Visit Lake City MN

Classic Car Show presented by the Lake City Lions Club
2025-06-28 07:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Lincoln High Football Field, S. Garden and W. Iowa Streets, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
One of the best annual car shows in Southern Minnesota, the Water Ski Days car show should not be missed.
Saturday 6/28 7am-2pm
Lake City High School Football Field
Garden and Iowa Street
Lake City, MN

Arts and Crafts Fair
2025-06-28 09:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00 | Lake City Patton Park, Lake City, MN, 55041
Visit the Water Ski Days arts and crafts fair in Patton Park for 100 unique vendors, food trucks galore, and even a live broadcast from Ava LaRue at Lake Hits 95.
9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday June 28th and 29th

Matt Stell with Aaron Simmons and Bryan Anderson
2025-06-28 19:00 - 2025-06-29 00:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
7pm, Saturday, June 28th
Multi-Platinum Country Artist Matt Stell headlines the Main Stage on Saturday at Water Ski Days.
Matt Stell has quickly made his mark on Country music as one of only eight new artists in the past six years to have consecutive #1s with two back-to-back chart-toppers: 2X PLATINUM “Prayed For You” and PLATINUM “Everywhere But On.” New releases “Born Lonely,” “Breakin’ in Boots,” and “One Of Us (feat. Chase Matthew)” follows his 2023 EP One Of Us.
Amassing over half a BILLION on-demand streams, he’s the first-ever artist to receive a virtual plaque from the RIAA for multi-week breakout “Prayed For You,” and is an ASCAP Pop and Country most-performed song awards winner. Stacking high-profile TV looks with Good Morning America, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Bachelor in Paradise, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s #LateShowMeMusic digital series, he’s also performed the national anthem for major NASCAR and NFL events. Playing his headlining THE MAN MADE TOUR 2022 to capacity crowds, he’s supported Miranda Lambert, Old Dominion, and Chris Young. With Billboard touting his “versatile” style, additional collaborations include being featured on “When You Know”; (Cheat Codes), “Over You is You” (Tenille Arts), and “Hometown Boys” (Dierks Bentley and HARDY). Launching Give A Damn Foundation in 2020, his charitable efforts have supported St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Doctors Without Borders, and the Humane Society, among others.
(Source – Grand Ol Opry)
Hailing from Stewartville, Minnesota, Aaron Simmons is a country singer-songwriter who blends high-energy performance with heartfelt storytelling. Known for his down-to-earth nature and relentless work ethic, Aaron has spent the last decade building a loyal fanbase across the country.
In 2024, he was named Male Vocalist of the Year by the Midwest Country Music Organization, following past nominations for Song of the Year and Male Vocalist. His debut album, “Third St SW”, reached #5 on the iTunes Country Albums Chart in 2020, and his follow-up, Center Avenue (2023), cemented his place in the country scene. His songs “Nobody’s Home in Wadena” and “Soldier in a Frame” earned regional acclaim, with the former hitting #1 on Spotify’s Local Pulse: Minneapolis chart.
Aaron’s music speaks to the heart—whether it’s the joy of love, the pain of loss, or the strength of community. With small-town values and a deep connection to his fans, he continues to carve out an authentic space in modern country.
He’s played everywhere from Midwest dive bars and festivals to venues across New England, Tennessee, Michigan, Nebraska, Missouri, and Mississippi. His engaging live show and authentic presence have made him a favorite among fans and venue owners. He’s also opened for major acts including Scotty McCreery, Parmalee, Tracy Byrd, Easton Corbin, Elvie Shane, and Restless Road.
Wherever he plays, Aaron’s genuine connection to his audience and passion for storytelling set him apart.

Johnny Holm Band with Foster Grand at Water Ski Days
2025-06-29 17:00 - 22:30 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
5pm, Sunday, June 29th
Johnny Holm Band headlines the Main Stage on Sunday at Water Ski Days
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”.
Foster Grand is a midwestern Country Rock Band. The band started in year of 2023. They play a wide variety of festivals, fairs, weddings and local bar gigs. You do not want to miss a show.

Fireworks Over Lake Pepin
2025-07-04 21:30 - 22:30 | Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
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 a glimpse of this display over beautiful Lake Pepin.

Fireman's Dance
2025-07-05 15:00 - 2025-07-06 00:30 | Lake City Fire Department, 205 W Center St, Lake City, 55041, United States
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 a full day fun and games, food, libations, and live music.

The 127th annual Lake City Fireman’s dance will be held Saturday July 5th!

Band lineup!3pm to 6pm – Larry’s Drifters
6:30pm to 9:00pm- Varsity Rejects9:30pm to 12:30am- Pop Rocks

Free but there’s a recommend $10 donation for entry on Saturday. There will be a bounce house for kids from 3pm to 7pm.
We will be having our annual bean bag tournament from 3pm to 7pm on Saturday, contact Dan Cox or Micheal Lafferty at 651-324-5390 or 507-208-8390.

On Friday, July 4th, we’ll kick things off with a free pre-party performance by Connie and Dan from 6-9pm before the fireworks over Lake Pepin.

Lake City Market by the Lake
2025-07-10 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-17 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Thursday markets June thru September down at beautiful Ohuta Beach featuring fresh produce, baked goods, live music, kids activities/PoP Club, food truck vendors and fun from 5-8 PM!
You can bet on fantastic local produce, baked goods, jams, honey, food vendors, live music, kids activities and information tables from local organizations. We will also accept EBT cards, and credit and debit cards, too. A down-home community gathering place every summer at Ohuta Beach, the Lake City Market by the Lake is the place to be.
See you there!

Lake City Music Showcase
2025-07-19 10:30 - 19:00 | Lake City Patton Park, Lake City, MN, 55041
July 19th, 202510:30am-7:00pm
Lake City Arts Music in the Park is an all day outdoor concert event celebrating local music!
Music Schedule:10:30 a.m. – Maggie 11:15 a.m. – Steve Kessler Duo12:15 p.m. – Ryan Sullivan1:15 p.m. – Tim Kriese2:15 p.m. – Bob Schlief3:15 p.m. – Dropped Pennies4:30 p.m. – Lake City Jazz Band5:45 p.m. – Animal Head
There will also be Food Trucks, restrooms, sanitizer stations, etc. Bring a chair and enjoy this amazing park. Free to attend.
Lake City Area Arts is a non-profit organization that supports and promotes the arts in our region.
Located in Lake City, Minnesota along the scenic shores of Lake Pepin, Lake City Area Arts Center provides our community with a wide variety of arts experiences for everyone! Stay up to date by following our Facebook Page Here
105 W. Center StLake City, MN 55041lakecityareaarts@gmail.com

Sailing for Leukemia
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-27 | Lake City Yacht Club, 201 South Franklin Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
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 Lake City’s Marina, then you’ve probably wondered, “How do I get out on one of those???” While private charters are available, this great event allows you to try out crewing for a great cause. For a recommended donation of $25 per person, you can go sailing on beautiful Lake Pepin for an hour and a half. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America.
When: July 26 and 27, 2025
Where: Lake City Yacht Club
Who: Open to the public
$25 recommended donation
Walk up registration welcome!
Online registration will begin July 10th, 2025
Boat owners may require guests to wear a mask while on board

Red Wing Arts Tour
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-27 | Various Locations in and Around Lake City and Red Wing
The Red Wing Arts tour features stops in Lake City at Lake City Area Arts and Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery.
On this self-guided Studio Tour, learn a new technique through demonstrations and educational displays in artists’ Studios, meet artists personally, buy original artworks, and learn about how and where artists create.
During this annual event visit 12 Studios in and around the Red Wing/Frontenac/Lake City area – a stunning place that is the Gateway to the Driftless Region. The charming downtowns, dramatic bluffs, rolling hills, vistas and winding rivers define the area. Visit, shop, play, dine and enjoy a weekend of art!

Tim Emmons
2025-07-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Tim’s passion for music started with a Johnny Cash cassette and a promise to his father to learn Folsom Prison Blues. Tim can now be found captivating audiences with energetic covers and soul-stirring original hits.
Kelly’s Lake House

Y-Knot Tri (Lake City's Triathlon)
2025-08-09 07:00 - 13:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
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 south on the river walk. Set for August 9, 2025.
There are three options for registration.
1. Registrants can sign up as an individual and complete all three legs of the race; OR
2. Registrants can sign up as two person team – paddle together in a kayak or canoe and then complete the last two legs individually (participants would share the same paddle time); OR
3. Registrants can sign up on a three person relay team – each person completes one leg of the race
register at y-knot-tri.com
Lake City Chamber of Commerce
122 N Lakeshore Dr
Lake City, MN 55041
651-345-4123

Float-A-Palooza and Rolling by the River Food Truck Fest
2025-08-09 11:00 - 17:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
August 9th 11am-5pm, Ohuta Beach Park

Bring your floaties of choice and join us this August for this fun event!
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! Pack your lily pads, intertubes, paddleboards or other floatation devices, and come hang with us. Hundreds of folks gather in Lake City in mid-August to celebrate one of the greatest summer pastimes ever… Floating!
This is a perfect event for families, with kid’s entertainment, food trucks, and fun, fun, fun!
Kid’s Sand Dig with Prizes!
Returning in 2025! Rolling by the River Food Truck Festival!
Join us for a selection of regional mobile kitchen cuisine, volleyball, bean bags, and other beach and yard games.
Vendor Space is still available. Interested Food Truck Vendors click here

John Courage Live!
2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Amplified acoustic rock by seasoned musician John Tourage on the Kelly’s Lake House deck with house-smoked ribs?
Sign us up!

Lake City on a Stick
2025-08-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Lake City, LAKE CITY, MN, 55041, United States
The Shops of Lake City revive this fun event featuring yummy treats and great shopping!
Visit the galleries, boutiques, shops, and restaurants on August 30th for Lake City on a Stick!
See what Lake City’s shops and restaurants are putting on a stick here!

Brent and Sheena Live at LCAA
2025-08-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Brent Wyatt and Sheena Tisland have established their duo, Brent & Sheena, as one of the most prolific acts of Southeastern Minnesota in recent years. Teachers by day and Rockers by night, Brent & Sheena share the peace, love, and grooves of music from the 1960’s to today.
The Lake City Area Arts is pleased to bring this amazing regional twosome to its stage on August 30th.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
Concert begins at 7pm.
Tickets are available at the door.
Learn about the event here

Live Music with Lyzander
2025-09-04 17:00 - 20:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
The smooth sounds of Lyzander, an incredible menu, house smoked ribs, 30 beers on tap, and great views. Who could want anything more?
Kelly’s Lake House

Rachael Kilgour: My Father Loved Me
2025-09-05 19:30 - 21:30 | MN
Live at the Oak Center General Store!
Celebrated Minnesota singer-songwriter Rachael Kilgour presents her heartfelt release, My Father Loved Me, as part of a one-woman storytelling performance. In the spare, often gutting language for which she is known, Kilgour poses questions about belonging, inheritance, and grief and triumphantly affirms the value of one ordinary working man’s life.
The live performance expertly balances Kilgour’s poignant, literate songs with her quick wit, landing somewhere between a comedy special and a tender eulogy. Listeners can expect to laugh, weep, and reflect on their own relationships with fatherhood, mortality and grief.
Kilgour is a 2025 McKnight Music Fellow, a winner of the NewSong Music Competition (2015) and Kerrville New Folk Contest (2017), and has been featured at NYC’s Lincoln Center and The Kennedy Center in Washington DC. Her oft-noted “unapologetic lyrics” (Rolling Stone) and “master crafted indie folk” sensibilities (Billboard) are on full display in this latest collection of delicately woven songs.
This project and performance is supported by the Minnesota State Arts Board.

Ticketing:$21.50 online$24.00 at the door
Agenda:6:30-7:30 Doors7:30-9:30 Music

Ron Bublitz Live!
2025-09-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Ron Bublitz plays guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and harmonica for Smokin’ Coyotes and has been a member of the band for the past 22 years.
Join him for an evening of tunes as he plays solo in at Kelly’s Lake House Lake City!

Mary Cutrufello and Dan Lowinger Live!
2025-09-20 18:30 - 22:00 | Oak Center General Store, 67011 Highway 63, Lake City, Minnesota, 55041
Mary Cutrufello:With 30 years of experience in the music business, Mary Cutrufello is everything from Texas honky-tonk heroine and fiery Midwestern roots-rocker to a powerhouse acoustic performer. Connecticut-raised and Yale-educated, Mary’s musical journey has taken her from the East Coast to Houston and now to Minnesota. Career highlights include: the major label release of ”When the Night is Through,” on Mercury Records in 1998, appearances on national tv shows such as Tonight Show with Jay Leno, appearances at major festivals including Farm Aid, and tours with Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Tish Hinojosa. Mary has seven self-released albums, and has played guitar locally for Annie Mack, Michael Perry and the Long Beds, and many others.
Dan Lowinger:A transplant from Portland, OR, Dan is a guitarist steeped in the tradition of Western swing and classic country. Since moving to the Twin Cities in 2017, Dan has become a fixture in the local country and Americana scene, playing on a regular basis with all star Western swing band Honky Tonk Jump, and country rockers Cole Diamond, while also sharing the stage with local greats, Martin Zellar (Gear Daddies), Tony Andreason (The Trashmen), Pat Donohue (Prairie Home Companion) and many others! He has performed regionally and toured nationally with many different country and swing bands from the Pacific Northwest including: The Barn Door Slammers, Ralph Carney’s Pepper Grinders, Vince Mira, and Western Centuries.

Doors and coffee hour at 6:30, show at 7:30. Tickets can be purchased on our website: https://oakcentergeneral.store

Fall Fest Fun Zone!
2025-09-28 - 2025-11-01 | Lake City Patton Park, Lake City, MN, 55041
Patton Park will be filled with Fall on the Go themed activities, games, and decor from September 28th through November 1, 2025.
Join us for the grand opening for extra special fun for the kiddos and adults!
All of the toys and activities will be set up to be able to enjoy and play as well. Hope to see you there!

Johnny Appleseed 2025
2025-10-04 | Downtown Lake City, LAKE CITY, MN, 55041, United States
Celebrate the apple harvest and our region’s creative community at Johnny Appleseed Days!
A downtown block party featuring: live music, a beer and cider fest, dozens of artists, crafters, and upcycle vendors, food trucks, kids art activities, pie eating contest, wagon rides, and other free fall-tastic fun!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Click here to apply!

Schedule of events:

Wagon Rides 10am-1pm
Kids Activities 10am-12pm
Pie Eating competition 11am
Beer and Cider Fest 1pm-3pm
Live Music 10am-5pm

Ryan Sullivan 10-12
Outland 12:30-2:30
Hayden Ashworth 3pm-5pm

Food Trucks 10am-5pm
Vendors 10am-5pm

Get tickets for the Beer and Cider Fest HERE!

For more info contact:
Lake City Chamber of Commerce
122 N Lakeshore Dr
Lake City, MN 55041
651-345-4123

lakecity.org

Touch-a-Truck and Fire Station Open House
2025-10-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Lake City Patton Park, Lake City, MN, 55041
Touch A Truck is back for a 5th year!
Join us for loads of activities for kids of all ages!
Ambulances, firetrucks, busses, oh my! Remember when the big rigs conjured up all sorts of big feelings? Relive those with your family in Lake City on October 4th, when kids (of all ages) can experience what it’s like to sit in the cab of a big truck.
Food trucks, games and activities, door prizes, and more!

Johnny Appleseed Beer and Cider Fest
2025-10-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Lake City, LAKE CITY, MN, 55041, United States
Celebrate the autumn harvest with us at our 3rd Annual Johnny Appleseed Beer and Cider Fest! Dozens of cideries and breweries will be on hand at Johnny Appleseed Day to sample their delicious elixirs.
Get Tickets HERE!
Enjoy a full line up of incredible live music, scores of arts and craft vendors, numerous food trucks, and the most beautiful vistas in southern Minnesota, all whilst sipping on a variety of the regions best brews and ciders from Lupulin, Forager, Tilion, Spiral, Sociable Ciderworks, Angry Orchard, Indeed, and many more!

Wagon Rides 10am-1pm
Kids Activities 10am-12pm
Pie Eating competition 11am
Beer and Cider Fest 1pm-3pm
Live Music 10am-5pm

Ryan Sullivan 10-12
Outland 12:30-2:30
Hayden Ashworth 3pm-5pm

Food Trucks 10am-5pm
Vendors 10am-5pm

Get Tickets HERE!

Rotary Beer, Wine, and Spirits Tasting
2025-10-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Port 104, 104 N. Washington St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Join us for this FANTASTICALLY FUN evening at this 19th annual event!
Details of Event –
– Enjoy hors d’oeuvres/appetizers from many of our wonderful local south shore restaurants/dining while enjoying some live music!
– Sip on some of the best wine, beer, and spirits that will be provided by many of our local liquor vendors
– While doing so, you will be able to participate in a Silent Auction, Raffle(s), and Wall of Spirits in which all proceeds go to support our Rotary Student Exchange Program here in Lake City!
Ticket Prices = $25.00. Get them here!
*limited tickets may be available at the door. We recommend reserving your spot early.

Zombie Run
2025-10-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
October 18th 9AM (Ohuta Park)
Haunted Hok Si La is on hiatus this year, but if you’re looking for a dead good time, come join our first annual Dead Run! Zombies, mummies, ghouls, and deceased, come in or out of costume and join us in a race where it is okay to come in dead last.Run, shuffle, stumble, or drag along, this is the place where the dead rise (and run)!(Run is a Fun Run with informal times given).Medals and goodie bags guaranteed for the first 100 registered.
Register here
