Celebrate Missouri's Bicentennial Birthday Bash at the Lake of the Ozarks this Summer!

Missouri is 200 years old and the Lake of the Ozarks is celebrating this big milestone in a major way! Our entire area is throwing a Best Dam Birthday Bash to honor this special occasion. This bash lasts ALL SUMMER LONG and it's the perfect excuse you needed to vacation to the Lake of the Ozarks this summer. Check out all of the awesome events so you can plan your Lake of the Ozarks getaway to correspond with your favorite events!

Missouri's Bicentennial Best Dam Birthday Bash Events Lineup:

Best Dam Kids Photo Contest

Presented By: Studio T Images Presents Best Dam Kids Photo Contest

Categories:

Landscape/Waterscape: yard, park, lake, river, stream.

Insects/Wildlife: pets, or other interesting creatures.

Family/People:  friends, neighbors, sports.

About The Images

Enter your child's photo into the Best Dam Kids Photo Contest! For more details about this event, visit www.bestdamphotocontest.com.


Best Dam Car Show

When:  July 31st, 2021

Location: Seven Springs Winery

You will love the planned festivities, there will be live music, specialty vendors, food, fun for all. Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy an afternoon of beautiful hot rods, classics, restomods, and many more.​ Pre-registration is open to cars, trucks, and motorcycles of all types. Click Here For Registration Information.


Best Dam Blood Drive

When:  August 3rd from 10am-3pm

Location: Camdenton Chamber Office, Camdenton, MO

When:  August 4th from 10am-3pm

Location: Willmore Lodge, Lake Ozark,MO

Here's your chance to give back to those in need! The Best Dam Blood Drive is hoping to raise 200 pints of blood in honor of Missouri's 200th birthday. Pre-register to donate at: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive.  


Best BBQ Birthday Bash

When:  August 6th & 7th, 2021

Where:  Laurie Fairgrounds

Sponsored by:  City of Laurie

Bring your appetite to this awesome event where you can taste all the flavors of local bbq enthusiasts! 


Best Dam 5K Fun Run/Walk

When: August 7th, 2021. Registration begins at 7:00 AM. Race runs from 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Where: Old Kinderhook Resort

Price: $25.00 (Complimentary to all Breast Cancer Survivors. Donations will be accepted on behalf of the American Cancer Society.)

Sign Up via the Facebook event

Join us for Missouri’s Bicentennial 5K Fun Run/Walk in honor of Missouri’s Bicentennial 200 years. This will be a leisurely run or walk around the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks at Old Kinderhook Resort. No official times will be recorded, so run or walk at your own pace.


Best Dam Motorcycle Ride

When:  August 7th, 2021.  Ride begins at 9:00 AM

Where:  Zack Wheat Post 624 American Legion in Sunrise Beach.

Sponsored by: Zack Wheat Post 624, American Legion Riders

Celebrate Missouri’s 200th Birthday Celebration with a FREE Lake of the Ozarks Bike Ride.  Breakfast and shirts will be available for a small cost. For more information reach out to Zack Wheat at the American Legion.


Best Dam En Plein Air Art Festival

When: Monday, August 9th – 14th, 2021

Unique event sites will be featured each day during the festival at a variety of locations from local lodges, on the lake restaurants, wineries, historic sites, and surrounding towns. Artists will be spread out at 20 different venues around the Lake of the Ozarks. Please refer to www.LakeFineArt.net for more information. Register today at: https://lakefineart.net


Missouri’s Ice Cream Day

When:  Tuesday, August 10th, 2021

The ice-cream cone is Missouri’s official dessert.  Celebrate Missouri’s Bicentennial with some ice cream at your favorite local ice cream parlor.  

Photo Credit: Fun Lake

Best Dam Fireworks Display

When:  Tuesday, August 10th, 2021

Where:  Lake Wide

Enjoy an amazing firework show from all over the lake! Fireworks Locations


Best Dam Birthday Bash Concert

When:  Wednesday, August 11th, 2021 – Shinedown

Showtime: 8:00 PM

Where:  Ozarks Amphitheater

Purchase tickets for this rockin' concert at www.ozarksamphitheater.com/events/shinedown/!


Missouri Bicentennial 200th Birthday Party-Best Dam Birthday Bash Hot Summer Nights Car Show

When: Friday, August 13th 5:00 PM – 10:00PM

Website: www.hotsummernightscruise.com

Hot Summer Nights Cruises has provided  auto enthusiasts and spectators a fun, safe and family friendly setting while re-creating the nostalgic “American Graffiti” atmosphere that the Bagnell Dam Strip area is so famous for! It is all free and no registration is required! Just come and enjoy our down to earth Lake Ozark hospitality!


Best Dam Fall Festival

When: October 9th 10AM – 5PM

Location:  Osage Beach City Park, 950 Hatchery Road, Osage Beach, MO 65065

City of Osage Beach Fall Festival will be October 9th. Bring the family to the Osage Beach City Park and see the different vendors, pie eating contest, petting zoo, kid activities and enjoy the variety of food trucks. Live music and performers will be entertaining all day.  This is a great FREE family fun event in the heart of Osage Beach!


Free Geocaching Tours

Explore Lake of the Ozarks with a FREE personal tour!  With GuidiGO you have a choice between the Dragon Lake Tour which has different landmarks across the Lake Area or you can choose the Lore and Legends of Ha Ha Tonka.  If you have time, do both!  They are fun and will entertain the entire family!


GuidiGO is your personal tour guide to the world!

Download the free Guidigo App on a mobile device and search for the following tours at the Lake of the Ozarks; The Dragon Lake or Lore and Legends of Ha Ha Tonka

What are you waiting for? Check out our amazing Lake of the Ozarks vacation rentals we have available and book your stay for one or more of these awesome events! Which event are you most excited to catch? Lake Ozark Vacation Destinations is excited to see you & your crew enjoy your time at the Lake of the Ozarks this summer while celebrating Missouri's Bicentennial Birthday!


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