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Lake of the Ozarks is preparing for a weekend full of holiday festivities. There will be plenty of live music and family-friendly activities to celebrate the Fourth of July. Your Lake of the Ozarks real estate agent has the details on area events happening this weekend, so you don’t miss any of the excitement. Live Entertainment Photo Credit: Chris Bandi Facebook Christ Bandi Live in Concert Chris Bandi isn’t your average country singer. From bars to fraternity parties to sold out shows, this St. Louis native knows how to captivate any audience. This all-ages event has no cover charge. Where: Picklehead’s Roadhouse at 1013 State Rd. TT in Sunrise Beach When: July 1 Time: 8:00 p.m. Colt Ford with Special Guest Lenny Cooper Colt Ford is a diverse country star from Georgia. Enjoy his new album, “Answer to No One: The Colt Ford Classic,” before the concert! Tickets are $15 in advanced and $25 at the door. Where:  Picklehead’s Roadhouse at 1013...

Summer is in full swing here at Lake of the Ozarks. The season “officially” kicks off June 18 th with the Welcome to Summer Event held at Osage Beach City Park. There will be entertainment, food and fireworks! Your Lake of the Ozarks real estate agent has all the details on this 2 nd annual event. Photo Credit:  www.facebook.com/Pearl.Nation.Fan.Page Welcome to Summer This family-friendly event will start off with concessions at 6 p.m. Enjoy a FREE concert featuring Pearl Nation. They will take the stage at 7 p.m. As soon as it gets dark, the fireworks show will begin. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets! Pearl Nation Hailing from Springfield, Pearl Nation can play it all. Mixing it up with fan favorites and original Pearl Nation songs, they know how to keep the party going. They are a very diverse band playing punk, hip-hop, and dance songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s and now. They cover songs from Stevie Wonder, Journey and The Kings of Leon...

Owning a home at the Lake of the Ozarks allows you to take part in lots of incredible annual events around the area. This Saturday is jam-packed with tons of fun, starting with multiple St. Patrick's weekend celebrations, and the rest of March is looking pretty exciting too. Here are a few of the wonderful things that you can take part in this month.   Saturday, March 12 Lake Ozark St. Patrick's Day Parade This year marks the 32nd annual St. Pat's parade on the Bagnell Dam Strip . The parade begins at 1 pm with the route starting at the Tomahawk Motel  and traveling across the strip to Bagnell Dam. This year's Grand Marshalls are the Lake Area Emergency Services teams.   St. Patrick's Water Parade The St. Pat's parade on the water is celebrating its 25th year. Boaters decorate their vessels and cruise for a fun day trip on the lake. It all starts at Captain Ron's in Sunrise Beach on the 34.5 MM with a breakfast buffet at 8 am and the parade b...

Missouri is one of the leading states to spot our national bird, the bald eagle. Owning a home at the Lake of the Ozarks gives you some wonderful opportunities to go bird watching for these magnificent creatures.  If you would like to see a few up close and personal, then you should make plans to attend the 16th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days .  It will take place January 9 & 10, 2016 at various locations.      This is a free event that proves living at the Lake of the Ozarks can be just as much fun in the winter as it is in the summer.  There is always something going on to keep lake life interesting.  Eagles make nests wherever they can find plenty of food and open water.  These factors are what makes the lake so attractive to these birds.    The very first Eagle Days at the Lake had 651 participants, and in 2015 it had grown to over 3,700 in attendance.  This year the weekend will feature many activities, inc...

Thanksgiving is almost here.  A time for gathering with those that you love and being thankful for all of the good things in your life.  Once you recover from the food coma that often accompanies this holiday, you really should get out and do something to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season.   Living at the Lake of the Ozarks offers residents a wide variety of incredible things to do.   December will bring even more holiday excitement, but Thanksgiving weekend is already filled with a full list of fun things to do in the Lake area.  Whether you own a home at the Lake of the Ozarks full-time or live here part-time, there are plenty of things going on for you to join in.  Gather together your family and friends and enjoy as many of these as you possibly can.    OSAGE BEACH Deck the Docks Holiday Light Cruise:  Nov. 27 - Dec. 30 This is the 5th year that the Celebration cruise ship has offered this evening cruise to be...

The Lake area is full of fun and adventure all year long.  It's a lot more than just a Summer vacation destination.  When you own a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , you can find all kinds of activities and events to keep you busy.  There are lots of gorgeous places to view all of the beauty of the colorful leaves, and Halloween offers plenty of family-friendly fun.  State Parks There are 2 spacious state parks close to home for Lake area residents.   Lake of the Ozarks State Park and Ha Ha Tonka State Park feature lots of hiking trails and picnic areas for visitors to enjoy.  You will find amazing Fall color in the trees and on the ground everywhere that you look.  The view just driving to and from all of the towns in the area offer very similar landscapes to enjoy.   Pumpkin Patches I have talked about adding seasonal curb appeal to your home by adding pumpkins and mums before.  There are a couple of places around the Lake th...