September 18 - October 31
Grab your blanket, throw on your favorite flannel, slip on some boots and join us for Cedar Fest at Big Cedar Lodge! We'll celebrate fall by putting an autumn spin on our most-loved guest activities. The bonfires are crackling, the pumpkins are picked and the wagons are loaded with hay - come on down for a fall favorite hoop-dee-doo!
Featured Cedar Fest Activities
At Big Cedar Lodge we are proud to honor this nation's heroes. Join us as we pay tribute to our great country and the heroes protecting us every day. View the page below to learn more about the various patriotic events we host throughout the seasons at Big Cedar Lodge.
At Big Cedar Lodge we are proud to honor this nation's heroes. Join us as we pay tribute to our great country and the heroes protecting us every day. View the page below to learn more about the various patriotic events we host throughout the seasons at Big Cedar Lodge.
Saturday Festival
EVERY SATURDAY IN OCTOBER | 1:00PM - 5:30PM
Join us for good ol' fashioned fun for the whole family! A guided tram tour will take you to our very own pumpkin patch and after, enjoy pumpkin decorating, pottery painting, tie-dye, face painting, a balloon artist, outdoor activities and rides on our mechanical bull, Nitro (ages 5 and up required for mechanical bull)!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Masters of Bourbon
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
Our Masters of Bourbon series returns with Big Cedar Lodge and the Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind event featuring shooting disciplines, delectable cuisine, hand-rolled cigars, and a line-up of Kentucky’s finest bourbon distilleries from The BEAM portfolio including Makers Mark, Knob Creek, Booker’s, and Basil Hayden. Guests will also enjoy an exhibition shotgun show by Travis Mears, live music from Big Cedar’s own singing cowboy, Clay Self, and food stations crafted by our award-winning culinary team from Big Cedar Lodge and Top of the Rock.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
National Hunting & Fishing Day
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
Join us for National Hunting & Fishing Day, officially hosted by Big Cedar Lodge for the 2021 year! We will be fishing for a boat-load of fun with multiple outdoor festivities, activities, and demonstrations!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Lady Liberty Fall Foliage Cruise
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS IN OCTOBER | 12:30PM
Set sail and dine on our beautiful 62-foot luxury yacht, The Lady Liberty. Enjoy a two-hour dining experience with delicious food, live music and the best fall foliage views on Table Rock Lake.
Lady Liberty cruises out of Long Creek Marina. Private party seating is not guaranteed.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Monster Dash 5k
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30TH | 9:30AM
Join us for our Monster Dash 5K Run on Saturday, October 30th at 9:30 am. Be sure to wear your costume for a chance to win our costume contest! Prizes will be awarded to our fastest runners and participants will receive a gift and medal. The meeting location will be behind the Fitness Center on the 5K Trail. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is complimentary, and reservations are not required.
Ozarks' Lost Soul Maze
Swimmin' Hole Lawn
Get spooked in our Ozark's Lost Souls Maze. This 3,700 sq. ft. maze features ghostly images of Ozark's past. Soldiers, Indians, spiders, pumpkins, skeletons, and more! The maze is rated PG and we recommend children under 13 be accompanied by an adult.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Fall Chuckwagon Tour
SUNDAYS & THURSDAY IN OCTOBER | 5:00PM - 6:30PM
Join us for a beautiful evening aboard our Big Cedar tram! Enjoy a scenic ride around the Big Cedar property, with some prime photo stops along the way. Our Rangers will tell you all about the history of Big Cedar and a few Dorothy Worman stories. The tram will take you to our private Chuckwagon site where you will enjoy a warm bowl of soup and your choice of beer or wine while listening to music around the campfire.
$42 PER PERSON | AGES 21 & UP
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Fall Tram Tour
MON, WED & FRI IN OCTOBER | 5:00PM
Big Cedar's fall Tram Tour is the perfect way to get in the fall spirit. Pulled by a John Deere tractor, you can ride along for a little fall fun with a tour guide by the Big Cedar Lodge Rangers. Many fall photo opportunities will be available.
$15 PER PERSON
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Great Pumpkin Hunt
EVERY SATURDAY IN OCTOBER | 7:00PM
Bring the whole family or a group of your closest friends for a teamwork treasure-hunt around Big Cedar property collecting pieces to complete a fall centerpiece! Clues are only visible with a blacklight!
$65 PER TEAM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Trick-or-Treat Trot
OCTOBER 30TH | 6:00PM
With your costume on, join us for trotting around the Big Cedar property in search of delicious Halloween candy.
COMPLIMENTARY
RESORT GUESTS ONLY
Activities & Events Calendar
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