Lakewood’s SummerFEST 2025 is the South Sound’s not-to-be-missed summer celebration with something fun for everyone. Located at Fort Steilacoom Park from 11am to 10pm on Saturday, July 19, 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.
There will be a variety of market and display vendors as well as motocross performances, tethered balloon rides, a kids zone and frequent performances from the Wenatchee Youth Circus. Plus, you won’t want to miss the grand finale featuring fire dancers and the balloon glow … hot air balloons bursting with light and dancing to music.
Other all-day events include Vuelta Luna Circus performances, skim boarding, passport to sports + arts, and over 100 vendors featuring amazing goods, demonstrations and samples.
When: Saturday, July 19, 2025, 11am – 10pm
Where: Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Ave SW
Find the full schedule of events, parking map, vendor list and more online at NEARcation.com/summerfest.
Wenatchee Youth Circus performance times:
- 12:15pm
- 2pm
- 3:45pm
- 5:45pm
Aerial Motocross showtimes:
- 1:15pm
- 2:45pm
- 4:30pm
- 7pm
Trapeze showtimes:
- 1pm
- 2:45pm
- 4:30pm
- 7pm
International Stage
The always popular International Stage is presented by the Lakewood Sister Cities Association. Enjoy 18 performances from cultures around the world throughout the day beginning at 11am and concluding at 8:45pm with an exciting fire dance.
Bombs Away Car Show
Stroll vintage beauties and hot rods at the Bombs Away Car Show. Vehicles will be displayed from 11am to 4:45pm.
By Lynn Castle