LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lake County and beyond is invited to the Big Valley Rock & Reggae Fest on Sunday, June 10.

You can join the fun between noon and 5 p.m. at the Big Valley Hall, 1510 Big Valley Road between Finley and Lakeport.

Children of all ages are welcome. Ages 12 and under are free, 13 to 21 cost $5, and children from 22 to 99-plus cost $10. Bring your ID if planning to drink.

This outdoor festival will feature three bands plus crafts by local vendors and stores, horseshoes and activities for children. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs so you can relax under the trees near the orchards, and bring cash for refreshments and shopping.

The afternoon will begin with a groovy repertoire of classic rock by Lake County's own "Without a Net." An up-and-coming reggae band from Cobb and Ukiah, "Rising Signs" will be vibing on stage between 1 and 3 p.m.

From 3:30 to 5 p.m., "Weekend at Bernie's" will bring their classic rock and R&B stylings from Santa Rosa. You may remember the soulful voice of lead singer and keyboardist Adam Bernie from his days with Levi Lloyd.

You can hear band interviews this week on Lake County community radio KPFZ 88.1 FM. Members of "Without a Net" will meet with Deb and Q for "Rockin' the Lake" on Wednesday, June 6, between 3 and 5 p.m. Lex Krauss of "Rising Signs" will call Doc's "R&B Review" on Tuesday, June 5, between 3:30 and 4 p.m. Adam Bernie of "Weekend at Bernie's" plans to chat with Pop on his "Lost Treasures" show, which airs from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 7.

In the Kids Corner near the back tree, there will be face painting by Cabernet's Canvas, self-protection demonstrations by Damsel in Distress, and gifts and jewelry for all ages by Tina's Jewels.

Activities being coordinated by Children's Museum of Art & Science include: making pinwheels, giant bubbles, bean and print art. Children of all ages can also put on glitter tattoos, practice their coloring or play under the water sprinklers.

For those needing some down time, Aquarian Body Harmonics will be offering chair or table massages behind the tree at the end of the listening area.

Local vendors will be selling tie dye clothing, skin care items, jewelry, pottery, home decorations and gift items. You'll also be able to meet two new stores from Kelseyville: Lost Coast Leathers and the Tripp Shopp, also a sponsor for the event.

From Middletown Hardester’s, Shift Manager Monna Hull will be selling her handmade jewelry. Due to the recent fire that demolished the store, store employees and their immediate families can attend at no cost. They should bring a store ID or other proof of employment to the gate.

Big Valley Hall will be selling vegetarian chili, beef hot dogs, nachos, cole slaw, fresh fruit, cookies and water. Refreshments will be sold for Hope City and will include soda, powerades, beer and wine. Local wine will be sold from Kaz Winery, Mt. Konocti Winery, Parducci Wine Cellars and SIP Mendocino.

This is the 11th fire benefit produced by Spotlight On Productions in partnership with The Time Bank of Thrive Lake County along with community volunteers.

Proceeds go to NCO for Hope City to purchase supplies to rebuild homes lost in the 2015-17 fires and to Big Valley Hall for renovations to enhance future events.

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