Lake County Events   

Winter Music Festival, March
Presented by the Lake County ARTS Council.
Lake County Fairgrounds' Little Theatre, 401 Martin St., Lakeport
For more information 707-263-6658.

Redbud Festival, April
Community festival featuring an arts and crafts fair, food booths, contests, and entertainment.
Nice Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. Downtown Nice, Highway 20.
For more information 707-274-8029.

Spring Dance Festival, April
Showcase of local dancers and choreographers. Presented by the Lake County Arts Council.
Clear Lake High School, 350 Lange Street, Lakeport.
Call 707-263-6658 or for information www.lakecountyartscouncil.com
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Heron Festival, April
A fun & educational event with nature walks, nature preservation and children's activities. Pontoon boat rides & kayak tours are available to view Heron Rookeries at either end of the lake. Food and refreshments. Sponsored by Lower Lake Redbud Audubon Society.
Lower Lake
Contact Janet Swedberg at 707-994-8860 or www.redbudaudubon.org.

Wildflower Brunch, April
Presented by Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association at Clear Lake State Park, 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. “Create Your Own Omelet” brunch. Fresh fruit and pastries accompany this delicious outdoor springtime brunch. Advance reservations and payment required.
Kelseyville
For more information and reservations, call 707-279-4395.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration, May
An alcohol/drug/tobacco free event for the whole family. The parking lot celebration includes food, music and folk dancing and is a benefit for Latino Youth Scholarships. Sponsored by Bruno’s Food and the Latino Coalition.
Bruno’s Foods Parking Lot, 355 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport
Phone Esther or Mari at 707-263-8162.

Memorial Day Parade & Celebration, May
Parade, pancake breakfast, barbecue, entertainment, three-day arts and crafts show. Sponsored by Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce & Lakeport Kiwanis and 4-H Clubs of Lake County.
Main Street, Lakeport.
For more information 707-263-5092 or www.lakeportchamber.com

Lower Lake Daze Parade & Pet Parade, May
This is a California State Horseman sponsored parade with riders from all over California participating. The day will include pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting and kids games. Parade organizers are always looking for more vendors and parade entries.
Lower Lake
Call (707) 995-2515.

Home Winemakers Festival, June
Main St. Kelseyville.
Sponsored by Clear Lake Performing Arts and the Kelseyville Business Association. Music, Food and Homemade wine.
John Ross at 263-6120 for information

Strawberry Festival, June
East Lake Grange 727, Highway 20 and High Valley Road, Clearlake Oaks.
Call Susie Hudelson at 707-998-4981.

Wild West Days, June
Western theme street festival on Main Street in Upper Lake. Includes a fire department breakfast , big parade, country entertainment & BBQ, arts & craft, food, antique vendors and a kiddie's carnival. Sponsored by the Upper Lake Community Council and the Upper Lake Fire Department as a benefit for the Volunteer Fire Department & Community Projects.
Upper Lake
Contact Jill Perry 707-275-3415

Middletown Days, June
Three-day western theme community event. Parade, horse show, gymkhana, dance, games, food, crafts booths, children’s activities. Presented by Middletown Central Park Association.
Middletown
Call 707-987-0602.

Lakeport Independence Day Festivities, July
The event will include a street fair, arts and crafts, food & beverages, a lighted boat parade and fireworks over Clear Lake at dusk. Sponsored by Lakeport Main Street Association & Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Library Park, First and Third Streets, Lakeport
Call 707-263-5092 or for information www.lakeportchamber.com

Clearlake Independence Day Festivities, July
Parade followed by street fair, worm races, kinetic sculpture race, barbecue, car show, arts and crafts, kids' activities through the afternoon. Fireworks over Clear Lake at dusk. Presented by Lions Club of Clearlake and the Clearlake Chamber of Commerce.
Lakeshore Drive and Austin Park, Clearlake
Call: 707-994-3600 or 707-994-3070.

Kinetic Sculpture Race, July
Create your own people powered sculpture to race, or come to watch. Either way, this event is tons of fun!
During the Clearlake 4th of July festivities.
Lakeshore Drive and Austin Park, Clearlake
Call: 707-994-3600 or 707-994-3070.

Clearlake International Worm Races, July
People have come from around the world to compete, and from many walks of life, including senators and congressmen. In 1980, NBC had television cameras from the show "Real People" to film the races. Camera crews from "Animal Planet", CBS and "Bay Area Back Roads" have joined in the fun also.
Lakeshore Drive and Austin Park, Clearlake
Call 707-994-3600.

Maxine Sherman Annual Fireworks, July
Fireworks will be set off from Widgeon Point on Highway 20 in Clearlake Oaks at dusk.
Sponsored by the Clearlake Oaks / Glenhaven Business Associatio

Lake County Fair, August
Live entertainment, exhibits, carnival, food, livestock, fun for the whole family.
Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.
707-263-6181 or www.lakecountyfair.com

Pear Festival, September
The day includes parade, pear activities and packing competitions, quilt show, arts and crafts, fine art show and sale, children’s activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, foods featuring pears, music, dance demonstrations and an antique tractor exhibit. Presented by Kelseyville Business Association.
Main Street, Kelseyville.
Call 707-279-9022. 

Harvest Festival and Grape Stomp, October
Wine tasting, food booths, arts and crafts booths, grape stomp competition, music, and a 4-H Club Chicken Barbecue. Vineyard Run in conjunction with event.
Steele Wines, 4350 Thomas Drive, Kelseyville.
Call 707-279-9475.

 
Holiday Parade and Celebration, December
Old fashioned family holiday celebration with a parade, tree lighting, & visits with Santa.
For more information contact the Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce at (707)263-5092

Clearlake Monster Sailing Regatta
Konocti Bay Sailing Club
Call Gene Lambert at 707-478-0046
Konocti Cup Sailing Regatta, April
Konocti Bay Sailing Club.
Call Gene Lambert at 707-478-0046

Wood & Glory, June
A gathering of classic wooden boats. Saturday at Library Park on First and Third Streets, Lakeport and Sunday at Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa, 8727 Soda Bay Rd., Kelseyville. There will be participants’ dinner Friday and Saturday, cruises and public viewing Saturday and Sunday.
707- 263-5092 or www.lakeportchamber.com

CAR Roundup, July
Presented by the Lake County No Name Car Club. Food, entertainment, poker run, music and awards.
Main Street, Lakeport
Call 707-279-4517

Truck Fest, August
Truck show, show-n-shine, pancake breakfast, poker walk, stereo contest, drawings. Benefits Lake County youth organizations and their activities
Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St., Lakeport.
Call 707-263-5816.

Seaplane Splash-In, September
Dozens of seaplanes take off and Land on Clear Lake, unique aircraft on display. Presented by West Coast Seaplane Splash-In.
Lakeport
Terry Campbell at Norcal@caltec.com