Lake of the Ozarks has a full fall weekend ahead, with shopping, fishing, live music, golf, festivals, and a community walk all on the calendar.
Here’s what you can do around the Lake:
Fall Swapping Days
Where: Jacob’s Cave Meadowlands, Versailles
When: Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 1-3, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
October 1 - 4, 2026
Browse Missouri’s largest swap meet, featuring antiques, crafts, fishing tackle, small animals, flea market items and more.
Driving for Diapers Golf Tournament
Where: Bear Creek Valley Golf Club, Osage Beach
When: Friday, Oct. 2, 8 a.m.; tee off at 9 a.m.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 8 a.m.
Grab your clubs and a Halloween costume for this golf fundraiser supporting local families in need of diapers.
Versailles Olde Tyme Apple Festival
Where: Various locations in Versailles
When: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4; Friday opens at 5 p.m., Saturday opens at 10 a.m.
October 2 - 4, 2025
This annual fall festival celebrates small-town heritage with contests, vendors, performances and family fun.
Van Halen Tribute: Sammy vs. Dave
Where: Main Street Music Hall, Osage Beach
When: Friday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 2, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
N-Halen brings the music of Van Halen to life with a one-night-only tribute covering both the David Lee Roth and Sammy Hagar eras.
Fall Big Bass Bash
Where: Public Beach 2, Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Osage Beach
When: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 3-4, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. both days
October 3 & 4, 2026, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Both Days
The amateur-only Big Bass Bash celebrates its 20th anniversary with a one-big-bass format and a $200,000 prize package.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Where: Bagnell Dam Strip, Lake Ozark
When: Saturday, Oct. 3; registration at 9 a.m., ceremony at 10 a.m., walk at 10:30 a.m.
The Lake of the Ozarks Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns on Saturday, October 3, 2026, bringing together families, caregivers, advocates, and co…
Walkers will gather to honor loved ones, support caregivers and raise funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.
Fall Boutique Crawl
Where: Various locations around the Lake
When: Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 3, 2026, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Make it a girls’ day out with in-store promotions, refreshments, fashion, accessories, home décor and punch-card prize opportunities at participating boutiques.
Whether you’re shopping the boutiques, casting for a big bass, or heading to a fall festival, there’s plenty to enjoy around the Lake this weekend.
