Dakota City Heritage Village

05/28/2026

Our Junior Apprentice Camp is for children age 6 to 12. They will experience life in the 1900s by visiting many of the buildings in the Village. Some activities include learning lessons in a country school, helping with gardening and other household chores, and doing some of the crafts of the time.
Camp options are:
June 22-25, 2026, 9 am -3 pm
July 13-16, 2026, 9 am -3 pm
Reserve your child's spot now online at www.dakotacity.org or by calling 651 460 8050.

05/28/2026

The Try-it Hands on Camp is for children age 5-9 and will be held June 17 from 9am – 3 pm at the village on the Dakota County Fair grounds.
Children will get an introduction to life in 1900 with hands-on activities in historic buildings. For more information visit www.dakotacity.org or call 651 460 8050.

05/28/2026

At Dakota City's MA Camp, children age 13 & up are immersed in village history & life in the early 1900s with hands-on experience using historic equipment & artifacts. To enhance learning we will have more focused hands-on time in the school, blacksmith, print shop, millinery, carpentry shop & general store.

This years Camp will be held June 8-11, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Visit dakotacity.org for more info or to register. The Camp is titled: "MasterApprentice Camp."

05/09/2026

It is a beautiful morning at the village!
The IMCA Old Timers & Dakota City Heritage Village Swap Meet & Vintage Sale is TODAY, May 9th. Join Us! The Drug Store is open for refreshments and shops open with vintage wares for sale. The Swap Meet and Car Show are buzzing with activity.
8am-2 pm at the Dakota County Fairgrounds, 4008 220th Street W., Farmington.

05/07/2026

Old news is still good news! Check out the museum when you come this Saturday for the Swap meet and vintage sale! Open at 8am, 5/9- at the Dakota County Fairgrounds! 🏎️ 🌳

There’s a new vintage race car museum and it’s open just in time for the Dakota County Fair.It’s called the Dakota Garage and it offers a chance to learn abo...

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

School tour children enjoying a beautiful day at Dakota City Heritage Village! 🍎 🤸‍♀️

05/05/2026

We’re getting excited for Saturday! Mother Nature is going to bring us a beautiful day! Vendors arrive by 7am, visitors and car show folks- 8am arrival. Coffee and donuts for sale in the drugstore for early visitors. Email [email protected] with questions!

Vendors Invited! The IMCA Old Timers & Dakota City Heritage Village Swap Meet & Vintage Sale is Saturday, May 9th. Vendors are welcome to sell their wares! See flyer for details or contact [email protected].

05/03/2026

Our Hostess for the Victorian Tea Luncheon was Lady LaVonne Nicolai.
She led the program with warmth and sincere gratitude for all who gathered there.
Lavonne represents a kind of femininity which is centered on faith, family, friends, grace and grit!
Thank you LaVonne!

05/03/2026

More smiles!

05/03/2026

Thank you for all who participated in our Victorian Tea! It was a lovely day and so great to see you all.