Lake Effect Music Fest 2026

Lake Effect Music Fest is a two-day celebration of music and outdoor adventure with a lineup of 13 bands performing across two stages, featuring genres from punk rock to indie to folk to bluegrass. ​The event runs Aug. 14-16.

Performers
Liquid Mike
Boss Mama
Saltydog
Twine
Marlee Paine
Javier Trojo
Idle Rose
Hot Tamale Cosmos
Baba Fats
Spring Fed
Yazmin Bowers
Dig Deep
Danny Frank & the Smoky Gold

Beyond the music, attendees can immerse themselves in nature with on-site camping under the stars, explore scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, and enjoy a variety of food trucks and refreshing beverages including an array of local craft beers.

Each 2-day festival pass grants one general-admission ticket to both days of the festival and parking for one vehicle. Camping is included on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Tickets are available at bigtop.org.