This Weekend at Grand Lake - March 19, 2026

It's Big Meat Run Weekend!

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Geoff Monical
March 19, 2026

Goooood Morning!

So, yea… thanks for the heads up to those of you who reached out last week.

It turns out I had a little computer problem and the email that you received last Thursday was, well, incomplete. Things that were there in the draft just didn’t show up in the final email.

The good news is I was able to pinpoint the cause. It was a DEU issue. That’s a Deficient End User.

In other words, I screwed up.

But, we lived to tell about it, and this week’s email should be complete and have all the info you need for this Big Meat Run weekend at the South end.

Things have changed a bit with BMR, and John has passed, and the BMR is now a seemingly much more organized series of events, but for those interested in a little history of the thing, here’s an article from 2015 on how the Big Meat Run got started.

And if you are heading that way this weekend, there are rules, and it is up to you to know them. Scroll on to find a link to those rules and regs.

Anyway, here is everything you need to know for this BMR Weekend at Grand Lake!

🏡 Featured: Grand Lake Lakefront Estate – Auction March 23–25

A rare main-lake estate is heading to auction! Bidding opens March 23 (that’s Monday!) and closes at 11 am on March 25.

This 7-bed, 3-bath home offers 3,520± sq ft of lakefront living — dual kitchens, a sun-drenched sunroom with panoramic open-water views, a private dock, and all furniture conveys. It sits directly across from Shangri-La Resort, within walking distance of Serenity Point Marina.

Opening bid is $400,000.

📍 56853 E. 318 Road, Jay, OK | 🏦 Williams & Williams Auction | Property ID #402797

This Weekend at Grand Lake

Lake Level - The lake level as of 6 am is 742.7’ with some generation. Lake temps are around 50 degrees and slowly creeping up. It doesn’t look like there will be any reason for them to open the gates this weekend, so rock on!

BIG MEAT RUN - The biggest weekend of the year in Disney is here, and thousands of folks will be heading to the south end for a weekend of wheelin’ fun. First thing to know… there are rules. So go HERE to get a better idea of what you can and can’t do on the streets of Disney and on GRDA property. That link even includes a map of the trails. As for what is going on all weekend, for the 40% of you not on Facebook, Go HERE to find all the details, and for your Facebook folks, go the official BMR Facebook Page.

Food Trucks & Vendors - Besides all of the rock crawling fun, Disney will also become the Food Truck Capital of Oklahoma for a couple of days this weekend. Close to 2 dozen will be packed into town, so, if you are hungry, come on. Across the dam, on Main Street in Langley, right in front of Soggy Doggy, you’ll also find Rabbitt Trap, serving killer grinders and walking tacos all weekend long! Or, get away from the crowd and find yourself one of our great South Grand Lake area restaurants!

WAAMI Chili Fundraiser - The Women's Auxiliary Association of Monkey Island is serving up a variety of homemade chilis and soups — regular, spicy, white, and more — plus a drink and dessert, all for $10: Saturday, March 21 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Lake Center Baptist Church on Monkey Island. Come hungry, stay and visit, and support a great local organization.

Killer Keyz - The nationally acclaimed dueling piano act Killer Keyz returns to Shangri-La's Roosevelt Ballroom for a high-energy night of crowd-favorite entertainment Saturday night at 8. Tickets are $35 for members and $50 for the general public. Bar service available.
📞 Reservations: (918) 257-7738

The Quarterdeck! - One of Grand Lake's favorite lakefront spots is back! The Quarterdeck at Tera Miranda Resort & Marina opens for the season this weekend — Friday 4–8 PM, Saturday 11 AM–8 PM, Sunday 11 AM–7 PM. Hours will expand as the season rolls on. Welcome back!

Welcome Center Reopens - Lendonwood Gardens' welcome center kicks off its sixth season, with volunteers on hand to greet visitors Wednesday through Sunday. Hours are 10 AM–4 PM Wednesday through Saturday, noon–4 PM Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students, kids under 12 free.

Restaurant Updates & Openings - VIP Pizza at Hammerhead Marina, Doc’s Bar & Grill, and Boom on Grand are now all open. The Shebang is closed for a short time. Juan Montez at Red Arrow is OPEN as they get their new building built (it is looking NICE!). There will soon be a Mexican food trailer at Ketchum Eats Food Park. And, Burger Barn & More is now open down the street from the Ketchum Eats Food Park. By the way, have you seen Ketchum Kenny at the food park???

Library - The always-busy Grove Public Library calendar is HERE.

Trouble on the Water?

  • Emergencies - Dial 911

  • Tow Boat US Grand Lake - (918) 782-8600

  • GRDA Non-Emergency - (918) 256-0911

  • GRDA Lake Rules and Maps

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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, March 19

  • Prime Rib night at Mooney’s

  • Trivia at Boom on Grand

  • Jesse Dean at Mooney’s - 7 pm

Friday, March 20

  • Jon Bullard at Mooney’s - 7 pm

  • Pullen Strings at Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

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

  • Chris Bassett at Pickles at the Lake - 8 pm

  • The Outlaw’d Band at R Bar Dance Hall & Saloon - 8 pm

  • Mix Tape 918 at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

  • Borrowed Money at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

Saturday, March 21

  • Erin Fitzgibbon at Mooney’s - 7 pm

  • ??? at Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

  • The Chain Project at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

  • Encore at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

  • Magen Faulconer at The Monkey Bar - 9 pm

Featured Real Estate Listings

Looking for that perfect Grand Lake area home? Check out these Featured Listings, and be sure to check out the Homes For Sale page on the Grand Lake Living website for more.

Buffalo Shores South – Grove

Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, this immaculate 5-bedroom, 3-bath home offers space, flexibility, and serious value at $509,900. With 2 living areas, 2 kitchens, a safe room, and a private 2-bedroom suite with its own entrance, it’s ideal for multi-generational living or rental income. An oversized 3-car garage, optional HOA amenities, and proximity to marinas, golf, and shopping make this one a standout.

📍 3114 Buffalo Lane, Grove
📞 Ileta Bray | Legacy Real Estate – (918) 801-5912
🔗 View Full Listing | MLS #25-2399

Eucha Waterfront

Wake up to panoramic Grand Lake views in this stunning custom-built 2021 lake home that’s truly turnkey. Featuring an open-concept main level with 3 bedrooms / 2 baths, plus a walk-out guest suite with its own bedroom, bath, and living area—there’s room for everyone to relax and enjoy lake life.

Owner/Broker | MLS# 2551293
Zillow | Video Tour

Horse Creek Views

Wake up to breathtaking Grand Lake views from this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath lake home overlooking Horse Creek, priced at $465,000. Featuring high-end finishes, quartz countertops, a massive 12x42 deck, and a shared dock with boat lift and PWC ports, this property is perfect for relaxed lake living or weekend escapes. Just minutes from shopping, golf, and casinos.

📍 25325 S 542 Road, Afton
📞 Ileta Bray | Legacy Real Estate – (918) 801-5912
🔗 View Full Listing | MLS #26-389

Meanwhile, on the Grand Lake Living website:

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💙 CASA of Northeast Oklahoma – “26 In 2026”

Simple number. Substantial impact.

CASA of Northeast Oklahoma has launched its “26 In 2026” campaign with one powerful goal: recruit and train 26 new volunteer advocates this year to stand up for children in foster care. While 26 may sound small, it would increase CASA’s volunteer force by 46% — dramatically expanding the number of children who have a trained, compassionate adult speaking up for their best interests in court.

In 2025, CASA served 160 children with just 56 volunteers — and the need continues to grow.

🧡 How You Can Help

  • Become a CASA Volunteer – Be the steady voice a child desperately needs.

  • Make a Donation – It costs $500 to recruit and train one volunteer and $2,000 to support a child’s case for a year.

  • Spread the Word – Help CASA reach others who may feel called to serve.

If you’ve ever felt the nudge to make a difference in a child’s life, this is your chance.

👉 Learn more, sign up for training, or donate at www.casaneok.org
📞 Or call 918-923-7276

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