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Shootout on the Strip: Wednesday Night at Bagnell Dam

If you’re visiting Lake of the Ozarks this week, Wednesday night is one you won’t want to miss!

Four colorful racing boats speeding across a lake at sunset
Four racing boats speed across the lake, leaving dramatic wakes beneath a glowing sunset.

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! 🚤🏁

LJ Vacation Rentals — Boutique by design. Hands-on by choice. Results-driven by experience.

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Lake of the Ozarks is a major tourist destination, estimating more than 5 million people annually. Major happenings on the lake include…

Lake of the Ozarks Shootout – Largest Boat Race in the United States -August 23-24, 2025 Dog Days Bar & Grill, near Mile Marked 19, Osage Beach.

AquaPalooza – Lake of the Ozarks largest family-friendly boating event, featuring live music, vendors, and a variety of water activities – July 19, 2025, Dog Days Bar & Grill.

BikeFest Lake of the Ozarks – Motorcycle Rally on the historic Bagnell Dam Strip – Event draws over 125,000 participants annually. September 10-14, 2025

Big Bass Bash – April 12 -13, 2025 and October 4 -5, 2025 – $100,000 prize for the biggest bass.

Fourth of July Fireworks – Fireworks can be viewed from multiple marinas around the lake. You can also choose from firework cruises, from luxury yachts to casual pontoon outings.

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Lake of the Ozarks is a major tourist destination, estimating more than 5 million people annually. Major happenings on the lake include…

Lake of the Ozarks Shootout – Largest Boat Race in the United States -August 23-24, 2025 Dog Days Bar & Grill, near Mile Marked 19, Osage Beach.

AquaPalooza – Lake of the Ozarks largest family-friendly boating event, featuring live music, vendors, and a variety of water activities – July 19, 2025, Dog Days Bar & Grill.

BikeFest Lake of the Ozarks – Motorcycle Rally on the historic Bagnell Dam Strip – Event draws over 125,000 participants annually. September 10-14, 2025

Big Bass Bash – April 12 -13, 2025 and October 4 -5, 2025 – $100,000 prize for the biggest bass.

Fourth of July Fireworks – Fireworks can be viewed from multiple marinas around the lake. You can also choose from firework cruises, from luxury yachts to casual pontoon outings.

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FUN FACTS ABOUT THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS

  • Man made lake, created in 1931. One of the largest man-made lakes in the Midwest.
  • Magic Dragon is its nickname., the lakes unique serpentine shape stretches over 1,150 miles of shoreline (more than the coast of California).
  • The lake spans over 54,000 acres with approximately 92 miles of main channel length.
  • The average depth is about 55 feet, while the maximum depth near the Bagnell Dam is 130 feet.
  • Lake of the Ozarks can hold approximately 646 billion gallons of water.
  • The lake is surrounded by mix of forests, cliffs, and grasslands, offering habitats for bald eagles, herons, turtles, and a variety of fish.
  • TV series Ozark was primarily filmed in around Atlanta, Georgia. Lake Allatoona and Lake Lanier stood in for Lake of the Ozarks. The movie “Winter’s Bone” starring Jennifer Lawrence was filmed in the Ozarks region.
  • Home to Party Cove. Party Cove is one of the lake’s most famous attractions, known for it’s lively boating and social scene.
  • Lake of the Ozarks is a top fishing destination, hosting tournaments for species like bass, crappie and catfish.
  • Annual Lake Events include Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, AquaPalooza Concert, Hot Summer Nights, Harbor Hop, Christmas Boat Parade, Big Bass Bash, Bassmaster Opens, Fourth of July Fireworks… and much more!