Thank you to these major sponsors:
JULY JUBILEE 2025 - JULY 11, 12 & 13
July Jubilee is an exciting time in Lake Mills, Iowa. It is a weekend jam packed full of family-friendly activities and down-right fun! From parades and 5Ks, to street dances and high school reunions, you don't want to miss what's coming up this year! Keep an eye on the schedule of events* for exciting new details coming soon!
​
*Schedule subject to change
Be a Sponsor! Because local businesses and organizations support July Jubilee, we are able to offer many FREE family activities throughout the weekend! Donations of all sizes are welcome! Contact the Lake Mills Chamber Development Corporation at (641) 592-5253 or lmcdc@wctatel.net if your business or organization are interested in becoming a sponsor!
FRIDAY, JULY 11
11:00 AM
MBT CUSTOMER APPRECIATION COOK OUT
MBT BANK, LAKE MILLS | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Enjoy a BBQ lunch with MBT at 106 W Main St. from 11 am - 1 pm! Thank you to our valued customers and happy July Jubilee celebration to our community!
12:00 PM
JULY JUBILEE 5K EARLY REGISTRATION
LAKE MILLS PHYSICAL THERAPY | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pick up your 5K packet early and give yourself a little extra pre-race time Saturday morning by stopping in at Lake Mills Physical Therapy Friday, July 11, between noon and 5 pm: 115 N Mill Street.
Register for the 2025 July Jubilee 5K online BEFORE June 27 at 5 pm ONLINE!
5:00 PM
WINE TASTING & HORS D'OEUVRES
308 S LINCOLN ST. | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
​
Join the Lake Mills Area Historical Society for their annual July Jubilee Wine Tasting & Hors D'oeuvres! Sample a variety of wines, including selections from Lazy Acre Vineyard in rural Lake Mills!
​
Tickets: $20/person, includes a commemorative wine glass and hors d'oeuvres!
6:00 PM
COMMUNITY NIGHT
DOWNTOWN LAKE MILLS | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Head downtown Lake Mills for some FREE family fun: inflatable jump houses, yard games, music, and more free entertainment! Grab a local bite and come hang out!
2025 Event Sponsored by Hanson Family Foundation, NextEra Energy Resources, and more!
6:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC @ 5 ALARM BREWING CO.
211 WEST MAIN ST. | 6 - 9 pm
2025 Show TBD! Kick off the July Jubilee weekend with a cold drink and some tunes!
6:30 PM
LITTLE MR. AND MS. JULY JUBILEE CONTEST
DOWNTOWN LAKE MILLS - COMMUNITY NIGHT | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sign up to enter the Little Mr. and Ms. July Jubilee Contest! Goodies will be given to all entrants and two randomly-drawn winners will be named Little Mr. and Ms. July Jubilee! Winners will get to help lead the annual July Jubilee parade on Saturday, July 12.
Contest details and registration here! Sponsored by the Lake Mills Care Center.
9:00 PM
DJ AFTER PARTY WITH DIETRICH ENTERTAINMENT
DOWNTOWN LAKE MILLS - COMMUNITY NIGHT | 9:00 pm
Dance the night away downtown with Dietrich Entertainment!
2025 Event Sponsored by TBD
SATURDAY, JULY 12
7:30 AM
JULY JUBILEE 5K
LAKE MILLS PHYSICAL THERAPY | Race @ 7:30 am, Registration @ 6:45 am
Come run, walk or stroll through the 17th Annual July Jubilee 5K, on Saturday, July 12! Pre-registration is open through June 27th at 5 pm. Please pre-register for this event! Our ability to manage ahead and pre-plan, schedule volunteers and keep costs in check are vital to continuing this event.
Register and Learn More now!
10:30 AM
JULY JUBILEE PARADE
EAST MAIN STREET, SOUTH LAKE STREET, S 10TH AVE E
Parade Float registration and route flyer available online!
11:30 AM
PARENT'S FOR D.C. PICNIC FUNDRAISER
OAKWOOD PARK | 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Parents for D.C. will be serving a fundraiser lunch from 11:30 am - 2 pm (or until gone!) There will also be FREE entertainment for kids: inflatables, balloon animals, etc. beginning at noon! In the case of rain, the fundraiser lunch and activities will be moved to the Lake Mills Community School.
2025 Event Sponsored by TBD
11:30 AM
FUN IN THE PARK
OAKWOOD PARK | 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Parents for D.C. will be serving a fundraiser lunch from 11:30 am - 2 pm (or until gone!) There will also be FREE entertainment for kids: inflatables, balloon animals, etc. beginning at noon! In the case of rain, the fundraiser lunch and activities will be moved to the Lake Mills Community School.
2025 Event Sponsored by TBD
12:30 PM
LMFD CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER
DOWNTOWN, IN FRONT OF 5 ALARM BREWING CO. (211 West Main St.)
$50 per team (includes wristbands to Saturday night July Jubilee street dance!) Rules sheet will be available at the event. This is a non-sanctioned event. Top 4 teams will be paid out: $150, $100, $50 and $20. Side board tournament will also be available (the team with the most wins will be crowned winner); $20 entry, $50 first place prize, and LMFD clothing for 2nd place winners.
Sign up beforehand at 5 Alarm Brewing Co. downtown Lake Mills.
12:00 PM
MEN'S SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
LEONARD FJELSTAD SPORTS COMPLEX
Leonard Fjelstad Sports Complex is located on the east side of town, at about 1000 Milton Ave. Contact Todd Jensen for details. Proceeds from the event benefit the Lake Mills Parks and Recreation Department. (Action continues on Sunday!)
1:00 PM
KID POWER SANCTIONED PEDAL PULL
OAKWOOD PARK
Summer fun - test your strength! Event will take place rain or shine! Sponsored by WCTA!
7:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC AT LAZY ACRE VINEYARD
4776 BLUEBILL AVE | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come celebrate July Jubilee with us! Details TBD!
​
8:00 PM
SUSHI ROLL
DOWNTOWN LAKE MILLS | 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Lake Mills, Iowa - Get ready to rock with your favorite songs from Bruno Mars, Rick Springfield, Lady Gaga, Nelly, AC/DC, P!nk, Neon Tree's, the Jackson 5, and more! You won't want to miss this show!
Saturday, July 12 @ 8 PM // $10/person at the gate
Street closes to admission bands ONLY @ 7 PM. Entrances located on N Mill Street near The North Branch Bar and on Main Street near David's Marketplace. Learn More!
2025 Event Sponsored by Next Era Energy Resources and more!
SUNDAY, JULY 13
8:00 AM
AMERICAN LEGION BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
OLE'S OFFICE | 205 N MILL ST. | 8 AM - 12 PM
Enjoy a freshly made breakfast and show support for local Veterans of the community!
9:00 AM
MEN'S SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
TRUMAN HELGESON CIVIC CENTER | 227 W MAIN ST.
Leonard Fjelstad Sports Complex is located on the east side of town, at about 1000 Milton Ave. Contact Todd Jensen​ for details. Proceeds from the event benefit the Lake Mills Parks and Recreation Department. (Continued from Saturday.)
3:00 PM
FREE POPCORN AT 'THE MILLS' THEATER
JULY JUBILEE WIND DOWN
'THE MILLS' THEATER | 216 W MAIN ST.
Enjoy afternoon matinee at 'The Mills' Theater with a free small popcorn for the first 100 people! Check out the theater Facebook page for updated movie listings!
​
2025 event sponsored by TBD
UPCOMING JULY JUBILEE DATES
