August Events at the Lake of the Ozarks
☀️August 2025 Events at the Lake of the Ozarks☀️
The Shootout, Labor Day, Back 2 School Bashes, & The Heart of Pool Season make the Dog Days of August Heat up in th LOZ.
🎶 Train with Edwin McCain Live at Ozarks Amphitheater
📅 Friday, August 1
📍 Ozarks Amphitheater, 2629 North Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO
🌐 www.ozarksamp.com
An evening of chart-topping hits and soulful ballads under the stars. Get your tickets early for a nostalgic night with Train and special guest Edwin McCain.
🏁 Back to School Night Weekly Racing
📅 Saturday, August 2
📍 Lake Ozark Speedway, 50 Twiggy Ln, Eldon, MO
🌐 www.lakeozarkspeedway.net
The kids may be heading back to school, but the weekend action is still in high gear at Lake Ozark Speedway. Buckle up for dirt track thrills!
🍹 Deep Eddy Pool Party at Coconuts
📅 Saturday, August 2
📍 Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill, 15208 Red Hollow Rd, Gravois Mills, MO
🌐 www.coconutsatthelake.com
Cool down with Deep Eddy Vodka cocktails and poolside vibes at this always-packed summer favorite.
🚘 Precision Drift 3 – Ozark International Raceway
📅 Saturday, August 2
📍 Ozarks International Raceway, 29211 MO-135, Gravois Mills, MO
🌐 www.ozarksinternationalraceway.com
The smell of rubber and roar of engines take over the track. Come watch (or participate in) high-speed drifting action.
🕶️ Red Bull Pool Party at Tap & Grill
📅 Saturday, August 2
📍 Tap & Grill Lakeside Brew Haus, 6040 W Hwy 54, Osage Beach, MO
🌐 www.tapandgrillatthelake.com
High-energy lakeside fun with Red Bull cocktails, splash contests, and beats that keep the party going all day long.
🎈 Gigantic Inflatable Pool Party
📅 Saturday, August 2 | 11 AM
📍 The Regalia Hotel & Conference Center, 250 Racquet Club Dr, Lake Ozark, MO
🌐 www.theregaliahotel.com
Bounce, slide, splash—repeat. This inflatable takeover of the pool is perfect for kids and adults who still act like kids.
🛶 Float Your Boat
– Shootout Fundraiser
📅 Saturday, August 2
📍 Franky & Louie’s Beachfront Bar & Grill, 1028 Deer Valley Rd, Sunrise Beach, MO
🌐 www.frankyandlouies.com
Homemade cardboard boats. Beer. Laughter. Repeat. One of the most fun and wacky charity events at the lake.
🚲 Tricycle & Tito’s Party at H. Toad’s
📅 Saturday, August 2
📍 H. Toad’s Bar & Grill, 2325 Bittersweet Rd, Lake Ozark, MO
🌐 www.htoads.com
Grown-ups get goofy in this absurd and hilarious tricycle showdown—fueled by Tito’s and loads of laughter.
🏖️ Wonderland Camp Silent Auction Fundraiser
📅 Tuesday, August 5 | 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Fish & Company, 268 Wego Fish Ln, Camdenton, MO
🌐 www.fishandcompany.com
Bid on great prizes and support summer camp programs for children with disabilities. Food, drinks, and community vibes included.
🥏 Cornhole Tournament at Franky & Louie’s
📅 Tuesday, August 5 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Franky & Louie’s Beachfront Bar & Grill, 1028 Deer Valley Rd, Sunrise Beach, MO
🌐 www.frankyandlouies.com
Bags fly, beats bump (courtesy of DJ Missy Midwest), and the competition is friendly but fierce.
🎯 35th Annual Missouri Governor’s Cup Dart Tournament
📅 August 8–10
📍 Inn at Grand Glaize, 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO
🌐 www.innatgrandglaize.com
Steel-tip dart players from around the Midwest compete for over $14,000 in payouts. Spectators welcome!
🎸 Aaron Watson Live at Lazy Gators
📅 Saturday, August 9
📍 Lazy Gators, 132 Sweet William Rd, Lake Ozark, MO
🌐 www.lazygators.com
Country fans, get ready! Aaron Watson brings his high-energy “Buy the World” tour to the waterfront stage for a night of patriotic twang and lakeside revelry.
🏁 ChampCar Endurance Series – Show-Me State Showdown
📅 August 9–10
📍 Ozarks International Raceway, 29211 MO-135, Gravois Mills, MO
🌐 www.ozarksinternationalraceway.com
A weekend of adrenaline as racing teams from across the region battle it out in one of the Midwest’s premier endurance events.
🌈 Let’s Glow Jägermeister Retro Party
📅 Saturday, August 9
📍 H. Toad’s Bar & Grill, 2325 Bittersweet Rd, Lake Ozark, MO
🌐 www.htoads.com
Black lights, glow paint, and throwback jams—this Jäger-fueled retro rave will have you dancing ‘til the glow sticks fade.
🕺 KC & The Sunshine Band w/ Village People – Live!
📅 Saturday, August 9
📍 Ozarks Amphitheater, 2629 North Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO
🌐 www.ozarksamp.com
Get funky with disco legends in an unforgettable night of dance hits. Yes, there will be a conga line.
🍹 Una Vida Tequila Pool Party at Coconuts
📅 Saturday, August 9 | 1:00 PM
📍 Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill, 15208 Red Hollow Rd, Gravois Mills, MO
🌐 www.coconutsatthelake.com
Sip smooth tequila, soak up sunshine, and dance poolside as the lake's favorite bartenders shake things up with Una Vida.
🎀 Pocket Aces Pink Party
📅 Sunday, August 10
📍 Venue TBA (Most likely Lazy Gators or H. Toad’s)
🌐 Check local listings
Celebrate in style while supporting breast cancer awareness with this live music blowout featuring the Pocket Aces band—and lots of pink.
🎤 Goo Goo Dolls & Dashboard Confessional
📅 Tuesday, August 12
📍 Ozarks Amphitheater, 2629 North Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO
🌐 www.ozarksamp.com
Two alt-rock icons in one night. Sing your heart out to "Iris," "Hands Down," and more under the open summer sky.
🏝️ Coal Train Pool Party at Coconuts
📅 Friday, August 16
📍 Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill, 15208 Red Hollow Rd, Gravois Mills, MO
🌐 www.coconutsatthelake.com
A Southern rock blowout with Coal Train bringing the heat to the lake’s hottest pool party spot.
🐸 Frozen Pool Party & Belly Flop Contest
📅 Friday, August 16
📍 H. Toad’s Bar & Grill, 2325 Bittersweet Rd, Lake Ozark, MO
🌐 www.htoads.com
Summer meets snow cones in this frosty-themed bash. Dive into the fun—or belly flop in costume and win prizes!
🚤 Mini Shootout at Ha Ha Tonka
📅 Saturday, August 16
📍 Ha Ha Tonka Springs Cove (off Hwy D, Camdenton, MO)
🌐 www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.org
It’s the kids’ turn to race—with RC boats, mini docks, and big-time fun for the whole family.
🎸 21st Annual Phat Fest at Shady Gators
📅 Saturday, August 16 | 11:00 AM
📍 Shady Gators, 132 Sweet William Rd, Lake Ozark, MO
🌐 www.shadygators.com
Live bands, lakeside energy, and all-day drinks raise funds for Wonderland Camp. One of the lake's best feel-good parties.
🏴☠️ Captain Ron’s Cannonball Run
📅 August 16–23
📍 Captain Ron’s Bar & Grill, 82 Aloha Ln, Sunrise Beach, MO
🌐 www.captainronsatthelake.com
A full week of speed, sun, and pirate vibes as boats hit checkpoints in this thrilling lake-wide rally.
🍽️ Shootout Hall of Fame Dinner
📅 Tuesday, August 19
📍 TBA – Likely at The Lodge or Margaritaville
🌐 www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.org
Dress to impress as the lake’s speed legends are honored at this formal evening of stories, awards, and great food.
🎉 Shootout on the Strip – Street Party
📅 Wednesday, August 20 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Bagnell Dam Strip, Lake Ozark, MO
🌐 www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.org
One of the most electric nights of the season. Stroll the strip packed with performance boats, vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment in this high-energy pre-Shootout bash.
🥂 Shootout Welcome Party at Performance Boat Center
📅 Thursday, August 21
📍 Performance Boat Center, 1650 Yacht Club Dr, Osage Beach, MO
🌐 www.performanceboatcenter.com
Kick off the main event in style with drinks, boat tours, and mingling with the legends of the lake.
🎤 Super Cat Fest LOTO + BAD HABIT Tribute Showcase
📅 Thursday, August 22
📍 Horny Toad Entertainment Complex, 2325 Bittersweet Rd, Lake Ozark, MO
🌐 www.htoads.com | www.supercatfest.com
Super Cat Fest takes over the lake with roaring engines by day and epic tribute shows by night. BAD HABIT headlines this wild kickoff concert.
🃏 Shootout Poker Run – Poly Lift Boat Lifts
📅 Friday, August 22
📍 Multiple Stops Across the Lake
🌐 www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.org
Draw cards, make waves, and raise funds during this beloved lakewide poker run—featuring fun stops, high stakes, and epic boat bling.
🏎️ PSI Motorsports Track Day #3 (with Night Session)
📅 August 22–24
📍 Ozarks International Raceway, 29211 MO-135, Gravois Mills, MO
🌐 www.ozarksinternationalraceway.com
Adrenaline from sunrise to stars. Drive hard in the day and test your nerves in night sessions on Missouri’s premier raceway.
🦆 The Great Duck Race – Flip Flops Waterpark at Lake Burger
📅 Saturday, August 23 | 3:00 PM
📍 Flip Flops Waterpark, 1075 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO
🌐 www.lakeburgerloto.com
Adopt a duck, support a cause! Cheer on your rubber racer in this lazy river 50/50 fundraiser benefitting Dogwood Animal Shelter.
🚤 Lake of the Ozarks Shootout – Race Days 1 & 2
📅 Saturday & Sunday, August 23–24
📍 Between Captain Ron’s & Buccaneer Bay, Sunrise Beach, MO
🌐 www.lakeoftheozarksshootout.org
Watch the fastest boats in the country compete in the world’s largest unsanctioned boat race. Over $5M raised for charity and pure horsepower heaven.
💦 Labor Day Weekend Belly Flop Contests at H. Toad’s
📅 Friday, August 29 & Saturday, August 30
📍 H. Toad’s Bar & Grill, 2325 Bittersweet Rd, Lake Ozark, MO
🌐 www.htoads.com
Belly up and make a splash! H. Toad’s is hosting two hilarious rounds of belly flop madness. Bring your bravery (and your backflops) for a crowd-pleasing competition.
🔫 Labor Day Weekend Gun Show – Inn at Grand Glaize
📅 August 29–31
📍 Inn at Grand Glaize, 5142 Osage Beach Pkwy, Osage Beach, MO
🌐 www.innatgrandglaize.com
Browse firearms, knives, ammo, and tactical gear at this massive weekend gun show. A favorite annual gathering for collectors, hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts.
💪 1st Phorm Pool Party at Coconuts
📅 Saturday, August 30
📍 Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill, 15208 Red Hollow Rd, Gravois Mills, MO
🌐 www.coconutsatthelake.com
The 1st Phorm crew hits the lake with protein, parties, and poolside vibes. Fitness meets fun in this high-energy day bash.
🏁 Chin Track Days at Ozarks International Raceway
📅 Saturday, August 30
📍 Ozarks International Raceway, 29211 MO-135, Gravois Mills, MO
🌐 www.ozarksinternationalraceway.com
Ready to race? Chin Track Days returns to OIR with open track time for drivers ready to push the limits.
🦆 Zero Ducks Given at Backwater Jack’s
📅 Saturday, August 30
📍 Backwater Jack’s, 4341 Beach Dr, Osage Beach, MO
🌐 www.backwaterjacks.com
Backwater Jack’s signature pool party returns with quack-worthy chaos. DJs, duck floaties, drink specials, and a whole lot of not caring.
🎸 Unity Tour with 311, Tonic, and more at Ozarks Amphitheater
📅 Saturday, August 30
📍 Ozarks Amphitheater, 2629 N Business Rte 5, Camdenton, MO
🌐 www.ozarksamp.com
Get nostalgic with 311, Tonic, and other iconic bands bringing late ‘90s/early 2000s alt-rock energy to the lake’s biggest stage.
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