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!
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
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
Tour de Pepin
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 Lake City Chamber of Commerce
Water Ski Days
This event is held each year during the last full weekend in June. Water Ski Days celebrates the invention of water skiing in Lake City, and its inventor, Ralph Samuelson.
Water Ski Fun Facts
In 1966, after much debate around the world about who, when, and where water skiing originated, it was officially declared by the American Water Ski Association and accepted by other worldwide
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
A calendar filled with Lake City fun
Naturalist Sara Holger in Lake City
Mark your calendar! The LC 150 will have Sara Holger share her knowledge May 22 at LC City Hall Ball Room 1:30 pm. Please join us! Sara has worked as …
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15th Annual Tour de Pepin
Held June 4th 2022, Tour de Pepin offers bicyclists from amateur to expert an opportunity to experience Lake Pepin from the saddle. The Lake City Chamber of Commerce hosts this …
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Water Ski Days!
Held the last full weekend in June (June 23-26, 2022), Water Ski Days celebrates the invention of water skiing in Lake City, and its inventor, Ralph Samuelson. This city-wide event …
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Lake City Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament
Lake City Chamber Golf Tournament Friday Jul 15, 2022 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CDT Location Lake City Golf Club 33587 Lakeview Dr. Lake City, MN 55041 33587 Lakeview Drive …
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Sailing 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 …
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