Summer is NOT over...Lake of the Ozarks 2012

As everyone heads back to school, we begin to hear everyone talk about how Summer is over.  Are you kidding me, the three best months are still to come!! The very best Lake of the Ozarks events take place in August, September and October.  This is a great time to at the Lake because the weather is so nice and there is still plenty to do. Here are just a few of the things we know you won't want to miss!!

Lake of the Ozark Shootout August 18-26th

Annual Yamaha Dam Run  August 21st

(Post Party at Shorty Pants)

Full Moon Float at Dog Days August 31st & Sept 30th

Labor Day Weekend August 31-Sept 3

12th Annual Wing Ding September 13

Lake of the Ozarks Bike Fest September 13-16

Bike Night at Dog Days September 13

Harbor Hop October 13

Hot Summer Nights September 14th

Wounded Warrior September 14

12th Annual Bogeys & Beers 

Golf Tournament October 8

Disco Party at Dog Days October 20

So celebrate every day we have left of summer and don't forget that ANY DAY is a great day to be at the BEST WATERFRONT RESTAURANT AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS!!  Dog Days Bar & Grill has everything you want - great menu selection, cold beverages, hottest bands at the Lake and a Lakefront view like no one else!!

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!

2012 Annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout

The  Annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout will be held at Captain Ron's  Bar & Grill August 18-26th.  The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is the largest unsanctioned boat race in the Midwest and draws over 100 racers and 100,000 spectators and will benefit the Lake Area Rescue Teams and other local charities. 

Powerboat Magazine Readers have voted this race the #1 boat race/shootout in the country and has also been listed as one of the 8 "must see" boating events.  Official speeds at Captain Ron's have been clocked at 208 mph, many claiming even faster speeds.  This year new radar guns may prove these claims to be true.  In 2011, Bill Tomlinson hit speeds of 208 on three different runs, Skater boats were flying at 191 mph and even the pontoons were racing at speeds of 107 mph. This will be a great year to check out the races and hopefully see some record-breaking speeds from the racers.

Here is a schedule of Lake of the Ozarks Shootout events

Saturday, August 18
3rd Annual Central R/C Power Boats Mini Shootout
Kellys Landing 60mm

• 9am-noon Practice Runs
• Noon-1pm - Lunch and open Swimming
• 1pm-5pm - Qualifying runs
• 5pm - Awards
• 7pm - Live Entertainment

Sunday August 19th
3rd Annual Central R/C Power Boats Mini Shootout
Kelly's Landing 60mm

• 9am-noon - Top Gun Racing
• Noon-1pm - Lunch and open swimming
• 1pm-4pm - Final Top Gun Racing
• Awards Ceremony following racing

Shootout Benefit Golf Tournament at Old Kinderhook

• Price is $85 per person or $340 per team
• Includes Box Lunch, golf cart and lots of prizes
• Noon-Registration and Lunch
• 1pm - Shotgun Start
• Awards party immediately following golf

Monday August 20
The Great Shootout Treasure Hunt at Captain Ron's and Buccaneer Bay

• 6pm-7pm - Treasure Hunt 
• 7pm-8pm - Presentation of Awards

Tuesday, August 21

Shootout PWC Dam Run

• $150 Entry/shootout registration fee to benefit charities
• 9am - Registration at Surdyke Yamaha
• 10am - Start from Surdyke Yamaha to Truman Dam and back to Shorty Pants
• 5-6pm Post Party at Shorty Pants

Wednesday, August 22

Shootout on The Strip Street Party

• 6pm-10pm Race boats lined up for a meet and greet on The Bagnell Dam Strip

Thursday, August 23 

• 8am-4pm Vendor Booth set up at Buccaneer Bay
• 8am-4pm Racer Village set up at Buccaneer Bay
• 4pm-6pm Racers pick up registration packets
• 4pm-9pm Poly Lift Poker Run Registration
• 4pm-11pm Meet and Greet with Racers
• 6pm-8pm Shootout benefit Auction at Captain Ron's

Saturday, August 25

• 8am-4pm Registration on Cannonball Beach
• 8am-4pm Safety Inspections & Class Identification
• 8:30am Drivers meeting on Cannon Ball Beach
• 8:30am Opening Ceremony/National Anthem
• 8:30am PWC Classes Run
• 9am-5pm Racer Villiage and Vendor Booths open to public
• 10am-5pm Shootout Racing 

Sunday, August 26

•  8am-3pm Registration on Cannonball Beach
• 8am-3pm Safety Inspections & Class Identification
• 9am-5pm Racer Village and Vendor Booths open to public
• 10am National Anthem
• 10am-3pm Shootout Racing
• 4pm Awards Ceremony

After the races, be sure to head on over to the BEST WATERFRONT RESTAURANT AT LAKE OF THE OZARKS!!  Dog Days Bar & Grill has a great  menu selection and cold beverages to cool you down.

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!

The 4th Annual Duck Drop at Lake of the Ozarks

The Ozark Coast Kiwanis is having their 4th Annual Bagnell Dam Duck Drop this Saturday, August 4th!!!   This is an awesome event that will give you a chance to win $5000 CASH and help support local children in need.

The day will be filled with family fun activities that offer something for the entire family to enjoy.  The day will begin with a 5K Run/Waddle Walk at 8:00am that starts at the Dam Bait Shop - whether you are a seasoned runner or just want to get out of the house for a nice stroll, the Run for the Dam is a great event to participate in and all proceeds will benefit local needy children.

The Family Fun Zone will offer all kinds of great activities and  will be open from 10:00am-3:00pm.  Games, entertainment, face painting, food and much more will be happening throughout the day.  Bring your kids and enjoy a family friendly atmosphere.

The Duck Drop will begin at noon, as Lake Ozark Helicopters pours down thousands of rubber ducks to float down the river and begin the much anticipated race!!  Twelve prizes will be awarded with the winning duck ticket holder receiving $5,000 cash!  There will also be other prizes ranging from $1,000 cash, a $500 shopping card to Hy Vee, five $100 shopping cards to Paul’s Supermarket and many more. At 2pm the official winner will be announced and you need not be present to win.  

All the money raised from the event benefits the Kiwanis Club of the Ozark Coast which focuses on helping LOCAL children in need throughout the Lake Area.

Tickets are on sale now from any Kiwanis member and at Bank Star One on HH, Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks at both the Lake Ozark and Osage Beach locations, Hy-Vee Supermarket and Paul’s Supermarkets.  For more ticket info, contact Kiwanis President Mike Waggett at mike@mswinteractivedesigns.com.   

After you have had some fun with the Ducks, be sure to head on over to Dog Days Bar & Grill to enjoy a nice refreshing drink and a great meal.  We have  a great selection on our kids menu and plenty of cold beverages to cool you down.   

For the Lake's #1 dining, entertainment and family fun events, it's Dog Days Bar & Grill at the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks.

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!

What's Cookin' at Dog Days Bar & Grill

Dog Days Bar & Grill is Lake of the Ozark's #1 Waterfront Restaurant with a menu offering some great items that won't leave you hungry!!

The new menu at Dog Days features gourmet burgers, fresh salads and some tasty new appetizers.  Don't worry, we still have many of your favorites on the menu like our mouth watering steaks, seafood and pasta.

STARTERS   Start your meal off right with coconut shrimp, prime rib sliders, blue crab & shrimp cakes, jerk wings and crab legs.  These are just a few of the favorites you will find on our menu!  

BURGERS - We take our burgers to a whole new level and offer so many options, you're sure to find a burger that will satisfy your taste buds. We have delicious juicy burgers made of Certified Angus Beef, Ground Prime Rib, Farm Raised Bison and Ground Turkey.   Want to try something different, how about our Cheddar En Fuego - a prime rib burger with cheddar cheese, candied jalapenos, bacon and a sweet raspberry sauce served on a warm pretzel bun.  Surf & Turf burger, a Baja Burger, a California Turkey Burger or just a good ole fashion Cheeseburger are a few of the options for you to choose from.

SALADS AND SANDWICHES - if you are looking for something a little lighter, we have salads, wraps and sandwiches.   We have classic options like the Cobb Salad, Caesar Salad and Garden Salad as well as our Asian Tuna Salad and BBQ Pork Salad.  

You can also choose a specialty sandwich like our Shaved Prime Rib, Ahi Tuna Sandwich, Dogwood Club, Grouper Sandwich or Wobbly Boots Pulled Pork Sandwich. How about one of our specialty wraps like our California Turkey Wrap, Smoked Salmon Wrap, Blackened Grouper Wrap 

ENTREES - Get your fill with one of our Signature entrees like our Kansas City Strip, Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Oscar or our Italian Penne Pollo.  All of our entrees are served with sides and are sure to leave you very satisfied.

We know that families look forward to heading over to the Dog for the family friendly events and Dog Days has a menu that is just right for the kids.  They will love choices like Chicken Fingers, Mini Corn Dogs, Penne Pasta, Grilled Cheese, Kid's Burger or our delicious Mac & Cheese.  Ask your server for the cupcake of the day - we have several options that are sure to please the kids!!

For the Lake's #1 dining, entertainment and family fun events, it's Dog Days Bar & Grill at the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks.

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!

AquaPalooza - The Lake's Largest Family Boating Event

The Lake of the Ozarks Largest Family Boating Event is back at Dog Days Bar & Grill this Saturday!!  

This event draws people from all over the United States and it looks like this could be the biggest year ever!!  All Boaters are invited to join us for an afternoon filled with boating, family, friends, games, prizes and a FREE CONCERT!!!  AquaPalooza is a celebration of the boating lifestlye but the event is not limited to just boaters.  Whether you come by land or by water, there is plenty of fun activities for the entire family!!  

This year Dog Days has put together a great band schedule for Aqua Palooza!!  Whether you are looking for country, pop, Hard Rock or R&B classics, this FREE concert has 4 bands that are sure to satisfy.  

The Australian Trio will rock the stage!!!

The McClymonts will be on stage at the Dog Saturday afternoon!  The three gorgeous sisters from Australia have taken the country music world by storm with their exquisite harmonies, soaring vocals and onstage presence. The group collectively has 15 Golden Guitars awards and an ARIA Award.   The McClymonts have had some great hits like "Kick It Up," "Wrapped Up Good," "Hearts on Fire,"  "A Women is a Flame" and their latest hit "I Could Be a Cowboy."  You won't want to miss it!!

Trailer Choir at the Dog for AquaPalooza!!

Trailer Choir was discovered by Toby Keith and began touring with the country superstar on his huge national tours in 2007.  The lead singer Butter and Big Vinny make up this country duo and provide a high energy performance.  Hearty, happy and catchy songs like "Rockin' the Beer Gut," "Rollin' through the Sunshine" and "Off the Hillbilly Hook" have made this group instantly popular in the world of country music.

Hells Bells will also be part of the Free concerts for Aqua Palooza.   The band is the number one AC/DC tribute band and tours 42 states in 50 weeks each year.  Hells Bells salutes the driving force of AC/DC with crazy antics, total energy and full blown adrenaline.  Feel the Thunder....Feel The Power of AC/DC....Hells Bells!!

Rock Paper Scissors, an acoustic vocal trio, will deliver the pop rock and R&B classics that everyone loves to hear.  The group was formed in 2007 and perform classic hits by Little Feat, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Crosby Stills and Nash.

Dog Days, the Home of Aqua Palooza, invites you to grab your friends and head on over this Saturday for lake front dining, great good, cold drinks, free concert, family events and so much more.     

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!

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!

18th Annual Three Rivers Run

Join us on July 10th for the 18th Annual Three Rivers Run Pre-Party!!  

The fun begins Tuesday night July 10th at 6pm with the Three Rivers Run Pre-Party at Dog Days Bar & Grill.  Bring your friends and family out for a great time and support the Tri-County YMCA!   

This party has it all!!  There will be silent auction with a wide variety of auction items available like autographed memorabilia, jewelry, golf bags, boat anchors and a wine cooler, just to name a few.  For only $10 per person, you can enjoy a delicious All-You-Can-Eat Buffet with some Dog Day favorites!! Need another reason to come by and join the party...we've got it!!! The YMCA will be giving away a 2012 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX-15F and the pre-party will be your last chance to buy your raffle ticket for a chance to win!!!  Don't worry, you don't have to actually be a rider to have a good time with the YMCA family - this event is open to the public and everyone is welcome!!  

For those interested in participating in the Three Rivers Run - the pre-party will be your chance to register for the event.  We will have waivers and registration forms available.  There will also be a short safety meeting to discuss water conditions, PWC safety, fuel stops and any other questions that participants may have.

The Launch Party will be July 11th at 7am on the Osage River at the Bagnell Dam.  Participants will ride on the Osage River to the Missouri River and finally to the Mighty Mississippi.  The ride is expected to start by 8:30am and end at the St Louis Arch at approximately 5:30pm.  There will be an After-Party at Harrah's Hotel & Casino.  Fuel, oil and lunch will be provided for the riders.  Cost is $750 per rider and $100 for an additional rider on the same PWC.  

This is a great annual event that you won't want to miss and all proceeds benefit the Tri-County YMCA.  For more information, you can log on to www.lakeymca.org/3rivers.htm or contact the Tri-County YMCA at 573.348.9230.

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 in 2011 by Powerboat Magazine

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