Good Morning, and a Hap Hap Happy New Year to YOU!

Well then… it has been a few weeks. Did you miss me?

I do hope you had an excellent holiday season, we sure did.

But, it is a new year and time to look ahead to what is happening around the lake in the month and year to come.

This email is broken up into a couple of parts… first, what is happening over the next month or so that you need to know about, and second, a look ahead to what is sure to be an epic 2025 Grand Lake summer.

Also, make sure to scroll all the way through this email and visit the website and support those businesses that support the Grand Lake Living website and these emails. The support of those businesses is what makes these emails possible.

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Anyhoo… Happy New Year, and here is what you need to know about things happening at Grand Lake!

This Month

Boat Shows - It is Boat Show season in the heartland, and below is info and links to the local shows. And, if you need a refresher, I’ve not updated this yet, but here is a link to the Grand Lake Boat Buyers Guide I published last year. Oh, and you might want to take a look at this list of the Best Boats of 2024.

• The Oklahoma Boat Expo, which will feature the MOST Grand Lake Boat Dealers, is happening January 10-12 at the Cox Convention Center in Tulsa.

• The OKC Boat Show is happening January 10th to 12 at the Fairgrounds.

• January 27 to Feb 2 are the dates for the Tulsa Boat, Sport, and Travel Show at Expo Square.

• The Grand Lake Boat and Sport Show, which will again be held at the Craig County Fairgrounds in Vinita, is set for March 7-9.

Mooney’s - Mooney’s is, or very soon will be, under new ownership! Robert has turned in his keys and is moving on. Well, not really, he’ll still be around. But, new owners are taking over (I’m not sure if I’m supposed to say who or not). No big changes are expected, which is good. Because, since purchasing and re-opening the legendary Grand Lake spot in 2016, it has been nothing but good things from Robert and his staff. Thank YOU, Robert, for investing your time and money into this Grand Lake landmark! We’ll see you around the lake and CONGRATULATIONS!

Grove Concert Series - Experience two nights of music and fun at the Winter Concert Series in Grove, OK! On January 18th, enjoy the timeless hits of The Golden Sounds of The Platters, followed by a nostalgic evening on January 25th with the original cast members of Hee Haw’s Kornfield Friends, including Rex Allen Jr., Jana Jae, and more. Doors open at 6 PM, with shows starting at 7 PM. Tickets are $25 per show, or get a two-show saver pass for $40. VIP and special seating options are also available. Don’t miss these great shows—grab your tickets today at cityofgroveok.gov or cur8.com!

Library Happenings - There is always something happening at the Grove Public Library. Check out the January Calendar of Events HERE.

Briefs:

• Friends of Grand Lake Audubon Society Meeting: Jan 11th, 10:30 AM at Grove Library, with guest speaker Dustin Browning from GRDA discussing new technology to protect wildlife. More Info

• Grand Lake Newcomers Club Meeting: Jan 14th, 10 AM at Grove Christian Center, featuring Adrian Arnold from Grand Lake Family YMCA; guests welcome! Details HERE.

• Ron Young in the Limelight: 90 Years of the Broadway Music Man: Jan 18th, 6:30 PM at the Roosevelt Ballroom, Shangri-La Resort; free and open to the public. For reservations, email [email protected] or call 918-257-7790.

• Trivia Tuesdays happen at The Anchor

• Every Thursday night is Trivia Night at Mooney’s.

• Thursdays are Prime Rib & Karaoke at Doc’s at Shangri-La.

• Bradford’s BBQ in Ketchum is closed until spring.

• The Blind Swine on Monkey Island has closed for the season and will re-open when the grass is greener, as in spring.

The Year Ahead

So that gets you through the next month, mostly, but we’ve got so much more on the horizon.

Here is a quick rundown of things to look forward to this year at Grand Lake, but if any of you have info on some raftouts or different things I might now know about, PLEASE reply to this email and let me know. Word.

• Welcome Back Weekend party and Poker Run will be, as usual, the first weekend of March, with all events hosted by Cherokee Yacht Club and Cedar Port.

• Grand Lake Rib Contest: April 12, 2025, hosted by Lake Bumz in Ketchum; follow their Facebook page for event details. This is going to be BIG. And, awesome!

• The first weekend in May is when most of the waterfront places will be opening up… come on!

• The Big Bass Bash returns June 7-8 to Grand Lake; open to all anglers with a $100,000 grand prize and more. Details HERE.ire

• Fireworks! Duck Creek is always July 4th; Grove celebrates on July 3rd; and the Grand Lake Fireworks in Disney are confirmed for Saturday, July 5th. Need a place to stay? You better get on it.

Featured Real Estate Listings

Check out these currently featured listings at Grand Lake, and be sure to see all of the listings currently featured on the Grand Lake Living website HERE.

Lakefront Retreat on Drowning Creek
Fully furnished 4/5-bed, 2.5-bath home with breathtaking views and 3,968 sq. ft. of space. Features include a double-sided fireplace, gourmet kitchen, master suite with dual closets, walkout basement with wet bar, and expansive decks. Close to shopping, dining, and a marina with boat slips. Perfect as a family home or VRBO—no HOA! Call Ileta Bray — (918) 801-5912 — at Legacy Real Estate today for your exclusive showing, or Click HERE to check out the full listing.

Luxury Lake Retreat at The Preserve
Custom-built 4-bed, 4-bath lake home on 1 acre with 100+ ft. of shoreline. Features 3,400 sq. ft., wood floors, Monarch cabinets, granite countertops, and GE appliances. Outdoor paradise with a hot tub, gas grill, pizza oven, and a private 12'x33' boat slip. Gated community living at its finest! Call Victoria with RE/MAX Grand Lake at (918) 520-1982 for details, and see the full listing HERE.

Thriving Marina on Grand Lake
Own a 41-slip marina on Monkey Island in a deep-water cove, set on 1.2 acres with income potential and room to expand. Optional 6-bed, 6-bath home and two water-view lots available for a complete lakeside lifestyle. Rare opportunity—call Jeff at McGraw Realtors today at 918-499-0070 to learn more, or view the full listing HERE. Owner/Seller is a Licensed Real Estate Broker.

Custom Home with Stunning Lake Views
New construction in the gated Polo Club community! This 4-bed, 3-bath ranch-style home features a fireplace, golf cart garage, cedar beams, Energy Star windows, and more. Enjoy lake views, a community pool, clubhouse, and nearby dining and shopping. State-of-the-art boat slips available. $749,900—move-in by Spring! Call Erika with Coldwell Banker Shangri-La Realty at 918-934-4025 or click HERE to view the listing. Owner/Seller is a Licensed Real Estate Broker.

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