This Weekend at Grand Lake - Feb 12, 2026

Good Morning!

So I don’t want to get too far out in front of this, but I saw a post on FB this morning from a Tulsa weather guy asking…

Is this the last time we’ll see 30s until Fall? Wait, what!?

Shout out Mike Collier, but don’t toy with us like that.

Now he was talking about Tulsa and not the lake, but he hinted that long-range models are trending warmer.

Just putting it out there. That’s all.

Anyway… the long-awaited return of an expo/civic center in Grove is HERE!

The first-ever event in the brand-spanking new Wolf Creek Expo Center happens this weekend and it will be a doozy, with all of the outdoor gear you could ever want and a couple of live fishing tournament weigh-ins - one each on Saturday and Sunday.

More on all of that below, as well as everything else you need to know for this weekend at Grand Lake! (And don’t forget Valentine’s Day on Saturday!)

This Weekend at Grand Lake

Lake Level - The lake level as of 8 am is 742.1’ with little to no generation. Lake temps are in the 30s and 40s.

A Rock Sails By - Only THREE performances left of A Rock Sails By, tonight (Thursday!), Friday, and Sunday afternoon at Grove Playmakers Theater. Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students. 🎭 Reserve your seats by calling (918) 786-8950 or emailing [email protected] with your preferred performance date, number of seats needed, and a return phone number.

Tackle, Hunting & Boat Show - Details are above, happening today (Thursday) through Sunday… go check out the new Expo Center and see what it is all about!

Grand Lake Birders - MY BAD! It is THIS Saturday, not last Saturday. Join the Friends of Grand Lake Audubon Society this Saturday at 10:30 am at the Grove Community Center, for their monthly meeting with a guest speaker from the Sutton Avian Institute. Learn about our precious Bald Eagle population, just in time for the special Eagle Watch field trip to Langley! (Eagle Watch 2026 on Feb. 21st).

Bluegrass Saturday Night (& Pie!) - The Roving Gambler Band will perform Saturday night (5:00-8:00 p.m.) at the Grove Middle School Auditorium as part of the Bluegrass Music Event by River Ridge Bluegrass Association. And there’s pie!

Restaurant Updates - Our House BBQ is now open at The Hilltop Inn & Suites in Grove, and Red’s House BBQ (tried it last week → delicious!) is now open at the Ketchum Eats Food Park. A couple of local spots are closed for the next couple of months: Doc’s Bar & Grill at Shangri-La is closed until March 10th. Juan Montez at Red Arrow is OPEN as they get their new building built - and by all accounts, it is coming along quickly! And, Burger Barn & More is now open down the street from the Ketchum Eats Food Park.

Eagle’s Nest Buffer Zone - Once again, new activity in an established bald eagle nest, located in an area below the Pensacola Dam main spillway, has prompted GRDA to close access to the area, as it has done in previous years. A portion of the spillway area, popular as an off-roading destination, will also be closed to visitors to help protect the nest. HERE is the latest info, including a map of the closed area.

Library - New month, new calendar at the always-busy Grove Public Library. The calendar is HERE.

The Latest From The Grand Lake Bum

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Wondering about the upcoming Grand Lake Boat Show? Maybe the Welcome Back Weekend Poker Run? Or what about BMR or the Big Bass Bash? Here you go:

This Weekend’s Entertainment

FYI, if I don’t know about it, I can’t include it here, lol. So, if you know about it… LET ME KNOW! Just send an email with entertainment updates to [email protected]. Anyhoo… here is what I do know for this weekend’s entertainment at the lake:

Thursday, Feb 12

• Prime Rib night at Mooney’s!

• Erin Fitzgibbon at The Monkey Bar - 8 pm

Friday, Feb 13

• Magen Faulconer at Mooney’s - 7 pm

• Honky Tonk Highway Band at Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

• Valentine’s Day Party with Kevin Upshaw Band at R Bar Dance Hall & Saloon - 8 pm

• The Downbeat Duo at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Eddie Valen at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

Saturday, Feb 14

• Erin Fitzgibbon at Mooney’s - 7 pm

• Lil Red & Sidepiece at Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

• Magen Faulconer at South 125 Bar & Grill - 7 pm

• Dillon Leggett at Pickles - 8 pm

• Shane The DJ, Comic & Entertainer at R Bar Dance Hall & Saloon - 8 pm

• 90 Lb Wrench at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Midwestern Playboys at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

There’s a Paint Party at Mooney’s Sunday at 2:30. Details and Tickets HERE.

Don’t forget about Trivia Tuesdays at The Anchor

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