Authors Talk: The Eagles of Red Wing
2024-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Lake City Public Library, 201 S High St, Lake City, 55041, United States
Cara Clark and Earl Bye, authors of Eagles of Red Wing, have been visiting Frontenac State Park (FSP) over the past six years to capture pictures of as many kinds of birds as they could find. So far, they have logged 140 bird species in iNaturalist for FSP. Many include extremely close shots showing feather details and beautiful backgrounds. Earl and Cara will share some of their favorite nature stories and pictures of birds seen at Frontenac State Park.

Cabin Fever! presented by The Shops of Lake City
2024-02-17 10:00 - 17:00 | The Shops of Lake City, Various Locations, Lake City, 55041, United States
The cabin fever is real!! Saturday, Feb. 17th, come out, explore downtown Lake City,MN and…Unlock HOT offers to those who wear their favorite flannel around downtown Lake City, MN! Make sure to hit “going” to see what 15+ local shops / restaurants are serving up in the discussion section!
Share the flames with your friends- comment & tag your flannel friends!

Interprative Naturalist Talk: Bruce Ause
2024-02-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Lake City Public Library, 201 S High St, Lake City, 55041, United States
Phenology of the Frontenac and Lake City Area led by interprative naturalist Bruce Ause at the Lake City Public Library on February 22nd at 6pm.
Learn about the cyclic and seasonal phenomena of the area, especially in relation to climate, plant, and animal life.

John Paulson Jazz Trio
2024-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Heat up your winter with some great Jazz from John Paulson and friends at Lake City Area Arts!
Standards, swing, latin, ballads, and originals!
105 W Center St.
Lake City, MN

St Patrick's Day at the Lakehouse
2024-03-16 - 2024-03-17 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Saturday & Sunday, March 16 & 17
St Patrick’s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Special with our house brined Corned Beef, cabbage, potato & carrots and a Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop dinner roll. Green Beer on tap too ( Michelob Light), along with a Craic Irish Red from our Friends at South by SouthEast Brewing and Guiness Draught.
Raise a Pint and Celebrate!
The luck of the Irish is right here at Kelly’s!

Root River Jam
2024-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Root River Jam has a show at Lake City Area Arts! We’ll be playing some of our new music and sharing a great catalog of songs. Two sets of music with an intermission.
Root River Jam elevates musical improv through the fusion of blues, country, rock, and americana music.
Their music draws from the spark of creativity and individuality in each musician, producing songs and sounds that draw you in to their eclectic style!

Connie and Dan
2024-03-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Lake City Sportsman’s Club, 2200 S Oak St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Great tunes, great venue, great people. Come see local favorites, Connie and Dan at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club!

Easter Buffet at Kelly's Lake House
2024-03-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Easter is just around the corner and Kelly’s will be serving their Easter Buffer from 10am to 2pm Easter Sunday. If you joined them last year you know it is a popular buffet. They’ll try to find room for everyone, but reservations are encouraged!

Second Thursdays Evening Shopping
2024-04-11 | Lake City, MN, 100 E LYON AVE, LAKE CITY, MN, 55041, United States
Select shops from The Shops of Lake City are open for fun evening shopping! That’s right all!
•Treats and Treasures
•South Shore Gallery and Gifts, LLC
•Cute Chic Boutique (4-7pm)
•Willow Gentile Studio & Gallery
(10:30am-7pm)
•Mercy & Grace Boutique
AND Lake Pepin Pearl Button Co.
We are open till 7pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month!
Bring your Shops of Lake City tote bag on this day to receive SPECIALS!!!
Don’t have one? You can purchase one for $6.00 at these participating businesses!
mark your calendars! 2nd Thursday of every month = evening shopping!!!
Learn more here!

Bill Cagely Live!
2024-04-14 13:00 - 15:30 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Award-winning guitarist Bill Cagley is a talented and versatile musician. With guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica and a clear stout-hearted voice Bill delights audiences with folk, country and old-time music.

Afternoon Tea at the Chickadee Cottage Cafe
2024-04-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Chickadee Cottage, 317 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
The Chickadee Cottage Cafe invites you to experience afternoon tea at their beautiful restaurant and garden.
These are multi-course, leisure events, great for group celebrations, showers, mother/daughter outings, meeting new people, or for taking the time to enjoy a cherished friendship.
Reservations are required.
(651) 345-5155
2024 Tea Dates Include
April 27th
May 11th
June 15th
July 6th
August 17th
September 9th and 16th
October 21st and 26th
December 7th and 14th

Derby Day at the Lake House
2024-05-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
This Saturday at Kelly’s is a day at the races. Kentucky Derby coverage starts at 2:30 and we’ll be pouring Mint Juleps all day!

Governor's Fishing Opener Community Celebration
2024-05-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Celebrate with Lake City as we host the 2024 Governor’s Fishing Opener!

Ohuta Beach Park

Friday May 10th, 2024

4pm – 8pm
Click here for more info

Free Live Music with Los Rebeldes!
The Cardona Family has been bringing the best Tex-Mex, and Country Rock to Midwest audiences for more than 40 years!
Food Trucks!
– Rebel Fire BBQ
– Fiesta Jalisco
– Huettl’s Meats
– Kevin and June’s Cheese Curds and More
– Acai Bowls
– Beverage Garden

Free Water Ski Show (4:30pm) with Ski Dox Show Team!
Remarks, Presentations, and Exhibition Booths!

Live at Kelly's: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬
2024-05-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Don’t miss 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬 live performance! Their mellow and heartfelt sounds are reminiscent of Mumford & Sons, as well as Fleetwood Mac.
🗸 No cover charge
🗸 No drink minimum
🗸 100% FREE!

Falcons Live! At Frontenac State Park
2024-05-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Frontenac State Park, 29223 County 28 Blvd, Frontenac, MN, United States
Presented by Jackie Fallon and the Midwest Peregrine Society.
Jackie and her live birds will help us understand the past, present, and future of Peregrine Falcons in Frontenac State Park, Minnesota, and the Upper Midwest.
Free, but park permit still required.

TDP Afterparty in Ohuta Park
2024-06-01 10:30 - 18:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Saturday, June 1st, come down to our extended Tour de Pepin afterparty at Ohuta Beach Park.
The event isn’t just for the tour riders, it is free and open to the public!

Food Trucks: 10:30am-6pm
Rebel Fire, Charlie’s Lemonade, Los Padrinos

Fresh Brews
Humble Forager and Forager Brewery (CASH ONLY)

Live Music: 10:30am – 6pm
Ryan Sullivan Music (10:30am – 12:30pm)
Tom Pavlovich (1pm-3pm)
Joel Ward (3:30pm-6pm)

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
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 | 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
