09/30/2010 - 25th Annual Harbor Hop

With the summer boating season offically over, many of us are already having withdrawal. Even though the weather is fantastic, the lake is quiet, and many are missing out on some of the best boating The Lake of the Ozarks has to offer. The 25th Annual Fall Harbor Hop is just around the corner. Taking place on October 9th, the Harbor Hop is a great way to spend the day out on the water. As many as 2,600 "hoppers" have been counted during the one day event. Many dress in costumes, going from waterfront bars and marinas to draw their next card to complete a seven card hand. Even children can participate. The Harbor Hop takes place rain or shine! All the proceeds go toward promoting the Lake of the Ozarks. The event is sponsored by The Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitors Bureau, Lake of the Ozarks Marine Dealers Association and the Lake of the Ozarks Waterfront Restaurants. Here's How It Works: You can enter the Harbor Hop by stopping at any of the participating checkpoints listed below. To obtain a hand, sign up and pay an optional $15.00 donation (per seven card hand). A player may enter more than once. The first card is drawn at the checkpoint where the hand is purchased; 6 additional cars are obtained by "hopping" to six more checkpoints drawing one card, per hand, at each location. An optional 8th Bonus card can be drawn for an additional $5.00. The completed hand is turned in at the checkpoint where your last card is drawn. Winners will be notified by mail. Prizes are based on entry donations. The Lae of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau will retain 60% for administering the program and promoting Lake of the Ozarks. Forty percent will be paid to the participants in the form of gift certificates. Prize Allocations: 1st Place - 10% 2nd Place - 9% 3rd Place - 8% 4th Place - 7% 5th - 10th Place - 5% Each 4 Worst Hands - 4% Each Random Drawing for 10 Hands - 2% Each (All ties will share the allocated percentage for the placing) The Bonus In addition to the regular prize winners, a section winner will be recognized. To be eligible to be a section winner, a player must draw all seven (7) cards within on of the four sections listed above.