LAKE FEST
Virginia Lake Festival
105 2nd Street Clarksville, VA 23927 PO Box 1017
About the Event
LAKE FEST
Voted by the Southeast Tourism Society as ‘One of the Top 20 Festivals In The Southeast’ for many years, LakeFest (as it is known locally) attracted nearly 50,000 people in 2024 to view hundreds of attractions including hot air balloons, arts and crafts, live entertainment, music, dancing, and great local and ethnic food. The event culminates in the traditional ‘Gathering Of The Boats’ and fireworks show on Saturday evening. Boaters take to Buggs Island/Kerr Lake and festival-goers line the shores to see the hot air balloons.
Mark your calendar and make this the year to come, experience the fun at our 48th annual event, and experience the wonder and fun of LakeFest – you’ll be glad you did! Join us from July 18th through July 19th, 2025.
- FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2025
- 4pm
Sand Sculpture Artists
Craft Vendors, Artisans, Food Vendors and more 2nd through 5th Street
Kids Zone Rides located at Pocket Park
Building Buddies at United Country Realty
Lake Festival T-shirts located at Chamber booth in front of Town Hall - 7pm
Opening Ceremonies - 7:30pm
Fast Lane Band Featuring Adam Lee Decker (a former American Idol Finalist)
- SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2025
- 6am
Hot Air Balloon Show
Sunrise at Clarksville Community Center - 7:30am
YMCA Lake Fest 5k and Fun Run
Contact YMCA or 434.374.5858 to register - 8am-5pm
150+ Arts & Crafts Vendors
20+ Food Trucks
Lake Festival T-shirts available for purchase at Chamber booth in front Town Hall
Sand Sculpture - 8am-5pm
Kids Zone Rides
Pocket Park - 9am-10am
Drumlogic Precussion on Lake Life Stage - 10am-11pm
Entertainment TBD - 11am-12pm
Entertainment TBD - 9am-5pm
Building Buddies
United Country Realty - 5pm
Food and Craft Vendors - 9pm
Gathering of the Boats and Fireworks Show
VENDOR APPLICATIONS
It’s as easy as 1 – 2 -3! Click the button to complete the application quickly and easily online. It’s the quickest and easiest way to apply. You can also pay securely online or mail/deliver your check to the Chamber office.
You can also complete the appropriate application by downloading it to your computer at the links below and mail/deliver it to the Chamber office. Either way, we’ll process your application as soon as it is received with your payment.
LAKEFEST SPONSORS
This is the perfect way to get your name and business in front of thousands of people with links to your website and social media. In addition, you’ll get exposure throughout the year on promotional materials and ads, t-shirts and more. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2025 Annual Lake Festival (LakeFest) in Clarksville, VA, download the sponsorship package for more information. You can also complete the form below to submit your sponsorship application online.
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