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Wally Lake Fest 2023

Jul. 24 2023 Events By Lighthouse Harbor Media

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If you are new to the area or just new to The Wally Lake Fest here is a little about it. First held in 2010, and coordinated by the Downtown Hawley Partnership until 2020, when the Chamber of the Northern Poconos took it over, the Wally Lake Fest (WLF) has been one of the biggest summer events on Lake Wallenpaupack, exceeding Memorial Day and July 4th combined! The initial intent of the Fest was to create an exciting event to bring tourists to the area during, what was once, the slowest weekend of the summer. Talk about a raging success!


Wally Lake Fest is a fantastic family-friendly way to celebrate the end-of-summer and the #LakeLife culture of the Pocono Area! This year, the event lands on August 26-28. Plan your weekend based on the local events happening on Land and Lake! Check out PoconoMountains.com or NorthernPoconos.org for more information, calendars, full events list, and videos of the fest during the last few years!


There will be a boat show located in the main festival area by the Wallenpaupack Area High School! Parking will be available at both the High School and Middle School and local business vendors will be there, so you can't miss it! Check out the beautiful new boat Inventory from Benninton, Monterey and Hurricane that the Lighthouse Harbor Marina will have set up!

  • Information booths about Freedom Boat Club.
  • Special Promos for our New Heated Indoor Storage if you sign up that weekend!
  • Wally Lake Fest Weekend ONLY deals on all our 2023 new boat inventory!
  • Items from our Pro-Shop will be available to everyone!


Wally Lake Fest Safety Tips

We want everyone to enjoy Wally Lake Fest weekend more than anyone, since Lighthouse Harbor Marina is one of the key top sponsors of the event! There are a few rules we have as far as safety, Dos and Don'ts.

  • Wallypalooza - One of the coolest outdoor, on the lake, live music experiences there is, and a key event of the Wally Lake Fest. Like Party Cove, many boats tend to get tied together to form a large raft, so they can solidly experience the event in a cluster. Boats will bump against each other quite hard due to the amount of people boating in that area, as well as inexperienced boaters out there. If you are using your own boat, then you can tie yourself to other boats at your own risk, make sure you have enough bumpers and protection around your boat! This event can be a lot of fun! Just make sure you are aware of your surroundings and practice safe boat-to-boat tie-off!
  • Lake Traffic - If you have experienced Memorial Day, July 4th or any other holiday on the lake, then you know how busy the lake can get! Please make sure you are:
  • Driving Safely with Minimal Distractions - including texting and filming
  • Riding with a Designated Sober Captain!
  • Wear Sunblock and drink plenty of water!
  • Have a designated trash bag, to prevent garbage from falling into the lake!
  • Be aware of your surroundings and having someone dedicated to checking what is going on behind you! PWCs can quickly enter and maneuver tightly around you if you don't keep an eye out.
  • Make sure you are wearing your life jackets when the boat is in motion or if you go swimming!
  • Have your Tow Boat U.S.A phone number handy for any emergencies!

Plan ahead and enjoy all the festivities, events and fun that the Wally Lake Fest has to offer!