The Ducks are Falling for the 4th Annual Duck Drop!!

The Ozark Coast Kiwanis is having their 4th Annual Bagnell Dam Duck Drop this Saturday, August 4th!!!   This is an awesome event that will give you a chance to win $5000 CASH and help support local children in need.

The day will be filled with family fun activities that offer something for the entire family to enjoy.  The day will begin with a 5K Run/Waddle Walk at 8:00am that starts at the Dam Bait Shop - whether you are a seasoned runner or just want to get out of the house for a nice stroll, the Run for the Dam is a great event to participate in and all proceeds will benefit local needy children.

The Family Fun Zone will offer all kinds of great activities and  will be open from 10:00am-3:00pm.  Games, entertainment, face painting, food and much more will be happening throughout the day.  Bring your kids and enjoy a family friendly atmosphere.

The Duck Drop will begin at noon, as Lake Ozark Helicopters pours down thousands of rubber ducks to float down the river and begin the much anticipated race!!   Twelve prizes will be awarded with the winning duck ticket holder receiving $5,000 cash!  There will also be other prizes ranging from $1,000 cash, a $500 shopping card to Hy Vee, five $100 shopping cards to Paul’s Supermarket and many more. At 2pm the official winner will be announced and you need not be present to win.  

All the money raised from the event benefits the Kiwanis Club of the Ozark Coast which focuses on helping LOCAL children in need throughout the Lake Area.

Tickets are on sale now from any Kiwanis member and at Bank Star One on HH, Central Bank of Lake of the Ozarks at both the Lake Ozark and Osage Beach locations, Hy-Vee Supermarket and Paul’s Supermarkets.  For more ticket info, contact Kiwanis President Mike Waggett at mike@mswinteractivedesigns.com.   

After you have had some fun with the Ducks, be sure to head on over to Wobbly Boots BBQ to enjoy some of the BEST BBQ in the Midwest!!  We have  a great selection on our kids menu and plenty of cold beverages to cool you down.

Don't forget Wobbly Boots BBQ is open 7 days a week and is ready to serve you some of the BEST BBQ in the Midwest.  Stop by Wobbly Boots BBQ or give us a call and we will have your BBQ and sides ready for you when you arrive.

Voted BEST BBQ  in 2011 by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

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For Carryout orders:  573.348.2277

Business Hours:

Dining:11a-10p, 7 Days a Week

Bar:    11a-1a, Monday- Saturday

           11a-Midnight, Sundays

How to Grill Meat: Part 1 Beef

There is so much more to grilling than simply firing up the grill and throwing on the hot dogs and burgers.  A real Grill Master knows that you need to pick the right meat, prepare your marinade and understand the concept of "done."  Below are a couple of tips that will help you get prepared to impress your guests at your next event.

Pick the Right Meat - This is probably the most important step to grilling.  Meat is "graded" by a third party and choosing the right grade of beef makes a huge difference.     

• Prime grade beef is made from young well fed cattle. The meat has very nice marbling, great flavor and is very tender.  Prime Grade is generally found only in fine restaurants or specialty markets.
• Choice grade is still a very good quality beef with slightly less marbling.  Choice grade meat is generally available in many stores.
• Select grade beef will have a lot less marbling and requires special attention to avoid becoming tough and dry. Select cuts will usually require a marinade to tenderize and make the meat more flavorful. Select grade meat can be found in most stores.
• Standard/Commercial grades are often packaged as "ungraded." This grade definitely needs to be marinated with a good tenderizing agent.

Grilling Mistake #1 - one of the greatest mistakes when grilling is putting too much bbq sauce on the meat.  BBQ sauce can cause your meat to get "charred" because of the sugary base found in these sauces.  Spice rubs and marinades will grill much nicer and enhance the flavor of the meat.  If you insist on using your favorite bbq sauce, then be sure to add it at the very end.

Marinades - Marinades can make all the difference in how your meal turns out.  The marinade serves two major purposes: 1)tenderize the meat and 2) add flavor to the meat.   Most marinades will include an acid that will help break down the meat like lemon juice or vinegar. A good marinade will combine one part acidic ingredient and two parts flavor ingredients.  

Grilling Mistake #2 -  When cooking burgers, it is very tempting to press down on the burger to get that nice sizzling sound on your grill.  Unfortunately, every time you press down on the burger you are pressing out the juices that give it flavor and keep it moist.
  
Get 'er Done -  Is it done yet??  A good rule of thumb is 4-6 minutes per side for a 1" steak.  Allow the steak to rest a few minutes before slicing so the juices can flow back into the meat.  You can also use a meat thermometer - 160 degrees is the internal temperature of a burger that is considered "safe" to eat.   Steaks are a little more tricky, but here are some  guidelines to get  you started:

• Rare:  120-125 degrees
• Medium Rare:  130-135 degrees
• Medium: 140-145 degrees
• Well Done : 160 degrees

Trim the Fat - When grilling a piece of meat, be sure to trim the fat after you have grilled it to perfection.  The fat will help keep the juices and flavors inside the meat.


These are just a few tips that will hopefully help you with your next outdoor bar-be-que.   Don't forget, Wobbly Boots BBQ is open 7 days a week and can always provide the BEST BBQ in the Midwest.   So if you dont feel like stepping up to the grill because of the heat or a long day at work, stop by Wobbly Boots BBQ or give us a call and we will have your BBQ and sides ready for you when you arrive.

Voted BEST BBQ  in 2011 by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

To keep up with everything happening at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

www.WobblyBootsBBQ.com

For Carryout orders:  573.348.2277

Business Hours:

Dining:11a-10p, 7 Days a Week

Bar:    11a-1a, Monday- Saturday

           11a-Midnight, Sundays

Aqua Palooza 2012 returns to Lake of the Ozarks!!

The Lake of the Ozarks Largest Family Boating Event is back at Dog Days Bar & Grill this Saturday!!  

This event draws people from all over the United States and it looks like this could be the biggest year ever!!  All Boaters are invited to attend for an afternoon filled with boating, family, friends, games, prizes and a FREE CONCERT!!!  AquaPalooza is a celebration of the boating lifestlye but the event is not limited to just boaters.  Whether you come by land or by water, there is plenty of fun activities for the entire family!!  

This year Dog Days has put together a great band schedule for Aqua Palooza!!  Whether you are looking for country, pop, Hard Rock or R&B classics, this FREE concert has 4 bands that are sure to satisfy.  

The Australian Trio will rock the stage!!!

The McClymonts will be on stage at the Dog Saturday afternoon!  The three gorgeous sisters from Australia have taken the country music world by storm with their exquisite harmonies, soaring vocals and onstage presence. The group collectively has 15 Golden Guitars awards and an ARIA Award.  The McClymonts have had some great hits like "Kick It Up," "Wrapped Up Good," "Hearts on Fire,"  "A Women is a Flame" and their latest hit "I Could Be a Cowboy."  You won't want to miss it!!

Trailer Choir at the Dog for AquaPalooza!!

Trailer Choir was discovered by Toby Keith and began touring with the country superstar on his huge national tours in 2007.  The lead singer Butter and Big Vinny make up this country duo and provide a high energy performance.  Hearty, happy and catchy songs like "Rockin' the Beer Gut," "Rollin' through the Sunshine" and "Off the Hillbilly Hook" have made this group instantly popular in the world of country music.

Hells Bells will also be part of the Free concerts for Aqua Palooza.   The band is the number one AC/DC tribute band and tours 42 states in 50 weeks each year.  Hells Bells salutes the driving force of AC/DC with crazy antics, total energy and full blown adrenaline.  Feel the Thunder....Feel The Power of AC/DC....Hells Bells!!

Last but not least, Rock Paper Scissors, an acoustic vocal trio, will deliver the pop rock and R&B classics that everyone loves to hear.  The group was formed in 2007 and perform classic hits by Little Feat, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Crosby Stills and Nash.


Aqua Palooza is a great family friendly event that you won't want to miss.  Grab your friends and family and head out to Aqua Palooza 2012.  After you spend your day on the water, come on over to Wobbly Boots and let us serve you some of the Best BBQ at Lake of the Ozarks or call ahead and we can have your order ready to take home with you.  Call 573.348.2277

Voted BEST BBQ  in 2011 by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

To keep up with everything happening at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

www.WobblyBootsBBQ.com

Business Hours:

Dining:11a-10p, 7 Days a Week

Bar:    11a-1a, Monday- Saturday

          11a-Midnight, Sundays

HOT Summer Nights at Lake of the Ozarks

Looking for a great event the entire family can enjoy?  Hot Summer Nights is the event for you and it's back at the Bagnell Dam Strip this Friday night!!   

Hot Summer Nights delivers vehicles of all makes and models, live music, great food and family fun!   The event is based on the love of  classic vehicles, street rods and exotics and draws car enthusiasts from all over the United States.  You can enjoy live music at 4pm on Luby's stage and Leo Case "spinning tunes" from 6-11.   There will also be give-aways, great food, shopping, helicopter rides and other kid friendly events.   

This year Hot Summer nights will be holding a monthly drawing for prizes at each event.  All tickets purchased during each Hot Summer Nights event will be entered into the Grand Prize drawing on Sept. 14th.  Three Vacation packages will be raffled off courtesy of Southwood Shores Resort and Condos, Kapilana Resort and Lake Ozark Vacations PMG.  Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 and can be bought at any of the events.   For more information about the give-a-way, contact Bob Schwartz at 573.348.4053.

Hot Summer Nights still has 3 events left that you won't want to miss!!  Be sure to attend on July 13th, August 10th, and September 14th from 6pm to 11pm.  Events will take place rain or shine!

Don't forget to come on over to Wobbly Boots for the best barbecue at Lake of the Ozarks!

Voted BEST BBQ  in 2011 by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

To keep up with everything happening at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

www.WobblyBootsBBQ.com

Business Hours:

Dining:11a-10p, 7 Days a Week

Bar:    11a-1a, Monday- Saturday

          11a-Midnight, Sundays

The 18th Annual Tri-County YMCA Three Rivers Run

Support the Tri-County YMCA at the 
 18th Annual Three Rivers Run Pre-Party!!  

The fun begins Tuesday night July 10th at 6pm with the Three Rivers Run Pre-Party at Dog Days Bar & Grill.  Bring your friends and family out for a great time and support the Tri-County YMCA!   

This party has it all!!  There will be silent auction with a wide variety of auction items available like autographed memorabilia, jewelry, golf bags, boat anchors and a wine cooler, just to name a few.  For only $10 per person, you can enjoy a delicious All-You-Can-Eat Buffet with some Dog Day favorites!! Need another reason to come by and join the party...we've got it!!! The YMCA will be giving away a 2012 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX-15F and the pre-party will be your last chance to buy your raffle ticket for a chance to win!!!  Don't worry, you don't have to actually be a rider to have a good time with the YMCA family - this event is open to the public and everyone is welcome!!  

For those interested in participating in the Three Rivers Run - the pre-party will be your chance to register for the event.  We will have waivers and registration forms available.  There will also be a short safety meeting to discuss water conditions, PWC safety, fuel stops and any other questions that participants may have.

The Launch Party will be July 11th at 7am on the Osage River at the Bagnell Dam.  Participants will ride on the Osage River to the Missouri River and finally to the Mighty Mississippi.  The ride is expected to start by 8:30am and end at the St Louis Arch at approximately 5:30pm.  There will be an After-Party at Harrah's Hotel & Casino.  Fuel, oil and lunch will be provided for the riders.  Cost is $750 per rider and $100 for an additional rider on the same PWC.  

This is a great annual event that you won't want to miss and all proceeds benefit the Tri-County YMCA.  For more information, you can log on to www.lakeymca.org/3rivers.htm or contact the Tri-County YMCA at 573.348.9230.

Don't forget to stop on into Wobbly Boots for the best barbecue at Lake of the Ozarks!

Voted BEST BBQ  in 2011 by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

To keep up with everything happening at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

www.WobblyBootsBBQ.com

Business Hours:

Dining:11a-10p, 7 Days a Week

Bar:    11a-1a, Monday- Saturday

          11a-Midnight, Sundays