Lake Perris Announces Partial Closure For Private Music Festival

LAKE PERRIS, CA — Lake Perris State Park announced a partial closure starting Thursday through the weekend due to the "Same Same but Different Festival."

The festival was planned to begin Thursday and end Sunday, Oct. 1, at the state park. A mellow jams music festival on the shores of Lake Perris featuring beach parties, art workshops, group yoga, and other activities will begin Thursday, continuing through the weekend.

"Bernasconi Day use will be the only entrance open to the public," according to a lake spokesperson. "All entrances from Moreno Beach Dr and Ramona Expressway will be closed except for those with special event tickets."

Due to the festival, boating, and camping are all on hold until Monday, when the park reopens with no restrictions, they said.

The "Same Same But Different" -- SSBD -- fest will crank up Thursday morning and wrap up Sunday on Moreno Beach.

"We are an independent music festival, composed of incredibly passionate creatives who love crafting a magical escape annually on the shores of Lake Perris," according to an SSBD Fest statement. "While we all love to party, and there's no lack of fun at SSBD, our goal is to provide a rejuvenating sanctuary where you can enjoy yourself and nourish your mind, body and soul."

There was an SSBD event last fall at Lake Perris.

Four stages will be in operation, though the musical acts won't start in earnest until Friday morning, with boating, camping, meditation, live painting, swimming and other fare available ahead of the performances.

Some of the bands that are slated to play include Aviator Stash, Bix King, Elbee, Hippie Sabotage, Kat Hall, the Phantoms and What So Not.

Styles lean toward electronica and coffee house.

Attendees will have the option of camping on-site or entering the Lake Perris State Recreation Area via their own vehicles, shuttle services, or on foot.

Entertainment will begin about 8 a.m. daily, concluding as late as 2 a.m.

Day passes are available, as well as passes for the duration of the event. Prices start at $250.

Additional information is available at www.ssbdfest.com.