This Weekend at Grand Lake - Nov 12, 2026

Goooood Morning!

Fall finally decided to act like fall. Highs in the mid-50s and lows in the upper 30s (maybe lower 🙃 ). And, a chance of one of those 50 degree, cold rainy days on Sunday. In other words, grab a jacket, but you won’t need to scrape the windshield.

Saturday is the big day. You’ve got the Boutique Shop Hop, the Vintage Market at Wolf Creek Expo, bluegrass in Grove, a Western Night street dance at Juan Montez, and DCCSAN’s Winterset gala at Shangri-La.

We’ve also got Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, a few restaurant updates you’ll want to know about, and a full lineup of live music from Thursday through Sunday.

Alright…Here is what you need to know for THIS Weekend at Grand Lake:

🚤 This Weekend at Grand Lake

Lake Level - The lake level as of 9 am is 742’ with minimal intermittent generation. Lake temps are into the upper 50s.

🛍️ 4th Annual Boutique Shop Hop – Six of the lake’s favorite boutiques are teaming up Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make the rounds to Disney Island Outfitters & Dam Hotel, The Painted Pony, Mia’s, Sassy & Classy Boutie-Q, Grand Panache, and The Den of Uniquity. It’s a great excuse to knock out some Christmas shopping early.

🏺 Wolf Creek Vintage Market – The Vintage Market takes over Wolf Creek Expo in Grove this weekend. Hours are Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission is $5, and kids 12 and under get in free. Go early for the good stuff.

🎄 Harvest & Holly Craft Festival – The Harvest & Holly Craft Festival (formerly the Autumn Moon Fall Festival) returns to Church on the Lake, two miles east of Ketchum on OK-85, on Saturday from 9 to 4. Expect craft and merchandise vendors, Christmas and inspirational music every hour, and SpringStreet on stage at noon. There’s also plenty to eat, including Indian Tacos, breakfast sandwiches, hot apple cider, and cotton candy.

🐦 Grand Lake Audubon Society – The Friends of Grand Lake Audubon Society holds its last monthly meeting of 2026 Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Grove Community Center/NEO Campus (104 W. 3rd St.). Master Naturalist Jill Hays will share “From Local Birds to Global Birding: A Personal Journey.” It’s free and open to the public. More at grandlakebirders.com.

🪕 Harmony Hollow Bluegrass – Harmony Hollow plays the River Ridge Bluegrass Association’s November show Saturday at the Grove Middle School Auditorium (517 W. 10th St.). Doors open at 5 p.m., music starts at 5:30, and concessions (Pie!!) will be available. A great night of bluegrass right in town.

💜 Winterset ‘26: Retro Remix – DCCSAN’s annual Winterset fundraiser heads back to the ’80s Saturday night at Shangri-La Resort, starting at 6 p.m. Expect neon, retro music, dinner and drinks, and live and silent auctions, all supporting children and families affected by abuse. Find more on DCCSAN in the Community Spotlight below.

🤠 Western Night & Street Dance – Dust off those boots! Juan Montez Restaurant hosts a Western Night and Street Dance Saturday starting at 8:30 p.m. (453983 E. 305 Rd., Afton). Lady Erica provides the entertainment.

🎶 Handel’s Messiah – Several choirs are joining forces for a performance of Handel’s Messiah Sunday at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Grove. It’s a beautiful way to kick off the season.

🍽️ Lake Dining Notes - Sad news: Poppin’ on Grand in Grove is closing for good, and its last day is November 21. Whitecap at The Landings, Blind Swine on Duck Creek, The Quarterdeck at Tera Miranda, and the Balcony Bar at The Shebang have all closed for the season. The SRO Bar inside The Shebang is open until midnight Fridays and Saturdays. On the bright side, The Fire Pit has moved into the former Speedy’s Chophouse spot in Grove and now serves alcohol. Bobber’s Café & Fresh Market has opened a second location in Bernice, and Pour Chaos in Langley is just waiting on a final fire inspection.

Library - HERE is the calendar for the always-busy Grove Public Library.

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🎸 Live Music & Entertainment This Weekend

Thursday, November 12

• Ryan Graham at Mooney’s – 6 pm

• COBE by Request at The Monkey Bar – 8 pm

Friday, November 13

• Dusty Halos at Scissortail Marina – 7 pm

• Jesse Dean Duo at Mooney’s – 8 pm

• Dillon Leggett at Cherokee Casino Grove – 8 pm

• Big Smitty at Grand Lake Casino’s Venue 655 – 8 pm

• Rocking Randy at Juan Montez – 8 pm

• Becky Sparkman & Hired Guns with special guest at Alpha Bar – 8 pm

• Steve Jones at Pickles – 9 pm

• Karaoke with Sundown Entertainment at The Monkey Bar – 9 pm

Saturday, November 14

• Harmony Hollow at Grove Middle School Auditorium – 5:30 pm

• Pullen Strings at Scissortail Marina – 7 pm

• Lady Erica (Western Night) at Juan Montez – 8 pm

• Clint, Frank & Ryan at Mooney’s – 8 pm

• Magen Faulconer with Jackson Glasby at South 125 – 8 pm

• The Downbeat Duo at Cherokee Casino Grove – 8 pm

• Erin Fitzgibbon LIVE at The Monkey Bar - 9 pm

• Dillon Leggett at Pickles – 9 pm

• Juss Tae at Big Shots – 9 pm

Sunday, November 15

• Conor Culpepper at Mooney’s – 4 pm

If I don't know about it, I can't include it here. So if you know about it… LET ME KNOW!

💜 COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: DCCSAN

The Delaware County Child Sexual Abuse Network (DCCSAN) gives kids who have experienced abuse a safe place to tell their story and start healing. Their team handles forensic interviews, specialized therapy, family advocacy, and prevention education. They also work alongside law enforcement, child welfare, and medical providers so children get a coordinated response instead of being bounced from place to place.

Winterset is their biggest fundraiser of the year. Every ticket, sponsorship, donation, and auction bid goes straight toward that work. If you can’t make it Saturday night, a donation still makes a real difference. Find them on Facebook at facebook.com/DCCSAN.