Tracy’s annual Boxcar Days celebration is a multi-day community festival held each summer. Named for the town’s railroad heritage, the event features a parade, street dance, live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, car show, fireworks, and a fun run. A great reason to visit Tracy, just 10 minutes from Lake Shetek.

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Currie’s annual Independence Day celebration takes place right at Lake Shetek, and it is one of the best lakeside fireworks displays in southwest Minnesota. Fireworks launch over the lake, best viewed from the state park beach or nearby lakeside properties.

Beyond the fireworks, the day includes a community parade through town, kids’ games, food, and live music. Whether you are watching from a blanket on the beach or a lakeside deck, it is a favorite summer tradition for the whole community.

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Slayton’s community celebration featuring events throughout town including a parade, street vendors, live entertainment, community meals, kids’ activities, and more. A chance to experience small-town Minnesota hospitality just 12 miles from Lake Shetek.

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