This Weekend at Grand Lake - Feb 19, 2026

Good Morning!

A little breezy today, and then it cools off a bit, making it a perfect weekend to make your way to the new Wolf Creek Expo Center in Grove if you didn’t make it last weekend.

This weekend, it is the Grove Home, Garden & Travel Show. More details on that below.

But it is that confusing time of year around here… days are getting longer, daffodils are popping up all over, and that outside itch is so strong you can’t help but scratch it.

Then it gets cold again, so we’ve still got to find things to do inside. But we want to be outside.

Here’s what I know… Spring is closer than it was last week. Lol.

But there are still things happening around the lake, and here’s what you need to know for this weekend at Grand Lake?

(And make sure to scroll down and read about CASA’s 26 in 2026 program)

This Weekend at Grand Lake

Lake Level - The lake level as of 8 am is 742.2’ with little to no generation. Lake temps are mostly in the mid 40s.

Home, Garden & Travel Show - The Grove Chamber’s annual home and garden show happens Friday (1 pm to 8 pm) and Saturday (10 am to 7 pm) at the all-new Wolf Creek Expo Center in Grove. The show features vendors across home improvement, landscaping, outdoor living, equipment, travel, and much more. It’s the perfect place to connect with local pros and plan your projects for the year ahead. Admission is $5, and children 16 and under are free with a parent.

Eagle Watch & Coffee - Start your Saturday with nature and fellowship at the Friends of Grand Lake Audubon Society’s Eagle Watch & Coffee this Saturday from 9–11 AM. Meet at Lakeland Trading Company in Langley before heading out to search for bald eagles near the dam, then return for coffee and “flock fellowship.” You can caravan in your own vehicle or ride along in the Peli-Van — a perfect winter morning for bird lovers and curious first-timers alike!

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.

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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! Send an email to [email protected]. Anyhoo… here is what I do know for this weekend’s entertainment at the lake:

Thursday, Feb 19

• Prime Rib night at Mooney’s

• Erin Fitzgibbon at The Monkey Bar - 8 pm

Friday, Feb 20

• The Time Travelers at Mooney’s - 7 pm

• Erin Fitzgibbon at Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

• Magen Faulconer at Pickles - 8 pm

• The Highway 69ers at R Bar Dance Hall & Saloon - 8 pm

• Jimmy Lee Jordan Band at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Stonehorse at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

Saturday, Feb 21

• Bobby Degonia at Mooney’s - 7 pm

• Pullen Strings at Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

• Magen Faulconer at The Monkey Bar - 8 pm

• Beaty Creek Band at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Big Smitty at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

Sunday afternoon Paint & Sip at Pickles in Langley at 2. Tickets and Info HERE.

Trivia Tuesdays at The Anchor is done for the season.

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