Taste of Lakeville

Name: Taste of Lakeville
Start: 2025-08-14T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-14T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Lakeville Area Arts Center

Schedule

Thu Aug 14 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Lakeville Area Arts Center | Lakeville, MN

Join us for the 23rd Annual Taste of Lakeville on Thursday, August 14, 2025. 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 get together for one magical evening and offer 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. Creative Ensemble Marketing
7. Any Member of Lakeville Rotary
8. Online at tasteoflakeville.org

*There is a cash discount for purchasing at locations 1-7, as the online tickets charge a $5.20 fee. $60 same-day pricing begins at 2pm on August 14th.
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:
Step into a time machine with Atari, Minnesota’s premier 80s cover band. We are dedicated to reviving the vibrant sounds and unforgettable energy of the 1980s, delivering high-energy performances that captivate audiences of all ages. From synth-pop anthems and rock ballads to new wave hits and dance-floor favorites, Atari covers it all with precision and passion. Our goal is to transport you back to the era of neon lights, big hair, and timeless music. www.ataritheband.com

GAMES:
Pull Tabs are back, thanks to the Rosemount and Lakeville VFW. Make sure to bring cash!
Participate in raffles at the Lakeville Rotary booth. Proceeds support the Lakeville Rotary Foundation.
Various yard games will be available throughout the grounds. Mirror Me Perfect will be back with their traveling photo booth! 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 13–19, 2025! Bidding opens at 7:30 AM on the 13th and closes at 7:30 PM on the 19th. 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 19–22; physical items can be picked up August 20–22, 8 AM–4 PM 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 and you are entered into a drawing for prizes. 360 Communities - a Dakota County nonprofit helping families in need - is asking for food, personal care items, household supplies, and necessities for infants. You can bring one or many items to participate in a prize drawing.

FAQ:
- Bring a valid ID to enter.
- Bring cash if you wish to purchase raffles, pull tabs, souvenir plates, and wine glass holders. There is no ATM onsite (but some are located at local businesses downtown)
- There is free street parking
- Some gluten-free, meat-free, and alcohol-free options will be available.

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