October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.  This is a special one for Dog Days Bar & Grill because we are proud to work with the local Dogwood Animal Shelter in various ways throughout the year, including our annual Canine Cannonball.  The best waterfront restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks always welcomes our customers to bring their four-legged friends along with them on our outdoor deck. 

The Dogwood Animal Shelter in Osage Beach has been around for 39 years now.  In 1997 it was declared a no-kill facility.  It now houses approximately 250 animals at all times.  The shelter assists in anywhere between 700-900 adoptions every year, and they spay or neuter between 1200-1500 animals for the public yearly.  Those are some pretty big numbers!

Volunteers and donations are what keeps this shelter running.  Dog Days Bar & Grill donates a booth to the Dogwood Animal Shelter at every annual Canine Cannonball. The shelter uses this booth to promote adoptions and sell any items that they happen to have available at the time, like dog treats or collars.  They also bring along their appointment book for the spay & neuter clinic, doing their best to increase the awareness of the importance of this service.   A portion of the t-shirt sales from this event also goes toward the shelter.

"We really appreciate the Barrett's involvement,"  stated Donna Morris of the Dogwood Animal Shelter.  "It's a great restaurant, and they are a great family.  We are donation funded, and every bit helps."

Their 6-day a week, year-round fundraiser is the Dogwood Thrift Shop, located at 311 S. Business Rte. 5 in Camdenton.  They accept all donations, and tax receipts are available upon request.  All of the proceeds from the thrift store go right back to the animal shelter.  



Fundraisers in addition to the Canine Cannonball include the upcoming Howl-O-Ween Festival on October 24, 2015 from 10 am - 2 pm.  It is free and open to the public, and they promise fun for both 2 and 4-legged family members.  There will be costume contests, games, food, vendor booths, pony rides, and more.  Dog Days has donated to the raffle for this fun event.    

There is also an annual Deck the Docks Benefactor Cruise this December 1, 2015. Enjoy live music and a multi-course dinner on the Celebration Cruise Ship while floating past beautifully lighted docks and lakeside homes.  100% of the proceeds from this event go to the Dogwood Animal Shelter. 

Adopting an animal from the shelter is an excellent way to celebrate Adopt a Shelter Dog (or cat) Month, plus a wonderful way to help out the Dogwood Animal Shelter. There are lots of additional ways to help out besides adoption.  Volunteers are welcome at both the shelter and the thrift shop.  You can visit www.daslakeoftheozarks.com, sign up for the newsletter, and follow their Facebook page.  Simply sharing the Facebook photos of animals that are waiting for adoption can help to find loving homes for these sweet animals.  One of the shelter dogs found a home in Texas this way.  

If you have been thinking about adopting an animal to share your home with, maybe October is the extra incentive that you need.  Go to the Dogwood Animal Shelter's Facebook page and start sharing their homeless cats and dogs.  Your new best friends is probably waiting there for you.  Our waterfront restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks would love to meet them.  Bring them with you the next time that you visit, and don't miss next year's Canine Cannonball June 16-19 at Dog Days Bar & Grill.       

VOTED BEST WATERFRONT RESTAURANT LAKE OF THE OZARKS,BEST ENTERTAINMENT, AND TOP 10 WATER BAR IN THE NATION!

To keep up with everything happening at the Dog,

follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, & LinkedIn 

and check us out on Youtube.

Open 7 Days A Week!

1232 Jeffries Rd in Osage Beach ~ Mile Marker 19

Dog Days Bar & Grill: 2014 Year in Review!

Well folks, it's official... After months of planning, shopping, and counting down the days, Christmas is finally here! With Christmas this week and New Year's just around the corner, all of us at Dog Days Bar & Grill wanted to dedicate this blog to a 2014 recap. 

2014 has been a pretty stellar year, to say the least. From amazing bands to record-breaking dogs, we certainly made our fair share of memories from the summer of 2014!

AquaPalooza

Who else remembers the biggest and best outdoor concert at the Lake of the Ozarks? Our cove was packed with boats and people ready to relax, grab a few drinks, and listen to amazing music. We were joined by 80s cover bands Women of Rock, Revelation: A Tribute to Journey, Members Only, and Hells Bells: America's #1 AC/DC Tribute Band. Hard to believe that so much awesome could fit into one cove! 

Canine Cannonball

Canine Cannonball is one of the Lake of the Ozarks' best annual events, and this year it was better than ever! We always have some pretty impressive jumpers, but history was made this year when an ambitious dog named Griz soared to a record-breaking 8'9"! Griz and his owner, Tony Lampert, are from St. Louis. Check out the video of his amazing leap!

Bogeys & Beer Golf Tournament

Dog Days is proud to be an annual sponsor for the Bogeys & Beer Golf Tournament. This year, we helped raise money for the Lamb House, CADV, and Kid's Harbor. Participants were able to choose from a variety of different sponsorship levels so they could help provide for families in need. 

Poker Runs

We participated in three awesome poker runs this year - Spring Harbor Hop, Fall Harbor Hop, and the Shootout Poker Run. Participants got to enjoy a full day on the water at their favorite restaurants at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we loved getting to be a part of their great time!

In-Water Boat Show

This event happened all the way back in April, but it certainly deserved mention, too. We were thrilled to host tons of different brands and vendors at one of the Lake's best annual events. Attendees were able to get everything they needed to prepare for another epic summer - and have a great time while they were at it.

What a wonderful year! We're already counting down the days to each of these events next year. In the meantime, though, we're excited to celebrate the holidays with all of our friends and family. Merry Christmas and/or Happy Hanukkah to you and yours! We hope your holiday season is filled with merriment and joy.

To keep up with everything happening at the Dog, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and check us out on Youtube.

Voted a top 10 water bar in the nation in 2010 and best waterfront restaurant at Lake of the Ozarks in 2011 by Powerboat

Canine Cannonball At Dog Days This Weekend!!

What?? The 8th Annual Canine Cannonball!

When?? Friday-Sunday, June 6-8!

Where?? Dog Days Bar and Grill in Osage Beach, Missouri!

Man's best friend will soar through the air and make a huge splash in competition to see who is the top dog Canine Cannonball is a DockDogs-sponsored, dock-jumping competition that has been an annual event at the Lake of the Ozarks since 2007. Dog Days Bar & Grill, located at 1232 Jeffries Road on land or at the 19-mile marker on the water, has been the lakeside host of the Cannonball since its inception. This furry aerial competition is a crowd favorite at Dog Days and has attracted an estimated 5,000 spectators on each day of the competition.

"Canine Cannonball is an exciting event for families and dog lovers," said Dog Days owner and event organizer Mark Barrett. "It's outdoors, it's on the Lake, it has a bunch of loveable dogs showing off their athletic abilities and if you like music, bands are playing live at Dog Days. It is the perfect fit for people who are traveling to the Lake and looking for a fun way to spend the weekend."   

The concept of dock jumping as a performance sport for dogs originated in the U.S. when dock workers would bet on how far their dogs could jump into the water. Since 2000, Dock Dogs has been the independent governing and sanctioning body for regional, national and international dock-jumping events for dogs. DockDogs tracks each official jump of all competitors and dogs are ranked nationally. The sport is both serious business and a lot of fun for both dog and owner. Dock-jumping athletes and their owners can sometimes train together for a half hour or more each day in their respective events to hone their skills. 

All Canine Cannonball activities are free for spectators. Money raised at the event through donations will benefit the Dogwood Animal Shelter, a no-kill shelter in Osage Beach. The Shelter will also have pets available for adoption on-site during the three-day meet. According to Dogwood Animal Shelter officials, these pets have been given all required shots at the time of adoption. 

This is one of the best family friendly events at the Lake of the Ozarks! Whether you're a full-time Lake of the Ozarks resident or you're on vacation, join us for an unforgettable weekend!

We have almost finalized our music and event schedule for the ENTIRE 2014 season - so be sure to check back often for all the Best Events at Lake of the Ozarks!!  For the Lakes #1 dining and entertainment and home of great free family fun events, it's Dog Days at beautiful Lake of the Ozarks!  Dog Days is now open 7 days a week!!

To keep up with everything happening at the Dog, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and check us out on Youtube.

Voted a top 10 water bar in the nation in 2010 and best waterfront restaurant at Lake of the Ozarks in 2011 by Powerboat

Dog Days is the Place to be for the BEST ENTERTAINMENT at Lake of the Ozarks!

For the Lakes #1 dining and entertainment and home of great free family fun events, it's Dog Days at beautiful Lake of the Ozarks!  Every month we put together some of the best events at Lake of the Ozarks possibly.  This month we will feature some great live music and some other fun events like the Canine Cannonball, Texaco Country Music Showdown and the SeaDoo Demo Days!!  Take a look at the June Schedule for the BEST ENTERTAINMENT at the Lake of the Ozarks!!

• June 1 Baub Eis Band - 5pm
• June 1 Damon Smith - 10pm
• June 2 Doghouse Daddies - 6pm
• June 5 Texaco Country Music Showdown 8pm
• June 7-9 Canine Cannonball
• June 8 Machine Gun Symphony 10pm
• June 9 Steve Woolley 6pm
• June 12 Brothers Roberson 5pm
• June 12 Texaco Country Music Showdown 8pm
• June 13 Baub Eis Band 6pm
• June 14 Pearl 6pm
• June 14 Jamm Sammich 10pm
• June 15 Pearl 6pm
• June 15 Jamm Sammich 10pm
• June 16 Ted McCready Duo 6pm
• June 19 Texaco Country Music Showdown 8pm
• June 20-23 SeaDoo Demo Days
• June 20 Dave Greg Band 6pm
• June 21 Backbone 5pm
• June 21 Support Our Troops Poker Run 6pm
• June 21 TBA 9pm
• June 22 Squiggle Fish 5pm
• June 22 The M80s Band 9pm
• June 26 Brothers Roberson 5pm
• June 26 Texaco Country Music Showdown 8pm
• June 27 Chris Weaver Band 5pm
• June 28 Driving Wheel 6pm
• June 28 Chris Weaver Band 9pm
• June 29 Vantage Point 6pm
• June 29 Chris Weaver Band 9pm
• June 30 Chris Weaver Band 6pm

Mark your calendars and make your plans to get on over to Dog Days for the best SUMMER EVER!!


We can't wait to see you and get this season started!!For the Lakes #1 dining and entertainment and home of great free family fun events, it's Dog Days at beautiful Lake of the Ozarks!  Dog Days is now open 7 days a week!!

To keep up with everything happening at the Dog, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and check us out on Youtube.

Voted a top 10 water bar in the nation in 2010 and best waterfront restaurant at Lake of the Ozarks in 2011 by Powerboat Magazine