shops of lake city

Mrs. Ropers romped and shopped

May 13, 2026

The Helens showed up loud, proud, and ready to shop during the second annual Mrs. Roper Romp and Shop on April 25. The Shops of Lake City and The Chamber of Commerce thank all of the “Helens” who showed up in style and made the day such a success. A special thank you to Q-Media for donating...

Heidi’s Huggamug wins window decorating contest

Dec 24, 2025

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce and Shops of Lake City is pleased to announce Heidi’s Huggamug Cafe as the winner of this year’s community-voted Downtown Window Decorating Competition. Voters were especially charmed by her playful, lighted display featuring Santa on water skis being pulled by a...

Snow lends a touch of holiday magic to Christmas by the Lake, Light up Lake City

Dec 3, 2025

The blanket of snow Lake City received over the holiday weekend proved to be a blessing to two big local holiday events on Saturday, Nov. 29. “The day went incredibly well!” said Tess Stone, the lead organizer of Shops of Lake City’s Christmas by the Lake. “We really feel it was a great success...

Foundation sponsors Christmas by the Lake

Nov 26, 2025

Greater Lake City Community Foundation Chairman Peter Coyle presented a check to Tess Stone, owner of Stone’s Famous Popcorn and coordinator of the first annual Christmas by the Lake shopping and community event hosted by the Shops of Lake City. Other sponsors providing financial support are...

A new tradition begins Saturday with first Christmas by the Lake

Nov 26, 2025

The Shops of Lake City are holding the first annual Christmas by the Lake event in downtown Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 29. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., people can visit member stores for holiday themed activities and sales. At the center of it all will be the 100 block of East Center Street, where...

Shops of Lake City plan first annual Christmas by the Lake on Nov. 29

Nov 19, 2025

The holiday season kicks off in style with Lake City’s first annual Christmas by the Lake on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., hosted by the Shops of Lake City. This one-day community event will bring together visitors and residents to celebrate the joy of the season in the heart of...

Shop owners gear up for Doe Days

Oct 22, 2025

The Shops of Lake City have announced that this year’s annual Doe Days event will be Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “As hunting season begins, we’re taking over Lake City! Local shops will be celebrating the day with exclusive discounts, special promotions, giveaways, and festive...

Downtown businesses plan to stay open late Thursdays in October

Sep 24, 2025

The Shops of Lake City invite the community to stay downtown a little later this fall with Downtown After Dark, happening every Thursday evening in October from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The idea came about almost by accident, according to organizers. “Danielle Hegge, owner of Twice Loved Resale &...

Ice fishing contest, 'Cabin Fever' event are Saturday

Feb 14, 2024

Due to ice conditions and weather, there will be no ice fishing at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club on Feb. 17. But they will still be awarding ice fishing prizes during a day full of activities at the clubhouse at 2200 S. Oak St. “We are still having a very full day of events at the clubhouse (...

Ice fishing contests to be on dry land

Feb 7, 2024

Frontenac Sportsman’s Club and Lake City Sportsman’s Club have announced that their annual ice fishing contest fundraisers won’t be on the ice this year. “Due to the ice conditions, we will not be able to hold the ice fishing contest on Frontenac Pond,” the Frontenac Sportsman’s Club said in a...