CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for a fun and safe weekend celebrating Independence Day at Carlyle Lake. This free, fun-filled, family-friendly event begins at 1:00 p.m. in the Dam West Recreation Area. All activities are free of charge and open to the public.
The highlight of the weekend will be the Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, 3 July. Fireworks will be shot off from Point 1, which is located approximately one quarter of a mile north east of Dam West Boat Ramp. Viewing of the fireworks can best be seen from the top of the Carlyle Lake Main Dam, Dam West Day Use Area, Dam West Boat Ramp, Dam West Campground, Lakeview access, Dam East South Shore (Point 18), or from the water.
The Fireworks Spectacular events will kick off with a sandcastle building contest, beach games, food vendor, and The Carlyle Lake Dam Jam. Registration for the sandcastle building contest begins at 1:00 p.m. at the water safety tent located on Dam West Beach. Sandcastle contest participants may begin building as soon as they are registered, and the top three finishers will receive prize bags full of donations from local businesses. Beach games and The Dam Jam will also begin at 1:00 p.m. Food vendors will be available throughout the day and fireworks will be shot off at dusk
The Carlyle Lake Dam Jam can be heard from Picnic Shelter 2 in the Dam West Day Use Area beginning at 1:00 p.m. musicians scheduled to perform include:
1:00 p.m. Kendell Johnson
2:30 p.m. The Jumpstarts
4:00 p.m. Stump Water Shine
6:00 p.m. Simple Therapy
7:30 p.m. Double Shot
The Carlyle Lake Fireworks Spectacular is hosted by the Carlyle Lake Fireworks Committee and the City of Carlyle. This event is made possible by funds raised by the Haunted Trail, donations from local corporate sponsors, and donations collected the evening of the fireworks.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will present interactive educational programs on Friday and Sunday evening and beach programs on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday afternoon.
Friday, 2 July:
8:00 p.m. West Bay Amphitheater, Dam West Campground – The Bird of Freedom
8:00 p.m. Cattail Cove Amphitheater, Coles Creek Campground – It’s Rocket Science
8:00 p.m. Brewster Creek Amphitheater, Boulder Campground – Turkey Talk
Saturday, 3 July:
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sandcastle Contest
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Water Safety Games at Dam West Beach
1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Live Bands at Dam West Day Use Shelter 2
2:30 p.m. Harbor Light Bay Beach – Water Safety
2:30 p.m. McNair Beach – Water Safety
3:00 p.m. Keyesport Beach – Water Safety
3:00 p.m. Coles Creek Beach – Water Safety
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Bobber Appearance
Dusk: Fireworks Spectacular at Point 1.
Sunday, 4 July:
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dam West Beach – Water Safety Beach Games
2:30 p.m. Harbor Light Bay Beach – Water Safety
2:30 p.m. McNair Beach – Water Safety
3:00 p.m. Keyesport Beach – Water Safety
3:00 p.m. Coles Creek Beach – Water Safety
8:00 p.m. West Bay Amphitheater, Dam West Campground – It’s Rocket Science
8:00 p.m. Cattail Cove Amphitheater, Coles Creek Campground – Turkey Talk
8:00 p.m. Brewster Creek Amphitheater, Boulder Campground – The Bird of Freedom
Monday, 5 July:
10:00 a.m. Carlyle Lake Main Dam Tour – Starts at the top of the Carlyle Lake Dam
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Dam West Beach - Water Safety Beach Games
2:30 p.m. Harbor Light Bay Beach – Water Safety
2:30 p.m. McNair Beach – Water Safety
3:00 p.m. Keyesport Beach – Water Safety
3:00 p.m. Coles Creek Beach – Water Safety
Dam West, Coles Creek, and Boulder Campgrounds are open with sites available on a first-come-first-serve basis and also through reservation by calling the National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov. McNair/Dam East Campground is open on a first-come-first-serve basis. Eldon Hazlet State Park is also open and has sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis or online at www.reserveamerica.com
The Carlyle Lake Visitor Center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Visitor Center has exhibits and brochures to help plan your stay at Carlyle Lake.
Life jacket loaner stations are available at Keyesport, Dam West, McNair, and Coles Creek beaches and boat ramps. Visitors are encouraged to borrow a life jacket from a station to use while recreating and to return the life jacket to a station once done.
Help keep Carlyle Lake clean by leaving no trace. Please remember to properly dispose of waste when recreating in receptacles and dumpsters located in all recreation areas.
For more information contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office at (618) 594-2484 or e-mail at carlylelake@usace.army.mil
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