This Weekend at Grand Lake - October 24, 2024

Gooood Morning!

Whoa… there is a LOT happening this weekend around the lake.

So I’m not even going to jibber jabber this week. Let’s just get right into it… what do you say?

Read on for all the happenings!

Lake Level - As of 8 am, the Grand Lake level is 741.7’ with no generation. Surface water temps are holding strong in the low to mid-70s with the unseasonably warm weather we’ve been enjoying.

Chamber Meeting, and Golf! - The South Grand Chamber is hosting its monthly membership meeting this Thursday morning at 11:30 at the GRDA Building in Langley. You should have already RSVP’d for that. Then, tomorrow, they are hosting their 27th annual South Grand Chamber Golf Tournament at The Coves. Click the link for details and to see if they still have room for you.

Work Day - Lendonwood Gardens has put out the call for volunteers to join them as they put the gardens to bed at their annual Fall work day this Saturday, starting at 8:30 am. Details can be found HERE.

Fall Harvest Festival - The Pumpkin Patch fun continues at McCorkle Family Farms this weekend with their Fall Harvest Festival happening Saturday starting at 10 am and Sunday at 12:30. this family-friendly event features train rides, hay rides, a hay maze, photo ops, a craft show, and plenty of animals, including goats, chickens, rabbits, and calves. Enjoy s’mores, duck races, pig-fishing, and more. There’s also a wooden swing, pumpkins, mums, and even piercings by Lisha. Fun for all!

Chili & Margs - Get ready for a delicious day of fun on Monkey Island on Saturday at The Blind Swine for the Heart of Monkey Island’s Chili Cook-Off and Margarita Competition, benefiting Christmas for the Kiddos. Tasting begins at noon, and for just $25, you can sample all the chili and margaritas. Enjoy live music, beer, and wine, a silent auction at 1:00 PM, and a live auction starting at 1:30 PM. (Side note… they have been getting A LOT of great auction items!) Competitors will cook on-site, with ground beef donated for chili recipes. Sign up to cook by TODAY (Thursday), and contact Mandy at 918-801-6336 for more details. Come for the food, drinks, and fun, all for a great cause!

Battlefield Shootout - Saturday at noon, The Battlefield is the place to be for you golf fans as Shangri-La hosts the Battlefield Shootout between popular YouTube golf sensations from OU and OSU. Apparently, this is a pretty big deal, but I don’t know much about it, so I’ll point you HERE for more details.

Crawl-O-Ween - It will be a spooktacular adventure at Crawloween 2024 in Disney on Saturday. From 1 PM to 4 PM, enjoy Trunk or Treat for the kids with a costume contest, inflatables, candy, and more! And then, as the sun sets, brace yourself for the eerie Spook Trails starting at dark. With candy donations, food trucks, and other vendors, there will be thrills for all ages. Don’t miss out on this ghoulishly good time—bring the whole family for an unforgettable day of Halloween fun!

More Monkey Island Fun - The Grand Lake Fall Festival happens Saturday from 6 to 9 pm at The Battlefield at Shangri-La Resort. Enjoy a night of inflatable fun, haunted hayrides, a massive bonfire with s’mores, and live music by Rockwell. The event is open to the public, with a $5 admission fee. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. It’s a perfect way to celebrate the fall season with family and friends!

Drive-In - Saturday night is Drive-In Movie Night at Wolf Creek Park in Grove. It’s a double feature with The Addams Family and then Hocus Pocus. It’s free and the first movie starts at 6:30. Come on!

Library Happenings - There is always something happening at the Grove Public Library. Check out the October Calendar of Events HERE.

Briefs:

• This is the last weekend of the year for the Blind Swine Duck Creek location.

• The Friends of Grand Lake Audubon Society are hosting a Bird Walk on Friday morning at 9:30 at Honey Creek State Park in Grove. More info HERE.

• The Halloween & Anniversary Party Saturday at The Drunken Rooster includes a free kids carnival from 3 to 6 pm.

• There is a BINGO fundraiser for the Grove Hospital Auxillary Saturday at 6 pm at American Legion Post 178 in Grove.

• Creekside Cabins Haunted Village is happening nightly in Grove through Oct 31.

• Wheels & Coffee happens Sunday morning from 8 to Noon at Honey Creek Landing Marina. Cool cars and hot coffee. Awesome!

• The lighted Christmas boat parade in Duck Creek and the Grove Christmas Parade are both set for Dec. 14th.

• The new Rooster’s Bar & Grill location in Grove will not be opening until Spring. Stay tuned!

• Fall is a busy time around here, and there are a lot of events coming up in the area. Get the latest info HERE.

Fun & Entertainment

Note - If there is music happening around the lake and it’s not included here, it’s because folks haven’t let me know, and/or, even as of Thursday morning, there isn’t anything on Facebook. Just sayin’.

Thursday, October 24

• Prime Rib and Karaoke at Doc’s - 6 pm

• Trivia Night at The Regatta at 6 pm benefits the Grand Lake Family YMCA

• Trivia Night returns to Mooney’s! Starts at 7 pm. This week’s clue: witchy women

Friday, October 25

• The Faulconers at Island Bar & Grill - 6 ish

• Kevin Price at Doc’s - 7 ish

• Ryan Graham at Mooney’s - 8 ish

• D’Elegantz at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Interim at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

• Blues Doctors at R Bar Dance Hall & Saloon - 8 ish

• DJ Kennedy Rockstar Karaoke at The Monkey Bar - 8:30 pm

• Erin Fitzgibbon at Blind Swine - 9 pm

• Copper Penny Halloween Party - 9 pm

Saturday, October 26

• Halloween Costume Karaoke at The Quarterdeck - 5 pm

• Barrett Lewis Duo at Mooney’s - 8 ish

• Glam-R-Us at Drunken Rooster - 8 ish

• Magic J Entertainment at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Morgan Squared Acoustic Duo at Grand Lake Casino - 8 pm

• Jake Marlin at Pickles Halloween Party - 9 pm

• Halloween Party and Costume Contest at Big Shots

Special Thanks To:

Vail’s Marine Service offers expert boat repair, maintenance, and mobile services at Grand Lake. Is it time to get winterized?

Superior Kitchen & Bath Solutions (← FB Link) offers just that… superior kitchen and bath solutions for your next remodel.

The Grand Getaway RV Park AND Mercantile has become a Grove local’s favorite for fresh, hot food throughout the day. Check them out if you haven’t already.

Pistol Pat’s Family Diner in Grove (and in Jay!) serves up homemade deliciousness all-day - breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can even order online!

TNT Insurance in Ketchum is your local go-to insurance agent for ALL of your Grand Lake things. And other things as well.

All Seasons Patio in Langley has all of the stylish seasonal decor you need to make the most of the beautiful fall season at the lake!

Pet Squad in Grove is your go-to for all of your dog’s grooming, boarding, daycare needs, and more. They will even come pick your good boy up for you!

GLOC Aviation provides helicopter tours of the Grand Lake area. Visit the website to book your fall foliage tour now!

Indian Hills Marina is truly a full-service Grand Lake marina. From boat sales to boat rentals to cabins to bacon and eggs, they’ve got you covered.

Brent’s Mobile Welding (←FB link) is the call to make for your deck, handrail, gate, and dock welding needs.

Total Detailing is located in Langley, but they come to find you and your vehicle wherever you need detailing. And check out their fancy new website!

Spider Lift Boat Covers has you covered, literally, with custom automatic boat covers.

McMillian Welding ( ←FB link) specializes in custom-fabricated staircases, railings, and so much more and does a ton of work in the Grand Lake area.

Lake Point Cottages is the quiet Grand Lake getaway you’ve been looking for, located on the Elk River arm just north of Grove.

Grand Lake Cabins has the perfect location and setting for your next Grand Lake getaway.

Cassanda Shores is one of the OG vacation rentals on Grand Lake. 25 acres, a ½ mile of waterfront, and a beautiful, private lake home. Perfection!

Shoreline Solutions is the call to make for all of your hardscape, outdoor living, and retaining wall needs in the Grand Lake area.

Collegiate Waves is the place to get your officially licensed team towables. Use Promo code: GLL15 for 15% off your purchase!

MJL Builders, LLC brings over 30 years of experience delivering exceptional construction services to the Grand Lake area.

Longs Resort on Grand is the perfect getaway spot IN Grove, located on the lake but just minutes from all Grove has to offer.