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Events and Festivals
JANUARY
RITTER FEST
Enjoy snowmobile rides,
snowshoeing and s’mores at Ritter
Farm Park.
CHAMBER ANNUAL
MEMBERSHIP DINNER AND
AWARDS CELEBRATION*
A recap of the past year, plans for
this year and honoring businesses
in categories of excellence.
FEBRUARY
ACTIVITIES & SPORTS
FESTIVAL
Interact with more than 60
local organizations that offer
sport, activity and education
opportunities. Event hosted by
Lakeville Community Education.
MARCH
APRIL
SUDS FOR SCHOLARS*
The Chamber Foundation hosts
a night of food and beer tasting
from local brewers to raise money
to provide education scholarships
for Lakeville High school
seniors and Chamber member
employees.
MAY
CHAMBER TOURISM
LUNCHEON & ATTRACTIONS
EXPO*
Highlights the importance of
tourism and recognizes Lakeville‘s
hospitality talent with our
prestigious Star Awards.
CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC*
Always a sell-out, members kick
off the golf season at this fun filled
day of golf, food, drinks and prizes.
ELKO SPEEDWAY
May through October
Premier racing facility in the
Midwest, high-banked 3/8 mile
paved oval races. Under NASCAR
division.
LAKEVILLE LANDSCAPE
& HOME/CONSUMER
SHOWCASE EXPO*
Over 120 exhibitors, highlights all
the best the area has to offer from
home improvement professionals
to retail and professional business
and educational services. Hosted
by the Lakeville Area Chamber.
STATE OF THE BUSINESS
COMMUNITY LUNCHEON*
The Chamber and the City give an
update on what is happening in
the Lakeville business community.
DOWNTOWN LAKEVILLE’S
BLOCK BASH
Enjoy live music, food, craft beer,
wine all while donating to a great
cause (charity recipient changes
each year)
PUPPET WAGON
Bring your blanket or lawn chairs,
relax and enjoy the shows. Locations
vary, June-August so check for
schedule at lakevillemn.gov.
JULY
PAN-O-PROG
Week-long festival of events
including 4th of July fireworks,
live music, parade, picnics,
classic car parade and show, golf
tournament, Beer, Brats & Bingo,
contests and more. Parade is held
Downtown Lakeville, events in
various locations. Fireworks at
Lakeville North High School.
OCTOBER
STATE OF THE SCHOOLS
LUNCHEON
The Chamber and the School
District partner together to give an
update on what is happening in
Lakeville area schools.
DL BOO
Trick-or-treat at several of our
downtown Lakeville businesses!
NOVEMBER
AUGUST
DAKOTA COUNTY FAIR
The county’s weeklong traditional
fair with special days for kids,
military and seniors. Held at the
Dakota County Fairgrounds.
TASTE OF LAKEVILLE*
The Lakeville Rotary Presents Live
entertainment, wine and beer
tastings, food samplings from local
restaurants/caterers, live and silent
auctions. Held at Lakeville Area
Arts Center. CITY WIDE BLOOD DRIVE
Join the City, Chamber, Rotary and
many of our service organizations
in Lakeville as we partner with
Memorial Blood Centers to make a
difference for many lives.
JUNE SEPTEMBER
FARMERS MARKET
June through October on
Wednesdays and Saturdays in
Downtown Lakeville.
CHAMBER EDUCATION
BOWLING TOURNAMENT
This annual event is held at
Bowlero and proceeds benefit
Lakeville Area Schools and
students.
LAKEVILLE ART FESTIVAL
Over 100 artists, live music, youth
art tent, community art project,
artist demos, literary art, food &
wine. This event is held on the
park-like grounds of the Lakeville
Area Arts Center.
*Some events re-scheduled in 2020. Check LakevilleChamber.org or 952-469-2020 for updated information
CHAMBER FALL GALA
Over 200 members and sponsors
come together for Lakeville’s most
anticipated themed affair of the
year!
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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