Grand Lake Events

From fireworks over the water to fishing tournaments and community festivals, there's always something happening at Grand Lake. Here's your guide to the most popular upcoming events around the lake.

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Now Playing: A Rock Sails By at Playmakers

Featured Event: Oklahoma Tackle, Hunting & Boat Show

Featured Event: Grove Home, Garden & Travel Show

Welcome Back Weekend: Casino Night at MarineMax

2026 Welcome Back Weekend Poker Run

Featured Event: Big Meat Run 2026

Save the Date: Que'n at the Lake Rib Cook-Off

Luxury on the Lake at MarineMax

Featured Event: Grand Lake Big Bass Bash 2026

Boats, Brews & BBQs: Summer Luau at MarineMax

More Annual Events

🎆 Duck Creek Fireworks

Duck Creek • July 4th (Always on the 4th)

Grand Lake's most legendary Independence Day celebration! The day kicks off with thrilling warbird flyovers and an airshow featuring vintage military aircraft, building excitement before the main event. As darkness falls, one of Oklahoma's most spectacular fireworks displays lights up the sky over Duck Creek. Boats gather by the hundreds to watch from the water, while spectators line the shores. This is the event that defines summer at Grand Lake—don't miss it!

🎆 Monkey Island Fireworks

Monkey Island • July 4th Weekend

Celebrate the Fourth with fireworks visible from restaurants and boats around Monkey Island.

Cheeseburgers in Paradise Raft-Up

More Annual Events

🐂 Bullfest at the Lake

Grove Area • Summer

Bull riding and rodeo action at Grand Lake.

🦅 Pelican Fest

Grove • Fall

Celebrating the annual migration of American White Pelicans to Grand Lake.

🎄 Christmas Light Boat Parade

Grand Lake • December

Decorated boats parade across the lake in this beloved holiday tradition.