Vandalia Summerfest 2026 - Celebrating America at 250!
📍 Vandalia Lake
📅 July 2–4, 2026
This three-day celebration will be packed with music, family fun, food, and fireworks as our community comes together to celebrate America’s 250th birthday!
🎡 Carnival Fun – July 2–4
K&S Southern Midways Carnival will be at Vandalia Lake all three days featuring:
🎠 Carnival rides
🎯 Carnival games
🍿 Classic carnival food
✨ All rides will be FREE to the public!
🫧 Wild Foam Adventures – Thursday & Saturday
🎈 Inflatables & Bounce House – Friday & Saturday near the Jaycees Park playground area
🎸 Live Music Lineup
Thursday, July 2
🎶 Lady Liberty – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎆 Fireworks Display at Dusk to kick off the celebration
Friday, July 3
🎸 ScotteeeRock Solo Show 5pm-7pm
🤘 Hairbanger's Ball – bringing the ultimate 80s rock concert experience 8pm-10pm
Saturday, July 4
🎤 Tribute – 4:00pm–7:00pm
🤠 Neon Rodeo - 90s Country Tribute Band – 8:00pm–11:00pm
🏐🚤 Saturday Tournaments
Join the competition and the fun with two exciting events:
🏐 Coed Sand Volleyball Tournament
🚤 Cardboard Boat Regatta
🍔🍻 Festival Atmosphere
All weekend long enjoy:
🌮 Food Trucks 
🍺 Beer Garden Vandalia Moose lodge 1447
🎶 Live music by the lake
🎡 Carnival lights and family fun
This will be one of the largest celebrations Vandalia has ever hosted as we come together to celebrate 250 years of American independence.
👉 Make plans now to join us July 2–4 at Vandalia Lake for Vandalia Summerfest 2026 – Celebrating America at 250!
🇺🇸 Let’s celebrate America together, Vandalia!