The Second Annual Lake Tenkiller Runabout !!
July 10-11, 2026
at one of the most stunning lakes in Oklahoma
Festivities begin Friday, July 10, but it is recommended to arrive Thursday to launch boats, check in, and join others in the restaurant/bar at the marina to catch up and prepare for the weekend. Activities begin bright and early with breakfast at Burnt Cabin, followed by a discovery cruise on the lake. A stop for lunch at Barnacle Bill’s will allow for yummy food and fun drink options! Friday afternoon will include a cruise either to a cove for rafting and swimming, or a self-guided cruise. Friday evening’s festivities are dinner at Burnt Cabin (on your own), and the evening event: Shark Night! The original movie, “JAWS” will be shown on all the marina TVs, including one where those brave enough can hang out in the water and watch! Saturday, everyone will assemble at Burnt Cabin for a breakfast buffet, followed by a morning cruise, lunch at Dockside Pizza (orders will be taken prior to the event), then back to Burnt Cabin for the Boat Show. Open to the public, Burnt Cabin has enlisted the help of the Oklahoma Grand Lake Tourism Department to help with advertising the event throughout the region. Event shirts will be available with registration!!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, July 9, 2026
All day: Early arrivals; check in, boat launch, relax, meet up, prepare for the weekend!
Friday, July 10, 2026
8am: Breakfast buffet (Mexican) at Burnt Cabin ($25 per person)
10am: Cruise
Noon: Lunch at Dockside Pizza (order prior to event, pay at location)
2pm: Cruise, then raft together, swim, or continue cruise. Relax!
7pm: Dinner: from the menu or on your own.
9pm: SHARK NIGHT. Movie (Jaws). Watch from the water or inside on tv screens.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
8am: Breakfast buffet (traditional) at Burnt Cabin ($25 per person)
10am: Cruise
Noon: Lunch at Barnacle Bills
2 – 5pm: Boat Show
7pm: Dinner at Burnt Cabin (BBQ buffet – $30 per person)
EVENT PRICING
Registration Fees:
Attendee Registration Fee: $25 per registration
Boat Registration Fee: FREE
Boat Ramp/Dock/Slip Fee: FREE
Meal Prices:
These will be charged and paid along with the registration fee. It is requested that anyone who desires to attend these meals pays with the event registration.
Please note – these prices each include gratuity:
- Burnt Cabin Friday Breakfast Buffet $25 per person
- Burnt Cabin Saturday Breakfast Buffet: $25 per person
- Burnt Cabin Saturday Night Barbeque Dinner Buffet: $30 per person
Lake Tenkiller is in the Cookson Hills of the Ozark Mountains, centrally located in the eastern part of Oklahoma. Known as Oklahoma’s “heaven in the hills”, Lake Tenkiller offers 130 miles of shoreline and 13,000 surface acres. Lake Tenkiller is a scuba diver’s dream. Tenkiller Scuba Park has a sunken airplane fuselage, school bus, helicopter, and two boats to explore underwater, as well as the remains of homesteads and artifacts left behind before the lake was formed. Lake Tenkiller was formed by the damming of the Illinois River. The earth-fill dam was constructed between 1947 and 1952 by the United States Corps of Engineers for purposes of flood control. Water supply, hydroelectricity generation, and recreation went into full operation in 1953. The lake and dam were named for the Tenkiller family, prominent members of the Cherokee Nation who owned the land and ferry that were bought for the project. This is the 6th largest lake in Oklahoma and is well known for its clear water and gorgeous scenery. The lake is approximately 35 miles long and has ten marinas, 14 parks, 24 boat launching ramps, five floating restaurants, and many islands.
Event T-Shirts – Order with Registration
Prices:
Unisex: s – xl: $23
2x-4x: $28
Women’s: s – xl: $23
2x-4x: $28
Contact information:
Kasey Rideout 918-809-3745 kkrideout@yahoo.com
Chuck Gibbs 918-645-900 c.gibbs@law4hire.net
Suggested Lodging:
Our host location is Burnt Cabin Marina and Resort, located near Park Hill, Oklahoma. Burnt Cabin is a full-service marina, offering fuel, food, ice, beer, snacks, as well as a fully stocked ship store for all the necessities you may (or may not) need! A floating restaurant with a large deck connected makes dining fun and delicious, and the Shiver Shack offers treats for everyone!! Burnt Cabin has nine cabins; however, none are available the dates of this event.
There are multiple options through VRBO and Airbnb in the area.
Our partner, Blue Doors at Tenkiller, is offering their Casitas to attendees at a reduced rate. RV slips are also on the property; availability is limited.
Blue Doors at Tenkiller
918-205-2502 Hello@bluedoorsattenkiller.com
Code: “DIVE” for 10% discount during event.