The 27th annual United Bowhunters of Missouri Festival 2014 will be taking place at the Country Club Hotel and Spa from February 7th through the 9th. It starts at 6PM on the 7th and runs until 10AM on the 9th.

This event is open to the public and is geared towards bowhunting enthusiasts of all ages.

Activities include: Seminars, a silent auction (where 2 bear hunts will be up for bid), a trading area where you can buy/sell or trade archery equipment, a vendors area where you can stock up on your archery supplies, photography contest, an indoor shooting range, a banquet where you will be entertained by Don Thomas the co-editor of Traditional Bowhunter Magazine, and a Black Widow Bow will be raffled off.

Speakers for the Seminars will be:

Don & Lori Thomas - outdoor photography
Hunter Watson - Georgia Hogs & Texas Javelinas
Bob Burns - high country backpacking
Joe DeBold (Missouri Dept of Conservation) - managing your local deer herd
Darren Haverstick - Sewing with Sinew: A Beginners guide to Archery Leatherwork

Admission for the entire event is $45 for adults and $20 for kids 14 and under at the door. Prices are $40 for adults and $15 for kids under 14 if purchased before January 31st. You can also just get a day pass for $5 for association members and $7 for non-members.

For more information on this event you can contact Darren Haverstick at (417) 693-5304 or email him at dchaverstick@gmail.com

You can also visit the website at www.unitedbowhunters.com and click on the "Events" tab for more information.

It's that time of year again - the 26th Annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals has begun its registration. Registration is limited to the first 1000 entries so if you are interested in placing your classic, hot rod, or just bad to the bone vehicle in the show you may want to get registered now!

To register, contact the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at (573) 964-1008 or you can register online at www.MagicDragonCarShow.com

This car show is held every year on the Historic Bagnell Dam Strip and this year it will be taking place the weekend of May 2nd through the 4th, 2014. The show begins at noon on Friday May 2nd, 2014.

Every make and model of car, truck and motorcycle can enter and will be shown in one location.  If you are a car, truck or motorcycle enthusiast this is the place to be! So bring the family for the weekend and book your stay at Poco Risco's Lakefront Log Home Rentals so you have a place to relax after a long day of motor ogling!

The Winter Bass Challenge is already under way at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. The first event (tournament) began this past Saturday, January 4th and runs until this Saturday, January 11th. This tournament is actually a series and there are more events scheduled for January 25th and also February 9th. The tournament is c0-hosted by Bassing Bob and draws hundreds of anglers and their families every year and has a payment format that pays out to all levels of anglers.

Winter fishing is a great sport and this time of year is great for the anglers to be able to move around the lake without all of the big boat traffic we have during the summer season. The lake opens itself up to the fisherman and provides him/her with an ideal atmosphere! So when you think bass fishing - think winter - think Lake of the Ozarks - and think Poco Risco Rentals.

The Pelican Point Log Home and the Sunset View Log Home both include their own private boat dock with a covered slip which would be a great place to keep the fishing boat. The Pelican Point Log Home is a 3 bedroom home and the Sunset View Log Home is a 4 bedroom home, so bring along the family and when you are out at your tournament you can rest assured your family is comfortable and enjoy a nice getaway as well.