Lake Waconia Marching Band Festival

The Lake Waconia Band Festival is held each year on the third Saturday of June. This "bands only" parade competition is a highlight of the summer marching season in central Minnesota. The parade beginning at 6:00 PM on Saturday, June 20, 2020. The Festival is celebrating its 22nd anniversary this year.

Lake Region Run

The Lake Region Run is a 10-mile, 10-mile relay, 5K, 1-mile, and Combo (5k & 1-mile) event. All finishers receive a finisher medal. The 10-mile, relay, and 5k finishers receive a custom medal. All 10-mile and relay runners will get a pair of bib magnets. Proceeds from this event go to the Lake Region Healthcare Cancer Care & Research Center.

Lake of the Woods County Fair

The Lake of the Woods County Fair is a family-friendly event with something for everyone. From the kiddie rides to the live music, there is plenty to keep the whole family entertained.

Lake Minnetonka Summer Splash

Celebrate summer in Wayzata! Shop 100+ Fine Artists at the Wayzata Art Experience, enjoy live music, food trucks, arty parties and more! Come view the World Class Match Cup Sailing Race with towering M32 Catamarans on Wayzata Bay.

Lake Minnetonka Studio Tour 2020

Spring studio art tour and sale in the Lake Minnetonka area.
Visit artist's home studios and meet their guest artists.
Paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media and more.
Don't miss the special opportunity to visit local artists' home studios and see how they create their art.
Saturday May 2, 10 AM to 6 PM
Sunday, May 3, 11 AM to 5 PM

Lake Lillian Fun Days

Lake Lillian Fun Days
July 31st – August 4, 2024

Join in on the family fun during Lake Lillian Fun Days the first weekend in August!
Events include a scavenger hunt, bean bag tournament, pancake breakfast, kids’ tractor pull, BINGO, and a Grand Day Parade!

Don’t miss the street dance on Saturday featuring Whiskey Rocks

Ladies' Moonlight Snowshoe Series

Each guided hike includes trail pass, snowshoe rental, headlamp to use, $15 dinner voucher in the Burnt Onion Kitchen & Brews, and a glass of house wine! $35 per person per session. Register by calling 218.865.8005

Ladies' Night Out

Downtown Rochester's Ladies Night Out will return in 2020! Ladies Night Out brings women together in Downtown Rochester for a night of shopping, dining, and giveaways. Ladies, grab your friends and get ready for a phenomenal evening!

Ladies Day Out - Birthplace of Occasional Shoppe

Buffalo, the birthplace of the occasional sale concept, hosts over 20 unique specialty shoppes with some open only one weekend a month. Ladies Day Out is a great opportunity to hit all the Shoppes open with special happenings and promotions for guests all day long. Hosted annually spring and fall.