If you’re visiting Lake of the Ozarks this week, Wednesday night is one you won’t want to miss!
Shootout on the Strip takes over the historic Bagnell Dam Strip on Wednesday, August 26, kicking off one of the most exciting weekends of the summer at Lake of the Ozarks.
🚤 See the Shootout Boats Up Close
Before the boats hit the water for race weekend, they’re bringing the action to the Strip!
High-performance boats and race teams will line Bagnell Dam Boulevard, giving fans a chance to get an up-close look at some of the incredible machines competing in the Lake of the Ozarks Shootout.
This is your opportunity to walk among the boats, meet drivers and race teams, take photos and experience the excitement that surrounds one of the Lake’s biggest annual events.
🎉 A Huge Street Party
The historic Bagnell Dam Strip turns into one big celebration for the evening.
Expect:
- High-performance boats on display
- Shootout racers and teams
- Live music
- Vendors and interactive displays
- Official Shootout merchandise
- Food, drinks and plenty of Lake fun
Best of all, the event is free and open to the public.
📍 Event Details
Shootout on the Strip – Street Party
📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Historic Bagnell Dam Strip – Lake Ozark, Missouri
🎟️ Free admission
🏁 It’s All Leading Up to Shootout Weekend
Wednesday’s street party is just the beginning.
The 38th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout takes place Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30, with some of the fastest boats in the country competing on the Lake.
Shootout Week also includes Demo Day on Thursday and the Shootout Poker Run on Friday before racing begins Saturday.
🌊 Make It a Last-Minute Lake Getaway!
Thinking about heading to the Lake for all the Shootout excitement? LJ Vacation Rentals still has limited availability this week!
Whether you want to come down for Shootout on the Strip, stay for race weekend, or turn it into a few days of boating, swimming and Lake fun, there’s still time to plan a last-minute getaway.
Our vacation rentals offer comfortable, fully equipped places to stay throughout the Lake of the Ozarks area — so you can enjoy the excitement of Shootout Week and have your own place to relax when the day is over.
Don’t wait too long — Shootout Week is one of the biggest weeks of the summer and our remaining nights won’t last!
👉 Check availability and book your Lake of the Ozarks getaway at LJVacationRentals.com.
We’ll see you at the Lake! 🚤🏁
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