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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
A calendar filled with Lake City fun
Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
Lake City, MN 55041
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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Find out more »51st Annual Water Ski Days
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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Find out more »Water Ski Days Kick Off Party w/ The Local Hooligans
Lake City, MN 55041 United States
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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Find out more »The Fabulous Armadillos feat. Chris Hawkey
Lake City, MN 55041 United States
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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Find out more »Dylan Marlowe w/ Roadhouse 6 and Loud Mouth Brass
Lake City, MN 55041 United States
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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Find out more »The 4 on the Floor w/ Dropped Pennies
Lake City, MN 55041 United States
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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Find out more »Brent and Sheena Live at the Lake House!
Lake City, MN 55041
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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Find out more »Mixed Precipitation’s Pickup Truck Opera
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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