Where the Jeeps Take Over the Lake.

LAKE OZARK JEEP

Lake Ozark Jeep is more than a Jeep event — it’s a mission. Proudly partnered with Operation Freedom Exchange to support veterans and first responders. Join the ride, celebrate freedom, and make an impact together.

Mission

Lake Ozark Jeep is more than a Jeep event — it’s a mission.

Partnership

Proudly partnered with Operation Freedom Exchange to support veterans and first responders.

Impact

Join the ride, celebrate freedom, and make an impact together.

Never Forgotten custom Jeep featured for the Lake of the Ozarks Jeep Event

🚙 SEPTEMBER 25–27, 2026

PLAN YOUR JEEP WEEKEND.

Three days of Jeeps, competitions, vendors, live entertainment, the Friday parade, Saturday Strip Takeover, Glow Cruise, awards, and one unforgettable weekend supporting Operation Freedom Exchange .

✓ FRIDAY: STRIP OPEN 🚧 SATURDAY: STRIP CLOSED

⚡ ALL TIMES, EVENTS & LOCATIONS FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE 🚧 PLAN YOUR ROUTE BEFORE YOU GO ROAD CLOSURE MAP 🚙 BE PART OF THE TAKEOVER REGISTER NOW

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Three Days. One Wild Weekend.

Here’s the quick look. Visit the official Schedule page for every time, location, competition, performance, and event detail.

FRIDAY

Parade + Pre-Party

SEPTEMBER 25

Registration & vendors open at 9:00 AM
Show-N-Shine
Jeep Parade at 5:30 PM
Sound & Light Competitions
Official Friday Night Pre-Party

STRIP OPEN

SATURDAY

The Strip Takeover

SEPTEMBER 26

Hundreds of Jeeps take over the Strip
Vendors, games & military displays
Awards Ceremony around 4:00 PM
Live entertainment at 6:00 PM
Glow Cruise & Street Party at 7:00 PM

🚧 STRIP CLOSED

SUNDAY

Closing Morning

SEPTEMBER 27

Final Jeep meetups
Breakfast at Encore at 9:00 AM
Closing Ceremony at 10:00 AM
One last chance to hang out
Safe travels home

ONE LAST HANGOUT

⚡ VIEW THE COMPLETE 2026 SCHEDULE 🚧 VIEW ROAD CLOSURE MAP

MORE THAN A JEEP EVENT

JEEPERS SHOWING UP FOR SOMETHING BIGGER.

The Lake of the Ozarks Jeep Event supports Operation Freedom Exchange and its mission to give back to veterans, active-duty military members, first responders, and families in need.

Every Jeeper, sponsor, vendor, and volunteer helps make it possible to support programs and families who have sacrificed for our communities and our country.

LEARN ABOUT OPERATION FREEDOM EXCHANGE →

THREE DAYS.
THOUSANDS OF JEEPS.
ONE POWERFUL MISSION.