Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Budweiser Presents the World's Largest Mardi Gras Pub Crawl!!

Budweiser Presents the World’s Largest Mardi Gras Pub Crawl celebrating 12 Years at Lake of the Ozarks!

Press Release: February 5, 2013

 LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO— The 12th Anniversary for the Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl, 4:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 16, is not only expected to be the largest ever held at the Lake—it’s also likely to be the largest in the world.  “According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest pub crawl had 2,800 participants. Last year, we sold 5,700+ wristbands for the Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl, and this year we’re hoping to attract 6,500 people,” says event organizer- Jeff Carroll. “So even though our pub crawl isn’t certified by Guinness, it’s got to be the world’s largest.”

 During the Pub Crawl, visitors will safely ride 22 buses to 20 participating bars and restaurants.  Six smaller shuttle buses will also transport “crawlers” from participating lodging properties, starting at 3:00 p.m.

Throughout the evening, buses will make a continuous loop along Highway 54, Osage Beach Parkway and Business Highway 54, stopping at each venue. Restaurant stops will offer great food from Ozarks barbecue to Chicago-style pizza, prime rib and seafood to Mexican favorites and more.The bars will offer live rock, blues and country music, as well as DJ’s and karaoke.  Visitors will be able to collect plenty of Mardi Gras beads and souvenirs along the way.

Wristbands, which allow wearers to enter all 20 restaurants and board the buses, will cost $7.00 and will be available at participating bars and restaurants. Wristbands must be purchased in order to enter all of the participating establishments.   Participants must be 21 years old to purchase wristbands. However, Carroll notes, “Even if you are wearing a wristband, you’ll still have to show your ID at Pub Crawl bars and restaurants.”  He adds, on Pub Crawl evening, you must wear a wristband to be allowed in to participating establishments. Collectible Pub Crawl t-shirts will be available for $20.  “A lot of people wear these and check off the places they’ve visited, which are listed on the back of the shirt,” Carroll says.

 To assure everyone has a fun and safe experience, a security guard will be aboard every bus. “Participating bars and restaurants will have extra security for the night and a fire marshal at the door to make sure they don’t exceed the legal capacity,” Carroll says.

He adds, “With the help of local police and Liquor Control plus area lodging properties, we work hard to make sure the Pub Crawl is a success for everyone involved.  Plus it’s a great value,” Carroll notes. “For just $7 you’ve paid the cover charge to 20 bars and restaurants, and you can let someone else do the driving.”

Participating lodging properties will offer special rates for Pub Crawl weekend.  “Many people make it a weekend at the Lake and enjoy the area’s dining, entertainment, shopping, lodging deals and the serene beauty of the Lake in winter,” Carroll says. For a list of lodging facilities offering Pub Crawl discounts, as well as details about the 2013 Mardi Gras Pub Crawl, please visit www.lakepubcrawl.com

 And for complete information about Lake-area lodging, as well as dining, shopping, attractions, activities and events, please call the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau at 1-800-FUN-LAKE or visit www.funlake.com.


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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Lodging for the 2013 Lake of the Ozarks Pub Crawl

The Mardi Gras Pub Crawl are expecting the Biggest and Baddest Pub Crawl we have ever had!  This year we have more bars, more lodging, more sponsors and we are expecting MORE Pub Crawlers decked in their finest beads and Mardi Gras apparel.  It's easy to make the night fun for everyone - make sure you have two things squared away before you go out.
  1. Find a Designated Driver or plug in the number of your favorite Cab - there will be cabs as well as shuttle buses that can pick you up (between 3pm-4pm) and take you to your hotel (between 11:30pm-2:30am)
  2. Book a room to avoid the drive home.  It is the safest way to a good time and it lets you party even later because you can easily get a shuttle back to your room. 
Here is a list of participating Hotels/Motels that you can contact directly to schedule your room!!

The Resort at Port Arrowhead
Drop off and Pick up Available
1-800-532-3575

The Inn at Grand Glaize
Drop off and Pick up Available
1-800-348-4731

Town & Country Motel
Drop off and Pick up Available
1-800-251-5677

Quails Nest
Drop off and Pick up Available
800-400-1006

Comfort Inn
Drop off and Pick up Available
573-348-9555

Super 8
Drop off and Pick up Available
573-348-4773

Holiday Inn Express
Drop off and Pick up Available
573-302-0330

Osage Village Quality Lodging
573-348-5207

Quality Inn
Drop off and Pick up Available
573-365-2700

Not sure of the location - go to our website and check out the map for locations of all the participating Hotel/Motels and Bars.


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Sunday, January 6, 2013

Things to Know for the Lake of the Ozarks Pub Crawl


As we draw closer to the Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl we are finalizing the details of the event and gettin geared up for another AMAZING Pub Crawl.  We want this to be bigger than ever  - so be sure to invite your friends and share our posts on Facebook and Twitter.

Here are a few details about the event that help us keep the night fun for everyone!!

Pub Crawl Rules 

  • $7 event charge (wristband is required)
  • No alcohol allowed on buses
  • No alcohol is permitted to enter or leave any event location
  • Buses will make scheduled stops only.
  • Must be 21, posses a valid ID, and have a wristband to ride the buses
  • Drink Responsibly.  Service will be denied to intoxicated individuals.
We hope to see you on February 16th - buses will begin at 4:00 and there will be 22 participating venues and unlimited entertainment.  Bus transportation is provided to all 22 locations to keep the evening fun and safe!  

Be sure to check out our participating lodging locations and book your reservations soon!!


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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Welcome to the Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Blog!!


WELCOME to 11th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl Blog!  This will be our  BIGGEST Annual Party at the Lake and it will be even bigger and better than ever!!  This year, the buses will start at 4:00 and we have added some great new locations!!  We are also working hard to keep everyone informed and reminded of the events so that we can create the biggest pub crawl EVER!!  

For all of the event information and a map of the participating bars, visit our website at www.lakepubcrawl.com.  We will be blogging about the event, showcasing locations, providing lodging information, and posting pictures and videos of past pub crawls.  Make sure you subscribe to this Blog and help us continue to make this the world's LARGEST pub crawl!

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