We're in the final week of February! That's exciting for all of us at Dog Days Bar & Grill in Osage Beach because, in March, St. Patrick's Day Weekend arrives. That's always the time when the lake area seems to "wake up" from its long winter hibernation.
Today we've got a few dates for exciting annual events at the Lake of the Ozarks that you'll want to mark on your calendar now so you don't miss any of the fun this season. Oh, and if you're coming from out of town and need a place to stay, Dog Days' luxury waterfront vacation house rental at the Lake of the Ozarks would be happy to host you!
Opening Day at the Dog
March ??
We've been working like busy little bees here at our waterfront restaurant & bar at the Lake of the Ozarks for a while now already. It was really weird to be at our awesome summertime getaway and look outside to see the lake frozen over and covered in snow! We're more than ready to get back to warm, sunshiny days relaxing outside by the pool once again.
When we do open for the 2021 season, you'll see some exciting changes around Dog Days. (The ones we've been working so hard on over the past few weeks.) Since we are in the midst of finishing those surprises, an exact opening date has not yet been set. As soon as we have one, though, we'll be sure to let you know right away on the Dog Days Bar & Grill Facebook page, so if you aren't following us yet, it's a great time to start!
(*Please note that due to the current state of things, these event dates are subject to change.)
Opening Day at Shorty Pants
Friday, March 5
Our sister restaurant, Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina, does have a definite opening day set to begin serving the best Cajun food & drinks at the Lake of the Ozarks once again. They will be happy to feed and entertain you until we get Dog Days open this year.
For anyone out and about by boat, be sure to stop by Shorty Pants Marina, just down the dock from the restaurant, to stock up on everything you'll need for a fun day out on the water.
St. Patrick's Day Weekend
Saturday, March 12-14
The lake area is celebrating St. Patrick's Day a few days early this year. That's always fine by us. Just leaves more time to party! The annual parade on the historic Bagnell Dam Strip will take place on Saturday, 3/13, which means the entire weekend will be ripe for fun at the Lake of the Ozarks!
LOMDA Spring In-Water Boat Show
April 16-18
This is the awesome weekend when a portion of the docks at Dog Days are filled with the newest and most exciting boats and personal watercraft out for this season. The Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association (LOMDA) gives you an up-close and personal look at would could possibly be your new "toys" for an exciting summer on the water. Even if you're just window shopping (or should we say, "dock-slip shopping") there is a lot to see and do in addition to all the fun and deliciousness the Dog always has to offer.
Spring Harbor Hop
Saturday, May 1
If you haven't joined the fun of a Harbor Hop at the Lake of the Ozarks yet, you're missing an always entertaining day on (and off) the water! For those of you that are seasoned Harbor Hoppers, you know exactly what we mean. Boaters get to travel from stop-to-stop collecting cards to create a (hopefully) winning poker hand for great prizes.
Along the way, you also get to enjoy the live music, food, drinks, and all-around fun all of those stops have to offer. Dog Days usually hosts 2 stops right here, giving you an excellent excuse to stick around for a while when you stop by!
Canine Cannonball
June 11-13
This popular family fun event at the Lake of the Ozarks was sorely missed last year. We're really looking forward to having the chance to bring it back once again. It's a weekend filled with incredible dogs competing in different categories to show off their jumping, fetching, and even doggy paddling skills.
This event is also a wonderful fundraiser for the local Dogwood Animal Shelter. Start training with your dog now and keep an eye out for sign-up information later this year.
That's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the fun you'll find when you visit the lake area. You know that Dog Days will be featuring the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks all season long and we're bound to throw a few fun parties in the mix too. We're also a great meet-up spot for you and your friends when you're in town for other events happening in town. Some of those dates include:
- Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals
April 30-May 2 - Lake Race
June 4-6 - Lake of the Ozarks Shootout
August 28-29
Our lakeside bar & restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks will be open before you know it and we promise to let that date out as soon as we've got it set. Until then, make sure all of the events that interest you above are marked on your calendar.
If you need a place to stay while you're in town, be sure to book the Dog Days vacation rental house sooner rather than later so someone else doesn't grab it before you do! Once you start making plans to join us at Dog Days Bar & Grill this season, all that's left to do is excitedly wait for those dates to arrive!
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