & 10th)
• Home & Garden Expo (February 13th & 14th)
• Lake Taste Challenge (April 11th)
• 21st Annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals (April 30th - may 2nd)
• Missouri Wine Festival (August 7th)
• Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop (August 14th) 
• The Mountain Man Rendezvous (September 17-19th)
• Lake of the Ozarks Holiday Light Park (Daily Nov 20th – Dec. 31st)

Next Upcoming Event

Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days

January 9-10, 2010

Live bird presentations at Osage National Golf Resort; Interactive exhibits and crafts by Art Xpressions at Willmore Lodge; wild eagle viewing from Willmore Lodge, the Bagnell Dam access and Dam Bait Shop & Campground, both below Bagnell Dam.  Eagle Watching Cruises (weather permitting) on Saturday for only $4 per person.

The event is FREE (except for cruises) and famiy friendly.  For more information go to www.lakeoftheozarkseagledays.com or call 800.451.4117.