In 1966 Hitchcock Industries bought 1,400 acres of farmland in southern Lakeville Township. This property would become Airlake Industrial Park. The location had easy access to I-35 and would be connected to the railroad system and a new airstrip. The development of Airlake compelled the City and Township governments to join together so, in 1967, the City of Lakeville was born. That year, the City held the first Panorama of Progress, or Pan-O-Prog, to highlight the progress and celebrate the opening of Airlake.

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The Pan-O-Prog festival is put on each year by the community for the community. It continues the tradition of celebrating our progress, highlighting our parks & amenities, and promoting our local businesses. As our community grows and evolves, so does the festival - which continues to innovate to meet the needs and interests of our residents and visitors.

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New last year (2025):

• The Street Market expanded to the BOHO Marketplace and moved to the Allina Health Outdoor Pavilion @ Hasse Arena

• Music in the Park moved to the first Sunday, with patriotic music

• Race Car Alley expanded to a pre-Cruise race car showcase

• Touch-a-Truck was added in downtown on Friday afternoon

• Live at the Lake became Pan-O-Prog Tribute Band Night

• We had our first disc golf tournament

• A historic fire truck display was brought into downtown

• Family Tailgate expanded to Casperson Park and became

• Family Fun Fest, the whole event is still FREE!

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Watch for details on NEW events in 2026 this spring!