Originally started as a 75th birthday bash for Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees last summer, Woodstock on the Water was a huge hit… so they decided to bring the party back this summer! This lake celebration has a little bit of everything, from a boat parade and raft-out, to a full day of live music by the Pensacola Dam!

Hosted by Cherokee Yacht Club and Arrowhead Yacht Club, this free event is one way to enjoy the dog days of summer. It’s open to the public, so come and cool off with some groovy people doing groovy things together in the name of peace, love, and live music! Grab your tie dyed t-shirts and set sail for one of the last raft-outs of the summer. Pack a picnic lunch, lawn chairs, and head straight to the State Park in Disney, Oklahoma.

By lake or by land, here are 10 excellent reasons that you and your family should come out and enjoy Woodstock on the Water on Grand Lake!

1. You get to be groovy for an entire day.
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If you missed the original Woodstock, this may make up for it! Who needs an open field in upstate New York when you have an entire lake in Oklahoma?
2. You may run into the Governor!
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Even Governor Mary Fallin got her groove on last summer at the raft-out as she stopped by to show her support for one of the best lakes in Oklahoma!
3. There are Hippie Chicks everywhere.
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Express your inner flower child by dressing up in a colorful costume with your friends! If you don't have a boat, bring your floaties and you can swim from the shores of the State Park in Disney.
4. You'll love the Boat Parade.
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Boats line up to float their way to the end of the lake and make a circular formation in front of the Pensacola Dam! Spectators can watch from the walkway on the dam itself.
5. Live Music. Enough said.
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Who has time for sit-ins when you can get up and dance! Four awesome bands will start playing at noon and jam until the sun goes down!

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6. There's a KISS tribute band!
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Headlining the raft-out this year is one of the best KISS tribute bands around, Dressed To Kill. This band will inspire you to rock n' roll every night and party every day... on Grand Lake!
7. Tie Up in Tie Dye.
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Tie up and float out with tons of fun people from around the lake who enjoy a good ol' fashioned get together on water!
8. You can still enjoy the show from the shore.
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There is plenty of room at the State Park near Pensacola Dam in Disney! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, cooler, and snacks to enjoy a full day of free fun, even if you decide not to take a dip in the lake.
9. Make some waves!
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Last year, wakeboarders wowed the crowds in between music breaks right in front of the dam! Watch them flip and grab some big air while you wait for the next band to start up!
10. You can feel the love!
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Not only do you get to spend the day with family and friends, you get to listen to live music and meet new people with beautiful scenery in the background. What could be better than that?

If we haven’t convinced you yet, listen to that free spirit hiding in your heart and come celebrate summer, peace, love, and live music! The party starts on August 13th at noon on Grand Lake – this is one you don’t want to miss!

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