The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Lights on the West Side

The holidays make us think of family, friends, great food, and Christmas lights, of course! While there are a number of spectacular lights around the entire Lake area, the west side is home to a few of those great light displays. Your experienced real estate agents in Sunrise Beach, Missouri have put together the ultimate guide when it comes to Christmas lights on the west side of the Lake. No matter where you live at the Lake of the Ozarks, you can find these eye-catching displays only a short drive away!

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Enchanted Village of Lights

Nov 18, 2016 - Jan 01, 2017
Laurie Fairgrounds
269 Fairgrounds Drive
Laurie, MO 65037
Hours of Operation: Open Nightly 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm (10:00 pm on Weekends)
Pricing: Donations Welcome

The City of Laurie presents the Enchanted Village of Lights at the Laurie Fairgrounds. The Enchanted Village of Lights is one of the largest drive-through holiday light parks in Mid-Missouri. There is no charge to drive through the Enchanted Village, but any donations are greatly appreciated.

St. Patrick's Festival of Lights

Nov 24, 2016 - Jan 01, 2017
Shrine of St. Patrick | Mothers Shrine
176 Marian Drive
Laurie, Missouri 65038

St. Patrick Festival of Lights will be open daily from 6 – 10 p.m. from Thanksgiving through January 1st. There is no charge for this beautiful light display, it is simply our gift to the community. The Gift Shop will be open to welcome guest and will be serving Hot Chocolate and Hot Cider Thursday- Sunday evenings from 5 till 8 pm, with restrooms available.

Annual Lighted Christmas Parade

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Nov 26, 2016
Laurie, MO
State Highway 5
Laurie, Missouri 65038
Hours of Operation: 6:00 pm

The 15th annual Lighted Christmas Parade is on Saturday, November 26 beginning at 6 pm at the Central Bank in Laurie and will travel north on Hwy 5 to the Terrace Mall. Santa will be on a float and will disembark and go inside the mall to visit with all the kids.

Versailles Unity Circle Of Lights

Nov 26, 2016 - Jan 01, 2017
Versailles City Park
Hwy 5 and Hwy 52
Versailles, Missouri 65084

For the 10th straight season, the city of Versailles will light up its city park for the Unity Circle of Lights from Nov. 26 - Jan. 1. The holiday light park is named after the "Unity Circle," a monument erected at the park entrance to show cooperation among various entities in the community. The Unity Circle of Lights is located at the junction of Highways 5 and 52 and will feature as many as 40 lighted displays, including several animated holiday scenes for the family. The park is open from dark until midnight and admission is free.

For more information on these lighted Christmas displays, visit www.funlake.com

Now that you have the dates and times of the light displays, provided by Eagle’s Nest Realty, you are ready to enjoy the festivities. Take some time to enjoy one, or all, of these stunning Christmas light displays with your friends and family this holiday season. If you want to get into the holiday spirit, come to the west side of the Lake to enjoy some of the beautifully displayed holiday lights this Christmas season.

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37th Annual Olde Tyme Apple Festival

The 37th Annual Olde Tyme Apple Festival is this weekend in Versailles, Missouri. This award-winning festival brings attendees from all over the area. Don’t miss out on the excitement of the Apple Festival on Friday September 30th and Saturday October 1st. Bring your entire family out for a day of fun visiting vendors and participating in kid-friendly activities. Your experienced real estate agents in Sunrise Beach, MO have provided a schedule of events to help you enjoy the Olde Tyme Apple Festival this year.

Friday, September 30

5:30-7:30 p.m. – Apple pie baking contest entries at the county courthouse
6 p.m. – Baby dumplings, apple tarts contest at First Baptist Church
6:30 p.m. – Apple dumplin’ & darlin’ contest at First Baptist Church
6:30 p.m. – Cruise night at B&B Drive-In
7 p.m. – “Beauty and the Beast” play at the Royal Theatre
7-11 p.m. – Sock Hop at B&B Drive-In
7:30 p.m. – King and Queen crowning at B&B Drive-In

Saturday, October 1

6:30-9 a.m. – Pancake breakfast at Westminster Pres. Church
7 a.m. – Parade check-in at Petty & Fairgrounds Rd.
7 a.m. – 5-K, super senior 5K run at the Versailles High School
7:15 a.m. – 2-mile walk at the Versailles High School
8:15 a.m. – Half-mile kids fun run at the Versailles High School
8 a.m.-Noon – Car show registration at the Versailles City Park
9 a.m. – Fun Zone for kids ppens at the corner of Jasper & Krekel
9 a.m. – Vendor booths open at the Downtown Versailles Square
9 a.m. – Tractor & engine display at Newton Street
9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Museum open for tours on Monroe Street
9 a.m.-5 p.m. – Quilt show at the Bank of Versailles Courtesy Room- 119 N Fisher
10 a.m. – Parade starts at Brown Rd. & Hwy. 52
After Parade – Changed by Grace Band performs at the Main Stage
Noon – Pie baking contest auction at Monroe/Jasper Streets
12:30 p.m. – Staff for Life helicopter lands across from Fire Station
12:30-5 p.m. – Finley river boys perform on stage on North Monroe (near Carpenter Guenther)
1-5 p.m. – Changed by Grace Band Performs on the Main Stage
1-5 p.m. – Me and Jim Performs on stage at Jasper & Fisher Streets
1 p.m. – Olde Tyme Fiddler’s contest at the Royal Theatre
5 p.m. – Vendor booths close at the Downtown Versailles Square
7 p.m. – “Beauty and the Beast” play at the Royal Theatre
7 p.m. – Compact figure 8 race at the Fairgrounds/Hwy. 52

For more information about the Apple Festival, visit FunLake.com.

Enjoy the Festival this Weekend!

Now that you know the schedule of event for the 37th Annual Olde Tyme Apple Festival, you can plan out your weekend accordingly. Do not miss out on all the fun this event has to offer kids and adults of all ages. Between the 5K run, a number of vendor booths, and the parade, there is something for everyone in your group to enjoy. Whether you live around the Lake and are out enjoying a local event, or you are visiting the area for the Apple Festival, the Lake of the Ozarks offers a number of fun and entertaining events and festivals for you to enjoy. If you are thinking about investing in property in the area, Eagle’s Nest Realty would be pleased to help! You can start your search for a new home at the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend while you are out and about in the area. Give us a call at (573) 280-0769 to tour any current homes for sale on the market. 

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