This Weekend at Grand Lake - Boat Show Season

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January 04, 2024

Good Morning!

Well then, on to January, which means a couple of things - some snowflakes start flying around, and it’s boat show season.

You can’t have one without the other, amiright? More on this weekend’s boat shows is below.

So the next couple of months are the most chill months around the lake (Get it!? Because it’s cold!!), but you’ll still find some live music on the weekends and plenty of local things happening.

Speaking of local things happening - man, it feels like there are a lot of businesses getting ready to open up, at least towards the south end.

There are the new Shops at Grand Meridian at the back of Duck Creek that will have their first tenants opening around Feb 1, and the new Grand Towne Center near Langley has new tenants coming soon as well.

I’m hearing about things like a new bar and grill in Cleora, a new deli and market in Langley, a new sandwich shop in Langley, new boutiques, and more.

Feels like a lot, but, I’m sure all of these folks have done their market research. Right?

Anyhoo, on with things! Here is what you need to know for This Weekend at Grand Lake:

Trouble On The Water?

  • Emergencies - Dial 911

  • Tow Boat US Grand Lake - (918) 782-8600

  • GRDA Non-Emergency - (918) 256-0911

  • GRDA Lake Rules, updated 9/22

Today’s Sponsor:

Grand Valley RV Community is a new 12-acre park with 24 spots now open just off Highway 10 near Grove. If you have an RV and need a place to stay, this is the spot for you, with monthly, weekly, and daily rates and sites range from 30-40 feet wide and 55-75 feet long.

And, the fantastic amenities include a dog park, walking trails, storm shelters, fire pits, full hookups (50/30/20 amp), trash service, laundry facilities (almost ready), and WiFi.

(479) 409-0796 is the number to call or message or check out their brand new website: https://www.grandvalleyrvcommunity.com/

Lake Level - As of 7 a.m., the lake level is holding steady at 742.6’, with ongoing generation. Water surface temps are primarily in the mid to lower 40s.

Blood Drive - The Grove Public Library is hosting a blood drive tomorrow (Friday!) from 10 to 2. Donors will receive a glow-in-the-dark bear t-shirt. For an appointment, call (877) 340-8777 or visit obi.org.

Oklahoma Boat Expo - The majority of your Grand Lake boat dealers, and many great businesses that support Grand Lake Living, will be at the Oklahoma Boat Expo at the Cox Convention Center in Downtown Tulsa this weekend. I think there is a VIP night tonight, and then the show runs through 5 pm on Sunday. Also, if you are serious about buying a new boat, check out the Revised for 2024 Grand Lake Boat Buyer’s Guide.

NWA Boat Show - The Northwest Arkansas Boat and Outdoor Expo runs from this afternoon through Sunday at the Rogers Convention Center. Only one local Grand Lake dealer will be there, that I know of, but I also know I’ve got a lot of great readers in Northwest Arkansas, so go and get a taste of summer this weekend.

Wine Share - My good friends at Long’s Resort in Grove are hosting the First Friday Wine Share tomorrow (Friday!) from 6 to 7:30 at the resort. As always, just bring yourself, a glass, and a bottle of your favorite to share, and maybe an appetizer. Always a great time! Long’s Resort is located at 1806 Longs Dr. in Grove.

Newcomer’s Club - The monthly meeting of the Grand Lake Newcomer’s Club is next Tuesday, the 9th, at 10 am at the Grove Christian Center. The speaker is Mary Richardson and she will be talking about Grove Rotary’s involvement in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. More info HERE.

Eagle Pass - You do know about all of the bald eagles that you can see doing their thing down below the dam this time of year, right? If not, here is some info on GRDA’s Eagle Pass for you.

The Grove Public Library always has a busy week with activities for every age group. Check out their FB page HERE for ongoing events and details.

Briefs & A Look Ahead:

  • Yoga at Thousand Oaks Resort in Langley happens tonight (Thursday) at 6 pm and Sat morning at 10 at the Black Oak Barn in the back of the resort. Come on!

  • There is a Ribbon Cutting at the new LiveBliss Yoga Studio in Grove at 11 am on Friday.

  • The Artichoke in Langley is now re-opened!

  • Tuesday Trivia at The Anchor resumes next Tuesday the 9th at 7.

  • The Grand Getaway Mercantile is now open just north of Sailboat Bridge in Grove. Go check them out!

  • The Grove Chamber membership luncheon is next Thursday at Noon, featuring Justin Alberty from GRDA.

  • As always, visit the Events page of the website for what is on the horizon at Grand Lake.

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Fun & Entertainment

Note - If there is music happening around the lake and it’s not included here, it’s because folks haven’t let me know, and/or, even as of Thursday morning, there isn’t anything on Facebook. Just sayin’.

Thursday, January 4th

  • Trivia at Mooney’s - 7:30

  • Trivia at Boom at The Regatta - 6 pm

  • Karaoke at Doc’s

  • DJ & Karaoke at Big Shots

Friday, January 5th

  • Ryan Graham at Doc’s - 7 pm

  • Jesse Joice at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

  • Karaoke at Copper Penny - 8 pm

  • DJ K Bandito at Big Shots - 9 pm

Saturday, January 6th

  • Singo with Jason Morgan at The Anchor - 6 pm

  • Robert’s Birthday Bash with Barrett Lewis Band at Mooney’s - 8 pm

  • Magic J at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

  • DJ K Bandito at Big Shots - 10 pm

I’m changing things up here, and, at least for now, not including featured real estate listings here in the emails. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any. In fact, there are a couple of new additions of Grand Lake area homes that you can see by clicking this image right here:

Special Thanks To:

Unsalted Water Chartering is now accepting bookings online for chartered tours of Grand Lake in 2024!

Grand Valley RV Community is now open off Hwy 10 in Grove. Amenities include a dog park, walking trails, storm shelters, fire pits, full hookups, and services.

Roley’s Tree Care, owned by Certified Arborist Dale Roley, provides full-service tree care services for area residential and commercial properties.

Angler’s Inn is a new fishing-friendly hotel in Grove directly adjacent to Wolf Creek Park.

Marine Damage Consultants is your go-to marine surveyor at Grand Lake.

Moonie Bins is Grove’s liquidation bin store, with “over the moon” great deals!

Shoreline Boat and RV Repair provides mobile RV repair services. That’s right, they will come to your rig, right here at Grand Lake.

Nautical Marine Services specializes in fiberglass and gelcoat restoration for diesel and gas engine boats of all sizes makes and models.

Hilltop Inn & Suites is Grove’s premier hotel property - and they are adding special parking with electric hookups just for you anglers!

Shepard Interiors founder and owner Kelsey Shepard is ready to help you with all of your interior design needs. Call today so you are ready for summer’s visitors.

The Lake Lodge is a brand-new place to stay near Grove that includes covered, pull-through parking for you weekend fishing warriors. Awesome!

Summerhill Ranch near Grove is an impressive Grand Lake retreat that is perfect for reunions, weddings, and so much more.

Looking for a Grand Lake Business?

From luxurious vacation rentals to the contractors you need for your home, find what you are looking for here:

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Thanks for reading, and I hope you have a Grand Weekend! ~ Geoff