The 2025 Lake City Photography Club opens their annual exhibition at Lake City Area Arts on Sunday April 13th from 1:30-4pm. Meet the artists and join them for an afternoon of conversation. Exhibit runs from April 13th - June 8th Lake City Area Arts 105 W Center St Lake City, MN, 55041
Join us as we welcome Tony Chuchetti to Kelly's Lake House Bar & Grill. His warm voice, laid back tempo and old school country tone is sure to make your toe tap. Grab your boots, your hat and your partner for some incredible food, views, and a great night of easy listening country music.
“One of the Midwest’s most unique cycling tours.” – Minnesota Trails Magazine "Best Annual Bike Ride" - CBS WCCO (Best of Minnesota) 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 […]
Strawberry Tea Party! If you haven't been to high tea at the Chickadee Cottage Cafe in Downtown Lake City, here's your chance to enjoy the full experience. Reservations are a must! Call 651-345-5155 to reserve your spot. Menu: Strawberry Rose Scone with Devonshire Cream Fraise Caprese Salad Cucumber Sandwich Pimento Cheese Sandwich Strawberry Basil Iced […]
Fathers Day is just around the corner, and we figured that if we could feed moms for FREE on Mother's Day, we could do it for Fathers on Father's Day! Just come on out with your family and dads your meal is on us! It's going to be a great day, and we look forward […]
The Lake City Yacht Club is hosting this wonderful weekend of learning and adventure on beautiful Lake Pepin. Saturday: Swim Test, classroom and practical instruction on their fleet of Sunfish boats. Sunday: Breakfast and coffee at Lake City Yacht Club followed by big boat experience. Spaces are limited, sign up now. Where: Ohuta Beach, Lake […]
The 53rd Annual Water Ski Days is going to be another big year! Come to Lake City for our annual summer party, June 26th-29th, and be treated to live lakeside concerts, an arts and crafts fair, gravity-defying water-ski shows and ski jump competition, a grand parade, a classic car show, and much, much, much more. […]
5:00pm Thursday, June 26th The Local Hooligans headline the main stage at Water Ski Days for a FREE Thursday show! The Local Hooligans are a rock and country variety band from Goodhue County, MN. They play rock, pop, and country music from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s, and today. The band came together in 2006, […]
In 2025 Water Ski Days is upping the ante with brand new water ski programming presented by Treasure Island Resort and Casino! Friday 10am Get on the Water: The USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation and the Big Pine Lake Water Ski Team are once again hosting a free event for people, especially […]
6pm, Friday, June 27th Rhino headlines the Main Stage at Water Ski Days with Strange Daze opening! Rhino is a next-level, four-piece band that redefines what a live show should be. Based in the Twin Cities, they effortlessly blend genres—from alt-rock and ‘80s nostalgia to today’s hottest hits, with some unexpected country and surprises thrown […]
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
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 […]
Lake City Rotary Club 5k/10k and Half-Marathon Enjoy a Half-Marathon, 10K or 5K in beautiful Lake City, MN on Saturday, June 28th, 2025! This incredible route truly features the best of nature featuring breathtaking bluff views. Runners and walkers will take off from Underwood Park in Lake City on 10th Street. Proceeds from this community […]
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
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, […]
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.
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 […]