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Bass Lake kicks off Memorial weekend with a BBQ
Join the Bass Lake Homeowners Association for burgers, tri-tip, games, and guest speakers, then spend the afternoon on the shoreline near Yosemite.
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Bass Lake’s Memorial Day weekend BBQ is a small-town kickoff to summer hosted by the Bass Lake Homeowners Association at Little Church in the Pines, just minutes from the water. For 2026, Memorial Day lands on Monday, May 25, which makes Saturday, May 23 a prime day for early arrivals who want the lake before the busiest traffic and boat ramps of the long weekend.
Expect a community-style meal with classic BBQ staples like burgers and tri tip, plus a program that often leans into local stories, a brief remembrance, and guest speakers with strong ties to the area. The best part is how intergenerational it feels, with families, second-home owners, and year-round residents all mixing in, so it doubles as a local snapshot of how Bass Lake does summer.
Plan like you are heading to a church picnic with lake weather in mind. Late May can swing from warm sun to a cool breeze once shade and evening arrive, so bring layers, sunscreen, and something to sit on if you want to linger and socialize. Arrive early for easier parking and to catch the first wave of food service, then use the middle of the day for the lake when the light is high and the shoreline looks its best.
Turn the BBQ into a full Bass Lake day by stacking simple water time right after. A short paddle, a calm shoreline stroll, or a quick swim if temperatures cooperate all fit well before dinner, and the drive corridor toward Yosemite makes an easy add-on if you want a scenic loop. If Yosemite has any day-use rules in place for 2026, treat that as a separate planning task so the BBQ stays the relaxed anchor of the day.
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