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Lakeshore Spring Festival (Oakland)

Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Lakeshore District | Lakeshore Ave. btwn Lake Park & Mandana, Oakland, CA

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Lakeshore Spring Festival, a celebration of Oakland’s Lakeshore District launches on Saturday, May 30th!

The Lakeshore District is excited to announce the inaugural Lakeshore Spring Festival ~ marking over a decade since the award winning district has hosted a festival or street fair. The result will be a colorful celebration of Oakland’s Lakeshore District, a robust district that is home to the Oakland LGBTQ Center and newly commemorated Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District.

The festival, scheduled for Saturday, May 30th 2026 from 11am-7pm is admission free, family friendly and will feature two stages of music and a kid’s zone, artisan market, craft cocktails & local craft beers and more.

Lakeshore Spring Festival
Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 11a-7p
Lakeshore District, Lakeshore Ave. at Lake Park to Mandana, Oakland
FREE | Family Friendly & All Ages

Entertainment Highlights: 

Live Performances by: DJ JOJO, Osada 3, La Gente SF, Rumbaché, Jafin, The Futurelics Fashion Show Curated by Meeka Star & Church of Fashion House of Culture and Creativity. 90’s Dance Party with JAFIN, powered by HipLine, Master of Ceremonies: Candi Martinez, Family Zone & More!

The festival is designed to help uplift the many wonderful, small businesses that line Lakeshore Ave ~ a community celebration for residents and visitors to enjoy all the many offerings of the area including renowned establishments like Bardo, Peach, Cat House and more. 

For more information, please visit: https://lakeshoreavenue.com/the-lakeshore-spring-festival/

 

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Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Eating & Drinking, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Sponsored
Address: Lakeshore Ave. btwn Lake Park & Mandana, Oakland, CA

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