Guide to 2025 Logan Martin LakeFest & Boat Show

Lakefest Returns to Pell City’s Lakeside Park This Weekend: May 9-11

The 2025 Logan Martin Lakefest & Boat Show will take place at Lakeside Park this weekend, running from Friday, May 9th through Sunday, May 11th. LakeFest is Pell City’s biggest annual event of the year, drawing 20,000 people or more to beautiful Lake Logan Martin across the three-day event.

In 2025, the City of Pell City has again partnered with Logan Martin Charity Foundation, the host of LakeFest, and The Pell City Parks & Recreation Department plays a central role in the setup and execution of Lakefest at Lakeside Park. The City extends its heartfelt thanks to organizers and staff, and welcomes everyone to enjoy an exciting weekend on the lake.

Here’s a look at this year’s event

The South’s Largest In-Water Boat Show

Lakefest features a scene for boaters like nothing else. The event has over 80 models on display with several available for test drive.

Live Music All Weekend

Throughout the weekend, Lakefest will feature live musical performances from local and regional artists. 

Friday: Patrick Smith (4 PM), Nacho Daddy (6 PM)

Saturday: Ian Cuthbertson (12 PM), Kudzu (3 PM), Get Sideways (6 PM)

FREE Splash Pad Entry (May 9-10)

This year’s event will include bracelets and time slots to allow everyone to enjoy. 

Friday, May 9: 2-4:30 PM, 4:30-7 PM

Saturday, May 10: 10 AM-12:30 PM, 1-3:30 PM, 4-7 PM

Fireworks 

The annual Friday Night Fireworks show will honor our Veterans from the Colonel Robert L. Howard Veterans Home in Pell City. The Show begins at approximately 9 PM.

Mermaids & Matey’s Parade (May 10)

Sponsored by St. Clair Tourism, this all-ages celebration features some of the best mermaid and pirate costumes from the region. The parade begins at 1 PM on Saturday, May 10.

Lake Lifestyle Vendors & Food Trucks

Dozens of vendors offering handcrafted arts and unique crafts.and a variety of gourmet food truck options will serve LakeFest attendees all weekend.

Lakeside Park is located at 2801 Stemley Bridge Rd, Pell City, AL 35054. Parking will be available on-site, with signage directing attendees. 

For more, visit loganmartinlakefest.com

Drone photography by Brian Muenger: https://www.youtube.com/@WBMuenger

City of Pell City partners with LMLPA for Boo Bash on Logan Martin 2024

The third-annual Boo Bash on Logan Martin takes to our local waters on Oct. 12, 2024. The City of Pell City is proud to be a 2024 partner of this year’s event as it seeks to engage our community while supporting an impactful nonprofit organization, the Logan Martin Lake Protection Association (LMLPA).

Pell City Parks and Recreation Employees gear up for Boo Bash 2024 and stop on the route at Lakeside Park. The City of Pell City partnered with the Logan Martin Lake Protection Association for the event on Oct. 12.

In this article

  • Boo Bash 2024 supports the Logan Martin Lake Protection Association
  • LMLPA / City Parks & Recreation / Library partner for Lakeside Park Stop
  • St. Clair Airport Aviation Career Day Flyovers
Click Here to Register for Boo Bash 2024

Boo Bash 2024 Supports LMLPA

According to organizers Kelli Lasseter and Sonya Hubbard, Boo Bash is a “dockside trick-or-treat spooktacular hosted by families and local businesses along Logan Martin Lake.” On October 12 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., all across the lake, families in costume will be treated to a different Halloween experience at each dock they visit.

The event, which began in 2022, increased by more than 1,000 participants in its second year. Now on its third year, Lasseter and Hubbard have solidified their efforts to engage, grow and protect the lake community by giving back in a big way.

“Thanks to our amazing sponsors, this year Boo Bash on Logan Martin was able to raise more than $14,000,” Lasseter said. “These donations are more than enough to meet our main goal of supporting the LMLPA in adding 10 new hazard buoys to Logan Martin Lake.”

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LMLPA Stop at Lakeside Park

LMLPA President Neal Stephenson said the organization launched its Buoy Program in 2019 in partnership with Alabama Marine Police/ALEA. Among its many other efforts to protect Logan Martin, LMLPA relies on donations and volunteers to install lighted navigation buoys around the lake to enhance and encourage recreational boating safety.

The City Council of Pell City approved a land-use agreement with LMLPA earlier this year. Aided by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, Lakeside Park will be the home of the organization’s awareness and fundraising efforts during the event.

Boaters can expect an exciting new stop on the route this year as City employees from Parks & Rec and the Pell City Library join the LMLPA in creating a new spooky scene at the Park featuring photo booths, food trucks, and registration for a kayak giveaway.

Learn more about the LMLPA and its mission to protect our lake

Aviation Career Day Flyovers

Another exciting addition to this year’s Boo Bash is its affiliation with the St. Clair County Airport’s Aviation Career Day and Open House. Now in its 6th year, the all-ages, all-day aviation event is packed with exhibitions, displays, and career seminars – all free to the public.

Manager Wendy Watson encouraged Boo Bash Participants to stop by the Airport before or after they take to the lake, but she added that the best time to be on the water would be between noon and 1 p.m. when dozens of historic planes are scheduled for Logan Martin flyovers.

Learn more about Aviation Career Day

For more

The City of Pell City urges all Boo Bash participants to follow all laws and practice safe and responsible boating.

Register for Boo Bash: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRaiqc2ujQnZZh4XERJ9Vn25yYwlvcx193Y9g-BJa3NJeDlA/viewform

Follow the Boo Bash Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/BooBashonLoganMartin

Learn more about the LMLPA and its mission to protect our lake: https://www.lmlpa.org/

Learn more about Aviation Career Day: https://www.facebook.com/p/St-Clair-County-AirportKPLR-100064467948878/