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Alison Price Exhibition at LCAA
2024-06-06 - 2024-07-23 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Witnessing Waves (Alison Price) pays homage to the historic trees along the Mississippi River and the generations they’ve quietly watched live under their branches as the DNA of generations pass on by.

Witnessing Waves

The Mississippi River Gorge and her wealth of heritage trees has always intrigued me. This series pays respect to these gentle witnesses of migration and settlement along our mighty river, these magnificent, steadfast trees. The trees welcome all.
The series is full of symbolism too. Our DNA strands are wrapped in the tangled roots and riverbanks, reminding us of our connections to each other and the planet. The tiny squares, the leaves, were inspired by the mosaics of Ravenna, Italy. The sixth century artists used tiny glass tiles to create extraordinary works of art. I like to think of the squares as opportunities to be shared.
I am inspired by the landscape, geography, history, and culture of places. This series wraps arms around many of my passions.
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This series, Witnessing Waves, was featured on the award winning
PBS series MNOriginals.

Free Entrance to Frontenac State Park
2024-06-08 | MN
Frontenac State Park is one of the crown jewels of the Minnesota State Park System.
Take a virtual tour here!
On four days each year, all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas offer free admission to everyone – no vehicle permits needed!
Here are the fee-free dates in 2024:

Monday, January 15, 2024
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Friday, November 29, 2024

Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there’s a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans. With a free day in each season, it’s a great opportunity to get out there and explore someplace new – or visit an old favorite at a new time of year! Whether you stay for the whole weekend or just spend a few hours outside, you’ll make memories that will last a lifetime.
The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities like camping, rentals, or special tours.
The goal is to encourage families to spend time together with a walk outdoors. Research shows that walking offers multiple benefits, from increased creativity and better brain function to more flexibility and stamina. So you won’t just burn calories, you’ll also improve your well-being.

Ryan Sullivan
2024-06-22 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Steering one of his longest standing passions into something to share with friends new and old, Local Hooligans guitarist Ryan Sullivan steps out for a solo performance.
Beginning with guitar lessons at around 9 years old, Ryan has been a pretty passionate guitar player for as long as he can remember. Ryan would share his music hobby with people, singing around campfires, playing gatherings for family and friends. He was a Police Officer for nearly a decade, and has been dedicated to being present and focused on his family since ending his career in Law Enforcement.
Check out Ryan live in Lake City!

Dunquin Irish Trio
2024-06-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Dunquin Irish Trio (sometimes a duo) was born about fifteen years ago to play the traditional music of West Kerry in Ireland; since then, the band has branched out to other Celtic music and even Scandinavian music. The town of Dunquin in County Kerry was a major embarkation point of Irish emigrants to America; hence our name reflects a strong Irish-to-American connection. Dunquin performs at festivals and events in Minnesota and Wisconsin, including the Minnesota Irish Fair and several historic sites.
Dunquin presents several concerts every year and is available for weddings, parties and celebrations of all kinds. Dunquin has recorded two studio albums and several live concerts. Its members include Sherry Ladig (piano), Don Ladig (flute and whistles) and Rosa Wells (fiddle).

LP and the 45's Live at Water Ski Days!
2024-06-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
LP and the 45s is a classic hits cover band paying tribute to the pioneers of pop, rock, country, rockabilly, and soul by covering some of their greatest hits – songs by artists such as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and many, many more!
Members of LP and the 45s have shared the stage with Paul Revere and the Raiders, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Head East, The Guess Who, .38 Special, and Jonny Lang.

"Get on the Water" with USA Water Ski Champions!
2024-06-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation and the Big Pine Lake Water Ski Team are once again hosting a free event for people to learn to water ski in Lake City, Minnesota, the Birthplace of Water Skiing.
The event is part of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports’ “Get on the Water” Program presented by Radar Skis. It’s designed to get the next generation of water skiers out on the lake and having fun. “We do it for Ralph!”
The Get on the Water Event will be held during 2024’s Water Ski Days on June 28, 2024, 11am-4pm. Water Ski Days occurs from June 27th-30th in 2024.
To register, click on the “Get on the Water Here” button at waterskidays.com
The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports National Get on the Water Program coincides with the anniversary of Ralph Samuelson being the first to successfully water ski on July 2, 1922, in Lake Pepin, Minnesota. It was designed to provide a fun, non-intimidating environment where participants can learn to water ski for free.
ALL Get on the Water events are sanctioned by USA Water Ski & Wake Sports with certified drivers, instructors, and safety officials.
USA Water Ski & Wake Sports was formed in 1939 as a non-profit organization promoting water skiing in the United States. It is affiliated with the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (the world governing body) and is recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and Pan-American Sports Organization as the national governing body of organized water skiing and wakeboarding in the United States. USA Water Ski & Wake Sports is the largest water ski federation in the world. For more, go to www.USAWATERSKI.org.
The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation is the sister organization of USA Water Ski & Wake Sports. USA-WWF celebrates water skiing past with our hall of fame and museum. It also supports the future with college scholarships and collegiate team grants. For more, go to https://www.usa-wwf.org/

Verge Live at Water Ski Days!
2024-06-28 20:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Friday, June 28th 8pm-Midnight
Verge always delivers a world-class show: multiple male and female vocalists, full harmonies, multi-guitar arrangements, and stage dance. They love engaging the audience in the show. Lights, effects and sound all delivered like clockwork!Wide range of cover rock music – from classic to current from melodic to edgy that appeals to the young and to the young-at-heart.

Ski Dox Show Team at Water Ski Days
2024-06-29 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-06-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
The reason for the season!
Join us for gravity defying ski shows during Water Ski Days 2024!
Ski Dox show team is the premier performance team of SE Minnesota and they share their talents with us each year at this quintessential Minnesota festival!
Again in 2024, Ski Dox will be joined by octogenarian Hall of Fame skier Glenn Sperry, who pioneered the art of stilt skiing!

Eric Paslay Live at Water Ski Days!
2024-06-29 18:00 - 2024-06-30 00:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Country artist Eric Paslay delivers a powerful punch as a renowned Platinum-selling, GRAMMY nominated hit songwriter, artist, and performer.
He’s celebrated five No.1 hits, with four of those ranked among the “Top 100 Songs of the Decade” by Country Aircheck, including the #1 spot on that chart with “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” as recorded by Jake Owen.
The Temple, Texas native has earned numerous songwriter award nominations including GRAMMY’s Best Country Song, ACM’s Song of the Year twice and the CMA Song of The Year as well as an artist GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “The Driver”- a collaboration with friends Charles Kelley and Dierks Bentley.
Eric continues to see success as a songwriter, having co-penned Keith Urban’s 2022 hit “Wild Hearts.” And his latest album, a compilation of reimagined versions of Eric’s biggest hits as a writer and artist, Even If It Breaks Your Barefoot Friday Night, is available now. A true artist’s artist USA Today calls Paslay “flat out-brilliant” and American Songwriter names him an influencer of country music.
507 Country and Top Shelf open the show.
6pm-Midnight

Johnny Holm Band Live at Water Ski Days!
2024-06-30 17:00 - 22:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Leader and front man of the most widely known and traveled band in America, Johnny Holm is the most entertaining performer today. The show is dedicated to the fans, and they do most of the entertaining. Mostly impromptu, the show moves with the speed of lightning and changes direction as soon as “the pied piper” notices a lag. “Never a dull moment” was never a more true description.
Surrounding himself with the finest musicians in the Midwest, the band rocks, picks, and thunders along for 3-4 hours, almost non-stop from the first song to the last laugh. Millions of people have seen Johnny over the years, and millions of people have been part of his fantourage. The band plays in most of the United States but most dates are in the 5 state upper Midwest area.
Ask anyone with a twinkle in their eye or a knowing smile about Johnny. They’ll try and tell you all about the mayhem that masquerades as a rock and roll band. Be hip most of your life, but once and a while, let down and “get down Holm fever”.
The Local Hooligans open the show!

Lake City Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament
2024-07-19 10:00 - 20:00 | Lake City Golf, 33587 Lakeview Drive, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Lake City Chamber Golf Tournament
Friday Jul 19, 2024
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM CDT
Location
Lake City Golf Club
33587 Lakeview Dr.
Lake City, MN 55041
33587 Lakeview Drive Lake City MN 55041
Date and Time
Friday July 19, 2024
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
*11:00AM Shotgun Start*
$10,000 Hole in One Prize Sponsored by Health Source of Lake City!
Registration info
4-Person Scrambler
Entry fee = $80 per player, $320 per team
*Includes18-holes, cart, range balls, tee gift, lunch, drink ticket, on-course contest and prize fund.
To register contact:
chamberevents@lakecity.org
For sponsorship info contact:
chamberevents@lakecity.org or call (651) 345-4123

Christmas in July at the Chickadee Cottage Cafe
2024-07-20 08:00 - 14:00 | Chickadee Cottage, 317 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Enjoy breakfast or lunch while you do some “holiday” shopping. Enjoy discounts in the gift shop and a jolly visitor from the North Pole on Saturday! 😉

Studio Art Tour
2024-07-27 - 2024-07-28 | Various Locations in Lake City
Save the date to connect with our vibrant community of artists during the free, weekend-long Red Wing Area Studio Tour on July 27 & 28! Get ready to embrace the region’s creative spirit and meet artists across multiple different sites showcasing a range of media, including glassblowing, pottery, painting, photography and more. Applications to participate coming soon. redwingareastudiotour.org
This will be the 2nd year that the RW Studio Tour includes Lake City! Sign up with the Red Wing Studio Tour, but if you’re in need of a space in Lake City to display your art during the tour, contact the Lake City Area Arts to possibly serve as your host site. lakecityareaarts@gmail.com

Fishing with the Fuzz
2024-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Lake City Marina, 201 S Franklin St, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Join the Lake City Police Department on August 17th from 9AM to Noon at the beautiful Lake City Marina for a fantastic morning of fun and fishing!

Lunch will be provided.
Gifts for all participants.
Limited to 35 participants 13 and under.
Adult chaperone required

Don’t miss out! -Register now!
https://forms.gle/DJgoJy4gjpCV4tgMA

Lake City Marina Open House
2024-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Lake City Marina, 201 S Franklin St, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
The marina is the heartbeat of Lake City!
One of the largest small craft marinas in the US, Lake City’s municipal marina is one of the most visible and beautiful landmarks in our community.
The marina is holding an open house on August 17, 2024 to say thank you to the citizens of and visitors to Lake City!
Live music, speakers, a rain gutter regatta, magic shows, and much more!
See the full schedule below:

Debbie Anthony and Sam Medin
2024-09-08 13:00 - 15:30 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Debbie Anthony was born to make music. Raised in Minnesota, trained as a voice major at North Central University in Minneapolis, she drew inspiration from sources as varied as classic arias and Karen Carpenter. But after hearing Shania Twain, she knew that country music was her destiny.
Learn more at https://www.debbieanthonymusic.com/

Kids Day Out at Johnny Appleseed Days
2024-09-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Lake City, LAKE CITY, MN, 55041, United States
Sunday is for kids at Lake City’s Johnny Appleseed Days!

KIDS DAY OUT
SUNDAY, Sept 29th 10am-5pm
Kids Crafts and Games: 10am – 5pm
LCAA and Laksters Car Club Cruise-In: 10am – 3pm (on Center St)
Pie Eating Contest: 2pm
Sunday’s Live Music:
Prairie Street Jazz: 11am – 12pm
Steve Kessler: 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Bryan Anderson: 3pm – 5pm
*Bounce Houses 10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday!
For more info contact:
Lake City Chamber of Commerce
100 E Lyon Ave
Lake City, MN 55041
651-345-4123
lakecity.org

Haunted Hok Si La Trail
2024-10-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Hok Si La Park, 2500 N US HWY 61, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
October 12th 6:30-8:30pm (Hok Si La)
Have you watched all the Friday the 13th movies? Do the woods at night kind of freak you out, but you kinda like it?
Well, the ghosts of an old, broken down, and haunted asylum have been discovered on the outskirts of Lake City! Come join us for a tour, if you dare. Don’t miss this one day haunted trail in Lake City’s beautifully spooktacular Hok Si La Park from 6:30 – 8:30pm!
*In case of rain, this event will be held on Oct 26th.
Not sure if it’s quite right for your littlest ones, don’t worry, come down on Sunday the 27th for some milder daylight fun from 12-3.

Hok Si La Haunt
2024-10-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Hok Si La Park, 2500 N US HWY 61, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
For the littler ones who might not be ready for The Haunted Hok Si La Trail, there’s this event for the young and young at heart.
Come and join us for our 3rd annual Halloween Party! This free event is great for kids of all ages. Enjoy games, crafts, music, food, a spooky graveyard, and more!
Come in or out of costume.

Wild Wings Plaza Craft and Vendor Show
2024-11-01 08:00 - 2024-11-02 16:00 | Wild Wings Plaza, 2101 US-61, , MN, Lake City, 55041
Join Wild Wings Plaza for unique gifts and hand crafted items.
Fresh baked rolls, bread and buns, candies!
Food and fun, and so much more!
8am-4pm

Pink Friday
2024-11-22 09:00 - 17:00 | The Shops of Lake City, Various Locations, Lake City, 55041, United States
We all know about Black Friday but have you heard about Pink Friday?? Pink Friday was created in 2020 to #supportsmallfirst and allow the small business community to collaborate during the holiday season to drive awareness about shopping small… first!
Come check out what the fabulous Shops of Lake City have to offer for all your holiday needs!

Christmas by the Lake: A Walk Down Holiday Lane
2024-12-14 | Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Walk Down Holiday Lane in Lake City
Several downtown businesses are extending their holiday spirit to the Lake City community on Saturday, December 14th! In addition to picking up gifts for all of your loved ones, you will be able to enjoy seasonal themed activities including open houses, Santa sightings, carriage rides and much more!

– Open houses
– Carriage rides
– Chance to holiday shop
– Christmas-themed goodies and activities
– Santa events
– Art exhibits
– Christmas carolers!

Line Up of Scheduled Events
– Breakfast with Santa, Chickadee Cottage Cafe, 9am-12pm
– Chickadee Cottage Cafe Holiday Tea, 2pm
– Treats and Treasures Open House 1pm-4pm
– Willow Gentile Studio Open House 1pm-4pm
– Lake City Floral Open House 1pm-4pm
– Cute Chic Boutique Open House 1pm-4pm
– Grinch Visit, Pearl Button Co, 2pm-3pm
– Shop with Santa, VFW Post 8729, 9am-12pm
– Downtown caroling 1pm-5pm
– Sleigh rides and Santa, Lake City Boat Club and Rentals, 4pm-7pm (Sleigh rides through downtown Lake City, get your Christmas Tree, enjoy some hot cocoa and visit with Santa)
– LCAA-Festivus exhibit- artwork that portrays the energy and joy of the artists’ favorite festivals
– Ugly Sweater party, Port 104, 6pm-10pm, if you have an ugly sweater on you get $3 pints and $1 off your meal

Locations and times will vary. This event will be updated if new info develops.
Visit the Shops of Lake City Facebook page for the newest updates.

Hok Si La by Moonlight
2025-02-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Hok Si La Park, 2500 N US HWY 61, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Join us for our annual luminous winter walk/snow shoe/ski event and experience enchantment at Hoksila Park under the (almost) full moon!
Flickering candlelit paths will guide you through an evening of warmth and connection. The tranquility of the park by moonlight is sure to create memories that glow forever.
The Lake City Lion’s Club sponsors this event and invites the community to gather together. Let’s keep snowy thoughts on our minds for the next couple weeks in anticipation! Warming house and community fire pits will be waiting for you along with light refreshments! Hope to see you!!

Frontenac State Park Winter Candlelight Event
2025-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Frontenac State Park, 29223 County 28 Blvd, Frontenac, MN, United States
Looking for some Frontenac State Park fun?
Well, then be at the park on Saturday, February 4th, from 6-8pm for a candlelight journey along the bluff top with beautiful views of the Mississippi River Valley.
Warm up at campfires at either end of the trail or enjoy warm light refreshments by the wood stove in the warming shelter.

Pop Up Beach Party! (w/ Kites and Ice Skating)
2025-02-22 10:30 - 16:00 | Government Pier, 520 S Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, 55041, United States
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 a visually stunning spectacle!
Kite flying, a bonfire with s’mores, music, ice skating, and a visit from Sammy the Snowman.
Government Pier (just south of the downtown marina)
Saturday February 22nd
10:30am-3:30pm
Join the good folks of Lake City for a fun party on the ice!

There will be some seating but bring your own chairs to take in the festivities.
Children must be supervised by an adult and participation is at your own risk.

Ice Boat Regatta: 2025 ISA & Renegade Championship
2025-03-07 - 2025-03-08 | Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
The 2025 ISA and Renegade Championship are reacheduled for Lake City, Minnesota to Friday March 7th, Saturday March 8th and Sunday March 2nd 2025. The ice thickness is over 18 inches of smooth black stuff.
Keep up to date at iceboat.org

Itching for Spring Market!
2025-03-22 10:00 - 17:00 | The Shops of Lake City, Various Locations, Lake City, 55041, United States
ITCHING FOR SPRING!
Shop our unique independent shops located in Lake City, MN! Fresh spring inspired decor, apparel + MORE!
1-Day Event ONLY!
Shop our adorable downtown SHOPS!
10AM – 5PM
Free garden-related item at participating shops *while supplies lasts! COME EARLY!

Easter Eggstravaganza
2025-03-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Wild Wings Plaza, 2101 US-61, , MN, Lake City, 55041
Sat April 19, 10am-4pm
(Wild Wings Plaza)
Wild Wings Plaza and Lake Hits 95 are teaming up for a Easter themed celebration!
In addition to a live radio remote broadcast where kids are encouraged to talk about what Easter means to them, there will be free hot dogs and snow cones at lunch! Kids can also enjoy an egg hunt for candy and big prizes, face painting, bounce houses, a petting zoo, and even a magician!
Get more deets here

Trifecta Live!
2025-04-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Live music with Trifecta!
Easy listening, coffeehouse-style music that brings back memories of times gone by.
Lake City Area Arts
105 W Center St
6:30PM
Suggested donation $15
