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Old Fashioned Grain Shocking Day
2022-07-23 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Marilyn and Duane Gerken Farm, 64245 355th Ave, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Do you remember grain shocking on your Grandpa’s farm? We’re having an old fashioned grain shocking day at 1pm on Saturday July 23rd at the farm of Marilyn and Dwain Gerken. All are welcome to spectate or participate!
Call Sue Engen at (651) 380-6294 for more info.

Camp Lakeview Encampment
2022-07-23 | Lake City Sportsman’s Club, 2200 S Oak St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Join us in Lake City for this free 150th Celebration event.
See how life was like during the Minnesota Army National Guard encampment at Lakeview from 1881-1931.
Experience Civil War artillery firing demonstrations at 10am, 12, 2, and 4pm!
Stick around for The Pale Ales at the nearby Sportsman’s Club after.

Chris O'Leary Live!
2022-07-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Come and see the fabulous and entertaining Chris O’Leary, live, free, and in-person at Kelly’s Lake House in Lake City, MN. It’s an afternoon of music you won’t want to miss!

Karina Kern
2022-07-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Sit back and enjoy the music of 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐊𝐞𝐫𝐧. Karina’s sound is the perfect blend modern country music with the vocal twang of Dolores O’Riordan of ‘𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐶𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠’. Expect to hear Miranda Lambert, The Eagles, John Prine, Imagine Dragons, Carrie Underwood, and so many more.

Old Fashioned Picnic in the Park
2022-07-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Lake City Patton Park, Lake City, MN, 55041
This will be a great event for kids of all ages! See Lake City’s Patton Park and celebrate the holiday weekend in a fun ‘Old-Fashioned’ way!
Kiddie Parade, Puppets, Live Music, History, Food Vendors, and more!
Join the 150th Celebration on July 3rd!

Ralph Samuelson Sculpture Unveiling
2022-07-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
A new bronze sculpture is arriving in Ohuta Beach Park to honor the Father of Water Skiing, Ralph Samuelson.
The unveiling will occur at 4:11pm on July 2nd, 2022. It was at this time and on this date 100 years ago that ‘Crazy Sammy’ got up on skis in the waters of Lake Pepin in front of Ohuta beach.
From here on out, the city of Lake City invites visitors to take a “selfie with Ralphie” in our downtown, waterfront park!

Lincoln High School All-School Reunion
2022-07-02 | Lincoln High School, 300 Garden St, Lake City, 55041, United States
Did you go to school in Lake City? Join the fun on July 2nd!
Pancake breakfast, school tours, a historic sculpture dedication, and much more fun!
We hope to see you in Lake City on July 2nd!

Historic Walking Tours
2022-06-22 18:30 - 2022-07-03 16:30 | Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Here’s your chance to see beautiful Lake City with informative tour guides.
Learn the history of some of our city’s most memorable sites and see Lake City from new perspectives.
Don’t miss it!

Ralph Samuelson: The Father of Water Skiing
2022-06-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Lincoln High School, 300 Garden St, Lake City, 55041, United States
Join us for the debut of a new film followed by Q&A with filmmaker Ben Threinen. It tells the story of how, with a homemade pair of skis and daredevil determination, Ralph Samuelson made history on Lake Pepin. Ralph grew up right here in Lake City and invented a sport that is enjoyed worldwide. You’ll meet him in this 33-minute documentary film based on Gregor Ziemer’s book A Daredevil & Two Boards. Presented by the Lake City Historical Society in partnership with the Lake City Public Library. Suggested donation is $10 for adults and kids come free. All proceeds to benefit the Lake City Historical Society.

Kernza Fest
2022-06-18 10:00 - 18:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
See, taste, and learn about innovations in water-healthy agriculture at Kernza Fest, a first-of-its kind event by the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance! Kernza is the first commercially developed perennial grain crop that not only benefits the soil, but helps clean water with its deep root system. A cousin to wheat, Kernza was developed by The Land Institute as a revolution in agriculture, and is beginning to become discovered by chefs, bakers, and brewers. Kernza Fest will explore the ways this grain can be used in sustainable and delicious ways – with expert panels, chef demos, tastings (additional cost), specialty vendors, kids activities and more!
Who/what to expect at Kernza Fest:
• Cooking with Kernza demos with Chefs Jametta Raspberry and Gustavo Romero
• Expert panel speakers
• Live music by the Roe Family Singers
• Paper Plains, an interactive experience in papermaking and native prairie planting
• Free water testing with MPCA, MN Dept of Agriculture and MN Well Owners Association
• Shopping at the Marketplace with vendors and exhibitors: https://www.lakepepinlegacyalliance.org/vendors

General admission to Kernza Fest is free for all ages. Entrance to the Tasting Tent within the festival is $10. We encourage registration to help us plan!

Tasting Tent at Kernza Fest:
Sample and sip different food and beverages made from Kernza inside the Tasting Tent. Open at 3 pm to those with wristbands ($10). Save time at the door by purchasing your wristband in advance! Alcohol available to 21+ only (show ID when picking up wristband). Check the “Tasting Tent at Kernza Fest” box on the registration page linked above to pre-pay for your wristband.
Tasting Tent participants include:
• Baker’s Field Flour & Bread (Minneapolis, Minnesota – Kernza Bread
• Bang Brewing (St. Paul, Minnesota – Kernza Beer
• Chef Judy Krohn (Stockholm, Wisconsin) – Kernza Grain Salad
• Forager Brewing (Rochester, Minnesota) – Beer
• John the Baptist Beverage Company (Lake City, Minnesota) – Kombucha
• Patagonia Provisions (Sausalito, California) – Kernza Food
• Rustic Coffeehouse (Lake City, Minnesota) – Small bites

Pale Ales Bluegrass Band
2022-06-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Lake City Sportsman’s Club, 2200 S Oak St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Saturday July 23, from 7-10pm at The Lake City Sportsman’s Club!
Join the Lake City 150th Celebration with Pale Ales Bluegrass Band after the Lakeview Encampment event!

Catamaran Regatta
2022-06-11 - 2022-06-12 | Lake City Yacht Club, 201 South Franklin Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
It’s RACE WEEK! CRAW is back in action this weekend at a BRAND NEW racing location – Lake Pepin, MN. We can’t wait to see what the new venue has in store for us at the Mrs. Hippie Regatta!
CRAW Catamaran Regatta coming to Lake Pepin June 11-12 2022.
Hosted by Lake City Yacht Club.

15th Annual Tour de Pepin
2022-06-04 06:30 - 17:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
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 supported ride, which features a dozen manned rest areas with food and water and your choice of routes. Choose the 32 or 50 mile rides to Stockholm, Wisconsin and get transported back to Lake City by bus or boat, or cruise the 72-mile full loop all the way around the lake!
Feel ambitious? Well, we also have a Century Ride option!
The event wraps up with a party in Ohuta Park where you can unwind with live music, food trucks, and beverages.
Stay tuned for more info!
This ride raises funds for the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance
(651) 345-4123
https://lakecity.org/news-events/tour-de-pepin/

Naturalist Sara Holger in Lake City
2022-05-22 13:30 - 16:00 | Lake City City Hall, 205 W Center St, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
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 an environmental educator since 1994, leading programs and activities for a variety of natural resource agencies and organizations including the US Forest Service Resort Naturalist Program, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource – MinnAqua Program, the Bell Museum of Natural History, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, and Olmsted County Parks. Since 1999, Sara has worked as an Interpretive Naturalist for Minnesota State Parks at Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park and Whitewater State Park. Sara is the Founder and Board President of Project Get Outdoors, Inc.

Set Sail for Girls Day Out!
2022-04-30 | Lake City, MN, 100 E LYON AVE, LAKE CITY, MN, 55041, United States
Calling all shoppers, fun havers, and Spring lovers! Shop, dine, and more in downtown Lake City during this years Girls Day Out on Saturday April 30th! Experience a relaxing day of shopping, lunching and taking in all the beautiful sights of Lake Pepin. Register for all of the amazing drawings too!
Downtown Lake City will be buzzing with great deals and fun events at our local shops and restaurants during Girls Day Out!
For more info contact
Lake City Chamber of Commerce
100 E Lyon Ave
Lake City, MN 55041
651-345-4123
lakecity.org

We Are Water Exhibit
2022-04-28 - 2022-06-20 | Lake City Public Library, 201 S High St, Lake City, 55041, United States
Join the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance in celebrating the We Are Water exhibit in Lake City, Minnesota.

Exhibition on view April 28 – June 20
The Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance is proud to be a host partner for the We Are Water MN exhibition at the Lake City Public Library. This traveling exhibition examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories, histories, and scientific information. It strengthens Minnesotans’ relationships with water, exposes visitors to new perspectives, and increases participation in water stewardship activities.
Related Events
Together with community partners, LPLA is excited to provide a variety of programming related to the exhibition during its time in Lake City.
Learn more at https://www.lakepepinlegacyalliance.org/we-are-water-mn

We Are Water MN is led by the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency; the Minnesota Historical Society; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. We Are Water MN is funded in part with money from the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 and by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Working Stiffs: Live at Kelly's Lake House
2022-04-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Steve Clarke and The Working Stiffs are one of the premier jazz and swing bands in the Twin Cities. They perform with passion, drive, and a sense of humor. The Working Stiffs were formed in 2001 as part of “Let Freedom Swing”, a fundraiser for the families of the victims of 911. They have received 10 Minnesota Music Awards in categories of Jazz, Jazz Recording, and performance. Steve was inducted into the Mid-America Music Hall of Fame and is endorsed by Antigua Winds.
Steve Clarke, sax
John Koziol – piano
Tom Lewis – bass
Harlads Bondaris – drums

Big Texas BBQ w/ Live Music from Tim Emmons and the Stranger
2022-04-21 17:30 - 21:00 | Lake City Sportsman’s Club, 2200 S Oak St., Lake City, MN, 55041
A Big Texas Annual Celebration
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that our annual meeting and celebration will occur on April 21 at the Sportsman’s Club!
The theme of the event is “Big Texas BBQ” and will feature house smoked meats from Kelly’s, games, and country and Americana music from the wonderfully talented Tim Emmons & the Stranger. Western-wear is encouraged. All are welcome. Let’s have fun!
Please register here by Thursday 4/14 so we can plan and order accordingly.

Tim Emmons

Easter Egg Hunt
2022-04-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Lincoln High School Band Field, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Be sure to join us on Saturday, April 16th for Lake City’s 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored the Lake City MN 150th Celebration and The Three Little Men.

The fun starts at 11am at the Lincoln High School Band Field. Enjoy a free lunch provided by Lake City Fresh Market, a visit with the Easter Bunny, and an Easter Egg Hunt starting at 11:15am for all children up to 10 years of age.

Come out and enjoy this family friendly activity that your children are sure to remember for years to come.

Galactic Cowboy Orchestra
2022-04-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Mind-Freakin’ Music! A liberating melting pot of genres elevated by riff magic, hummable melodies and groovy jams all grounded in a jazz bedrock.
Lake City Area Arts
Saturday April 9, 7:00pm

Sci Fi Book Sale
2022-04-08 09:00 - 2022-04-09 16:00 | Lake City Public Library, 201 S High St, Lake City, 55041, United States
Calling all Sci Fi lovers!
The Lake City Friends of the Library are holding a Sci Fi book sale on April 8th and 9th from 9am – 4pm.
Over 1000 titles by beloved authors will be on the shelves at this event.
Stoll through beautiful Lake City and hit up a book sale? Sounds like a dream weekend!
All proceeds benefit the Lake City Public Library.

Los Rebeldes in Concert
2022-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
March 26, 2022

7 p.m. – $10 suggested donation at the door
Los Rebeldes (The Rebels) is a Mexican-American group based out of southern Minnesota and has been performing since the early 1980s. Their style from the north blends with traditions of the south to bring the musical styles of Tex-Mex, Conjunto, Country, Folk, and Cumbia alive on stage. From their early years of playing Chicano music in the dance halls, Los Rebeldes has evolved to feature both Tex-Mex and Conjunto favorites across the upper Midwest. Led by melodies on the accordion, trumpet, and guitar, you won’t hear this unique blend of music from any other group in Minnesota. From the styles and sounds of Flaco Jimenez to Dwight Yoakam, Los Lobos to Ramon Ayala, a Los Rebeldes show promises to be diverse, fun, and danceable!

St. Patricks Day with Nancy and Dan at Kelly's!
2022-03-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Come to Kelly’s Lake House Bar & Grill in Lake City this Thursday to see Nancy and Dan play! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with food, drinks, and music!

World Walleye Championship on TV
2022-03-15 19:00 - 2022-03-19 09:00 | MN
Most of the time we post events to let you know about happenings in Lake City, well, this one is to let you know that Lake City will be happening nationally, when the Pursuit Channel airs the 2021 World Walleye Championship the week of 3/15! Witness Lake City Walleye fishing in all its beautiful autumn glory on Tuesday – Mar 15 at 8:00pm ET, Tuesday – Mar 15 at 11:00pm ET, Friday – Mar 18 at 12:00pm ET, and Saturday – Mar 19 at 8:00am ET.
Can’t wait until March! Check out the program on the Outdoor Action website here!
….Then, start planning your trip to Lake City to find out why we were chosen to host this prestigious tournament!
Want to know more about outdoor activities including fishing in the Lake City area? Click here!

Homebody Exhibit at Lake City Area Arts
2022-03-12 12:00 - 2022-04-10 17:00 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Our next visual art show, Homebody, is a collaboration the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) and the Woman’s Club of Lake City (WCLC) and will features two artists, Nicole Havekost and Jessica Kitzman. The exhibition will run from March 12–April 10, with a closing reception and meet the artists on Sunday, April 10.
Jessica Kitzman is an artist and art teacher living and working in Minneapolis, MN. Jessica holds a BFA from the University of Iowa and an MAT from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Primarily working in textiles and collage, her studio practice centers around the deconstruction of domestic relics and other found material as a mode of understanding inherited systems of growth, power, and identity. Jessica’s practice is rooted in play and reinvention, a natural act of resistance, resilience, and joy.
Nicole Havekost is an artist living in Rochester, Minnesota. Her first museum exhibition “Chthonic” was presented as part of the Minnesota Artist Exhibition Program at the Minneapolis Institute of Art in November, 2020. Havekost has exhibited extensively throughout the United States in both solo and group exhibitions. She is a 2020, 2018 and 2013 Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative grant recipient. She is a long-time educator, teaching at St. Mary’s University, Winona State University and Rochester Community and Technical College in Minnesota as well as small liberal arts colleges in Southeast Michigan. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Printmaking. She also earned her MFA in Printmaking at the University of New Mexico. Havekost did not realize she was a sculptor, and now considers herself a recovering printmaker.
March 26th at 1PM Please join us for “Amazing Woman” Focus Group.
Hosted by LCAA and featuring Woman’s Club and Lake City Historical Society. Learn about Girl Scouts and Campfire Girls of the 1930, Woman’s Club, Poetry and some of Lake City’s Amazing Women. Come and celebrate women!
*Do you have an amazing woman you wish to recognize? If so, we would love to hear from you. We welcome submissions from current and past Lake City residents, or if there is a tie to Lake City (l.e. works, attends school or church in Lake City) You can submit information with a form or a separate piece of paper and submit to WCLC at wcoflc@gmail.com or can be dropped off at the Lake City Library. You can get an electronic version of the form by emailing lakecityareaarts@gmail.com. Submissions are due March 10th, 2022. Submission will show on a power point during the “Homebody” exhibit.

Brothers of the Brush, Sisters of the Swish
2022-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Port 104, 104 N. Washington St., Lake City, MN, 55041
The Lake City has a contest for our bearded brothers and glamorous gals!
The contest that started on Nov. 21, 2021 culminates on March 5, 2022 7pm at Port 104!
See the winners of the beard contests strut their van dykes, mutton chops, Abe Lincolns and more! Check out the hair-dos like the Gibson Girl, Victorian Mullet, and Beehive!

Live Music with Shawn Ogden
2022-02-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Live music and smoked meats? What could be better?
Join us as we welcome Shawn Ogden on Sat, Feb. 26th. Listen as Shawn’s rich vocal tone fills the room with your favorite country/rock tunes.
Come for the ribs, stay for the music! Music begins at 5pm.

Lake City Incorporation Day
2022-02-26 13:30 - 17:00 | Lincoln High School, 300 Garden St, Lake City, 55041, United States
Saturday, February 26, 2022 is the 150th Anniversary of the Incorporation of Lake City! To celebrate this momentous occasion, the 150th Sesquicentennial Committee is inviting the community to the Celebration! Please join us on Saturday at the High School for an afternoon of events. From 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. will be historical displays and music in the foyer of the High School. At 2:00 p.m. the program will begin and will include Mayor Nichols and Representative Angie Craig, music by the high school band and choir, an amazing slideshow presentation, readings and so much more. After the program, from approximately 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. you will be able to continue to enjoy the historical displays in the High School foyer that were put together by 15 different individuals and organizations of Lake City. Also, at 1:45 you will hear the ringing of the City Hall bells and at 4:30 we invite you to join City Hall and the Churches of Lake City in ringing the bells by ringing a bell of your own.

Vintage Snowmobile Show and Ride
2022-02-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Lake City Golf, 33587 Lakeview Drive, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Come to Lake City Golf for the 12th annual Vintage Snowmobile Show and Ride.
Saturday Feb 26, 2022 10am-5pm
This event is sponsored by Lake City Golf and the Wells Creek Riders Snowmobile Club
Registration at 10am
Scenic Ride at 2pm
Awards Ceremony at 3pm

54th Annual Ice Fishing Contest
2022-02-19 | Lake City Sportsman’s Club, 2200 S Oak St., Lake City, MN, 55041
The Lake City Sportsman’s Club presents its 54th Annual Ice Fishing Contest on Saturday Feb 19th, 2022!
Kids Contest 11-12:30
Main Contest 1-3:30
Bingo 11-1
Paddlewheel 2-4
Silent Auction 11-4:30
Live Auction 5:30
Food Served ALL DAY!
Also: Cash Raffle and more!!!
*Valid Fishing License Required to participate in contest
