JANUARY RITTER FEST Enjoy snowmobile rides , snowshoeing and s ’ mores at Ritter Farm Park .
FEBRUARY CHAMBER ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DINNER AND AWARDS CELEBRATION A recap of the past year , plans for this year and honoring individuals and businesses for excellence .
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ACTIVITIES & SPORTS FESTIVAL Interact with more than 60 local organizations that offer sport , activity , and education opportunities . Event hosted by Lakeville Community Education .
MARCH LAKEVILLE LANDSCAPE , HOME & CONSUMER SHOWCASE EXPO Over 100 exhibitors , highlighting all the best the area has to offer from home improvement to retail , professional , medical , wellness , business and education services .
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STATE OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY LUNCHEON The Chamber and City give updates on development and changes in Lakeville business community .
APRIL SUDS FOR SCHOLARS TASTING EVENT Enjoy a night of beer tasting and FUNdraising with the Chamber Foundation . One hundred percent of ticket sales go toward scholarships for Lakeville students and Chamber member employees pursuing continuing education .
MAY TOURISM LUNCHEON & ATTRACTIONS EXPO Highlights the importance of tourism and recognizes Lakeville ‘ s hospitality talent with our prestigious Star Awards .
CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC Chamber members kick off the golf season at this fun-filled day of golf , food , fun and prizes .
ELKO SPEEDWAY May through October at premier racing facility in Midwest , high-banked 3 / 8 mile paved oval races . Under NASCAR division .
JUNE FARMERS MARKET June through October on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Downtown Lakeville .
PUPPET WAGON Bring your blanket or lawn chairs , relax and enjoy the shows . Locations vary , June-August so check for schedule at lakevillemn . gov .
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JULY PAN-O-PROG Week-long festival of events including 4th of July fireworks , live music , parade , family activities , classic car parade and show , Beer , Brats & Bingo , contests and more . Parade is held Downtown Lakeville , events in various locations . See Panoprog . org for full schedule of events .
AUGUST DAKOTA COUNTY FAIR Weeklong fair with special days for kids , military and seniors . Dakota County Fairgrounds .
CITY-WIDE BLOOD DRIVE Join the City , Chamber , Rotary and many service organizations for this once-a-year life-changing event .
TASTE OF LAKEVILLE The Lakeville Rotary presents live entertainment , wine and beer tastings , food samplings from local restaurants / caterers , silent auction . Lakeville Area Arts Center .
THE OPEN DOOR 5K , 1 MILE FUN WALK & KIDS RUN Benefits and supports food insecure residents in county .
SEPTEMBER BOWLING FOR EDUCATION Proceeds benefit Lakeville Area Schools teachers and students .
LAKEVILLE ART FESTIVAL Over 100 artists , live music , youth art tent , community art project , artist demos , literary art , food & wine . Held on the grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center .
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OCTOBER STATE OF THE SCHOOLS LUNCHEON The Lakeville school district provides an annual update on Lakeville Area Schools . CHAMBER FALL GALA Members and sponsors enjoy the Chamber ’ s most anticipated themed affair of the year ! DL BOO Trick-or-treat at several of our downtown Lakeville businesses !
LIVE2LEAD Priority Living of MN and Maxwell Leadership host leadership experience with world-class speakers for personal and business development .
NOVEMBER 360 COMMUNITIES FIRE & ICE GALA Help in the moment , Hope for the future . Your support changes the lives of families in our community .
HOMEFRONT HEROES GALA ThinkGREAT Foundation celebrates and awards scholarships to military spouses .
DECEMBER HOLIDAY ON MAIN Crafts , treats , carolers , reindeer , and live entertainment with Santa in Downtown Lakeville .
CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE Experience living history firsthand with costumed interpreters and demonstrations . Held at Dakota City Heritage Village at the Dakota County Fairgrounds .
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