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 26-29, 2025 Water Ski Days Returns to Lake City! The 53rd Annual Water Ski Days is going to be another big celebration! Come to Lake

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
The Lake City Chamber Golf Tournament is a time honored tradition for golfers of all skill levels. Join us in 2024 at The Lake City Golf Club on Friday, July

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 and Rolling by the River Food Truck Fest
August 10th 10am-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 Days, beer, cider, and spirit tastings, spectacularly spooky haunted trails and more. Come for the fall colors stay for the FUN! Ok,

Johnny Appleseed Days
September 28 & 29, 2024Celebrate the apple harvest and our region’s creative community at Johnny Appleseed Days!A 2 day downtown block party featuring: live music, a beer and cider fest,

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
Pop Up Beach Party! (w/ Kites and Ice Skating)
The ice will be cleared, the music will be pumping. So, sharpen your skates and untangle your kites because this annual event is great fun for the whole family and […]
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