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2024 Lake Journal

11 entries from 2024. Daily Grand Lake Today posts first, then community events, city notices, and lake news — newest first.

October 18, 2024 · Events

Old-Time Gathering & Music Festival 2024

Oct. 18–19, 2024 at Snider’s Camp and Har-Ber Village in Grove — heritage music, workshops, and contra dance on the north shore.

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Source: grandlake.com →

October 3, 2024 · Events

41st Pelican Festival drew crowds to Wolf Creek Park

Oct. 3–6, 2024 at Wolf Creek Park in Grove — the 41st Pelican Festival celebrating fall pelican migration with a carnival, parade, car show, arts & crafts, and Miss Pelican.

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Source: City of Grove →

September 19, 2024 · Events

Mahogany & Chrome Classic Boat Show 2024

Sept. 19–21, 2024 at Cherokee Yacht Club & Marina in Afton — Heartland Classics / ACBS antique and classic wooden boats on Grand Lake.

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Source: Heartland Classics →

September 13, 2024 · Events

Born & Raised Festival 2024 in Pryor

Sept. 13–15, 2024 at the Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds — country and Red Dirt music festival near the lake’s west side.

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Source: TravelOK / festival listings →

August 30, 2024 · Events

Rocklahoma 2024 at Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds

Labor Day weekend 2024 (Aug. 30–Sept. 1) at the Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor — multi-day rock festival a short drive from Grand Lake.

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Source: TravelOK / festival listings →

August 30, 2024 · Events

Ottawa Tribe Powwow & Celebration 2024 in Miami

Aug. 30–Sept. 2, 2024 at Adawe Park in Miami — the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma’s Labor Day weekend powwow and celebration on the north end of the lake corridor.

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Source: Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma →

July 18, 2024 · Community

Grove Area Chamber Awards Gala 2024

July 18, 2024 — the Grove Area Chamber’s annual awards gala recognizing local businesses and community leaders. Civic celebration of the year’s chamber work.

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Source: Grove Area Chamber of Commerce →

July 12, 2024 · Events

Wolf Creek Nationals drag boat races 2024

July 12–13, 2024 at Wolf Creek Park in Grove — KDBA drag-boat racing on the water with a shoreline crowd. A mid-summer staple on the Grove chamber calendar.

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Source: Grove Area Chamber of Commerce →

July 4, 2024 · Events

Duck Creek Fireworks lit up July 4, 2024

July 4, 2024 on Duck Creek — one of the lake’s longest-running Independence Day shows (community-run since about 1946), often with Guard flyovers. Donation-supported; GRDA posts special boating rules for the cove.

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Source: Duck Creek Fireworks / GRDA →

June 6, 2024 · Events

American Heritage Music Festival 2024 at Har-Ber Village

June 6–8, 2024 at Har-Ber Village in Grove — heritage music plus the Grand Lake National Fiddle Contest. A multi-day community music gathering on the north shore.

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Source: grandlake.com →

March 22, 2024 · Events

Bassmaster Classic 2024 returned to Grand Lake

March 22–24, 2024 — free takeoffs at Wolf Creek Park in Grove, with Classic weigh-ins in Tulsa. Grand Lake’s third Bassmaster Classic since 2013 brought national bass fishing back to the Cherokee shoreline.

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Source: Bassmaster / City of Grove →

Sources include GRDA, City of Grove, Grove Chamber, City of Miami, ODWC, Grand Lake Living, 360GrandLake, and the Grand Lake Association. News coverage is separate from paid sponsorships.

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