Ring In 2026 At The Pines Resort In Bass Lake

BASS LAKE — Bass Lake will welcome the New Year with a party at The Pines Resort that blends dining, music, fireworks, and new family-friendly options. This New Year’s Eve offerings allows guests to enjoy a complete evening in one location, beginning with dinner and ending with a midnight celebration.

Dinner At Ducey’s
The evening’s events begins at Ducey’s On The Lake with their New Year’s Eve Dinner, giving guests the opportunity to start their celebration early.  A New Year’s Eve special dinner offering runs Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a Sunset Special available from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Organizers do encourage guests to make reservations in order to enjoy a relaxed dining experience before the night’s festivities continue.

The special dinner menu was designed by Chef Sarah Trampert and features a four-course format. Guests may choose an appetizer, salad or soup, entrée, and dessert. The entrée options include Filet and Lobster, Prime Rib, Grilled Salmon and Shrimp, Grilled Vegetable Lasagna Roll, and Organic Chicken Breast. Dinner pricing varies by entrée selection, with special New Year’s Eve pricing ranging from $69 to $119. But as an added bonus, guests who attend the New Year’s Eve Dinner will receive a discount code for $10 off admission to the New Year’s Eve Party.

A Bass Lake Celebration
The New Year’s Eve Party at Bass Lake begins at 7:00 p.m. and continues until 1:00 a.m. Music by a DJ will set the tone throughout the night and encourage dancing and socializing. Guests can also enjoy a digital photo booth, festive party favors, and decorative accents that reflect a classic New Year’s Eve style with a Bass Lake feel.

A grazing table will offer savory and sweet selections throughout the evening. As midnight approaches, guests will gather for a complimentary champagne toast. Fireworks will follow the countdown, lighting up the sky and marking the start of the New Year. A full bar will remain open throughout the event for additional drink purchases.

New this year, the celebration includes a Kids’ Care and Kids’ New Year’s Eve Party. The childcare program allows parents to enjoy the main celebration while their children participate in supervised activities nearby. The kid’s program runs from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and is available exclusively to children of adult attendees.

The Kids’ Care program costs $50 per child and includes games, crafts, snack foods, beverages, a G-rated movie, and party favors. Children will also view the fireworks under supervision at midnight. Parents are required to pick up children following the fireworks display.

For more information on the Pine’s Resort New Year’s Eve Dinner – including dinner reservations and a menu of the special New Year’s Eve offering; or information on the New Year’s Eve Party at Bass Lake, visit the event page on the Pine’s Resort website.

High-Energy Option
For those looking for a high-energy celebration, The Pines Bar will also host a New Year’s Eve party.  This one starts at 9:00 p.m. and runs until 1:00am. The event offers a lively alternative for guests who want a music-driven countdown experience.

Godzilla Radio will perform live throughout the evening, bringing high-energy rock music to the stage and leading the crowd straight into the New Year. At midnight, guests will enjoy a champagne toast and fireworks, along with drink specials and jello shots available throughout the night.

The Pines Bar New Year’s Eve Party is open to guests 21 and over only, with valid identification required. A $15 cover charge applies. Organizers encourage guests to dress up, gather friends, and celebrate responsibly as 2026 begins.

With dinner, a full evening party, family-friendly options, and a high-energy bar celebration, you’ll find multiple ways to ring in the New Year at Bass Lake. The Pines Resort is located at 54432 Road 432 in Bass Lake.

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