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 September 18th, 2026 Join the Chamber for a fun filled day of golf, live entertainment, great food and drink, raffle, a silent auction, and much more! This event
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
Lake City Fall Fest
5 Weeks of fall festivities including Johnny Appleseed Day, a spectacularly spooky haunted trail and more. Come for the fall colors stay for the FUN! Ok, real talk- there’s no
Johnny Appleseed Days
October 3, 2026Celebrate the apple harvest and our region’s creative community at Johnny Appleseed Day!A huge downtown block party featuring: live music, dozens of artists, crafters, and upcycle vendors, food
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
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