Dog Days will finalize their Texaco Country Showdown this Wednesday!!

It's almost time to name the winner of the Dog Days Bar & Grill Texaco Country Showdown!!  We've seen lots of talent and are excited to name the 2013 Showdown winner this Wednesday night.

The Country Showdown begins each spring with over 450 local artists, like the one we have at Dog Days Bar & Grill and advance local winners to a state competition held at fairs and other venues.  Winners of the state will take the title, $1000 prize and the opportunity to advance to one of the Regional Finals.  The final competition is the televised National Final where the winner receives the Grand Prize of $100,000 and the title of "Best New Act in Country Music."

 Be sure to join us August 7th at 8:00 for the grand finale of this fun event.    

Dog Days Bar & Grill was Voted Best Entertainment at Lake of the Ozarks for 2013 because it is the home to some of the Lake of the Ozarks' PREMIER Annual Events like LOMDA, In-Water Boat Show, the Canine Cannonball, Lake of the Ozarks Poker Run and Aquapalooza.

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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

The Texaco Country Showdown at Dog Days Lake of the Ozarks

The Texaco Country Showdown has returned to Dog Days Bar & Grill.  This is the 32nd year for the nationwide event and it's America's largest Country music talent show.   The show was formed to find the up and coming country music artists and provide them a chance to launch their career.  

The Country Showdown begins each spring with over 450 local artists, like the one we have at Dog Days Bar & Grill and advance local winners to a state competition held at fairs and other venues.  Winners of the state will take the title, $1000 prize and the opportunity to advance to one of the Regional Finals.  The final competition is the televised National Final where the winner receives the Grand Prize of $100,000 and the title of "Best New Act in Country Music."

If you would like to compete for the next Texaco Country Showdown title, fill out the registration form and read our Rules and regulations. The competition is every Wednesday Night at Dog Days Bar & Grill in Osage Beach. The finals will be held on August 7, so be sure to get registered soon and bring your friends to Dog Days to cheer you on!!!

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!!

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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

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

Texaco Country Showdown at Dog Days Bar & Grill

The Texaco Country Showdown is looking for the next rising star in country music and they are doing it every Wednesday night at Dog Days Bar & Grill!!

The Showdown is the largest and longest running Country Music Talent search in the nation and has had famous competitors like Garth Brooks, Sara Evans, Brad Paisley, Martina McBride and Neal McCoy!!.

The Showdown is open to vocal and/or instrumental performers, individuals or groups of up to 7 members who have not performed on a record listed in the national record charts of Billboard, Radio and Records, or the Gavin Report within 18 months preceding local competition.  The entry fee is only $20 per act and all contestants must begin by filling out a registration form and performing at showdowns produced by participating country music radio stations.  Your local country music station is 107.9 The Coyote.  

Bring your friends and family to Dog Days Bar & Grill every Wednesday night for some cold drinks, great food and check out these country music hopefuls as they compete for a chance at the Texaco Country Showdown Title!!  Competition starts at 7:00pm, but come on over a little early and enjoy the tunes of the Barefoot Legend, Dale Blue at 5pm!!

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

Restaurant Hours:  7 days a week open at 11am!