Swim across deer lake
🏊♂️ Swim Across the Lake – Friday, July 4 at 7:30 AM
🌅 Start your 4th with a splash!
Kick off Independence Day with our beloved early morning tradition: Swim Across the Lake! Whether you're in it for the challenge or the camaraderie, join us for a refreshing dip that celebrates the spirit (and temperature) of summer.
Starting point: Dennis & Cam Raedeke’s home
🏁 Towels, cheering squads, and coffee strongly encouraged!
Music on the Lake - Encore!
🎶 Music on the Lake – Encore! – Saturday, August 2 at 7:00 PM
🎸 Back by popular demand!
Grab your favorite float and cruise out for another night of lakefront rhythm and relaxation.
Location: Leeward side
The vibe is chill, the music’s live, and the memories? Guaranteed.
Flagstad Farm Event
🌻 Flagstad Farm Event
🌿 Nature, neighbors & a night to remember.
Celebrate summer at the beautiful Flagstad Farm, where the Deer Lake Conservancy’s work takes center stage. Food, music, and a whole lot of heart in a stunning setting.
📍 Bring a lawn chair and your appreciation for local conservation efforts.
Name That 'Toon
🤔 Name That ’Toon – Saturday, July 12 at 7:00 PM (Libertini’s Dock)
🛶 Pontoons, puzzles, and prizes!
Think you know your Deer Lake neighbors and pop culture? Hop aboard for this hilarious guessing game where you’ll name decorated pontoons based on their wild themes.
Costumes encouraged. Laughter guaranteed.
DLIA/DLC Annual Meeting
📣 DLIA / DLC Annual Meeting – Saturday, July 12 at 9:00 AM (Trollhaugen)
☕ Coffee, community, and conversations that matter.
Stay informed and get involved at our annual Deer Lake Improvement Association & Conservancy meeting. We'll cover lake updates, initiatives, and hear from our leadership team.
💡 Your voice helps keep Deer Lake thriving!
Pontoon Party
🛥️ Pontoon Party – Friday, July 11 at 6:00 PM (off Hungerford Point)
🎉 Tie up, tune in, and float the fun!
It’s a Deer Lake flotilla! Join your neighbors for an evening of pontoon hopping, music, snacks, and laughter as we raft up near Hungerford Point.
No agenda. No stress. Just pontoons, good company, and gentle waves.
Fireworks on the Lake
🎆 Fireworks on the Lake
✨ Booms, sparkles, and lake reflections await!
Bring your boat, blanket, or bug spray and join us under the stars for Deer Lake’s spectacular fireworks show. The water’s glow, the echo of fireworks over the hills — it’s pure magic.
Rain Date: Sunday, July 6 at 10:00 PM
🎇 Best seats in the house: anywhere on the water!
Music on the Lake
🎶 Tunes + Tubes = Music on the Lake! 🎶
Float, paddle, anchor, or dance from the dock — it’s time for one of Deer Lake’s favorite summer traditions: Music on the Lake! Join your neighbors on the leeward side of the lake for live tunes, golden-hour vibes, and that unbeatable feeling of music echoing across the water.
Date: Friday, July 4th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Wherever the wind takes the sound — we’ll be on the calm side!
Pack your cooler, grab your floaties, and come soak up the soundtrack of summer. Whether you're on a boat or in a lawn chair, this lakeside concert is not to be missed.
🌊🎤 Good vibes only. BYO snacks, friends, and floatation devices!
Boat Parade
🎉 Deck the Hulls — It’s Boat Parade Time! 🚤
Get ready to cruise in style as we circle Deer Lake in our most festive, flag-flying, float-worthy watercraft! Join us Friday, July 4th at 10:00 AM for the annual Deer Lake Boat Parade — a splashy tradition of community spirit, creative themes, and summer fun.
All boats welcome — dress them up, bring your friends, and let's make some waves (gently, please 🚫 wake zones)! Spectators, find your spot onshore and cheer us on!
Start Location: The Lagoon
Route: Clockwise around the lake
Spring Party
🎉 Kick Off Summer at the Spring Party! 🌸
Reunite with your Deer Lake neighbors and raise a glass to the start of another unforgettable lake season! Join us at the Franconia Sculpture Park for an evening of food, fun, and fresh air — all surrounded by art and good company.
🗓 Date: Saturday, May 31
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Franconia Sculpture Park Event Center
Enjoy a heavy appetizer buffet, cash bar, and plenty of mingling. Feel free to wander the sculpture paths or let the kids explore 50 acres of creative space.
🎟 Tickets:
$30 for adults (early RSVP by May 14)
$35 after May 14
Kids 14 and under are FREE
📧 RSVP to: events@deerlakewi.com
📱 Or text Pete Ketchum at (612) 845-9501
Let’s celebrate the season with art, laughter, and lake love!