Water Ski Days

Unveiled: 46th annual Water Ski Days button art

Mar 29, 2017

Brandy Geolat submitted the winning button design for Water Ski Days. Lucy Weist came in second in the contest. Water Ski Days is June 23-25 in Lake City. Events include live music, a carnival, classic car show, a half marathon, 5k/10k fun run or walk, a bean bag tournament and more. More...

Letter: Flags of Valor project exceeded expectations

Jun 29, 2016

To the editor: At the January joint meeting of the American Legion post and auxiliary, Tom and Linda Lemmerman of Mazeppa were our guest speakers. They planted a seed when they informed us about their successful American Legion flag project they had in Mazeppa the past year called Field of Flags....

Water Ski Day's Parade grand marshals pitched in right away

Jun 23, 2016

Forty-five years ago Cheryl Huettl and Kathie Durand spent Water Ski Days in front of the old Blue Moon Cafe selling cotton candy and snow cones. They will celebrate the 45th annual festival riding at the front of the Water Ski Days parade on Sunday. The two consummate community volunteers are...

Water Ski Days ready to begin

Jun 23, 2016

Festivities kick off at 1 p.m. Friday when the bigger than ever before carnival opens for the 45th annual Water Ski Days. But for dozens of volunteers the work began weeks, even months, ago. Advance discount tickets for rides on the carnival will be available through noon Friday at the Chamber of...

Water Ski Days coming June 24-26

Jun 16, 2016

The carnival coming to town June 24-26 not only will be bigger than past Water Ski Days carnivals, but for wise shoppers it will be cheaper. Gold Star Amusements will provide the carnival attractions for the second straight year. And this year the carnival area will be extended for one block down...

Letter: Local cars needed for Lions car show

Jun 16, 2016

To the editor: For 27 years, the Lake City Lions Club has produced the Antique Car and Tractor show the Saturday of Water Ski Days weekend. Tens of thousands of dollars have been raised supporting scholarships for Lake City students, the food shelf, the Ronald McDonald House of Rochester, Camp...

Water Ski Days 2016 buttons available around Lake City

Jun 9, 2016

Lauren Kaartinen holds up one of the buttons for the 45th annual Water Ski Days celebration coming to Lake City June 24-26. Kaartinen’s design (see detail below) of a water skiier being towed by a friendly mystical being was chosen for this year’s button. Buttons retail for $3 and are available at...

Donations sought for 'Flags of Valor' display

Jun 2, 2016

The Lake City American Legion Post 110 and Auxiliary are asking for donations for their project, Flags of Valor. Flags will be displayed during Water Ski Days weekend from Ohuta Park towards the Willows along the Riverwalk. Support and donations are needed to cover the costs of flag rental....