This Weekend at Grand Lake

Good Morning!

Well then. You ready to do this?

Lots of people, lots of families and friends getting together, lots of music, lots of fireworks, lots of memories to last a lifetime getting made over the next several days at Grand Lake.

My advice is to keep your head on a swivel, both on land and on Grand, as there are always some newbies out there.

The other thing I’d tell you is if you want a quiet and peaceful time on the lake, you better be up early taking in the daybreak and sunrise, like in that picture above.

And for you fireworks fanatics… if you could just try to be done by 10:30 or 11, that’d be great. Appreciate it. (The dogs do, too)

That’s enough from me, here is what you need to know to kick-off your Independence Day celebrations this weekend at Grand Lake:

(And, remember, I’ll be back in your inbox on Monday morning with more info for the days ahead)

Lake Level - As of 8 am, the lake level is 744’, with no generation and the lake temps are into the 80s. Perfection!

Dedication - Hopefully you are already on your way there, but this morning at 10 am is the Dedication and official Grand Opening of the new Battlefield Golf Course at Shangri-La, which is getting rave reviews. Speakers, refreshments, and the opportunity to check out the course. All are welcome!

Food Truck Roundup - The 2nd annual Food Truck Roundup at Marina Del Rey Resort happens from July 1st through the 4th at the resort on the South end of Grand Lake near Ketchum. There will be 8 different food trucks to choose from, and the best part is you can come by land or by GRAND! Just park at the courtesy docks and there will be a shuttle available to take you up the hill to get some great grub. There will be plenty of tables and shade so you can enjoy your food right there! HERE is a link to the Facebook Event page, of you want or need updated.

Bobberland - Saturday afternoon you can head to the back of Duck Creek for a little raftout action with your friends at Bobberland. Live music from Brett and Terri and good times.

Fireworks Schedules - Wondering where some organized fireworks are on the lake. Head on over to the Events page on the Grand lake Living website to check out all that I know about, including details on the Sunday night Monkey Island Fireworks, and the Duck Creek Air Show happening Monday and Tuesday nights. Plenty of unorganized chaos will be happening as well. You can count on it.

Safe Boating Reminders - As GRDA continually says, boat safe, boat smart, and boat sober. HERE is a page on the GRDA website with some safe boating tips, plus your Duck Creek and Woodard Hollow rules and maps. Further down is a link to ALL of the GRDA rules, if you want some light reading.

Saturday Market in Langley - The Saturday Morning Market in Langley, which for years has been at The Artichoke, is now located on the lot immediately to the north of Reasor’s. Starting at 9 am and now with more parking and visibility, this is a great location. All of the same great vendors (and More!) will be on hand to bring you the goods.

Saturday Morning Yoga - Get your zen on with a gentle yoga session happening every Saturday at 10 am in the Black Oak Barn at Thousand Oaks Resort in Langley. It is taught by professional yoga instructor Missy Martin and is suitable for any skill level and even for first-timers. This class is FREE (donations encouraged) for resort guests AND locals. This is an 18+ class and the property is 18+.

Grove Farmer’s Market - The Grove Farmer’s Market now has shade (!) and happens every Saturday morning from 9 am to 2 pm on the community center lawn in Downtown Grove.

Helpful Links

• You’ve got to schedule your Pensacola Dam Tours

• GRDA Lake Rules, updated 9/22

• Helpful Safe Boating Rules of the Water

• Boating at Night

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 Friday morning, there isn’t anything on Facebook. Just sayin’.

Friday, June 30th

• Faulconer Duo at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• Wilkie at Goodfella’s Pizza in Grove - 6 pm

• Chloe Johns at Doc’s - 7 pm

• Vanessa Oxford Duo at Mooney’s - 8:30 pm

• Infinity at Drunken Rooster - 8 pm

• Jake Brake Band at Sharky’s - 8 pm

• Blues Doctors at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 8 pm

• 90 Lb Wrench at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Out For A Ride at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

• Fireball Karaoke with Tim at Copper Penny - 9 pm

• DJ K-Bandito at Big Shots - 9 pm

Saturday, July 1st

• Brett & Terri at Bobberland Raft-Out - 1 pm

• Bedlam at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• Usual Suspects at Eddy’s Lakeside at Shangri-La - 8 pm

• The Stars Band at Drunken Rooster - 8 pm

• One Night Stand Band at Sharky’s - 8 pm

• ZZ-KC at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Good Vibes Karaoke with Tim at Copper Penny - 9 pm

• DJ Kennedy at Monkey Island Pub - 9 pm

• DJ K-Bandito at Big Shots - 9 pm

Sunday, July 2nd

• Barrett Lewis solo at Mooney’s - 4:30 pm

• Single Phase Unplugged at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• Imzadi at Drunken Rooster - 8 pm

• Downbeat at Eddy’s Lakeside - 8 pm

• Mike Barham & The Honky Tonk Prophets at Sharky’s - 8 pm (?)

• Karaoke at Shebang and Big Shots - 9 pm

Special Thanks To…

Cliff Wright Design provides custom and affordable home design for new construction and remodel suited to fit your taste, style, budget, and needs.

Grand River Abstract has been handling all of our Grand Lake area abstract and title needs for over 50 years.

Monkey Island RV Resort is an upscale RV resort community designed with you in mind. Check out all they have to offer.

Grove Marine is your home for new and used boats and a service center for Yamaha, Suzuki, and Honda with factory-trained mechanics.

Goldner Dock Construction is Oklahoma & Kansas' Premier Full-Service Dock Construction & Dock Accessory Company. Call today for all of your boat protection and dock accessory needs so you can have the best 2023 summer possible.

Desiree’s Classy Cleaning Service is ready to handle all of your cleaning needs, from residential (yes, vacation rentals!) to commercial, even construction clean-up. Call Desiree today at (620) 313-0616.

Muscari Law - Got estate planning or probate issues you need sorted? Muscari Law, with offices in Tulsa and Grove, is the call you need to make.

Candlewyck Cove Resort in Grove features 1 & 2-bedroom cabins, a romantic lakeside cabin, luxury homes, townhouses, king suites, and an award-winning hotel. Take your choice! All on over 7 acres of prime Grand Lake waterfront.

Superior Docks and Lifts has over 30 years of experience in the construction and repair of docks and lifts all over Grand Lake. Call today at (918) 541-6382.

H20 Sport Rentals - It’s never too early to book your boat rental for the 2023 lake season. Visit H20 and do that, right now!

Duck Creek Boat Club and Rentals offers a whole new way to get on the water at Grand Lake. Check them out and join today!

Long’s Resort in Grove is the quintessential Grand Lake getaway. Perfect little cabins, right on the water, fishing out your door. It’s like a Grand Lake postcard!

Featured Grand Lake Real Estate

Besides these featured Grand Lake real estate listings below, you can find more featured listings plus all you need to know about real estate at Grand Lake here:

Tera Miranda Lots For Sale

Don’t miss out on this rare chance to build your dream home on Monkey Island. Tera Miranda has 5 remaining residential building lots for sale, ranging in proce from $45,000 to $62,500. Contact Kelly at Tera Miranda for more info at (918) 257-4274.

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