Events and Festivals
Lake City brings year-round entertainment
You will find a year-round selection of special events and festivals here in Lake City. Some of these events may come and go, but we have several long-standing traditions that return every year. Scroll down to check out our calendar and plan your visit!
Water Ski Days
Click Here for WaterSkiDays.com June 26-29, 2025 Water Ski Days Returns to Lake City! In 1922 a young daredevil named Ralph Samuelson invented the sport of water skiing on the
Y-Knot Tri
Family oriented-triathlon featuring a 2.5-mile kayaking section on Lake Pepin, a 14-mile bike section north of Lake City looping thought old and new Frontenac, and closes with a 5K run
Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament
Register Here The Lake City Chamber Golf Tournament is a time honored tradition for golfers of all skill levels. Join us in 2025 at The Lake City Golf Club on
100 Mile Garage Sale
Lake City is the right in the epicenter of this event which invites fifteen historic river towns and two states clean out their attics, garages and basements to create the
Tour de Pepin
More Tour de Pepin Info Here Held the first Saturday in June, Tour de Pepin offers bicyclists from amateur to expert an opportunity to experience Lake Pepin from the saddle.
The Fireman’s Dance
Why are we telling you about our local firefighter’s fundraiser? Because it’s one of the hottest summer events in Lake City, that’s why! This isn’t your grandpa’s fundraiser, this is
Float a Palooza
August 9th 11am-5pm, Ohuta Beach Park You know that Lake City boasts some of the best beaches anywhere on the Mississippi, well this is one of the biggest beach parties
Lake City Fall Fest
5 Weeks of fall festivities including Johnny Appleseed Day, beer, cider, and spirit tastings, a spectacularly spooky fun run and more. Come for the fall colors stay for the FUN!
Johnny Appleseed Days
October 4, 2025Celebrate the apple harvest and our region’s creative community at Johnny Appleseed Day!A huge downtown block party featuring: live music, a beer and cider fest, dozens of artists,
July 4th Fireworks Over Lake Pepin
You won’t want to be anywhere but Lake City on Independence Day!Hundreds of boats spread out across the Lake and hundreds more folks line the harbor and Riverwalk to catch
Lake City Sportsman’s Club Annual Ice Fishing Contest
Enjoy a day of frozen fun on Lake Pepin! The on-ice activities include a free kids fishing contest, adult fishing contest, food, warm drinks, and games all held just off-shore
Sail for Leukemia
The Lake City Yacht Club shares their love of sailing with the community at this last weekend of July event. If you’ve seen the beautiful sight of the sailboats in
A calendar filled with Lake City fun
Pub Trivia
Come down to Kelly's Lake House for trivia with a view! This weekly event starts at 6:30pm on Tuesdays. Enjoy one of Kelly's 30 beers on tap while you dine […]
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Sportsman’s Club Fish Fry
Are you ready for some Fish Frys! Park in the lot and come on in to join the fun. Once you get your food downstairs, you can enjoy seating upstairs […]
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4 Pints Shy Live!
Our favorite celtic music band returns to WideSpot for a show of great Celtic tunes, brilliant harmonies, regrettable jokes, and a whole ton of fun. Doors open at 6:30 pm, […]
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Corpse Reviver Live!
The Talent 3 musicians who like to mostly play music found on Harry Smith’s Anthology of American Folk Music Ticketing $21.50 online $24.00 at the door Agenda 6:30-7:30 Doors 7:30-9:30 […]
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Pub Trivia
Come down to Kelly's Lake House for trivia with a view! This weekly event starts at 6:30pm on Tuesdays. Enjoy one of Kelly's 30 beers on tap while you dine […]
Lake City, MN 55041
Line Dancing at Wild Wings Plaza
Get on the dance floor with instructors and friends at Wild Wings Plaza as they present their series of Line Dancing nights! Open to all ages and skill levels. Restaurant […]
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Sportsman’s Club Fish Fry
Are you ready for a classic Fish Fry? Park in the lot and come on in to join the fun. Once you get your food downstairs, you can enjoy seating […]
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Caitlin Angelica and Joe Devito Live!
Caitlin Angelica: Minneapolis based musician with a raw talent for writing heartbreakingly beautiful songs. We suggest you look her up and read her story in anticipation for this show you […]
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Sportsman’s Club Fish Fry
Are you ready for a classic Fish Fry? Park in the lot and come on in to join the fun. Once you get your food downstairs, you can enjoy seating […]
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Cornbread Harris Live!
98 years young and still spouting magic out of his fingertips is Minnesota’s own CORNBREAD HARRIS and his full band! Coming out to our little unincorporated community?! You must be […]
Lake City, Minnesota 55041
Line Dancing at Wild Wings Plaza
Get on the dance floor with instructors and friends at Wild Wings Plaza as they present their series of Line Dancing nights! Open to all ages and skill levels. Restaurant […]
Lake City, 55041
Sportsman’s Club Fish Fry
Are you ready for a classic Fish Fry? Park in the lot and come on in to join the fun. Once you get your food downstairs, you can enjoy seating […]
Lake City, MN 55041
Monroe Crossing Live!
Monroe Crossing performs an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, original bluegrass and some surprising selections outside the bluegrass genre. Named in honor of Bill Monroe, the Father of […]
Wabasha, MN United States
Sportsman’s Club Fish Fry
Are you ready for a classic Fish Fry? Park in the lot and come on in to join the fun. Once you get your food downstairs, you can enjoy seating […]
Lake City, MN 55041
100 Mile Garage Sale
Lake City is the right in the epicenter of this event which invites fifteen historic river towns and two states clean out their attics, garages and basements to create the […]
19th Annual Tour de Pepin
“One of the Midwest’s most unique cycling tours.” – Minnesota Trails Magazine "Best Annual Bike Ride" - CBS WCCO (Best of Minnesota) Tour de Pepin offers bicyclists from amateur to […]
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