Celebrate Art, Music & Family Fun at LakeFest 2025
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12, 2025, because Pine Lake is coming alive with creativity, music, and community spirit at LakeFest—a two-day celebration you won’t want to miss!
Nestled on the shores of beautiful Pine Lake, GA, LakeFest is the perfect mix of local flavor, family fun, and artistic expression. Known as “Arts’ Natural Habitat,” Pine Lake is DeKalb’s smallest city with a big heart—and LakeFest captures its charm in every way.
Art, Creativity & Wellness
The heart of LakeFest is its juried art market, featuring 45 local and regional artists. Stroll the lakeside and discover one-of-a-kind pieces, from paintings, pottery, and mosaics to fiber art, jewelry, woodwork, dolls, and folk art.
Visitors can also connect with health and wellness vendors, offering services and products to inspire balance and well-being.
Music, Marching & Movement
The festival stage will be alive with music all day long! A lineup of a dozen talented musicians and bands will bring sounds of every style—so there’s truly something for everyone.
Crowd favorites like a Flash Mob and a Marching Band will also keep the energy high, bringing surprises and excitement around the lakefront.
Family-Friendly Fun
LakeFest is all about community and creativity, with activities designed for every age group:
Chalk Art Contest & Sand Sculpture Contest at the Beach (with prizes!)
Paddlepalooza Boat Races—cheer on your favorites as they race across Pine Lake
Kids’ Carnival with fall-themed crafts and games
Pet Parade—because four-legged family members deserve the spotlight, too
Street Performers who will keep you entertained as you explore
Food & Flavor
Take a break at one of the food trucks serving up delicious eats throughout the day. From savory bites to sweet treats, you’ll have plenty of options to refuel as you enjoy the festival.
Stay, Play & Explore Pine Lake
LakeFest is more than a festival—it’s a chance to enjoy the natural beauty of Pine Lake. The area is surrounded by a park with picnic spots, wetlands with walking trails, and a playground. It’s the perfect setting to spend the day with family and friends.
And the best part? Admission and parking are free! Park on Rockbridge Road near the city entrance and hop on the free shuttle to the lakefront.
Discover DeKalb at LakeFest 2025
Whether you come for the art, the music, the food, or the lakeside fun, LakeFest is the perfect fall tradition in DeKalb. Bring your friends, your kids, your pets—and get ready for a weekend full of creativity and community.
Come celebrate Pine Lake’s vibrant spirit—you’ll see why it’s called “Arts’ Natural Habitat.”