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🔁 Wild Block Party, All Fair Events & More

🔁 Wild Block Party, All Fair Events & More

Dakota County Fair opens Monday, Maine lobster hits Lakeville, plus acoustic rock and tequila tasting. Your complete guide to this week's best local events.

Brady Greenbush
August 04, 2025

Good morning, Lakeville!

What’s inside:

Local food trucks
Fair events
Live music

— Brady Greenbush

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Tuesday - August 5th

🍺 San Diego Beer Tap Takeover, 6-8pm at Barley and Vine
Escape to the West Coast with beers from Coronado Brewing, AleSmith, and Belching Beaver! Raffles, brewery swag, and samples included. Bring your taste buds on vacation!

Wednesday - August 6th

🎸Acoustic Rock with Denny McGovern, 6-9pm at Brianno's Chart House
Four decades of experience meets Eagles, Tom Petty, and Neil Young influences. Enjoy intimate acoustic versions of classic rock favorites in a cozy setting.

🌵Cantera Negra Tequila Tasting, 6:30-8pm at Lakeville Liquors
Meet the father-son founders behind this exclusive Mexican tequila! Includes tastings, bottle signing, product discounts, and a taco bar from Teresa's Mexican Restaurant. Get tickets here.

🎤 Live at the Lake Concert Series, 9-6pm at Casperson Park
🆓 Folk opener Rob Meany leads into headliners The Castaways playing classic rock hits! Food trucks, beautiful Lake Marion views, and free entertainment make this the perfect summer evening.

Friday - August 8th

💃Revved UP Dance Night, Babe's Hometown Bar
Get ready to move! This high-energy DJ is making their south-side debut at Lakeville's favorite dancing destination. Known for great drinks and an even better dance floor!

Saturday - August 9th

🦐 Lakeville Fleet Farm Food Truck Train, 12-5pm at Fleet Farm
🆓 Five fantastic food trucks including Cheese Curd Tacos, Eggroll Queen, and Original Hockey Mom Brownies are rolling into town. Perfect for lunch with the family!

🦞Cousins Maine Lobster Pop-Up, 12-6pm at Angry Inch Brewing
Fresh lobster rolls straight from Maine have landed in Lakeville! Order at the truck or skip the line with their mobile app. Grab authentic New England flavors without the flight to the coast.

🎤Bruce Burniece Live, Barley and Vine
With 1,000 hit songs spanning 70+ years, Bruce encourages requests, sing-alongs, and dancing! This showman's memorable performances have made him a Minnesota favorite for over 40 years.

🐕‍🦺 Read to Service Dogs, 10:30am-12:30pm at Lakeville Library
🆓 Perfect for new readers! PawPADS brings gentle service dogs for kids to practice reading without judgment. Sign up for 15-20 minute slots - reading buddies with four paws and endless patience! Register here.

🎨Watercolor & Pen Plants Workshop, 9:30am-12pm at Lakeville Area Arts Center Ages 15+
Step into nature and create beautiful botanical art! Learn to capture and simplify plant subjects with expert step-by-step guidance. All supplies provided, and you'll leave with multiple finished masterpieces the same day. Register here.

Monday - August 4th

🎡 Dakota County Fair
🆓 Multi-day excitement featuring live music, thrilling rides, demolition derby, and amazing food vendors! See the full list of events here.

📚Friends of the Farmington Library Book Sale, August 4-9 at Farmington Library
🆓 Discover incredible deals on gently used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, and vinyl records! Fill a bag for just $5 on Saturday. Perfect stop on your way to the County Fair!

💼 School District Career Fair, 3-6pm at Apple Valley High School
🆓 Discover opportunities in Nutrition Services (starting $20.23/hr) and Special Education Paraprofessional roles (starting $21.65/hr)! On-spot interviews, application assistance, and benefits available at 30 hours.

Tuesday - August 5th

📖 BookTok Trivia Night, 7pm at OMNI Winery & Taproom Rosemount
Calling all Bat Boy lovers and Barnes & Noble enthusiasts! Test your knowledge of popular books from all genres. Perfect for romance trope fans and thriller addicts alike!

🏒 Minnesota Wild Block Party, 5-8pm at Cub Burnsville
🆓 Hockey celebration with interactive games and music for all ages! Features inflatable street hockey rink, electronic shooting net, EA Sports NHL 25 gaming station, and yard games!

Thursday - August 7th

🎮Video Gaming Truck, 6pm at Rambling River Park West Parking Lot
🆓 Ultimate mobile gaming experience! Luxury limousine interior with laser lights, eight 55" screens, 300 multiplayer games, Giant Connect 4, and a dedicated game coach. Stadium seating with full climate control!

Friday - August 8th

🚚 Eagan Food Truck Festival, Festival Grounds near band shell
🆓 Over 20 food trucks serving everything from gourmet burgers to global street eats! Entertainment by DJ TRIZ (4-6pm) and PopROCKS! (6-9pm). Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available!

🍷Clay & Cocktails, from 6:30-0pm at Muddy Waters Studio
Adults-only creative night! Bring your own beverages and snacks while you shape mugs, funky critters, or whatever inspires you. All clay and tools provided with friendly, no-pressure guidance. Register here.

🛍️ Rosemount High School Mega Garage Sale, at Rosemount High School
22nd annual fundraiser! Friday 4-8pm, Saturday 9am-4pm. Credit cards accepted. Support the band program while finding amazing deals!

Saturday - August 9th

🐟 On The Hook Fish & Chips, 11am-7pm at Apple Valley Menards
The Midwest's best wild Alaskan cod and chips comes to you! Eight hours of authentic fish and chips from this beloved food truck.

Sunday - August 10th

🐕 Pups on the Patio, 1-4pm at Buck '54 Bar & Grill
Meet adorable service dogs in training while supporting PawPADs! Specialty Tito's cocktails with 50% of proceeds benefiting this amazing organization. Perfect Sunday afternoon!