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JANUARY
RITTER FEST Enjoy snowmobile rides , dogsled rides , snowshoeing and s ’ mores at Ritter Farm Park .
FEBRUARY
ANNUAL CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP DINNER AND AWARDS CELEBRATION
A recap of the past year , plans for this year and individual and business excellence awards .
MARCH
LAKEVILLE LANDSCAPE , HOME & CONSUMER 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 .
STATE OF THE CITY PROGRAM The Chamber and City give updates on economic development in Lakeville .
APRIL
SUDS FOR SCHOLARS TASTING EVENT A night of beer tasting and FUNdraising with the Chamber Foundation . One hundred percent of ticket sales go toward scholarships for Lakeville seniors and Chamber members pursuing continuing education .
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DOWNTOWN LAKEVILLE ART CRAWL
Features artists showcasing their work within the historic downtown area . Live music and events . Meet local artists , watch live demonstrations , and purchase artwork while exploring historic downtown Lakeville .
FIREHOUSE BINGO Join the Lakeville Public Safety Foundation at one of our Fire Stations for an afternoon of BINGO and family fun . Includes food and prizes . Proceeds support our local first responders .
ELKO SPEEDWAY Thru Oct . Weekend fun at the 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 .
BOURBON & CIGARS Lakeville Public Safety Foundation hosts an evening of bourbon and cigar sampling , live music , prizes , and more . Ticket Includes meal and proceeds benefit our local first responders .
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JULY
PAN-O-PROG 10-day festival of events in July . Live music , family activities , car show , Beer Brats & Bingo . Cruise Night and Grand Parade are held in Downtown Lakeville , events and tournaments in various locations throughout town . Panoprog . org for full schedule of events .
CITYWIDE BLOOD DRIVE Join the City , Chamber , Rotary and many service organizations for this life-changing event .
AUGUST
DAKOTA COUNTY FAIR Weeklong fair with special days for kids , military and seniors . Dakota County Fairgrounds .
TASTE OF LAKEVILLE The Lakeville Rotary presents live entertainment , wine and beer tastings , food samplings from local restaurants silent auction . Lakeville Area Arts Center .
THE OPEN DOOR 5K , 1 MILE FUN WALK & KIDS RUN
Benefits and supports food insecure residents in county . Casperson Park
SEPTEMBER
BOWLING FOR EDUCATION Chamber hosts this tournament fun that benefits Lakeville Area Schools , teachers , and students .
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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 !
HAUNTED FOREST FESTIVAL Trick-or-treat maze , hayrides , children ’ s entertainment and the haunted forest trail . Steve Michaud Park
NOVEMBER
360 COMMUNITIES FIRE & ICE GALA
Help in the moment , Hope for the future . Your support changes the lives of local families .
RUN THE RITTER 3 mile , 5 mile , or 10 mile run / walk with post race hot breakfast . Chip timed & awards . Proceeds benefit Lakeville parks . Ritter Farm Park
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 . Dakota City Heritage Village at the Dakota County Fairgrounds .
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EASTER EGG HUNT Enjoy Easter activities and then an egg-stra special egg hunt through Downtown Lakeville !
MAY
TOURISM LUNCHEON & ATTRACTIONS EXPO
Highlights the importance of tourism and recognizes Lakeville ‘ s hospitality talent with our prestigious Star Awards .
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PUPPET WAGON Bring your blanket or lawn chairs , relax and enjoy the shows . Locations vary , June-August . Schedule at lakevillemn . gov .
LIVE AT THE LAKE JUNE – AUGUST
Free outdoor concerts . Bring blanket or lawn chair . Food trucks . Casperson Park performance stage .
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LAKEVILLE ART FESTIVAL Over 100 artists , live music , youth art tent , community art project , artist demos , literary art , food & wine and shopping . Lakeville Area Arts Center .
OCTOBER
STATE OF THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM The Lakeville school district provides an annual update on ISD # 194 . LakevilleChamber . org
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