Free LakeFest Weekend 2026
The 39th annual Columbia Festival of the Arts’ Free LakeFest Weekend returns to the Downtown Columbia Lakefront, June 12-14, 2026! Produced by the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center, this FREE three-day extravaganza features live music, performances by vertical dance company EVENTI VERTICALI, an Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show with more than 50 artists, kids’ entertainment and crafts, food trucks, a beer & wine garden, participatory workshops, and a variety of activities for all ages. This year’s performer lineup is made up of dynamic, genre-bending artists from around the world, including powerhouse vocalist and bassist NIK WEST, Canadian Rock Artist of the Year nominee and Guitar Virtuoso ARIEL POSEN, and BBC World Music Award recipient THE GARIFUNA COLLECTIVE. Event Hours are: Friday, June 12: 5 pm - 10 pm; Saturday, June 13: 11 am - 10 pm; Sunday, June 14: 11 am - 7 pm. Visit columbiafestival.org for more details and a complete festival schedule.
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 13, 2026
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM EDT
Friday, June 12: 5 pm - 10 pm; Saturday, June 13: 11 am - 10 pm; Sunday, June 14: 11 am - 7 pm
Location
Downtown Columbia Lakefront, 10221 Wincopin Cir, Columbia, MD 21044
Fees/Admission
Free!
Website
Contact Information
Merriweather Arts and Culture Center
410.715.3044
info@merriweatherarts.org
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Printed courtesy of www.howardchamber.com/ – Contact the Howard County Chamber of Commerce for more information.
10211 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044 – 410-730-4111 – info@howardchamber.com