This Weekend at Grand Lake - June 5, 2025

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Gooood Morning!

Alright, it is time to get crankin’ with our Grand Lake summertime!

A couple of things up top… first, the GLOC Powerboat Fun Run which had been rescheduled from the Saturday of Memorial Day to this Saturday has been postponed again.

With the lake being a little high, some debris out there, and a continuing chance of rain, they have pushed the event back to either July or August. I’ll keep you updated on that.

Second, I saw some pictures on Facebook (so you know it is true!) of the groundbreaking in Grove for the new Civic Center at Wolf Creek Park.

Awesome!

I don’t know much about it (the specs, etc), but hopefully they are doing it right and it will be the perfect size for what is needed in Grove.

Wolf Creek Park is a great location, with so many opportunities for big things with the combined indoor and vast outdoor spaces.

Anyway, thought I’d share that with you.

This weekend is the Big Bass Bash (more on that below) so there will be hundreds and hundreds of bass boats buzzing around the lake.

So, as always, keep your head on a swivel.

Oh, and it is free fishing weekend in Oklahoma.

But enough from me… here is what you need to know for this weekend at Grand Lake!

This Weekend at Grand Lake

Lake Level - As of 8 am, the lake level is 746.34’ with gates open both on the dam and the east spillways. The lake is full, a little dirty, and lake temps are mostly in the low 70s.

American Heritage - Fiddlers from across the country head to Grand Lake for a weekend of live music, competition, and jam sessions at the annual American Heritage Music Festival happening from Friday though Sunday in Grove. Events take place at Snider’s Camp and Har-Ber Village, with performances, contests, and family-friendly fun all weekend. Details and info are HERE.

Food Truck Friday - Come hungry and hang out from 5–9 PM with 12 food trucks, live music from the Daryl J Gragg Band, and local vendors on the Community Center lawn. It’s a great way to kick off the weekend in downtown Grove.

Barkaritaville - I bet it is sold out, because it sells out every year, but Friday night at Honey Creek BBQ at Hilltop Inn & Suites is the annual Barkaritaville Fundraiser for Second Chance Pet Rescue of Grand Lake. It’s a ‘Cheeseburger in Paradise’ theme with live music from local favorites Brett & Terri. If you don’t have tickets but want to go, you should contact Second Chance HERE.

First Friday - The First Friday Wine Share heads to the Mend Yoga Bar in Grove Friday evening from 6 to 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome… just bring a glass, your favorite bottle of wine, and maybe an appetizer to share with the group. Good times!

Big Bass Bash - The BIGGEST amateurs-only fishing tournament of the year returns this weekend to Grand Lake with your chance to win up to $100,000. That’s right, one hundred large. Guaranteed payouts of over $200k. Almost makes me want to take up bass angling. HERE is a link to the website with registration details and rules. Good luck!

Strut Your Mutt - Bring your furry friends and join the fun at Strut Your Mutt, a paws-itively exciting day filled with dog contests, family activities, food, and fundraising—all to benefit VERSA K-9 for Vets NE OK and Second Chance Animal Shelter! It is happening Saturday from 10 to 4 at Free Will Baptist Church in Grove. HERE is some more info.

Fairy Festival & Enchanted Village - Fairy wings, face paint, and a whole lot of magic—Lendonwood’s Fairy Festival is back on Saturday, and this year it’s bigger than ever! After exploring the garden’s fun and festivities, kids can flutter through downtown Grove to visit 14 local Fairy Stations for treats and smiles. Click HERE for all the details.

Camp Bandage - A free, hands-on safety event for the whole family featuring fire trucks, helicopters, patrol boats, and more is happening Saturday from Noon to 4 pm at Grand Lake RV Resort in Duck Creek. Kids can explore equipment, meet first responders, and learn important safety skills in a fun, interactive way. Click HERE for more info.

Market Season - 9 am is the start time for both the Grove Farmer’s Market on the Community Center Lawn and the Saturday Morning Market in Langley next to Reasor’s.

Library - New month means new things at the Grove Public Library. Check out the June Calendar of Events HERE.

Shorts & Business Shouts

• The South Grand Lake Chamber is hosting a Golf Tournament on Monday at Shangri-La. Contact the Chamber to get entered.

• Grand Lake Fireworks in Disney is now accepting donations to make this year’s show the biggest and best yet as they celebrate 15 years!

• Patricia Island Country Club has opened “The Eagles Nest,” a new open-to-the-public restaurant.

• Drunken Rooster on the Water in Grove is now open.

• Need a charter for a Grand Lake party? Unsalted Waters Chartering is the call to make.

• Need to rent a boat? Check out these featured Boat Rental businesses.

• The docks (and boat lifts) took a beating this Spring. Find a trusted Grand Lake dock company HERE.

• The Golf Cart Guys at the entrance to Monkey Island have dealer rebates on select new 2025 E-Z-Go Golf Carts.

• Collegiate Waves - the leader in officially licensed collegiate towable tubes has tubes currently in stock for you fans of the Jayhawks, Wildcats, Tigers, and… Razorbacks! Sorry - no Sooners or Cowboys… yet! Click HERE to get yours ordered today!

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, June 5

• Karaoke at Doc’s - 6 pm

• James Munn at Mooney’s - 7 pm

Friday, June 6

• Nick Sharp at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• Lil Red & COBE at Shebangs - 6 pm

• Gavin Tucker at Doc’s - 7 pm

• Jacob Dement at Mooney’s - 8 pm

• The Yacht Club Band at Sharky’s - 8 pm

• Road Work Comedy Show at Monkey Island RV Resort - 8 pm

• The Downbeat at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• DJ Kennedy Rockstar Karaoke at The Monkey Bar - 8 pm

• Western Justice at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 9 pm

• The Honky Tonk Renovators at Grand Lake Casino - 9 pm

• DJ Mo at Big Shots - 10 pm

Saturday, June 7

• Calvin Loron Duo at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• Wanda Watson Band at Mooney’s - 8 pm

• Glam-R-Us at Drunken Rooster - 8 pm

• Reverse Reaction at Sharky’s - 8 pm

• Whiskey Poet Society at Eddy’s - 8 pm

• Road Work Comedy Show at Monkey Island RV Resort - 8 pm

• The Faulconers at Big Shots - 8 pm

• DJ Kennedy Rockstar Karaoke at Pickles - 8 pm

• Magic J at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Dustin Treiber at The Monkey Bar - 9 pm

• The Chain Project at Grand Lake Casino - 9 pm

• DJ Mo at Big Shots - 11 pm

Sunday, June 8

• Dillon Legget at Sharky’s - 3 pm

• Robbi Bell at Mooney’s - 4 pm

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