This weekend in Camdenton, MO

At Ozarks Amphitheater, the 11th Lake of the Ozarks Food Truck Festival brings together food trucks, local vendors, and local artists, along with bounce houses, henna art, face painting, and more. A featured attraction is the return of the Lake's Pumpkin Chunkin Palooza, showcasing pumpkin launches. Attendees can explore a range of cuisine and browse community-made goods and artwork while enjoying the festival setting.

This hands-on workshop, presented by the Missouri River Bird Observatory, Stream Teams United, and the Lake of the Ozarks Watershed Alliance, shares practical knowledge and skills for reducing plastic use and pollution in Missouri. It takes place at the Lake of the Ozarks Board of Realtors facility. Admission is free, and dinner is included.

On days without a sanctioned tournament, casual play and learning take center stage at the Ozarks, creating a friendly place to discover how to play Pokémon. A supportive community of players, mentors, and friends offers guidance for new and aspiring trainers, sharing knowledge and encouragement. Participants can learn the fundamentals, explore builds, and aim to become a local champion while earning points that can lead toward regional and world level competition. For questions, the store can provide assistance.

At Memory Lane Events, guests gather for an elegant evening celebrating the 18th year of the Champagne Campaign benefiting the Community Foundation of the Lake. The night features dinner prepared by Mama Cita’s and Pappo’s, along with both live and silent auctions. Lively touches like puppy races and a wine toss add to the festivities while supporting a meaningful cause. For ticket and sponsorship information, contact Jan Amos at 321-258-5828.

A rockabilly-fueled kickoff gets the season rolling at Backwater Jacks. The performance brings lively energy and a good-time atmosphere for fans of the genre.

The Hillbilly Power Duo showcase a fusion of Twan, punk, and 70s rock in the Ozarks. Presented as part of a festival with a lineup of acts, their performance brings a raw 70s rock edge to the mix.

Faded Youth Band brings classic hits from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s to The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar, with lakeside views and food creating a relaxed fall backdrop for time with friends and favorite tunes.