Lakewood SummerFEST

FREE family fun. LIVE entertainment.

•Fort Steilacoom Park • 11am - 10pm • Free Family Fun • Saturday July 19, 2025 •

Lakewood’s SummerFEST 2025 is the South Sound's not-to-be-missed summer celebration with something fun for everyone.

SummerFEST has it all: food trucks, beer gardens, flying trapeze, live music, fire dancers, a pop-up skate park, a car show, a balloon glow, and interactive sports and arts for all ages. If you’re coming in from out of town, reserve your hotel room in advance. Even if you’re a local, it’s a good idea to head to Fort Steilacoom Park early to nab the best free parking!

Fort Steilacoom Park | 8714 87th Ave SW | Lakewood, WA

Lakewood SummerFEST would not be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors. To sponsor or support this annual event (and to be recognized by thousands of residents), contact smartinez@cityoflakewood.us.

Event Schedule

The 2025 SummerFEST schedule includes international performances, live music of a variety of genres, circus acts, a car show, and even a hot air balloon glow!

All times and events subject to change. Please check back often.

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Bombs Away Car Show

Register by June 15!

Stroll through rows of beautiful cars from Lakewood residents. Take a step back in time, and chat with owners about their vintage beauties. Have you always dreamed about having your vehicle featured in a show? This is the perfect opportunity! Lakewood is the home of the original LeMay Car Museum, so we’re automatically a city of car enthusiasts.

SummerFEST Map

Ft. Steilacoom Park offers over 300 acres of trails, views, and fun. Get to know your way around the park, and the full slate of SummerFEST activities with this map.

2025 MAP COMING SOON.

Flying Trapeze

Cost: $5 per swing

Participants can get back in line and pay for as many turns as they would like. Turns are on a first-come, first-served basis. With safety harnesses and our skilled, supportive staff guiding you every step of the way, you’ll feel confident and secure as you jump off the pedestal board and soar through the air. It requires much less strength and flexibility than you can imagine-- Beginners are welcome!

Minimum Age: 6 years old, Maximum Weight: 250 pounds

Hot Air Balloon Rides

2:00-7:00 pm

Seattle Ballooning is offering balloon rides for $10/adult and $5/child (4 - 12 years of age). Come fly high, and get the best view of SummerFEST!

Food Food Food

Every year at SummerFEST, it’s food trucks galore! With a day full of activities ahead of you, dozens of delectable food options keep you fueled. Lunch? Dinner? Dessert?

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Live Music

Check out next year's Main Stage music acts!

SNEAK PEEK for SummerFEST 2025! We've got tunes for everyone's taste, all day long! Check out our epic musical lineup, and make sure not to miss a thing.

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Where to Stay

Sleep in a 500-year-old castle or in a brand new suite. Swim in the pool or float in a lake. In Lakewood, there is a bed that's just right for you.

Best Western Lakewood

Comfort Inn & Suites Lakewood

Holiday Inn Express Lakewood

Thornewood Castle Inn & Gardens

Thornewood Cottage Vacation & Lodging

Towneplace Suites Tacoma Lakewood

WoodSpring Suites Tacoma-Lakewood

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