LAKEFEST SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Two days of live music, comedy, art, food, beer and backyard fun at Ski Beach Park. Come early, hang out all day, and catch everything from Americana and bluegrass to BMX and punk.

FRIDAY — AMERICANA NIGHT

Kick off Lakefest Friday afternoon with the Farmers Market, beer garden, yard games and Kids Zone — then settle in for an evening of live Americana music and stand-up comedy, capped off by headliners Tristen & Delaney.

3:00 PM — Farmers Market, Beer Garden, Yard Games & Kids Zone
3:00 PM — DJ Most West
3:30 PM — Stand-Up Comedy: Juan Cias
4:00 PM — Live Music: B!FF
5:00 PM — Stand-Up Comedy: Mike Menendez
5:30 PM — Live Music: Spencer Someday
6:30 PM — Stand-Up Comedy: Elyssa Phillips
7:00 PM — Live Music: Tristen & Delaney

SATURDAY — BLUEGRASS IN THE GRASS

Saturday starts laid-back with Bluegrass in the Grass before getting louder as the day rolls on. Grab a beer, play some yard games, catch live wood carving, join a Paint & Sip, and stick around as Lakefest shifts gears with BMX and punk to close out the day.

10:00 AM — Gates Open
11:00 AM — Lake Arrowhead Beer Garden, Yard Games & Kids Zone
11:00 AM — DJ Most West
11:00 AM — Live Wood Carving
11:30 AM — Music Workshop with Roses Pawn Shop
12:00 PM — Live Music: Honey Buckets
12:00 PM — Paint & Sip with Manal Yaziji 🎨🍷
2:00 PM — Live Music: The Guesthouse Band
2:30 PM — Paint & Sip with Manal Yaziji 🎨🍷
3:30 PM — Puma Karate Demo
4:00 PM — Live Music: Roses Pawn Shop
5:30 PM — Drum Circle
5:45 PM — Built For This BMX Show
6:00 PM — Live Music: Dogs Breakfast
7:00 PM — Wrap

PAINT & SIP 🎨🍷

Bluegrass. Wine. Art.

Upgrade your Lakefest afternoon with Paint & Sip led by Manal Yaziji — featuring premium tented seating during the live bluegrass sets.

Your ticket includes canvas, paints & brushes, charcuterie, and two glasses of wine while Manal guides you through your own Lakefest-inspired painting.

Two sessions available at 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM. Space is limited.

EVENT DETAILS

Everything you need to know before heading to Lakefest.

📍 LOCATION
Ski Beach Park
41216 Park Ave., Big Bear Lake, CA

🎟 ADMISSION
General admission is FREE. No ticket is required for general entry. Some special activities, including Paint & Sip, require a separate ticket.

🪑 WHAT TO BRING
Bring your own chair or blanket, find a spot on the grass, and settle in for the day.

🚫 PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME
No coolers, outside food, or outside beverages are permitted. Food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the festival.

🐕 DOGS
Dogs are welcome but must remain on a leash at all times. Please be respectful of other guests and clean up after your dog.

🚗 PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
On-site parking at Ski Beach Park is very limited. Please plan ahead and use alternative transportation whenever possible — walk, bike, carpool, or arrange a ride to and from the festival.

FESTIVAL ENTRY & CONDUCT
All attendees and belongings are subject to search upon entry. Lakefest is a community event, and unruly, disruptive, or unsafe behavior will not be tolerated.

Lakefest and event staff reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any attendee when necessary to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.

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