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Family Fest 2026

Event is on September 12, 2026 with overnight camping option

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Family Fest 2026 Brings a Full Day of Connection, Creativity, Outdoor Fun, and Community to Local Families

A relaxed, family-focused community event featuring wellness experiences, creative activities, outdoor play, food, entertainment, and a few local surprises still to be announced.

RALEIGH, NC — September 12-13 

Family Fest 2026 is bringing families together for a full day of connection, creativity, movement, outdoor fun, and community-centered experiences designed for all ages.

This year’s event will feature a family-friendly format with activities throughout the day, including community yoga, creative arts experiences, field games, lake activities, fishing, food, a community cookout, evening gathering, s’mores, entertainment, and an outdoor movie option for overnight guests.

Family Fest was created to give families a space to slow down, play together, connect with one another, and enjoy a full day outdoors without the pressure of an overpacked schedule.

Our goal is simple, we want families to have a place where they can breathe, laugh, create memories, and feel connected to their community. Family Fest is about bringing people together in a way that feels fun, welcoming, and meaningful.

Guests can expect a relaxed event flow with a mix of wellness, creativity, outdoor exploration, and family fun.

Entertainment details are still being finalized, with local surprises and special guest experiences to be announced soon. Families are encouraged to stay tuned as the event team confirms performers, vendors, sponsors, and community partners.

Updates and announcements will be shared on the official Family Fest Facebook page.

Family Fest 2026 will include:

  • Community yoga and wellness experiences

  • Art and creative activities for kids and families

  • Field games, tug-of-war, and family connection activities

  • Fishing and lake-based outdoor fun

  • Food trucks, community lunch, and cookout-style gathering

  • S’mores and evening connection time

  • Entertainment and local surprises

  • Fire show

  • Outdoor movie option for overnight guests

  • Vendors, sponsors, and community partners

Family Fest 2026 is currently accepting interest from vendors, sponsors, volunteers, facilitators, and community partners who want to be part of a meaningful, family-centered event.

More details, including ticket information, vendor announcements, entertainment updates, and volunteer opportunities, will be released soon.

For updates, follow the Family Fest Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/lakesidefamilyfest

Media Contact:
Joss Michael (Event coordinator)
Lakeside Retreats
lakesidefamilycampout@gmail.com
440-739-0187

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Support Family Fest

Family Fest is community-supported and made possible through donations, sponsorships, volunteer support, services, and local partnerships.

Whether you’re interested in sponsoring the event, volunteering your time, becoming a vendor, donating services, or supporting the mission financially, we would love to connect with you.

For sponsorship opportunities and community partnerships, please reach out to Paula Williamson.

Paula - Director of Community Outreach
paula@lakesideretreats.org

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The Triangles only coffee truck where 100% of proceeds go back to non-profits.

Our "Bean Bus" (a 1973 Winnebago converted to a mobile cafe) is ready to support your next event serving lattes, drip coffee, nitro cold brew and more.

Giving back is at the heart of this project because with the Bean Bus For Good, 100% of profits are donated to local charities and non-profits.

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If you're a non-profit all donations would be made to your organization; otherwise, event hosts will donate to a charity or organization of their choice.

We can go anywhere a food truck can fit, there is no minimum guest requirement, and no upfront cost to have us at out; so if you're connected to or hosting an upcoming community event, or just want to explore ideas on how we can collaborate, please get in touch!