15th Annual Fall Festival in Osage Beach

If you think summer is the only fun season at the Lake of the Ozarks, think again! Summer may be quickly winding down to a close, but the Lake of the Ozarks still has plenty of fun things to do. This week, the team at The Property Shop at the Lake is here to give you the inside scoop on one of our area's favorite autumn events: The Fall Festival in Osage Beach.

Free Family Event in Osage Beach!

Hosted by the City of Osage Beach, this free event is ideal for families with children of all ages. They have lots of of great activities and attractions planned, including...

• Free Kids' Activities:
• Four Large Inflatables / Bounce Houses
• Petting Zoo
• Department of Conservation Activities:
• Pellet Shoot
• Archery
• Dutch Oven Cooking Demo
• Demos:
• Fire
• Police
• EMS
• Arts & Crafts Booths
• BOW WOW Contest at Noon (Sign-Up Starts at 10:00 AM)
• Live Entertainment
• Evening Concert

There will also be plenty of food available! Your whole family is sure to have a great time at this wonderful event.

Fall Festival Event Details

• Saturday, September 12th, 2015
• Osage Beach City Park (950 Hatchery Road, Osage Beach MO)
• 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks?

The Lake Area is a great place to live year-round. If you're tired of only getting to enjoy all that the Lake has to offer on the weekends, contact one of our experienced real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our team would be honored to help you find your forever home here at the Lake!

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8 Shootout Trivia Facts

The Lake of the Ozarks is currently hosting one of the biggest annual events of the entire year: The Shootout! Boaters and tourists will come to the Lake from all over the country to participate in all the incredible events and activities available this week, and the team at our Lake of the Ozarks real estate agency is excited to welcome all the visitors to our beautiful area! This week, we thought we'd help get you revved up for the boat races this weekend by filling you in on some fun facts about powerboats. You might be surprised by what you learn!

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Fun Facts About Powerboats

1. 

The very first powerboat was created in 1863, when a Frenchman named Jean Lenoir equipped a small boat with a petrol engine. 

2.

The very first competitors in the Lake Shootout were locals who wanted to establish who had the fastest boat.

3.

In the beginning, a powerboat's cockpit only contained a start button, a throttle, and a steering wheel. Obviously, they've come a long way since then!

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4. 

Unlike most boats, which move through the water with propellers, powerboats are typically pushed by a high-speed jet of water.

5.

The record for the fastest speed recorded by a powerboat at the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout was set in 2014, when the Spirit of Qatar reached 244 mph.

6.

The record for the second fastest speed during the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout is 224 mph.

7.

Boaters first started installing planing hulls on their boats to help them skim across the water (rather than getting bogged down by the V-shaped displacement hulls) in 1920.

Don't miss our ad in The Shootout Program Guide!

8.

The Shootout began in 1988 and was originally called "The Lake Rescue  Shootout."

Ready To Move To The Lake?

If you aren't a Lake local yet, now might be the perfect time to become one! If you have so much fun while you're in town for the boat races that you would like more information about buying a condo or a second home at the Lake of the Ozarks, give us a call. Our team has all the insider information on the homes and condos for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we would love to help you become a member of our great community. Give us a call for more information!

The Property Shop at the Lake

2086 Horseshoe Bend Parkway

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

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The Dogwood Festival at the Lake of the Ozarks

One of the best things about the Lake of the Ozarks is the way it always has something for everyone. This week, locals and tourists alike will be flocking to Camdenton, MO for one of the year's most highly anticipated events - The Dogwood Festival!

65th Annual Dogwood Festival 

The Dogwood Festival is back for its 65th year on April 16-18, 2015, and this year is shaping up to be better than ever. With events ranging from parades to craft shows, The Dogwood Festival always has something fun for the whole family. Here's a snapshot of some of the activities in store for this weekend.

~ Art Displays

~ Garage Sales

~ Dinner Theatre Productions

~ Food Booths

~ Craft Booths

~ Parade

~ Dog Contest (Cutest, Ugliest, Etc)

~ Carnival

~ Live Entertainment

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These fun festivities are great, but they barely scratch the surface of everything waiting for you at this year's Dogwood Festival. The beauty pageants are also a huge hit at the festival every year. There are several different pageants that welcome people of all ages, including a...

• Baby Contest (up to 4 years old)
• Little Mr. and Miss Contest (5-8 years old)
• Junior Miss Contest (9-12 years old)
• Teen Miss Contest (13-15 years old)
• Miss Dogwood Festival (16-22 years old)

Don't forget to cheer on all the contestants!

Moving to the Lake?

If you are thinking about becoming a full-time or part-time homeowner at the Lake, stop by and talk to one of The Property Shop agents about buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our skilled team members would love to help you relocate to Osage Beach, Lake Ozark, Camdenton, Sunrise Beach, or any of the other Lake locations!

The Property Shop at the Lake

2086 Horseshoe Bend Parkway

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

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Parade on the Water

There is something magical about parades. As children, they're one of our favorite things - after all, who wouldn't love a place to watch crazy cars, trucks, and motorcycles drive by as they throw buckets of candy out the window? But as adults, parades still have a certain unique appeal - they offer us a chance to relive our youth and take joy in life's simple pleasures.

If a normal parade can be that exciting, can you imagine what a parade on the water can be?

This weekend, you won't have to simply imagine it - you can experience it for yourself! Your friends at The Property Shop are here to give you all the details on one of the Lake's favorite annual events: The St. Patrick's Day Parade On The Water.

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St. Pat's Water Parade

Join us on the West Side this weekend for the 24th Annual St. Pat's Parade Water Parade on Saturday, March 14th. The parade will follow a new route this year, beginning at Captain Ron's. Head out early for the optional buffet breakfast beginning at 8:00 AM. The parade is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM.

The parade route will hit the following locations:

• Captain Ron's
• Mile Marker 34.5, Lake Road 5-50
• Bear Bottom Resort
• Mile Marker 38, Lake Road 5-36
• Bulldog's Beach House
• Mile Marker 33, Lake Road 5-65
• Larry's on the Lake
• Mile Marker 31, Pier 31 Road

A prize will be awarded to the "Best Decorated Boat & Crew," so there should be some fantastic displays awaiting us!

You can watch the parade at any of the participating locations, or you can get in the parade itself by reserving a ticket on the Celebration Cruise boat. Tickets are available for $25. Call 573-374-5500 to make reservations.

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Happy St. Pat's Weekend from The Property Shop

The entire team at our Lake of the Ozarks real estate agency wish you and your family a very happy St. Patrick's Day! If you're thinking about relocating or buying a second home at the Lake of the Ozarks, be sure to give us a call. We would love to help out with all of your real estate needs.

The Property Shop at the Lake

2086 Horseshoe Bend Parkway

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

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Polar Bear Plunge 2015!

Break out those swimsuits! It may be February, but that won't stop us from having some fun at the Lake of the Ozarks. The Polar Bear Plunge returns to the Lake on Saturday, February 28th - and the real estate agents at The Property Shop at the Lake, LLC are excited to participate!

The Property Shop - Proud Supporters of the Plunge!

All of the team members at The Property Shop are huge supporters of the Polar Bear Plunge, and look forward to participating every year. As proud sponsors of this event, we donate $100 from every closing to the Plunge. This year, we started out with an initial donation of $7,500. From there, we have continued to raise donations that currently total well over $10,000! We are working towards a goal of $20,000, and there is still time to donate. If you would like to donate towards this great cause, we would love your support! Follow this link to donate to The Property Shop's campaign.

The Polar Bear Plunge - Lake of the Ozarks

The Polar Bear Plunge is an annual event at the Lake of the Ozarks designed to raise money for Special Olympics Missouri, a great organization designed to "promote acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities through year-round sports." Special Olympics Missouri hosts Polar Bear Plunge events all across the state. The one at the Lake of the Ozarks is scheduled for Saturday, February 28th, 2015 at the Lake of the Ozarks State Park / Grand Glaize Beach. 

Participants in the Plunge raise a minimum of $75 each, and then plunge into the frigid Lake of the Ozarks waters on the big day. Participants can also take part in the Polar Bear Strut (a 5k) or the all-new Pee Wee Plunge (a Plunge for little kids that will take place at the indoor pool at Tan-Tar-A Resort).

This is always one of the best annual events at the Lake, and your Lake of the Ozarks REALTORS can't wait to Plunge this year!

See You On Saturday!

It may be a little snowy this weekend, but that won't stop us from having a great time at this year's Polar Bear Plunge. Our real estate agents at the Lake of the Ozarks love to see you at the Plunge - bring the whole family and come on out for a fun day at the Lake. This link will take you to the Polar Bear Plunge schedule of events. 

See you at the Plunge!!

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