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LakeFest Clarksville VA 2026: Virginia's Premier Lake Festival

Join thousands for three days of hot air balloons, spectacular fireworks, live music, amazing food, and family fun on beautiful Kerr Lake - July 17-19, 2026!

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Hot Air Balloons
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Live Music
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Fireworks
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Amazing Food
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Family Fun
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Countdown to LakeFest 2026

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200+
Vendors & Exhibitors
3
Days of Fun
FREE
Admission & Parking
40K+
Annual Visitors
200+

Vendors & Exhibitors

Browse through over 200 vendors offering handmade crafts, local art, delicious food, and unique gifts. From artisan jewelry to lake-themed souvenirs, you'll find something special.

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  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food trucks and local restaurants
  • ๐Ÿ‘• Festival merchandise and apparel
  • ๐ŸŽ Unique lake-themed gifts

Festival Highlights

LakeFest offers three days of unforgettable experiences with something for every member of the family.

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Hot Air Balloons

Watch dozens of colorful balloons fill the sky over Kerr Lake with mass ascensions and evening glows.

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Spectacular Fireworks

End each festival night with breathtaking fireworks displays over the lake, synchronized to music.

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Live Music

Multiple stages featuring regional and national acts with music for every taste and age.

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Family Activities

Kids' zone with rides, games, face painting, and educational activities for all ages.

Festival Schedule 2026

Three days packed with hot air balloons, entertainment, food, and fireworks. All events are weather permitting.

Friday, July 17

6:00 AM
Hot Air Balloon Mass Ascension

Watch the sky fill with colorful balloons at sunrise.

10:00 AM
Vendor Village Opens

Browse 200+ vendors and food options.

7:00 PM
Evening Balloon Glow

Tethered balloons illuminate against the twilight.

9:30 PM
Opening Night Fireworks

Spectacular fireworks display over Kerr Lake.

Saturday, July 18

6:00 AM
Balloon Launch #2

Second mass ascension with even more balloons.

11:00 AM
Kids' Activities Begin

Carnival rides, games, and family entertainment.

2:00 PM
Live Music Lineup

Regional bands perform on multiple stages.

9:45 PM
Saturday Night Spectacular

Extended fireworks show with live music.

Sunday, July 19

6:00 AM
Final Balloon Launch

Last chance to see the mass ascension.

12:00 PM
Festival Peak Hours

All vendors, activities, and entertainment active.

6:00 PM
Closing Ceremonies

Thank you ceremony and final entertainment.

9:30 PM
Grand Finale Fireworks

The biggest fireworks show of the weekend!

All times subject to weather conditions. Free admission and parking!

Festival Lodging

Experience LakeFest like a VIP with luxury accommodations just minutes from all festival activities.

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Stay at Sunnyside Sisters B&B

Experience LakeFest like a VIP! Our bed & breakfast puts you walking distance from all festival activities with luxury accommodations and gourmet breakfasts.

Festival Package Includes:
  • โœ“ Prime location
  • โœ“ Luxury accommodations
  • โœ“ Gourmet breakfast daily
  • โœ“ Reserved festival parking
Exclusive B&B Perks:
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  • โญ Private parking
  • โญ Festival insider tips
  • โญ Quiet retreat from crowds
Book Festival Package

Festival packages book quickly - reserve early!

Festival FAQ

Don't Miss LakeFest 2026!

Join thousands of visitors for Virginia's most spectacular lake festival. Three days of balloons, fireworks, music, and memories on beautiful Kerr Lake.

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Clarksville Lakefront Park โ€ข Clarksville, VA 23927