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 25-28, 2026 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
Chris Acker and The Growing Boys with The Montvales Live!
overview The Talent In a genre full of tall tales and marketable lies, New Orleans’ Chris Acker crafts candid songs – weaving his wit and woes into a body 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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Girls Day Out!
Join The Shops Of Lake City for Girls Day Out! Saturday, April 25th 9:30AM-5PM Join our local shopkeepers as we all dress up like Mrs. Roper from the iconic TV […]
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BECOMING LAKE CITY
Celebrate the launch of BECOMING LAKE CITY, a brand-new podcast that shines a warm, vibrant spotlight on the everyday people who make Lake City truly extraordinary. Through heartfelt, surprising, and […]
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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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Dave Moore Live!
overview The Talent Dave Moore is one of the great songwriters to come out of the state of Iowa. Known for his elegant songwriting and instrumental prowess on blues guitar, […]
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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 […]
City Mouse Live!
A Mankato based band, City Mouse has been playing for fans in the Upper Midwest for over fifty years. The group has opened for The Beach Boys, Robert Cray, Little […]
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Dean Magraw & Joe Schwen Live!
overview The Talent The family favorite jaw-droppingly talented and quick-witted Dean Magraw makes a welcome return with Zumbro Falls’ own bass-playing extraordinaire Joe Schwen! This is a Sunday afternoon show, […]
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Paper Wings Live!
overview The Talent Long-time friends and collaborators Emily Mann and Wila Frank, known together as Paper Wings, dream up warm, pastoral folk songs furnished with delicate banjo and spellbinding harmonies […]
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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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54th Annual Water Ski Days
The 54th Annual Water Ski Days is going to be another big year! Come to Lake City for our annual summer party, June 25th-28th, and be treated to live lakeside […]