LakeFest Festival Area Closures & Detour Info

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LakeFest Oakland will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM at Lake Merritt. To support event setup, public safety, and festival operations, temporary street closures, fencing, and restricted park access will be in effect surrounding the event footprint.

Closure Schedule: Street closures and restricted access areas will begin: Friday, June 26, 2026 at 8:00PM through Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Normal park and roadway access will resume by Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM.

Street Closures & Partial Closures: The following streets and intersections will experience closures or restricted vehicle access during festival operations.

Full Closure Areas: Grand Avenue between Harrison and Perkins Streets

Partial Closure Areas:

Perkins Street

Ellita Avenue

Staten Avenue

Resident access within partial closure zones will be permitted where safely possible and as directed by onsite personnel.

Please note that Grand Avenue will remain open to through traffic and public parking outside of the immediate event closure areas.

Park & Trail Access:

During closure hours:

Trails located within the fenced festival footprint will not be accessible.

The dog park located within the closure zone will be inaccessible unless attending the festival.

Sections of Lakeside Park surrounding the event perimeter will have limited public access.

Questions & Festival Information:

We appreciate the community’s patience and support as we celebrate culture, music, art, and community at LakeFest Oakland.

For festival updates, FAQs, and event information, please email: info@lakefestoakland.com