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!

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

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Visit Lake City MN - EVENTS - Tour De Pepin

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.

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Visit Lake City MN - FESTIVALS - Waterskiing

Water Ski Days

Click Here for WaterSkiDays.com June 22-25, 2023 Water Ski Days Returns to Lake City! The 51st Annual Water Ski Days is going to be another big celebration! Come to Lake

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Visit Lake City MN - EVENTS - Firefighter

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

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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

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Visit Lake City MN - EVENTS - Float a Palooza

Float a Palooza

You know that Lake City boasts some of the best beaches anywhere on the Mississippi, well this is one of the biggest beach parties on the river! Bring your lily

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Lake City Fall Fest

5 Weeks of fall festivities including Junk Crush, Johnny Appleseed Days, Halloween activities and more. Come for the fall colors stay for the FUN! Ok, real talk- there’s no better

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Johnny Appleseed Days

Lake City’s premier autumn event is October 1st and 2nd, 2022. This 2 day hootenanny is family friendly and super fun!  This year the festivities will be an old-fashioned block

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A calendar filled with Lake City fun

Galactic Cowboy Orchestra

Galactic Cowboy Orchestra

Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St.
Lake City, MN 55041
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Saturday, June 10th, doors open at 6 pm at Lake City Area Arts, performance starts at 7 pm. $15 per person (suggested donation). Galactic Cowboy Orchestra was started in 2009 …

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10 June 2023
51st Annual Water Ski Days

51st Annual Water Ski Days

Various Locations in Lake City,

The 51st Annual Water Ski Days is going to be another big year! Come to Lake City for our annual summer party, June 22nd-25th, and be treated to live lakeside …

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22 June 2023
Water Ski Days Kick Off Party w/ The Local Hooligans

Water Ski Days Kick Off Party w/ The Local Hooligans

Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street
Lake City, MN 55041 United States
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Water Ski Days will return to Lake City June 22-25, 2023 with a special free kick off concert on the big stage on Thursday June 22 featuring The Local Hooligans! …

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22 June 2023
The Fabulous Armadillos feat. Chris Hawkey

The Fabulous Armadillos feat. Chris Hawkey

Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street
Lake City, MN 55041 United States
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Get Tickets at www.waterskidays.com Perennial favorites, the Fabulous Armadillos feat. Chris Hawkey, will roll up on the Water Ski Days Hearth and Home stage on Friday, June 23! . The …

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23 June 2023
Dylan Marlowe w/ Roadhouse 6 and Loud Mouth Brass

Dylan Marlowe w/ Roadhouse 6 and Loud Mouth Brass

Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street
Lake City, MN 55041 United States
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Get Tickets at https://www.waterskidays.com Sony recording artist and country music’s rising star Dylan Marlowe just made the list of Spotify’s 2023 Hot Country Artists to Watch. Do not miss your …

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24 June 2023
The 4 on the Floor w/ Dropped Pennies

The 4 on the Floor w/ Dropped Pennies

Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street
Lake City, MN 55041 United States
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Get Tickets at www.waterskidays.com Sunday night we will welcome Minneapolis stompers The 4onthefloor to the Hearth and Home stage at Water Ski Days. In 2022 they opened for Chase Matthew …

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25 June 2023
Brent and Sheena Live at the Lake House!

Brent and Sheena Live at the Lake House!

Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr
Lake City, MN 55041
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Come join us on this beautiful spot off Lake Pepin! Good food, good drinks, good times! Stop out for fun evening of outdoor music by Lake Pepin. 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 …

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30 July 2023
Mixed Precipitation’s Pickup Truck Opera

Mixed Precipitation’s Pickup Truck Opera

Lake City Patton Park, Lake City, MN 55041
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Mixed Precipitation creates unexpected theatrical experiences through unique partnerships and festive events that inspire social engagement. Since 2009, they’ve been bringing Minnesota the Pickup Truck Opera (formerly picnic operetta) – …

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20 August 2023