Lake Area Chamber Happenings

This weekend is the big Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Passport Event at the Lake of the Ozarks ! This annual event is a fun way to kick those winter blues and get out of the house. Take advantage of drink and menu specials, live entertainment at many of our passport stops, and MORE! The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to host this event again this year with some changes to the typical layout. Check out the details of this year's event: How to Participate: Participants are invited to "check in" at various passport stops on the LOZ Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Passport. If you check in with at least 50% of the participating locations, you'll be entered into the prize drawing. If you check in at all of the locations, you'll be entered for a chance at the grand prize drawing of $1,000 cash! The passport app will be available for purchase on Google Play Store and Apple App Store in early February. Transportation will not be provided at this year's event but there are va...

The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to put on the annual Mardi Gras Pub Crawl this February. While some of the event has changed this year, there's still plenty of amazing places to visit for yummy drinks and menu items and great times! Check out the updated details of the event: Participants are invited to "check in" at various passport stops on the LOZ Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Passport . If you check in with at least 50% of the participating locations, you'll be entered into the prize drawing. If you check in at all of the locations, you'll be entered for a chance at the grand prize drawing of $1,000 cash! The passport app will be available for purchase on Google Play Store and Apple App Store in early February.  Transportation will not be provided at this year's event but there are various transportation opportunities that are featured on the www.LakePubCrawl.com website and the app to help you plan your weekend.  Participating Venues: Alley Cats 12...

Mardi Gras Pub Crawl is right around the corner - February 16th! The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present this entertaining event. This well-attended event brings an abundance of traffic to many of our area businesses in the offseason. It's many local spots' biggest night of the winter months! Our Lake of the Ozarks chamber is excited to be a part of this major winter event at the Lake of the Ozarks . Check out the details of this can't-miss event below! 2019 Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Details: Mardi Gras Pub Crawl - The World's Largest Pub Crawl! DATE: Saturday - February 16, 2019 TIME: Busses Start at 4:00 PM (VIP Shuttle Service Available too!) Wrist Band Details $10.00 Event Fee…instead of charging a cover charge at each location buy your wrist band and get into every participating bar/restaurant. The wrist band is required and includes: Entry to 16 participating venues Unlimited entertainment – All locations will have a band or DJ Bus tr...

One of the Lake of the Ozark's most anticipated winter events is right around the corner. The Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days is this weekend - January 5th-6th. This family-friendly event offers a unique learning experience for all ages. View the majestic bald eagles around the area at this event. The Lake Area Chamber is honored to be a part of this fantastic event! Check out the schedule of events for Eagle Days 2019 below. Schedule of Events for Eagle Days 2019 Saturday, January 5th 9:30 am - Eagles of North America 10:30 am - Day Shift, Night Shift, Garbage Gal 11:30 am - Eagles of North America 12:30 pm - Day Shift, Night Shift, Garbage Gal 1:30 pm - Eagles of North America 2:30 pm- Day Shift, Night Shift, Garbage Gal 3:30 pm- Eagles of North America 4:30 pm- Day Shift, Night Shift, Garbage Gal Sunday, January 6th 10:30 am - Eagles of North America 11:30 am - Day Shift, Night Shift, Garbage Gal 12:30 pm - Eagles of North America 1:30 pm - Day Shift, Nigh...

Have you heard? The 25th Annual Midwest Wine & Brew Festival is right around the corner. Join the Lake Area Chamber on August 11th from 2:00 - 5:00 pm at the Lodge of Four Seasons for this unique event. Taste samples from area vendors and get a chance to find your new favorite wine or brew! Take a look below to find out a little more about what you can expect to find and WHO will be at the festival: What to Expect at the Wine & Brew Fest: Taste Samples With a wide range of samples available from Missouri wineries, breweries, and restaurants, take advantage of this unique festival right here at the Lake of the Ozarks. Samples are provided from a variety of vendors - treats from restaurants included! You can taste test local products BEFORE deciding which one you want to add to your favorites list! Buy Products Don't worry if you fall in love with a sample... vendors will have products for sale, as well! Vendors allow you to taste test before making your purcha...

The Midwest Wine & Brew Festival is less than a month away! If you haven't already, NOW is the time to mark your calendars for Augusts 11th from 2:00-5:00pm. Come out for this highly anticipated annual event at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, MO. Explore the tastes of Missouri wines, brews, and restaurants, as well as other vendor products. Don't miss out on this fun annual event at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Perk #1: Sip on Your Favorite Wine & Brews Missouri is home to a wide range of wineries and breweries and you can enjoy samples all in one place - the Midwest Wine & Brew Festival! Get a taste of local flavors and twists. You may just find your new favorite drink to sip on! Perk #2: Indulge in Tasty Restaurant Samples There are a number of restaurant booths found around this indoor festival. It's the perfect way to indulge in your favorite treats from local restaurants. These samples will be available to pair with your wine or brew of c...

HAVE YOU HEARD? 400 vehicles have already been registered for our annual car show at the Lake of the Ozarks ! If you haven't registered your sweet ride yet, you better act fast - spots are filling up quickly. This exciting event is jam-packed with family-friendly fun, fast cars, and a great time for all. Don't miss out on all the fun at our upcoming car show. To learn more about the Magic Dragon Car Show , take a look below for details about this year's event at the Lake of the Ozarks. Magic Dragon Car Show: The Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals is a unique show for all makes, models, and years of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. The show celebrated its 29th year in 2017 with the phenomenal weather, 1,000 participants and close to 10,000 spectators. Located in Central Missouri, we bring over 25 years of show experience to the historic Bagnell Dam Strip at the Lake of the Ozarks. The strip is closed to normal traffic during show hours, so we only have show vehicle...

What are your goals for purchasing booth space at a trade show? It's important to think about the outcome before you plan out your vendor booth. Are you looking to raise awareness for an organization, gain exposure for your new business, or help potential customers get more familiar with your products? No matter what your goal is for the upcoming Home, Lifestyle, and Sport Show , this week's blog may be able to assist with some helpful tips for your vendor booth. Make Your Booth Exciting Help your booth stand out with a professional look. From a nice table cloth to professional banner, it's best to represent your business in a positive light. Don't forget to incorporate a little fun into your booth space, as well. From candy for visitors to other goodies, you can help amp up the excitement level around your booth space. Bring Enticing Swag While you can make a positive impression at the show, send your visitors home with a little something to remember you by....

We're calling all wine & brew lovers! The excitement is building for the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce 's most anticipated summer festival - the 24th Annual Midwest Wine & Brew Festival. Scheduled for August 19th, 2017 at the Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, MO, you can explore the tastes of Missouri wines and brews all in one place. For an enticing afternoon of area wine, brew, and restaurant samples, don't miss out on this fun annual event at the Lake of the Ozarks . Indulge in Your Favorite Foods With Lake of the Ozarks restaurants preparing their finest samples for the event, you can get a taste of local flavors. You never know, you may find your new favorite restaurant to visit! You can also find food samples that pair well with the wine or brews you sample, as well.  Sip Wine & Brew Samples A number of Missouri wineries and breweries will have booths around the festival, ready for you to sample some of their favorite options. If you love to...