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🔁 Food Trucks, Dream Homes & Weekend Fun Around Lakeville

🔁 Food Trucks, Dream Homes & Weekend Fun Around Lakeville

Important local Lakeville news and family-friendly weekend activities you won't want to miss.

Brady Greenbush
May 12, 2025

Good morning, Lakeville!

What’s inside:

Lakeville Food Truck Festival trucks announced
South Metro plant sales
One of Lakeville’s most expensive homes for sale

— Brady Greenbush

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🍩 Lakeville Food Truck Festival Food Trucks Announced

Nearly all the food trucks at the Lakeville Food Truck Festival have been announced including trucks like:

Tot Boss, Wrecktangle Pizza, Unbakeable, Eggroll Queen.

See the full list of Lakeville Food Truck Festival’s food trucks.

Sponsered by Lakeville Loop

Reach the Right Audience with Lakeville Loop

After living in Lakeville for over 14 years, one thing has become clear: finding an effective way to advertise locally can be tough.

Billboards and park benches? Hard to know who’s paying attention.

Print ads and magazines? They’re distributed widely, but do they bring in new customers?

Facebook ads? You’re competing with every other business in town.

That’s why we created Lakeville Loop—the go-to platform for everything Lakeville. We’re here to revolutionize local advertising by helping businesses connect with the community in a smarter, more impactful way.

Why Lakeville Loop Works:

✅ Exclusive Partnerships – We partner with only one business per industry, so your message stands out.

✅ Trackable Results – Know exactly how many locals see your ad and take action.

✅ Engaged Audience – Over 1,800 residents rely on us to spotlight the best Lakeville has to offer.

We’re selective with our partners because our readers trust us for high-quality recommendations. If you’re a local business—or know one—that’s ready to reach an active, local audience, email us at [email protected]

From your favorite coffee shop to your go-to accountant, let’s work together to help Lakeville businesses grow and thrive.

What’s Happenin’

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Monday - May 12th

🎭 Moms Unhinged Comedy: Enjoy a night of clean(ish) comedy about motherhood, midlife, marriage and more at the Ames Center in Burnsville. Featuring Andrea Marie, Avril Granato, and special headliner Nancy Norton—first female winner of the Boston Comedy Festival! Get tickets.

Wednesday - May 14th

🚛 Public Works Open House: Explore the trucks and equipment that keep Burnsville running at Burnsville Public Works! This free 3.5-hour family event includes Water Treatment Plant tours (4:15PM), passport prize games, expert discussions, and food trucks. Perfect for curious kids of all ages!

Thursday - May 15th

🌸 Petals & Paint Workshop: Create a stunning floral arrangement in an iridescent ceramic vase with Brianna from Rae of Sunshine, then capture your bouquet in watercolor with artist Alyssa Whetstone. Perfect gift or friend outing! Secure your spot.

🛒 Cub Grand Opening: Be one of the first 250 shoppers at the new Burnsville South Cub (1750 County Road 42 W) on May 15th and receive a FREE bag of groceries! Doors open at 6:00AM.

Friday - May 16th

🎟️ Minnesota Lottery Opening: Stop by the Lakeville Walmart from 11am to noon for FREE scratch tickets during this one-hour grand opening event! While supplies last.

🍩 Cop on a Rooftop: LPD officers are taking over Dunkin' for 5 hours from 6am to 11am to support Special Olympics MN! Make any donation and receive a free donut as thanks. Stop by to meet Lakeville's finest while supporting a great cause.

💍 Sip & Sparkle: Ladies, treat yourself to permanent jewelry at Edelweiss Wine Bar! Enjoy delicious drinks and appetizers while getting fitted for beautiful bling during this evnet. Hosted by Sweet Sparrow Permanent Jewelry and Edelweiss Bakery in Prior Lake.

🚚 Spring Food Truck Event: Farmington and Empire host their fourth annual food truck gathering at Stelzel Fields. Come hungry and enjoy a variety of delicious options.

🎪 Farmington Family Fun Night: Free activities include hair dyeing, tattoos, cake walks, bounce house, FFA displays, and emergency vehicles! Bring cash for food trucks and raffle tickets. All outdoor fun behind Farmington Elementary School for two hours of family entertainment (4:30pm - 6:30pm).

🐻 Bears & Brew: Adults 21+ can enjoy this Zoo After Hours event at the Minnesota Zoo (13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley). Purchase tickets for cold drinks, dining, dancing, and animal activities. This popular event sells out quickly—secure your spot now!

Saturday - May 17th

🏍️ TCHD 50th Birthday Bash: Twin Cities Harley-Davidson celebrates 50 years with a bike sound system competition, 93X's Pablo giving away concert tickets, charity bike wash, food trucks, blessing of bikes at 2:30PM, and full bar! Come on over at 11am.

🌱 Garden Club Plant Sale: Shop affordable perennials, annuals, houseplants and veggies at Avonlea Clubhouse during Lakeville garage sale weekend. Saturday, May 17 (9AM-5PM) and Sunday, May 18 (10AM-2PM).

🚚 Lakeville Food Truck Fest: Bring your appetite to the Lakeville Area Arts Center Parking Lot for 9 hours (11am - 8pm) of delicious eats from various food trucks! Savory to sweet options available—come hungry and enjoy this foodie adventure with family and friends.

🫶 International Day of Living Together in Peace: Come celebrate with us at Casperson Park, there’s live music, dancing & fun!

Sunday - May 18th

🔥 6th Annual Firehouse Bingo: Heat up your Sunday at Fire Station 1 on May 18 at 2PM! Play 10 thrilling bingo games with cash prizes from $150-$1,000. Get tickets.

🌿 Farmington Greenhouse 70th Anniversary: Celebrate 70 years of community service with shopping, food trucks, giveaways, and a local vendor market at Farmington Greenhouse for two full days of green-thumb festivities (the 17th and 18th)!

🎨 Axolotl Painting Party: Join us at 6PM at Celts Pub in Farmington for Axolotl painting! No experience needed—designs come pre-sketched and ready to paint. All ages welcome, all supplies included. Reserve your spot

🏞️ Rigs & Roast Off-Road Meetup: Join Phase Off Road at Traders Market Elko from 8:30 am to 11:30 am for a gathering of custom builds, Jeeps, side-by-sides and more! Connect with fellow off-road enthusiasts over coffee and cinnamon rolls. All vehicles welcome—from rock crawlers to weekend warriors.