Glade Run Lake is open throughout the year for people to enjoy activities in water and woods, but it will be home to a festival on Saturday, Aug. 16.

The first Celebrate the Lake event is a showcase of all of the lake’s amenities, according to Christina Handley, a board member for the Glade Run Lake Conservancy.

Fishing for Memories, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful and Butler County Master Gardeners are just a few organizations attending the event to provide activity and insight to attendees.

Handley said there also will be fishing and kayaking opportunities for people to enjoy at the event. Although this is the first event of its kind at the lake, she said it could become an annual occurrence.

“We’re hoping that this event will be the first one, and each additional year we can add more to it,” Handley said. “Our goal, basically, is to familiarize the community with the lake and the national outdoor recreation there.”

The free event takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at the lake, which is on Lake Road in Middlesex Township. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

For more information on Glade Run Lake or the Celebrate the Lake event, visit gladerunlakeconservancy.org.