This Weekend at Grand Lake - Oct 2, 2025

Gooood Morning!

What a great run of weather, huh?

This weekend looks like more of the same, but I’ve got to tell you… last weekend, on the water…

10 am, both Saturday and Sunday, wakeboarding for miles in the middle of the lake. No wind, long stretches with no boat wakes, and the bright Oklahoma sunshine - it was outstanding! Like a powder morning, but on the lake. (IYKYK)

So, I’m giving away the sauce there, but if you like to ride that wakeboard or rock on that slalom ski, now is the time.

I’ve not gotten into the whole ‘surfing’ scene just a few feet behind the boat, but it seems like a smooth lake doesn’t matter as much to those/you guys.

But for those of you who like long rides and connecting turns… don’t miss it!

And with that, we are on to a busy first weekend of October at the lake. Here is what you need to know!

This Weekend at Grand Lake

Lake Level - As of 8 am, the lake level is 742.65’ with no gates open and intermittent generation. Lake temps are holding strong right around 70 degrees, give or take. Perfect fall boating conditions.

Pelican Fest - It is time for the the 42nd Annual Pelican Festival, happening today through Sunday at Wolf Creek Park in Grove. No parade this year, but everything else you’ve come to love is happening: the carnival, arts & crafts, food trucks, live music, and pelican watching! Full details here »

Mahogany & Chrome - The 32nd Annual Mahogany & Chrome Classic Boat Show takes place this weekend, with an open-to-the-public boat show on Saturday from 10 to 3 at the Cherokee Yacht Club courtesy docks, with beautifully restored vintage boats on display along the shoreline and a Classic Car Show happening in the parking lot at the same time. And be on the lookout for these classic boats cruising the lake all weekend long!

First Friday - It is time for this month’s First Friday Wine Share in Grove. This month… you know it’s going to be good because it is at Grove’s Royal Liquor. They will even have a couple of wine experts on hand to educate and enlighten. As always, bring a glass, a bottle to share, an appetizer, and a friend - all are welcome!

Farmers Market - It’s the LAST Grove Farmer’s Market of the season. Don’t miss it!

Long Distance Classic - The Grand Lake Sailing Club in Grove hosts its annual Long Distance Classic on Saturday, Oct. 4, with a sailboat race from Honey Creek to the Pensacola Dam and back. Open to all sailors with Racer and Cruiser fleets—membership not required. HERE is their website.

Courage Under Fire - The Courage Under Fire Classic Golf Tournament tees off Sunday, Oct. 5 at Shangri-La, benefiting the Monkey Island Fire Department. Shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m.—check it out and support a great cause on the course. Call (918) 257-4204 to see if they’ve still got room for you.

CASA Dinner Theater Fundraiser - Enjoy dinner, laughs, and mystery at The House on Ocean View Drive—a dinner theatre fundraiser for CASA of Northeast Oklahoma, October 17–18 at Claremore First Methodist Church.

Upcoming Watershed Meeting - Don’t miss the Lake O’ the Cherokees Sub-Watershed Association’s Annual Meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Northeast Tech in Grove—come early at 4 p.m. for a free rain barrel workshop (first 20 households get a barrel), then stay for the 5 p.m. meeting.

Library - Here is the October calendar at the always busy Grove Public Library HERE.

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• Monkey Island truly is Grand Lake’s playground

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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! 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, Oct 2

• Karaoke at Doc’s - 6 pm

• Dustin Chadwell at Mooney’s - 7 pm

• Karaoke at South 125 Bar & Grill - 8:30 pm

Friday, Oct 3

• Live Music at Pelican Fest

• Kevin Price at Doc’s - 7 pm

• Lil Red & Sidekick at Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

• The Smith Brothers at Mooney’s - 8 pm

• Rusty Myers at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Erin Fitzgibbon at South 125 Bar & Grill - 9 pm

• Karaoke at The Monkey Bar - 9 pm

• Whiskey Poet Society at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 9 pm

• Stonehorse at Grand Lake Casino - 9 pm

Saturday, Oct 4

• Live Music at Pelican Fest

• JDR & Kristyne at Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

• Clint, Dustin & Raychelle at Mooney’s - 8 pm

• Ty Ellis & The Flatliners at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Robbi Bell at The Monkey Bar - 9 pm

• Magen Faulconer at South 125 Bar & Grill - 9 pm

• Karaoke & Open Mic at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon in Grove

• Big Smitty at Grand Lake Casino - 9 pm

Sunday, Oct 5

• The Bison Duo at Mooney’s - 4 pm

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