June 21

2025

11am - 7pm

LAKE MERRITT

Oakland, CA

Sat.

June 21

2025

11am - 7pm

LAKE MERRITT

Oakland, CA

5th Annual

LAKEFEST

In 2018, Lakefest Oakland debuted as Northern California’s newest daytime summer festival with an emphasis on celebrating community and culture, and celebrating Juneteenth. This wonderfully diverse summertime gala adorns the nature-rich, three-mile shoreline of Lake Merritt in The City of Oakland and has quickly become one of the Bay Area’s most highly anticipated outdoor events attracting over 20,000 attendees in 2023.

Celebrating All Month Long

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed into law a long over due Senate Bill making “Juneteenth” a federal holiday.

The name, “Juneteenth,” is in reference to June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas and announced that the Civil War was over and the enslaved were now free. While the Emancipation Proclamation was signed into law in 1863, it effectively had zero legal impact since the Confederacy had seceded from the Union. As a result enslaved Blacks remained in bondage 2 years after President Lincoln sign the proclamation.

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attractions

Entertainment

Live Music, Fashions Show, DJs, performers, artist and entertainers all day long.

Artisan Marketplace

Your chance to discover hidden gems & treasures at every turn and support local craftspeople, artists and entrepreneurs.

Food Court

With a huge variety of American, ethnic & fusion cuisine, sweets & treats, festival-goers are bound to find themselves overwhelmed by countless mouth-watering options.

Beer Garden

Choose from a wide variety of craft beers, local brewers or simply stick with your tried-&-true favorites and enjoy with friends and family.

Kids Fun Zone

One of the festivals most popular family attractions featuring bounce houses & jumbo-sized kid games, great for all ages! 

Tech Pavilion

VR and Video gaming featuring a showcase of the latest advances in cyberspace technologies.

family-friendly

Accessible

Pet Friendly

$5 ADMISSION

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what to expect in 2025

Lakefest Oakland is a family-friendly annual event bringing together the city’s vast range of artists, musicians, retailers and non-profits featuring over 100 vendors, a massive Kids Fun Zone, Tech Pavilion, Outdoor Beer Garden and, of course, Amazing Food.

A Special

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Lakefest Oakland is brought to you by natives of the Bay Area who are passionate about showcasing the strength and beauty of our city. We thank our generous sponsors and the support from our beloved community. Together, let’s celebrate Oakland’s rich tapestry of culture at Lakefest Oakland 2025!

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The Bay's top chefs have arrived!

Whether you crave some down-home backyard barbecue, or your feeling a little adventurous and wish to expand your pallet by trying something exotic, Lakefest has it all!

A Cool, Refreshing Stop!

Choose from a wide variety of craft beers, local brewers or simply stick with your tried-and-true favorites and enjoy with friends and family.

HEALTH & WELLNESS ZONE
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More than just a beautiful day

This indispensable civic event aims to promote social responsibility, supporting the need for strength, safety and diversity in The City of Oakland.

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