Water Ski Days
Water Ski Days 2026
Jul 1, 2026
Thousands turned out for the car show, parade, concerts, carnival and—of course—water ski shows during Water Ski Days June 25-28 in Lake City.
Water ski shows are a growing part of Water Ski Days
Jun 24, 2026
Some of the premiere attractions of Lake City’s Water Ski Days every year are the water ski shows that take place right off the beach of Ohuta Park. It should come as no surprise that this is the same location where Father of Water Skiing, Ralph Samuelson, often performed, although the tricks...
The 54th Water Ski Days runs today through Sunday
Jun 24, 2026
Lake City Minnesota is gearing up for its signature summer event, Water Ski Days. From June 25 to June 28, southeastern Minnesota’s popular tourism hub will host huge lakeside concerts, incredible water skiing events, and many more family friendly activities to celebrate 104 years as the...
Button design announced for 54th Water Ski Days
Jun 24, 2026
Every year, a student’s design is chosen for the official Water Ski Days buttons. This year’s winner is Arley Krier. As the top voted artist in the contest, Arley has won $100 in Chamber Bucks. Second place went to Margaret Rol and the third-place finisher was Skylee Mehrkens.
The contest was open...
Water Ski Days parade route adjusted due to street construction
Jun 17, 2026
The Lake City Chamber of Commerce would like to notify residents, visitors, parade participants, and businesses of a last-minute adjustment to the 2026 Water Ski Days Grand Parade route.
Due to ongoing construction on Garden Street, the Chamber has elected to modify the parade route to avoid the...
History events planned over Water Ski Days
Jun 17, 2026
There’s a lot to discover about Lake City beyond our rightful claim as the Birthplace of Water Skiing. The Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) offers a number of opportunities for you to learn more about our past and meet both old and new friends during the annual Water Ski Days Celebration.
We’...
Last call for Water Ski Days karaoke
Jun 10, 2026
If you dream of being named the Water Ski Days karaoke champion, this year will be your last opportunity—at least for a while.
Q Media Group radio station Lake Hits 95, which puts on the annual singing contest, has announced that it plans to replace it with a different event to be announced later...
Flags of Valor will be on display June 24-28
May 13, 2026
The Lake City American Legion Post 110 and Auxiliary have announced that the Flags of Valor display will be held during Water Ski Days.
This is the organizations’ 10th year of sponsoring the patriotic flag display along North Highway 61 from Ohuta Park to Kelly’s Lake House Bar and Grill.
Flags...
Chamber director: An abundant Water Ski Days
Jul 2, 2025
The four day marathon of fun known as Water Ski Days saw some records fall this year, according to Heather Thomas, the director of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, the main organizer of the festival.
“We had record number of volunteers, City staff and community support in abundance,” she said. “...
Water Ski Days starts today
Jun 25, 2025
Water Ski Days, the annual celebration of Lake City native Ralph Samuelson’s invention of a brand new water sport, runs today (Thursday) through Sunday.
Thousands of people are expected to visit Lake City for live music, a craft fair, a car show, a parade, and numerous other events and activities...
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