This Weekend at Grand Lake - May 29, 2025

Gooood Morning!

With that early Memorial Day weekend, we’ve still got another weekend in May going on here. Weird.

It is going to be a pretty quiet weekend, although the summer fun has kicked in and all of your favorite places are open and ready for you.

But, June… wholly smokes. It continues to be the busiest month on the lake. At least, it feels like it. On land and on Grand, there is a BUNCH going on.

Make sure to keep an eye out for these Thursday newsletters with all the details of the coming weekend’s events, and you can always check out the Events page of the website as well to plan your Grand Lake livin’.

One more thing → I’ve been asked a few times about people wanting to again support this little newsletter by buying me a coffee.

I took those out of the emails last year, but, since you asked, lol.

So, down below, you’ll find a link where you can “buy me a coffee” (or coffees!) to show your appreciation for me putting these emails together.

There is NO obligation to do so. I’m NOT keeping score. But I appreciate it.

Let’s get to it… 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 745.6’ with no gates open and ongoing generation. Lake temps are mostly in the low 70s.

Sip & Shop - Join in tonight (Thursday!) from 4–8 PM at White Buffalo Lodge for a fun-filled evening of shopping, snacking, sipping, and exploring! Your $10 ticket includes a local bite board, access to top-notch vendors, live music by Keyven Dunn, miniature ponies, hiking trails, and more. Wine will be available for purchase, and the vendor lineup is stacked with local favorites. Check out the Event page on FB HERE.

Fundraisers - A couple of popular annual fundraisers are happening this weekend, although I think they are both sold out. Friday night is the annual Grove Rotary Shrimp Fest (formerly Lobster Fest) happening at Shangri-La Resort. Saturday night is the annual NAPA Nites fundraiser in support of the South Grand Lake Regional Airport in Ketchum. If you’ve already got your tickets… good on you!

Paddle Cutting - Chill Waters Paddle Company is celebrating with a Chamber Ribbon Cutting tomorrow (Friday!) at 11 am at the new Honey Creek Public Access at the old Honey Creek Resort location. The best part? They’ll be set up all morning with boards for you to try and get on the water. Check out their website for all of the different ways they can get you to be ‘paddlin’ on Grand!

Market Season - The Grove Farmer’s Market on the Community Center Lawn happens Saturday at 9 am, and the Saturday Morning Market in Langley next to Reasor’s is at 9 am as well.

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

Shorts & Business Shouts

• There is a Blood Drive at the Grove Public Library Friday at Noon. Schedule your time to give HERE.

• There is a Community Storage Unit Sale Saturday morning at Grand Meridian RV Resort in Cleora.

• Make sure to get signed up for the Big Bass Bash next weekend.

• 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!

• The Blind Swine Duck Creek is now open for breakfast at 9 am on Sat & Sun.

• 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.

• Shoreline Solutions for all of your retaining wall, erosion control, AND outdoor living needs.

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

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, May 29

• Karaoke at Doc’s - 6 pm

• Nick Sharp at Mooney’s - 6 pm

Friday, May 30

• Dustin Chadwell at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• The Faulconers at The Road Hog - 6 pm

• Kevin Price at Doc’s - 7 pm

• Michael Wayne & William Tedford - Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

• Nicole Springer at Mooney’s - 8 pm

• James Muns Band at Sharky’s - 8 pm

• 90 Lb Magic J Featuring DJ Joe at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

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

• Rangeline at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 9 pm

• The Beer & Chicken Band at Grand Lake Casino - 9 pm

Saturday, May 31

• Chris & Suzie at Blind Swine Duck Creek - 6 pm

• Michael Wayne & William Tedford at Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

• Ryan & Shawn at Mooney’s - 8 pm

• DJ Lip at Drunken Rooster - 8 pm

• The Faulconers at Sharky’s - 8 pm

• Torn at Eddy’s - 8 pm

• DJ Kennedy Rockstar Karaoke at Pickles - 8 pm

• Erin Fitzgibbon at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• The Big Cheese at Juan Montez - 8:30 pm

• Becky Sparkman at The Monkey Bar - 9 pm

• Night Train at Grand Lake Casino - 9 pm

Sunday, June 1

• Colton Kro at Sharky’s - 3 pm

• ??? at Mooney’s - 4 pm

More Featured Real Estate For Sale

Check out these currently featured listings at Grand Lake that are offered by proud supporters of the Grand Lake Living website and brand:

• New construction in the gated Polo Club community with lake views, 4 beds, 3 baths, cedar beams, golf cart garage, and access to a pool, clubhouse, and boat slips. Call Erika at (918) 934-4025. View Listing

• Spacious 7-bed lakefront retreat on Grand Lake with 3,520 sq ft, two kitchens, private dock, and stunning views—just across from Shangri-La. Call Jeff Horany at (918) 499-0070. View Listing

• Modern new construction in The Coves at Bird Island with 4 beds, 3 baths, open layout, and 20+ ft ceilings filled with natural light. View on Zillow

• Luxury waterfront home in Patricia Island Estates with boat slip, hot tub, lake views, and designer upgrades—just minutes from downtown Grove! Call Ileta Bray at (918) 801-5912. View Listing

Meanwhile, on the website…

• Lakefront Restaurants, and more, around Grand Lake

• Find that perfect Grand Lake Vacation Rental

• Monkey Island truly is Grand Lake’s playground

• Don’t forget about the Gateway to Grand Lake: Grove!

• South Grand Lake seems to have a bunch of new businesses…

• Always on the lookout for reliable Grand Lake contractors