Lakefest

Marble Falls Lakefest 2021

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Crowds gathered at Lakeside Park on Saturday and Sunday to watch high-speed boat racing as part of Lakefest and the Southern Drag Boat Association 2021 season. The elevated viewing area at Lakeside Pavilion (right) may have been the best seats in the house. Photos by Nathan Hendrix/The Highlander

Health Authority, city leaders halt Lakefest 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns

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Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce today, July 14, announced the cancellation of Lakefest 2020 originally scheduled to take place on July 25 and 26. Lakefest organizers, health and local officials made the united decision based on the recent rapid spread of COVID-19 in Central Texas. Tickets purchased for the event will be refunded. “While it appears that Burnet County is at a manageable stage regarding COVID-19, that will likely not be the case if there is a large gathering like Lakefest," said Burnet County Health Authority, Dr. Juliette Madrigal. “The last thing we want is to put Burnet County residents and surrounding communities at a greater risk of spreading this virus.”