So much to do this weekend
There’s a lot going on this weekend, especially if you are interested in running 3.125 miles, local authors, history, live music, or classic cars.
Last Market by the Lake of 2026
In a sign of impending autumn, the Lake City Market by the Lake’s last market of 2026 is Thursday (today) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Ohuta Park.
“It will be a celebration of gratitude, thanking all PoP (Power of Produce) Club members for trying new things, vendors, farmers, musicians, artists, community supporters, Lake City Marina staff, City of Lake City, and public safety for making the market the incredible event that it is,” market committee member Susan Draves said. “PoP Club members will write thank-you cards to farmers as well.”
Hispanic Inclusion of Lake City invites the public to help support our town’s immigrant community by donating gift cards from businesses such as Kwik Trip, Fresh Market, or Family Dollar. They will have a booth set up at the Lake City Market by the Lake on Thursday.
As usual, there will be live music (this week’s performer is Charlie Cannon), vendors, food trucks and more. People can find out more on the Lake City Market by the Lake Facebook page.
Kendal Mae 5K Family Fun Run
The family of Kendal Breyfogle, who died in 2017 of childhood leukemia, is holding a family fun run event in her memory and in honor of her identical twin sister, Kenedi, who also had leukemia and is over a decade into remission.
The Kendal Mae 5K Family Fun Run will be Saturday, Sept. 12, at Ohuta Beach Park in Lake City.
Registration begins at 9:15 a.m. The run/walk begins at 10 a.m.
Registration is $35. Children under 12 can register for $25. The event is stroller friendly, and there is no registration fee for children in strollers.
All proceeds will go to Blood Cancer United.
People can register online at pages.lls.org/tnt/team/wdw27/teamtwicethefightfordisney.
For information, text Abby at 515-664-6264.
Frontenac History Celebration
Florence Township/Frontenac History Weekend is coming up on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13.
According to a news release, this event will be “a celebration of Florence Township/Frontenac’s unique and storied history, featuring several weekend events.” It will be taking place from noon to 3 p.m. both days at various locations based on the following schedule:
• Saturday noon at Florence Town Hall in Frontenac Station: Pie Potluck. Frontenac Historic District Guides and Town Hall Tours.
• Saturday 1 to 2 p.m. at Florence Town Hall in Frontenac Station: Story Potluck Program.
• Sunday noon at the picnic shelter in Wakondiota Park in Old Frontenac: Park Picnic – “Bring your family and a picnic or dish to share to the picnic shelter at Wakondiota Park in Old Frontenac. We may also have a couple of food trucks there. We’ll provide plates, napkins, and utensils.”
• Sunday noon at Wakondiota Park field: Vintage Baseball.
• Sunday 1 p.m. at 28960 Wood Ave., Old Frontenac: Louis Carlson House Tour.
• Sunday 2 p.m. at the Old Frontenac Cemetery: Historic Cemetery Tour.
• Sunday 2 to 3 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church: Open House.
For more information, please contact Jeff Bolin, HPC chair, at 507-990-3565; Allen Anderson, HPC member, at 239-297-8006; or Pam Miller, publicity and town clerk, at 612-518-6526 or florencetwpmn@gmail.com.
Lake City Music Showcase
Lake City Area Arts is having its annual Lake City Music Showcase on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to around 7 p.m. in Patton Park.
The free event features live music, a drum circle, food vendors, a kids tent, and more.
Performers include the Prairie Street Jazz Band at 11:15 a.m., Tony Cuchetti at 1 p.m., Steve Fessler at 2 p.m., Tom and Tina at 3 p.m., and Animalhead at 5 p.m., with more to be announced.
Freewill donations benefit the Lake City Area Arts Young Musicians Fund, which supports musical opportunities for youth in the Lake City area.
The Showcase is sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Lake City and the Greater Lake City Community Foundation.
Car Cruise-in
In conjunction with the Lake City Music Showcase, the Lakesters car club is holding a cruise-in Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on West Center Street adjacent to Patton Park.
Prairie Street Jazz Concert in Frontenac
If you miss Prairie Street Jazz on Saturday (or just can’t get enough), they’ll be performing Sunday, Sept. 13, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Wakondiota Hillside Chapel at Christ Episcopal Church in Old Frontenac (see related story).
Local Author Talks
Lake City native Lindsey Wohlsdorf will give a talk about her debut novel, “Before Dreams Come True,” on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lake City Public Library.
Frontenac resident John Lund will launch his second book, “Divine Moments & Apparitions” with a book signing event Sept. 12 and 13. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at Lund’s home, the “Historic Glengarda Cottage,” 29904 County 2 Blvd., in Frontenac.