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
Postponed: Hok Si La by Candlelight (we will update when rescheduled)
Join us for our annual luminous winter walk/snow shoe/ski event and experience enchantment at Hoksila Park under the new moon! Flickering candlelit paths will guide you through an evening of […]
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Norweigan Dancers
Join Lake City Area Arts at Wild Wings Plaza for an evening of cultural celebration as they welcome the Stoughton Norweigan Dancers to Lake City! Doors open at 6:00pm with […]
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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 […]
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Shop + Tarot at Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery
Tarot Card Reading is happening at the Reopening of Willow Gentile Studio & Gallery! A shop which is part vintage shop part art gallery- 100% enchanting! Sign up -> www.chickenlegstarot.as.meStop […]
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Chili Cook Off
Come join us for a fun night of delicious food, great conversation and a raffle you won't want to miss. For a half-century or so, chili-cooking competitions — known as […]
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Root River Jam
The band performs the original music of David Ross Wilson. Growing up the son of a veterinarian, he helped with work on many farms within the Root River region of […]
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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 […]
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Cocoa Stroll
Warm up your winter with a cocoa stroll through the Shops of Lake City. Wear your favorite flannel! Complete a punch card and be entered in a prize drawing. Where: […]
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58th Annual LC Sportsman’s Club Ice Fishing Contest
Save the date! The 58th Annual Lake City Sportsman's Club Ice Fishing Contest will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026! Adult and Kids Fishing Contests Bingo! Prizes and Raffles Silent […]
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