This weekend in Osage Beach, MO

The 40th Eldon Turkey Festival features a variety of food and craft vendors, entertainment, and a parade. Craft and food vendors interested in participating can complete the application using the link in the event information, follow the application instructions for payment and submission, and watch out for scams. For questions, contact the Eldon Chamber of Commerce at 573-392-3752.

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.

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.

Eldon, Missouri sets the scene for an evening of hard-hitting demolition derby and figure eight racing as Lucky 7’s Promotions brings the Turkey Festival to life. The lineup includes full-size street stock and full-size bone stock derbies, a compact hobo division, a figure eight scramble, a Power Wheels segment for children, and a powderpuff contest. Purse details include $800 for first, $400 for second, and $200 for third in compact hobo. Both full-size bone stock and full-size street stock pay $1,200 to win, $600 for second, and $300 for third. The figure eight scramble awards $800 for first, $300 for second, $200 for third, and $100 for fourth. Expect tight racing, heavy hits, and high-energy action throughout, with family-friendly excitement for all ages. Promoted as a major fall show, this event is part of the Worthey Bail Bonds Figure 8 Championship Series.

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.