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BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY TO LAKE KAMPESKA FOR THREE DAYS OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN!
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COOKIN' ON KAMPESKA IS PACKED FULL OF EXCITING ACTIVITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR EVERYONE - GOOD FOOD, CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, LIVE MUSIC AND SO MUCH MORE.
THURSDAY
July 16, 2026
Join us on the shores of Lake Kampeska for Thursday Night Live!
Gates & food vendors open at 4:00pm.
Admission is FREE.
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE
Thursday | 7:00pm
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Join us as we kick off Cookin' on Kampeska with Thursday Night Live at the Lake with IV Play taking the stage at 7:00pm!
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Bring your lawn chairs!
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Thursday Night Live admission is FREE.​
FRIDAY
July 17, 2026
Spend Friday night at the lake! ​
Gates & food vendors open at 4:30pm.
FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Friday | 8:00PM
Throw on your dancing shoes and head to the main stage to kick off the weekend and dance the night away with 3 Hour Download​!
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Bring your lawn chairs!
SATURDAY
July 18, 2026
Bring the entire family for a fun-filled Saturday at the lake!
​​Gates & food vendors open at 10:00am.
KAMPESKA RUN AROUND
THE LAKE
Saturday | 6:30am
In partnership with Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
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Start your Saturday morning by competing in a Half Marathon or 5K around Lake Kampeska.
Awards will be given to top finishers in each age division.
Half marathon begins at 7:00am, with the 5-K beginning at 9:00am.
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For more information, contact the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center at 605-882-6250
KIDS MAGICAL EXPERIENCE
Saturday | 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Sponsored by The Realty Team - Lynn & Todd Morris
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Bring your kids to Lake Kampeska for a magical experience straight from a fairytale! Cinderella and her step sisters will be at Cookin' on Kampeska from 11:00am - 1:00pm on Saturday.
B.Y.O.C - Bring your own cameras!
LITTLE MISS & MR KAMPESKA
Saturday | 11:30am
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Sponsored by Clausen Construction
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The Little Miss and Little Mr. Kampeska Pageant is a light-hearted annual tradition. This pageant is just for fun and introduces children to the stage. Dress up or down, winners are selected by the luck of the draw!
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Pre-registration is required, space is limited.
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BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT
Saturday | 12:30pm
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In Partnership with the Lions Club of Watertown
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Grab a friend, head to the shores of Lake Kampeska, and sign up to play the Lion's Club Bean Bag Tournament!
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Pre-registration is preferred, or get your team signed up the day of the tournament at the Lion's Club tent.
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Bags will fly at 12:30pm SHARP.​​
KIDS FOAM PARTY
Saturday
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The kids foam party is foamy fun for all! Throw on some clothes you don't mind getting wet, and join the party!
SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday | 8:00PM
Celebrate the end of a great weekend at Lake Kampeska with SD Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Ivory, as they take the main stage!​
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Bring your lawn chairs!
NIGHT FOAM PARTY
Saturday | 10:00PM
The Night foam party is for the big kids! Throw on some clothes you don't mind getting wet, and join the fun!
