EASTER EGG HUNT Enjoy Easter activities and then an egg-stra special egg hunt through Downtown Lakeville! |
LIONS OKTOBERFEST Live music, food, beer garden. Held on the grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center. |
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Events and Festivals JANUARY
HOCKEY DAY LAKEVILLE Spend a day celebrating why we are called the State of Hockey. Youth games, alumni games, live music, food, family activities.
FEBRUARY
CHAMBER ANNUAL DINNER AND AWARDS A recap of the past year, plans for this year and individual and business excellence awards.
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, education services and more.
APRIL
STATE OF THE CITY The Chamber and City give updates on economic development in Lakeville.
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CITYWIDE BLOOD DRIVE – first of three Join the City, Chamber, Rotary, Memorial Blood Centers and many service organizations for this life-changing event offered three times per year.
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.
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MAY
CELEBRATE TOURISM LUNCHEON & ATTRACTIONS EXPO Highlights the importance of tourism and recognizes Lakeville‘ s hospitality talent with our annual Star Awards.
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.
FOOD TRUCK FEST Held in downtown Lakeville – Enjoy three dozen food trucks, live music, beer garden, kids zone.
LAKEVILLE CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC This annual fundraiser includes on-course contests, networking, lunch and dinner, awards for top performers, and raffle prizes.
LOONATICS TOWN BALL Season starts! Home games played at Belzer Stadium at Grand Prairie Park through July.
ELKO SPEEDWAY May 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.
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LIVE AT THE LAKE June – August. Free outdoor concerts and food trucks at Casperson Park’ s Doug & Deb Anderson Amphitheater. Schedule on the Lakeville Area Arts Center website. Bring blanket or lawn chair.
JULY
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS City of Lakeville’ s annual fireworks and outdoor entertainment. Details on PanoProg. org. Multiple viewing locations.
PAN-O-PROG Over a week-long, our summer festival highlights 80 events, including live music, family activities and sports, classic 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.
CITYWIDE BLOOD DRIVE – second of three Join the City, Chamber, Rotary, Memorial Blood Centers and many service organizations for this life-changing event offered three times per year.
AUGUST
DAKOTA COUNTY FAIR Weeklong fair with special days for kids, military and seniors. Dakota County Fairgrounds.
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TASTE OF LAKEVILLE The Lakeville Rotary presents live entertainment, wine and beer tastings, food samplings from local restaurants silent auction. On the grounds of the Lakeville Area Arts Center.
SEPTEMBER
LAKEVILLE ART FESTIVAL Over 100 artists, live music, youth art tent, community art project, artist demos, literary art, food & wine and shopping – at the Lakeville Area Arts Center.
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OCTOBER
STATE OF THE SCHOOLS Lakeville education leadership provides an update on ISD # 194.
CHAMBER FALL( GALA) FUNDRAISER Members and sponsors enjoy the Chamber’ s most anticipated themed social 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 at Steve Michaud Park.
NOVEMBER
LAKEVILLE CHAMBER WOMEN’ S SYMPOSIUM Over 30 vendors and 150 attendees for a day of education, motivation and shopping!
RUN THE RITTER 3 mile, 5 mile, or 10 mile run / walk with post race hot breakfast. Chip timed & awards. Ritter Farm Park.
DECEMBER
HOLIDAY ON MAIN Hosted by the Lakeville Lions Club. Holiday crafts, live entertainment, shopping, 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.
CITYWIDE BLOOD DRIVE – third of three Join the City, Chamber, Rotary, Memorial Blood Centers and many service organizations for this life-changing event offered three times per year.
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