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4th of July at the Lake of the Ozarks is Best at Backwater Jack's!

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There are lots of things to do and plenty of places to go this 4th of July at the Lake of the Ozarks , but the best celebrations are happening right here at Backwater Jack's ! Between the delicious food, incredible drinks, amazing live music, and that fantastic lakeside pool, you won't want to go anyplace else!  Zero Ducks Given Pool Party (On a Friday!) Yes, you read that right. It's a special Friday edition of the best pool party at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Since the 4th of July falls on a Thursday this year, we're moving our Zero Ducks Given Pool Party up to Friday, July 5 from 11 am-7 pm instead of having it on our usual Saturday of a holiday weekend. Why? Why not! It's the perfect excuse to get an extended weekend of partying started early. As usual, this 21+ pool party will have the coolest DJs rocking the poolside stage all day long. Reps from your favorite companies will be on hand giving away samples of their latest products and passing out al

Join the 2019 Support Our Troops Poker Run at the Lake of the Ozarks

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There are lots of incredible annual events at the Lake of the Ozarks all year long. We especially love the ones that involve getting out on that gorgeous lake, raising money for a great cause, and making a pit stop at Backwater Jack's !  2019 Support Our Troops Poker Run Our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurant is proud to be a part of this fantastic poker run on the water. Since its inception in 2007, the Support Our Troops Poker Run has grown from 60 boats to over 100 boats and 400+ people from all over the country!  This year's event will take place on Friday, June 28, 2019 . Last year's 11th annual poker run allowed them to donate $34,000, adding to a grand total of over $218,000 donated to H.E.R.O.E.S. Care to date!  H.E.R.O.E.S. Care   H.E.R.O.E.S. ( H omefront E nabling R elationships, O pportunities, and E mpowerment through S upport) Care is an affiliation of program partners working together to provide support to military families in

Awesome Events & Incredible Live Music in June at Backwater Jack's

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The month of June has already brought some great weather to our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurant . More sun and less rain means it's time to get back to Backwater Jack's and take part in the best pool parties at the Lake of the Ozarks ! As always, we've got some incredible live music lined up for you too. Saturday, June 15 Namaste & Rosé Poolside Yoga Just when you thought the best lakeside pool at the Lake of the Ozarks couldn't get any more relaxing, we go and do this! We are hosting our first Namaste & Rosé event in June.  This fantastic 21+ poolside yoga session begins at 10:00 am with a 9:30 am check-in time. Cierre Grein will lead this hour-long yoga class just before we open the bar & restaurant for the day. Once the session is over we will all relax poolside and enjoy a refreshing glass of rosé.  Bring your own yoga mat because these will not be provided. Space is limited so everyone participating must have a ticket. Yo

Favorite Drinks for Sipping Poolside at the Lake of the Ozarks

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Possibly the very best summertime scenario imaginable when you're in the lake area is chilling next to (or even in) the best lakeside pool at the Lake of the Ozarks . On a hot summer day, you're going to want something cold and refreshing to sip on while you're out there. The next time you get yourself back to Backwater Jack's for some quality pool time, here are a few tasty suggestions of our most popular drinks.  Frozen Favorites Frozen drinks are a must on a hot day in the lake area, especially if you're hanging out by the pool. By far the most popular of these at our waterfront bar & restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks are the Rum Runner and the Pina Colada. After just one sip, just about everyone falls in love with the sweet, fruity flavors in a Rum Runner. It packs quite a "kick" on its own, but adding a floater on top makes it even more enjoyable! Pina Coladas offer a refreshingly tropical taste for anyone that loves coconut, pineappl