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
Fall Fest Fun Zone!
Patton Park will be filled with Fall on the Go themed activities, games, and decor from September 28th through November 1, 2025. Join us for the grand opening for extra […]
Rotary Beer, Wine, and Spirits Tasting
Join us for this FANTASTICALLY FUN evening at this 19th annual event! Details of Event - - Enjoy hors d'oeuvres/appetizers from many of our wonderful local south shore restaurants/dining while […]
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Zombie Run
October 18th 9AM (Ohuta Park) Haunted Hok Si La is on hiatus this year, but if you’re looking for a dead good time, come join our first annual Dead Run! […]
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Dog Park Costume Party
The friends of the Lake City Dog Park invite you and your doggo to dress up for the season and join with others for this Halloween Paw-ty! Bring your furry […]
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Halloween Haunt and Trunk or Treat
Join us for a Spooktacular Halloween Party! Get ready for some ghoulish fun at our free event! This event is perfect for kids of all ages and promises a day […]
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Irish Music and Dance at LCAA!
You're invited to a special evening of Irish music performed by Gus the Bardic Troubadour. Irish Dance performed by Rince na Chrol.
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Wild Wings Plaza Halloween Party
Bring your family to Wild Wings Plaza in Lake City for a spooktacular good time! Food, fun, friends, and ghoulish games and goodies included! Where: Wild Wings Plaza 2101 Highway […]
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Beats, Bats, and Booze: a Halloween Party at Wild Wings Plaza for Adults
Make plans with the babysitter! Wild Wings Plaza is putting on a fun party for grown-ups! Join them for dinner, DJ, dancing, and drinks on November 1st. Get your ticket […]
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