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Events and Festivals
JANUARY
CHAMBER ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
DINNER AND AWARDS CELEBRATION
A recap of the past year and plans for our
future year. We take this time to honor
members in categories of excellence.
FEBRUARY
Landscape & Home Expo
SUDS FOR SCHOLARS
The Chamber Foundation hosts a night of
food and beer tasting from local brewers. This
event raises money to provide scholarships
for area students and Chamber member
employees each year.
MARCH
Taste of Lakeville

LAKEVILLE LANDSCAPE & HOME/
CONSUMER SHOWCASE EXPO
Lakeville North High School
With over 150 exhibitors, this expo highlights
all the best Lakeville has to offer from
home improvement professionals to retail
and professional business and educational
services.
STATE OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
LUNCHEON
The Chamber and the City partner together to
give an update on what is happening in the
Lakeville business community.
Pan-O-Prog
Art Festival
MAY
FARMERS MARKET
June through October on Wednesdays and
Saturdays in Downtown Lakeville.
JULY
PAN-O-PROG
Parade in Downtown Lakeville,
Events in various locations
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.
AUGUST
DAKOTA COUNTY FAIR
Dakota County Fairgrounds
Farmington weeklong fair with special days
for kids, military and seniors.
SEPTEMBER
STATE OF THE SCHOOLS LUNCHEON
The Chamber and the School District partner
together to give an update on what is
happening in the Lakeville area school district
LAKEVILLE ART FESTIVAL
Lakeville Area Arts Center
Live music, youth art tent, community art
project, artist demos, literary art, food & wine.
CHAMBER TOURISM LUNCHEON
This event highlights the importance of
tourism to our state and tributes local
Lakeville hospitality talent with our prestigious
Star Awards as well as a mini attractions expo.
Each year this event is held at Holiday Inn and
Suites. CHAMBER EDUCATION BOWLING
TOURNAMENT
This annual event is held at Bowlero and
proceeds benefit Lakeville Area Schools and
Students.
ELKO SPEEDWAY
May through October
Premier racing facility in the Midwest, high-
banked 3/8 mile paved oval races. Under
NASCAR division. CHAMBER FALL GALA
Over 200 members and sponsors come
together for Lakeville’s black tie affair of the
year!
CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC
Hosted by Chamber member golf courses, the
tournament is an important fundraiser. Always
a sell-out with over 144 golfers.
Chamber Gala
JUNE
TASTE OF LAKEVILLE
Lakeville Area Arts Center
The Lakeville Rotary Presents Live
entertainment, wine and beer tastings, food
samplings from local restaurants/caterers, live
and silent auctions.
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
HOLIDAY on MAIN
Downtown Lakeville
Crafts, treats, carolers, reindeer and live
entertainment with Santa.
CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
Dakota City Heritage Village, Farmington
Experience living history firsthand. Costumed
interpreters and demonstrations.
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