This Weekend at Grand Lake

Good Morning!

Well, are you ready? I mean, really, really ready?

And I’m not talking about Halloween.

I’m talking about the cold - because it is coming. Like, tomorrow.

And, you know, later in the winter it will get really cold, I’m sure, but there is something a little extra, extra cold about that first time you wake up and it is 20 degrees or it is 40 degrees in the afternoon and raining on your face.

But, short of going south, what are you going to do? Am I right?

So if you’ve got designs on hitting the lake again and taking in the beautiful Fall colors that are trying to show themselves in relative comfort, well, you’ve got today. Maybe tomorrow morning.

That’s about it. Then everything changes. You’ve been warned.

Anyway, you want to talk about a busy weekend, we’ve got one.

So let’s get to it, shall we? Here is what you need to know for This Weekend at Grand Lake!

*** Saturday might be cold and rainy - so please verify events are happening. Just sayin’.

Lake Level - As of 7 a.m., the lake level is 742.5’, with some generation. The water temps are hanging tough in the low 60s, but that is about to change.

South Grand Chamber Lunch - It’s happening here pretty quick, at 11:30 am this Thursday morning, at the GRDA Ecosystems building in Langley with Patty Davidson from The Grand Warriors Club as the speaker. The Grand Warriors Club is a new after-school program for kids in the South Grand Lake area. Let the Chamber know if you plan to attend.

Trivia Returns! - Thursday night Trivia Night returns to Mooney’s in Disney starting tonight, with a special Halloween Trivia starting at 7:30. You can have teams of up to 6 people, and no cell phones! Trivia will continue on Thursdays at Mooney’s through the winter months, except on holidays.

Autumn Moon Fall Festival - This popular festival returns to Church on the Lake, 2 miles east of Ketchum on Hwy 85, Saturday from 9 to 3. There will be arts and crafts and local food vendors and live music and kids’ games and everything you might want in a Fall festival. Don’t miss it!

Punkin Chunkin - After a little confusion, it does appear that the “World Champion” Punkin Chunkin contest is going down Saturday at John’s Tractor Works just east of Vinita on Route 66. Gates open at 8 and the competition starts at 10. Entertainment, refreshments, and flying pumpkins. Sweet! HERE is the FB page to stay up to date.

Wheels and Water Poker Run - This “By wheels or by water” Poker Run is scheduled to start at Mooney’s in Disney at 11 am Saturday morning and wrap-up at Marina Del Rey Resort with fun and prizes. The weather might impact things. Get details on what I know about things HERE.

Anniversary Party & Carnival - The Drunen Rooster is celebrating their anniversary on Saturday with a Halloween Party and Carnival. Tons of family fun starting at 3 pm with all sorts of games for the kids. Costume contests at 6:30 (kids) and 9 (adults). And live music from Empire starting at 8.

Crawl-O-Ween - It’s Trunk or Treat time in Disney, with the annual Crawl-O-Ween lining Maint Street on Saturday afternoon and evening. Costume contests, decorating contests, and more! See the big flyer for the big event HERE.

Anchor Spooktacular Halloween Party - The Anchor is the place to be on Saturday from 6 to 8 pm for the Shangri-La Resort Fall Festival. Fun for the whole family with Costume Contests, Kids Games, Karaoke, Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, a Pickleball Mixer, and spooky drinks!

Quarterdeck Halloween Extravaganza - It’s a big End of the Season Halloween Bash at The Quarterdeck on Saturday. Costume contests for both adults and kids, plus everything is half off! And, live music from Road Kill Bill and the Armadillos. More info HERE.

Drive-In Movie Night - Wolf Creek Park is the place to be Saturday evening for a drive-in movie night double feature with Hocus Pocus and Beetlejuice, starting at 6 pm.

Playmakers x 2 - There are still a few seats left for this weekend’s matinees of the Youth Theatre production of Forest Paths, and you can now reserve your seats for The Thin Place, which debuts next weekend. Details HERE.

Yoga - A free practice (well, donations are encouraged) takes place at 6 pm on Thursdays and 10 am every Saturday morning at The Black Oak Barn at Thousand Oaks Resort near Langley. Keep to the right and follow the signs to the barn. Everyone is welcome!

Ground Breaking! - Well, something is happening. Monday at 10 am is the groundbreaking for the new Three Ponies RV park - part of the big American Heartland development coming to Vinita.

Wolf Creek Harvest Fest - Halloween night (Tuesday!) head to Wolf Creek Park for Grove’s first Wolf Creek Harvest Fest with Halloween fun for the whole family, starting at 6 pm. Learn more on their FB page HERE.

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:

• There is a Fall Craft Show at the Bernice Community/Senior Center on Saturday starting at 10 am.

• Grove Merchants Downtown Trick or Treat for kids in costume is Saturday afternoon.

• Lendonwood Gardens is scheduled to have a Fall Workday on Saturday, but with the forecast, I’m thinking it might get moved to the 4th

• The South Grand Lake Chamber’s Annual Banquet (52nd annual!), which they like to call the First Christmas Party of the Year, is set for Thursday, November 16th, at Shangri-La.

• Mark your calendars for Dec 9th - the date of the Christmas Light Boat Parade in Duck Creek and the Grove Lighted Christmas Parade.

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

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’.

Thursday, October 26

• Shrimp Boil and Karaoke at Doc’s

• Trivia Night at Mooney’s - 7:30 pm

• Karaoke at Drunken Rooster

• Karaoke with KJ Flip at Big Shots

Friday, October 27

• Ryan Graham at Doc’s - 7 pm

• Casey West at Mooney’s - 8 pm

• Phil Vaught at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Bobby DeGonia at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

• Country Dancing and Pumpkin Carving at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 8 pm

• Halloween Party, Costume Contest and Karaoke at Copper Penny - 9 pm

• DJ & Karaoke at Big Shots - 10 pm

Saturday, October 28

• Barrett Lewis Duo at Mooney’s Halloween Party - 8 pm

• Empire at Drunken Rooster - 8 pm

• Hollywood Riot at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Halloween Costume Party with Kevin Upshaw and one Night Stand Band at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 8 pm

• Whiskey Alibi at Pickles Halloween Party - 8:30 pm

• Costume Contest and DJ at Juan Montez - 8:30 pm

• Rockstar Karaoke with DJ Kennedy at Monkey Island Pub - 9 pm

• DJ and Karaoke at Big Shots - 9 pm

Special Thanks To:

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

The Outback Co is the portable toilet provider you need for your next Grand Lake area event. Also providing septic service and pumping.

Brooks Wilson Art features beautiful wood and waterfowl carvings, and now even more new mediums. Find the gallery near Langley.

The Golf Cart Guyz is under new ownership and ready to help you with ALL of your golf cart needs - sales, service, rentals, and customization.

Blingle Premier Lighting is ready to help you with all of your exterior lighting needs. From homes to docks to businesses and marinas, Blingle has your permanent, event, and holiday lighting needs covered.

Unsalted Waters Chartering will be bringing a brand-new charter experience to Grand Lake next spring. Stay tuned for details on planning your trip!

Chasin Tail Guide Service is ready to put you on the big spoonbills! Visit the website and book your trip today!

Brent’s Mobile Welding is insured and ready to make your dream designs come to life - one weld at a time!

GLOC Aviation offers helicopter tours of Grand Lake and the surrounding area out of the Ketchum Airport. Awesome!

Dan Davis Law has 30 years of experience representing injury victims all over Oklahoma, including in the Grand Lake area.

Spider Lift Boat Covers specializes in custom, automatic boat covers designed to protect your boat while also getting you on and off the water quickly.

TNT Insurance in Ketchum is the call to make for ALL of your insurance needs around the lake.

Lake Point Cottages is a quaint, Cape-Cod-like development along the Elk River arm of the lake near Grove. With 2 cute cabins and a retro-chic house, you’ve got to check it out.

Tee Time Hideaway is an awesome golf-themed condo rental at Shangri-La. You’ve got to see it!

Indian Hills Marina has it all - boats for sale, a full-service marina, cabins, and a great restaurant. Check them out today!

McMillian Welding specializes in custom staircases and handrails for commercial or residential projects, plus any other custom fabrication you might need.

This South Grand Rental with Dock is an ideal lakefront vacation rental for you lake lovers. Check it out!

At Marina Del Rey Resort you will find cabins, RV sites, boat slips, a pavilion, a beautiful new playground, and soon… a brand-new pool!

Dog Training Elite offers the best in-home dog training in the region. And for us Grand Lake locals - get $100 off any training package!

Golden Kettle Cottage comfortably accommodates eight guests in a secluded lake-view setting between Grove and Jay. And they have kayaks!

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