Visit Lake County, California

Visit Lake County, California Official page for beautiful Lake County, CA

One of California’s hottest new wine destinations, Lake County is just two hours by car from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley, and Pacific Coast. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in California and also one of the oldest lakes on the continent. You'll also find Mount Konocti, an ancient volcano that offers one of the best day hikes in the entire st

ate of California. Visit Lake County to enjoy the state’s cleanest air, spectacular scenic beauty, and unsurpassed recreation — hiking, biking, wine tasting, paddling, fishing, birding, golfing, off-road adventures, and even rockhounding.

Do you know who grows your food? Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 12, and get ready to experience one of Lake ...
08/17/2026

Do you know who grows your food? Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 12, and get ready to experience one of Lake County’s most popular events: the fall Big Valley Small Farms Tour!

This fun-filled, self-led driving tour of small local farms in the Big Valley AVA takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and each of the participating farms has something special planned for visitors.

Grab your friends, your walking shoes and support our hard-working community farmers at Edenberry Farm, Valley Long Farms, The Ripe Choice Farm and Catering, Campodonico Olive Farm, and Panella Family Orchards.

Know your farmer, know your food!

08/15/2026

Consistently voted “Best Bass Fishing Lake in the U.S.”, Clear Lake, California draws fishermen from far & wide to test their wits against our record large mouth bass.

If you’re wondering what makes the big boys bite, check out this reel from the expert at S***t Reese Fishing and get yourself out on the water!

08/13/2026

The Perseids Meteor Shower is still peaking tonight, and our clear, dark Lake County skies are perfect for viewing this annual cosmic show.

Best hours are after midnight in the northeastern sky—so grab a blanket, lay out under the stars, and enjoy the show! ☄️

08/12/2026

It’s happening! The 2026 Lake County pear harvest is in full swing, and the hard-working crew at Scully Packing Company, LLC. packing is busy processing our famous Lake County Bartletts for market.

Lake County, California has a long, rich agricultural history, with our pear crops as a crown jewel of that story. Pears have been grown here for decades—-a great source of pride that has put our county on the map.

This season of harvest culminates next month, with the annual Kelseyville Pear Festival on September 25 & 26—a celebration of our legacy in farming that attracts thousands of visitors & locals alike to downtown Kelseyville for the Farm to Fork Dinner, Pear Parade, and festival with hundreds of vendors, live music, and plenty of “pear-fect” eats & treats.

Stay tuned here for more information on the festival, and be sure to look for Lake County pears at your local grocers & stores!

Photo credits: Karen Pavone Photography

08/11/2026

Did you take in one of last weekend’s spectacular drone shows in Lakeport & Clearlake? These first ever shows—sponsored by the County of Lake, in partnership with the Cities of Clearlake, Lakeport, and major sponsorship from CalPine—attracted big crowds to these free, family-friendly events. If you missed out, here’s a recap from the Lakeport drone show (photo/video credit to Karen Pavone Photography).

Enjoy!

08/07/2026

The 19th Annual Blue Wing Blues Festival is happening September 12 and 13 under the sycamores at the Tallman Hotel and Blue Wing Restaurant & Saloon!

This annual music festival in Upper Lake, California, returns this year with two unforgettable nights of world-class blues performances:

🎶 Saturday, September 12 | 6–9 PM
Rick Estrin & The Nightcats
With Kid Andersen, John Blues Boyd and Lisa Andersen

🎶 Sunday, September 13 | 6–9 PM
Aki Kumar Bollywood Blues Band
With Alabama Mike

Each evening features two incredible bands and a hosted BBQ dinner for one exceptional festival experience. Early-bird tickets are only $80 + tax per night (tickets are sold separately for each evening).

Get your tickets now—this event is expected to sell out fast!

Saturday tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985174602676

Sunday tickets:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1985175178398

📍 Tallman Hotel & Blue Wing Restaurant & Saloon
9550 Main Street, Upper Lake, CA
(707) 275-2244

08/07/2026

Summer wouldn’t be complete without our annual Lake County Fair! Get ready for “Campfire Nights Under Carnival Lights” 🎡 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Lakeport, California, September 3rd - 6th, 2026.

Don’t miss all your fair favorites including the Junior Livestock Show & Auction, Blue Ribbon Wine Competition, and exhibits galore (fine art, garden, crafters & textile artists, culinary, baking and MORE)—-not to mention the midway carnival rides, and enough cotton candy to make your teeth ache.

Grab your early admission & carnival wristbands TODAY at www.lakecountyfair.com!

08/05/2026

The forecast for Lake County’s 2026 wine grape harvest is strong, which speaks to the unique microclimates, volcanic soil expression, and overall quality of the vineyards in our region.

Experience the bounty of Lake County wine country by patronizing our local tasting rooms, and taking home their award-winning vintages. Visitors are impressed by our expertly-crafted, exceptional wines at an affordable price point!

Check out California’s fastest growing wine country: https://lakecounty.com/place/?what=wine-tasting

The 6th Annual Blackberry COBBler Festival is Saturday, August 29th, from 10am-6pm at Cobb Creekside Meadow (formerly Be...
08/04/2026

The 6th Annual Blackberry COBBler Festival is Saturday, August 29th, from 10am-6pm at Cobb Creekside Meadow (formerly Belmont Pines Golf Course) on beautiful Cobb Mountain, and it’s shaping up to be the most COBBler-icious festival yet.
Admission & parking is free!

🎶 Live music all day

🥧 Blackberry Cobbler Contest (those wild blackberries are ripening on the vines now!)

😋 Homemade blackberry cobbler for sale by the Mountain Lions Club & Cobb Community Center

🎈 Kids’ Fun Zone

🎨 120 Vendors (think art, crafts, jewelry, eats, treats.. the whole shebang!

🍇 NEW! Blackberry Costume Contest! That’s right... it’s your chance to let your blackberry creativity run wild. Whether you’re sweet, silly, or berry over-the-top, they can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Mark your calendar and follow Blackberry COBBler Festival by Cobb Area Council to learn the latest on this berry good time! 😉

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Lakeport, CA
95453

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