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EVENT CALENDAR
FEBRUARY
CHAMBER ANNUAL DINNER AND AWARDS A recap of the past year, plans for this year and individual and business excellence awards. 2025 Sponsor
RITTER FEST Enjoy snowmobile rides, dogsled rides, snowshoeing and s’ mores at Ritter Farm Park.
MARCH
LAKEVILLE LANDSCAPE, HOME & COMMUNITY EXPO Over 150 exhibitors, highlighting all the best the area has to offer from home improvement to retail, professional, medical, wellness, business education services and more. 2025 Sponsor
APRIL
STATE OF THE CITY PROGRAM The Chamber and City give updates on economic development in Lakeville 2025 Sponsors
SUDS FOR SCHOLARS A night of beer and wine 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 in their current field. 2025 Sponsor
EASTER EGG HUNT Enjoy Easter activities and then an egg-stra special egg hunt through Downtown Lakeville!
MAY
CELEBRATE TOURISM LUNCHEON & ATTRACTIONS EXPO Highlights the importance of tourism and recognizes Lakeville‘ s hospitality talent with our prestigious Star Awards. 2025 Sponsors
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.
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 and prizes. Proceeds benefit our local first responders.
LIVE AT THE LAKE June – August Free outdoor concerts at Casperson Park’ s performance stage. Schedule on the Lakeville Area Arts Center website. Bring blanket or lawn chair.
JULY
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS + Family Fun City of Lakeville’ s annual fireworks and outdoor entertainment. Schedule of events found on PanoProg. org. Event located at Century Middle School.

EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

PAN-O-PROG 10-day summer festival. Live music, family activities, car show, Beer Brats & Bingo. Cruise Night and Grand Parade are held in Downtown Lakeville, events and tournaments in various parks and other locations throughout town. Panoprog. org for a 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.
SEPTEMBER
BOWLING FOR EDUCATION Chamber hosts this tournament fun that benefits Lakeville Area Schools, teachers, and students. 2025 Sponsor
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 Leadership provides an annual update on ISD # 194. LakevilleChamber. org 2025 Sponsors
CHAMBER FALL GALA Members and sponsors enjoy the Chamber’ s most anticipated themed affair of the year! 2025 Sponsor
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 at Steve Michaud Park
NOVEMBER
LAKEVILLE CHAMBER WOMEN’ S SYMPOSIUM Join in the fun with over 40 vendors and 150 attendees for a day of education, motivation and shopping! 2024 Sponsor
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 Hosted by the Lakeville Lions Club. Holiday crafts, treats, carolers, and pictures 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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