Lotawana Day 2026 · Lota'merica

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Friday Night Kickoff

Boat Parade

Decorated boats transform the lake into a nostalgic tribute to our favorite things about the USA. Watch from the Marina 27 patio or your own dock.

Fri, July 24 · Starts 7pm from the dam

Saturday Afternoon

The Ski Show

The Lake Lotawana Waterski Club presents their annual show in Sunset Cove — A Tribute to 250 Years! Anchor near Goat Hill and tune your boat radio to 91.3 FM for the live broadcast, or watch from the Missouri Yacht Club.

Sat, July 25 · 1pm – 3pm

Saturday Night

Live Music: Wonderfuzz

Anchor at the mouth of Waterfall Cove and enjoy the perfect end to the day. The band plays on top of the Poynter dock at T-19.

Sat, July 25 · 7pm – 10pm

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Friday, July 24 Parade Night

The perfect kickoff to Lotawana Day.

7:00pmFriday Night Boat Parade▶

Decorated boats will transform the lake into a nostalgic tribute to our favorite things about the USA. Enjoy the show from the Marina 27 patio or your own dock as the parade makes its way from the Marina to the Yacht Club. The parade starts at 7pm on the 24th from the dam. Register your boat in the sign-up section below.

Saturday, July 25 The Big Day

Main events and Yacht Club activities, all in order from dawn to dark.

5:00am – 9:00amBuddy Bass Tournament▶

6:45amMile Run/Walk: The 250th Anniversary Dash▶

Registration starts at 6:45am in the parking lot. Race at 7am. Yacht Club activity.

7:00am – 10:00amAll-You-Can-Eat Pancakes by Chris Cakes▶

Fuel up for a day of fun with Chris Cakes flipping the best pancakes this side of the Mississippi!

7:45amMile Swim in Sunset Cove Meet at N5▶

Test your endurance with 4 laps in Sunset Cove. Meet at N5. Yacht Club activity.

8:45amPaddle Races▶

Bring your personal vessel and paddle with pride in a race around Sunset Cove. With multiple age groups, everyone has a chance to claim victory! Yacht Club activity.

9:30amKids Lucky Duck Hunt▶

Calling all juniors! Bring your paddle boards, kayaks, or canoes (no motors) and a net! Paddle around, collect your bounty, and win prizes! Yacht Club activity.

10:15amKids Fishing Derby▶

Grab your poles and bait for a friendly fishing competition! Yacht Club activity.

11:00amSwim Races▶

Short and fun races for all ages. Yacht Club activity.

11:30am – 3:00pmYacht Club Snack Bar: All-American BBQ▶

Open to the public! This is the best viewing spot to grab lunch and watch the iconic ski show. Enjoy classic American fare: burgers, hot dogs, and chicken fresh off the grill, along with soft drinks, water, candy, and chips!

12:00pmAll-American Eating Contest▶

Test your mettle and your stomach with a fun eating contest for prizes. Sign up in advance in the section below. Yacht Club activity.

12:00pmAs American as Apple Pie Bake-Off▶

Submit your apple pie to the judges at the MYC for entry into the pie baking contest. Winners will be announced during the Ski Show. Enter using the sign-up form below. Yacht Club activity.

1:00pm – 3:00pmThe Ski Show: A Tribute to 250 Years! Featured▶

The Lake Lotawana Waterski Club presents their annual show in Sunset Cove — A Tribute to 250 Years!

Listen liveTune your boat radio to 91.3 FM and anchor near Goat Hill — the whole show, music and narration, piped right to the water.

Best viewingWatch from the Missouri Yacht Club or drop an anchor on the east side of the lake.

The lineup40 acts, from Staggered Ropes to the grand-finale 3-Tier, with an intermission at the halfway point.

See the full program, board & sponsors →

7:00pm – 10:00pmLive Music at T-19: Wonderfuzz▶

Make your way to the mouth of Waterfall Cove, toss out an anchor, and enjoy a perfect end to the day. The band will play on top of the Poynter dock at T-19. The ultimate way to conclude the best day of the year!

Get Involved

Sign Ups & Entry Forms

Reserve your spot, enter a contest, or lend a hand. Each button opens a Google Form.

Boat Parade Registration

Volunteer Sign Up

Lotawana Day runs on volunteers. Help with events, timing, setup, or judging and be part of the crew that makes the day happen.

Volunteer

All-American Eating Contest

Think you've got the stomach for it? Enter the eating contest at noon at the Yacht Club and compete for prizes.

Enter the Contest

Apple Pie Bake-Off

Enter your best apple pie into the "As American as Apple Pie" bake-off. Winners announced during the Ski Show.

Enter the Bake-Off