Waconda Lakefest 2026

All-day food trucks and music starting at 10:00 a.m.. Glen Elder Fun Run 7:00 a.m.; and events at the Marina. Main activities at Osage Campground & Waconda Visitor Center 10:00 a.m. See flyer for details. America 250 events: Time Capsule sign-up, Patriotic Call for Art (register early) & Patriotic Trivia. 6:00 p.m. Rings the Bells of Mitchell County & Proclamation–bring your own bell. Singles cornhole in the a.m.; doubles cornhole in the pm. Woodcarver and auction. Raffles: gift certificates for meat & other items. Irrigations Ale Brewery open 6:00 p.m. -9:30 p.m. Music by KJ the DJ, KD94.1/Z96.3, Chey Knoll, Craig Beougher, Velveteen Elvis & others. Kids activities 2-5, free Bingo. Great parking for the perfect view of the pyromusical fireworks show at dusk. Order your America 250 t-shirts early to have them delivered to Lakefest. Annual fundraiser by Waconda Cultural Association for projects and activities at Glen Elder State Park.