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A Summer Celebration of Music, Art & Entertainment!
Celebrate music, art and entertainment with The Columbia Festival of the Arts LakeFest, a FREE outdoor celebration at the Downtown Columbia Lakefront. Featuring three days of live music, an invitational fine arts & crafts show, kids’ entertainment and crafts, a variety of activities for all ages, and fabulous festival food fare.
Become a Volunteer
LakeFest can’t happen without the help of volunteers. Have fun through helping to make the arts available to all!
Support Our Mission
A donation is just one way you can help support our mission to entertain, engage, and inspire our community.
Become A Sponsor
Partnering with the festival aligns your business with one of the region’s leading multi-disciplinary arts festivals.
Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show 2026 Call for Entries
Call for Entries for LakeFest Art Show 2026
Columbia Festival of the Arts’ LakeFest event is returning to the Columbia Lakefront June 12-14, 2026, for a spectacular celebration. Included in this not-to-be-missed free outdoor weekend is our Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show along with the live performances from national, regional and local artists on the LakeStage, interactive children’s activities, food trucks and fun for the entire family!
Our juried, Invitational Fine Arts & Crafts Show is currently seeking artisans with original work, representing a breadth of media including functional and wearable art to participate in this June 12-14, 2026, free outdoor weekend in Columbia, Maryland. DON’T MISS this opportunity to showcase your original artwork.
Columbia Festival of the Arts LakeFest Application
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