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
Fall Fest Fun Zone!
Patton Park will be filled with Fall on the Go themed activities, games, and decor from September 27th through November 7th, 2026. Join us for the grand opening for extra […]
Textile Show Gallery Exposition
The Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) gallery is excited to showcase the artists from the Zumbro River Fiber Art Guild, Road River Quilters, Dragonfly Dream Center, Kumihimo Weaving, various local […]
Don Harvey Live!
A great duo coming to Lake City Area Arts - Don Harvey Duo. They'll be performing a variety of songs including 70's acoustic rock, original songs, and some John Prine […]
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Dog Park Costume Party
The friends of the Lake City Dog Park invite you and your doggo to dress up for the season and join with others for this Halloween Paw-ty! Bring your furry […]
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Sweet Potato Flatbread Class
Join Lake City Area Arts for a fun, hands-on Sweet Potato Flatbread Class on Sunday, October 18, from 2–3:30 PM! Instructors Suzie Spain and Karen Smith will guide participants through […]
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Dean Magraw: Songs of Community Live!
The Talent Perhaps you have seen Dean at Oak Center before playing alongside the late and great Peter Ostroushko, or the talented singer Bruce Henry and percussionist Daryl Boudreaux, or […]
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Downtown After Dark
Downtown After Dark Every Thursday in October! Food trucks and shopping into the night! Join us 5-7:30PM downtown Lake City, MN! Food trucks, shops open extended hours every Thursday in […]
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Wild Wings Karaoke Night
Get ready for a night of music, laughs, and karaoke at the Wild Loon Saloon Karaoke Kickoff Party – Ladies Night on Thursdays! Join Wild Wings Plaza in Lake City […]
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Kombucha on the Farm!
Join The John the Baptist Beverage Company for kombucha, snacks, llamas, and baby goats! Right on their farm, JTB Beverage Co. create and serve delicious beverages made from local, fair-trade, […]
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Kombucha on the Farm!
Join The John the Baptist Beverage Company for kombucha, snacks, llamas, and baby goats! Right on their farm, JTB Beverage Co. create and serve delicious beverages made from local, fair-trade, […]
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Halloween Haunt and Trunk or Treat
Join us for a Spooktacular Halloween Party! Get ready for some ghoulish fun at our free event! This event is perfect for kids of all ages and promises a day […]
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Scottie Miller and Cierra Alise Hill Live!
Scottie Miller and Cierra Alise Hill October 24, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Broadway Theater Grammy nominated songwriter and pianist Scottie Miller joins violinist, arranger and orchestrator Cierra Alis Hill for an intimate […]
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Downtown After Dark
Downtown After Dark Every Thursday in October! Food trucks and shopping into the night! Join us 5-7:30PM downtown Lake City, MN! Food trucks, shops open extended hours every Thursday in […]
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Wild Wings Karaoke Night
Get ready for a night of music, laughs, and karaoke at the Wild Loon Saloon Karaoke Kickoff Party – Ladies Night on Thursdays! Join Wild Wings Plaza in Lake City […]
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Pop Wagner Live!
The Talent I’ve heard there’s nothing scarier than Pop Wagner without his cowboy hat. Luckily, I have not yet had to bear such a sight. Joining us on the Eve […]
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Steam Machine Live!
The Talent originally formed in Minneapolis in 2018, Steam Machine brought to the national stage a midwest influenced string band aesthetic that didn’t draw such hard lines between old time […]
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Switchback Live!
The Talent Switchback is the dynamic duo of Marty McCormack and Brian FitzGerald, bringing you the best in American Roots and Celtic Soul. $21.50 online $24.00 at the door Agenda […]
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Sue Orfield and Balterdash
Sue Orfield and Balterdash November 14, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Broadway Theater From the Chippewa Valley, Balterdash is Sue Orfield (tenor sax & vocals), Dustin DeGolier (guitars & vocals), John Utphall (keys, […]
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VFW Holiday Bazaar
Get your homemade holiday gifts while supporting the Lake City VFW Auxiliary's contributions to the veteran's Honor Flight. Food served from 9am-1pm. Event runs from 9am-2pm on Saturday, November 21st
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Creaked Carter Hogan Live!
The Talent For trans folksinger Creekbed Carter Hogan (he/they), everything good is made from the rotten stump of something else. With a solid grasp of traditional country and folk, an […]
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Sam Miltich Live!
Sam Miltich Music November 28, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Broadway Theater Sam Miltich and the Clearwater Hot club bring jazz inspired by Django Reinhart. Reinhart was known for playing Roma and Jazz […]
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A Very Good Christmas Carol Live!
The Play Two Dickensian orphans try to present their own version of A Christmas Carol. They’ve only got each other and a handful of props, but their fingers are going […]
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Clover and The Bee Live!
The Talent Clover and the Bee brings together acclaimed Minnesota songwriters Becky Schlegel, Anthony Ihrig, Eric Christopher, and Kevin Rowe, blending their bluegrass pedigree with indie-folk sensibilities to craft American […]
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David Huckfelt Live!
The Talent David Huckfelt is a singer/ lyricist /folk-activist whose poetic sensibilities and songs of no-spiritual-surrender have earned him a cult following in the darker hollows far off the beaten […]
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