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Lakefest 2026 shirts are now available for purchase for $12.00
We also have Lakefest shirts from previous years for sale for only $7.00
Sizes vairy.
LAKEFEST is Russell County's longest-running Independence Day Celebration. Established in 1969, LAKEFEST is a time-honored tradition. Join us on The Square for a downtown, down-home festival for the whole family!
What's a downtown festival without a full and eclectic Vendors Market? Registration is now open for the 2026 LAKEFEST VENDORS MARKET. We welcome artisans, craftsmen, and merchants from all over Kentucky.
For more information about participating as a vendor, call us at City Hall! 270-343-4594
LAKEFEST VENDORS MARKET
Mike Hill 10k/5k Run
The LAKEFEST Mike Hill 10k began in 1976 when Mike Hill, HK Cooper, and Bill Magruder worked to see that a race was included in the bicentennial celebration. Mike Hill was an important part of our community life. He encouraged businesses and people throughout the community to get involved in the LAKEFEST celebration and in the race. It was known as the LAKEFEST 10k until Mike's untimely passing in 2007. The race was then changed to the LAKEFEST Mike Hill 10k. Since then, a 5k has been added.
This year will mark the 54th anniversary of Jamestown's Independence Day Celebration and the 44th running of the LAKEFEST 5K/10K. In 2018, we debuted a new racecourse. We think the new route makes for an even better running experience!
Registration is now open! Click the link below and be a part of history as you race for the J-Town Triple Crown!
LAKEFEST SATURDAY NIGHT 2026 CONCERT FEATURING 3 AMAZING TRIBUTE BANDS!
From the start, LAKEFEST has been about small town charm and home-grown folks celebrating the Fourth of July as a community. The celebration has always involved good food, good fun, and it has always culminated with The Square full of families and friends enjoying some good music. From that first Independence Day Celebration in 1969 until now, the LAKEFEST Saturday Night Concert has been a highlight of summer on Lake Cumberland.
For our 54th Anniversary Celebration, we are thrilled to welcome 3 amazing tribute bands. Starting the night off at 5 pm, we have THE ’77 EXPERIENCE-CELEBRATING THE HITS OF 1977. Then at 7 pm, we have The Return-THE ALL ERAS BEATLES EXPERIENCE. Then at 9 pm, We have FAMILY TRADITION (HANK WILLIAMS JR.) Tribute. We couldn't ask for a better lineup! This year's LAKEFEST Saturday Night Concert will be a night to remember!
We are thrilled to welcome these amazing bands to LAKEFEST 2026! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and get ready for Jamestown's largest Concert on The Square!
The 77 Experience is a true spectacle! Throughout the show, they infuse nostalgia by showcasing different segments of amusing commercials, movie trailers, legendary Johnny Carson moments, hilarious Saturday Night Live skits, newsworthy events, and pop culture happenings from 1977. All via video projection for the audience to enjoy. The 6 seasoned members of this Nashville based outfit, come from numerous professional musical endeavors. Join them for an unparalleled musical adventure, as they pay homage to the vibrant and diverse musical landscape of 1977. It's more than just a band. It's a journey through time, where music, laughter, and memories converge.
The Return is a highly acclaimed Beatles tribute band based in Griffin, Georgia. Known for their era-specific authenticity, they recreate the classic 1964–1966 touring years of the Fab Four by using exact replicas of vintage instruments, tailored suits, and authentic mop-top hairstyles.
History & Origins
The band was formed in 1995 when four high school friends from Griffin, Georgia got together in their chorus class to play Beatles songs for fun. After a spur-of-the-moment live performance where they surprised the crowd by dressing up and acting like the Beatles, the overwhelmingly positive response led them to play regular gigs. Initially performing under the name "The Roaches," they eventually took their act to a professional level and rebranded as "The Return".
Current Lineup
The band has maintained its core lineup for over 15 years, consisting of:
Richard Stelling as John Lennon
Shane Landers as Paul McCartney
Michael Fulop as George Harrison
Adam Thurston as Ringo Starr
