Taste of Lakeville 2026
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Join us for the 24th Annual Taste of Lakeville on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Stop into the Lakeville Area Arts Center from 5 to 9 p.m. for a deliciously good time!
The Taste of Lakeville is a community celebration where local restaurants, caterers, and fine beverage purveyors come together for one magical evening, offering attendees the opportunity to sample, taste, sip, and devour the rich culinary treats our wonderful town has to offer.
Learn more by visiting our website: tasteoflakeville.org.
Or continue reading below for more details.....
TICKETS:
Tickets cost $50 in advance and $60 at the gate. You can purchase tickets from any of the following locations:
1. Lakeville Area Arts Center
2. Lakeview Bank
3. Citizens Bank Minnesota
4. New Market Bank
5. Downtown Ace Hardware
6.. Any Member of Lakeville Rotary
7. Online at tasteoflakeville.org
$60 same-day pricing begins at 2pm on August 20th.
This event is for adults only. You must be at least 21 years of age to attend, and proof of age will be required at the time of admission to the event.
DELICIOUS FOOD & BEVERAGES:
Enjoy all-you-can-eat samples of sweet and savory food from 36 of the area’s best restaurants and caterers. Partake in wine, beer, and spirits galore! Lakeville Liquors will be bringing a wide variety of beverages, and you will have an opportunity to sample and vote for your favorites on Facebook. (There will also be non-alcoholic and gluten-free options).
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT:
Experience the best of country and rock with Coyote Wild, one of Minnesota’s premier live entertainment bands. Known for their powerhouse vocals, electrifying harmonies, and high-energy performances, Coyote Wild delivers an unforgettable mix of classic rock favorites and today’s biggest country hits. Their fast-paced, crowd-pleasing show is designed to get audiences singing along, dancing, and making memories all night long. Whether you’re a lifelong country fan or a classic rock enthusiast, Coyote Wild brings the perfect soundtrack to an incredible evening at Taste of Lakeville.
coyotewildband.com
GAMES:
Pull Tabs are back, thanks to the Rosemount and Lakeville VFW. Make sure to bring cash! All proceeds support our $100,000 commitment to the Lewis House Capital Campaign. 360 Communities is building a new domestic violence shelter and Survivor Support Center in Dakota County. Your support helps ensure every survivor has a place to turn.
Participate in a Wine Pull at the Lakeville Rotary booth. For $20 you can pull a mystery bottle of wine ranging in value from $18 - $60. All proceeds support our $100,000 commitment to the Lewis House Capital Campaign. 360 Communities is building a new domestic violence shelter and Survivor Support Center in Dakota County. Your support helps ensure every survivor has a place to turn.
Mirror Me Perfect will be back with their traveling caricature booth! All free-will tips will go to support our $100,000 commitment to the Lewis House Capital Campaign. 360 Communities is building a new domestic violence shelter and Survivor Support Center in Dakota County. Your support helps ensure every survivor has a place to turn.
Various yard games will be available throughout the grounds. And various food and drink vendors have interactive games, like spin the wheel or Plinko, for prizes!
AUCTION:
Join us for the Taste of Lakeville Online Auction, running August 19–24, 2026! Bidding opens at 7:30 AM on the 19th and closes at 7:30 PM on the 24th. Register at m.silentauctionpro.com using Group Number 764. Returning users can log in or reset credentials if needed. All payments are processed via credit card, and invoices will be emailed or texted after the auction ends. Gift certificates will be sent out August 25-28; physical items can be picked up August 25 starting at 10:00 AM and during regular business hours on August 26 & 27 at Citizen’s Bank MN, 18476 Kenrick Ave, Lakeville (bring proof of purchase). Questions? Contact Lowell Collman at 952-469-1919. Thanks to our generous sponsors—your support helps fund impactful community projects through the Lakeville Rotary Foundation!
SUPPORT GREAT CAUSES:
The Taste of Lakeville is the primary fundraising event for the Lakeville Rotary Club. Proceeds from this event support a variety of local and regional initiatives like scholarships, community action, food shelves, parks, and many more. View the full list of projects and causes at: https://tasteoflakeville.org/beneficiaries/.
BRING A FOOD/HOUSEHOLD DONATION :
Bring a donation to support the 360 Communities - a Dakota County nonprofit helping families in need - is asking for food, personal care items, household supplies, and necessities for infants.
FAQ:
- Bring a valid ID to enter.
- Bring cash if you wish to purchase pull tabs, souvenir plates, and wine glass holders. There will be a digital payment option for the wine pull and Mirror Me Perfect charity tips.
Note: There is no ATM onsite (but some are located at local businesses and banks downtown)
- There is free street parking
- Some gluten-free, meat-free, and alcohol-free options will be available.
Questions? Send our page a DM. We try to respond within 48 hours.
The Taste of Lakeville is a community celebration where local restaurants, caterers, and fine beverage purveyors come together for one magical evening, offering attendees the opportunity to sample, taste, sip, and devour the rich culinary treats our wonderful town has to offer.
Learn more by visiting our website: tasteoflakeville.org.
Or continue reading below for more details.....
TICKETS:
Tickets cost $50 in advance and $60 at the gate. You can purchase tickets from any of the following locations:
1. Lakeville Area Arts Center
2. Lakeview Bank
3. Citizens Bank Minnesota
4. New Market Bank
5. Downtown Ace Hardware
6.. Any Member of Lakeville Rotary
7. Online at tasteoflakeville.org
$60 same-day pricing begins at 2pm on August 20th.
This event is for adults only. You must be at least 21 years of age to attend, and proof of age will be required at the time of admission to the event.
DELICIOUS FOOD & BEVERAGES:
Enjoy all-you-can-eat samples of sweet and savory food from 36 of the area’s best restaurants and caterers. Partake in wine, beer, and spirits galore! Lakeville Liquors will be bringing a wide variety of beverages, and you will have an opportunity to sample and vote for your favorites on Facebook. (There will also be non-alcoholic and gluten-free options).
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT:
Experience the best of country and rock with Coyote Wild, one of Minnesota’s premier live entertainment bands. Known for their powerhouse vocals, electrifying harmonies, and high-energy performances, Coyote Wild delivers an unforgettable mix of classic rock favorites and today’s biggest country hits. Their fast-paced, crowd-pleasing show is designed to get audiences singing along, dancing, and making memories all night long. Whether you’re a lifelong country fan or a classic rock enthusiast, Coyote Wild brings the perfect soundtrack to an incredible evening at Taste of Lakeville.
coyotewildband.com
GAMES:
Pull Tabs are back, thanks to the Rosemount and Lakeville VFW. Make sure to bring cash! All proceeds support our $100,000 commitment to the Lewis House Capital Campaign. 360 Communities is building a new domestic violence shelter and Survivor Support Center in Dakota County. Your support helps ensure every survivor has a place to turn.
Participate in a Wine Pull at the Lakeville Rotary booth. For $20 you can pull a mystery bottle of wine ranging in value from $18 - $60. All proceeds support our $100,000 commitment to the Lewis House Capital Campaign. 360 Communities is building a new domestic violence shelter and Survivor Support Center in Dakota County. Your support helps ensure every survivor has a place to turn.
Mirror Me Perfect will be back with their traveling caricature booth! All free-will tips will go to support our $100,000 commitment to the Lewis House Capital Campaign. 360 Communities is building a new domestic violence shelter and Survivor Support Center in Dakota County. Your support helps ensure every survivor has a place to turn.
Various yard games will be available throughout the grounds. And various food and drink vendors have interactive games, like spin the wheel or Plinko, for prizes!
AUCTION:
Join us for the Taste of Lakeville Online Auction, running August 19–24, 2026! Bidding opens at 7:30 AM on the 19th and closes at 7:30 PM on the 24th. Register at m.silentauctionpro.com using Group Number 764. Returning users can log in or reset credentials if needed. All payments are processed via credit card, and invoices will be emailed or texted after the auction ends. Gift certificates will be sent out August 25-28; physical items can be picked up August 25 starting at 10:00 AM and during regular business hours on August 26 & 27 at Citizen’s Bank MN, 18476 Kenrick Ave, Lakeville (bring proof of purchase). Questions? Contact Lowell Collman at 952-469-1919. Thanks to our generous sponsors—your support helps fund impactful community projects through the Lakeville Rotary Foundation!
SUPPORT GREAT CAUSES:
The Taste of Lakeville is the primary fundraising event for the Lakeville Rotary Club. Proceeds from this event support a variety of local and regional initiatives like scholarships, community action, food shelves, parks, and many more. View the full list of projects and causes at: https://tasteoflakeville.org/beneficiaries/.
BRING A FOOD/HOUSEHOLD DONATION :
Bring a donation to support the 360 Communities - a Dakota County nonprofit helping families in need - is asking for food, personal care items, household supplies, and necessities for infants.
FAQ:
- Bring a valid ID to enter.
- Bring cash if you wish to purchase pull tabs, souvenir plates, and wine glass holders. There will be a digital payment option for the wine pull and Mirror Me Perfect charity tips.
Note: There is no ATM onsite (but some are located at local businesses and banks downtown)
- There is free street parking
- Some gluten-free, meat-free, and alcohol-free options will be available.
Questions? Send our page a DM. We try to respond within 48 hours.
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Lakeville Area Arts Center, 20965 Holyoke Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044-9645, United States
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