Welcome to the Long Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Celebrating 75 Years of Service to our Community!
The Long Lake Area Chamber of Commerce represents a wide variety of commercial enterprises, restaurants, retailers, and lifestyle and professional services based in the west metro area approximately 20 minutes from Minneapolis. We’re proud to include the award-winning Orono School District as a member of our organization.
In addition to offering networking opportunities for members, highlighting new and existing businesses, and advocating for the importance of shopping locally, we also partner with other organizations to present several family-friendly community events throughout the year.
Please browse through our website to learn more us, and about the unique and diverse business community the Long Lake area has to offer.
Annual Corn Days Parade
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | Lineup at 10am, Parade Begins at 11am | Long Lake, MN
The Long Lake Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to the Annual Corn Days Parade. Local organizations, businesses, and community groups are invited to enter, with entries ranging from vehicles and floats to walking groups and everything in between.
Entry fees:
- Chamber Members: $50
- General Participants: $75
- Non-Chamber Businesses: $100
- Political Candidates: $250
Entries are due by Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Completed forms and payment can be mailed to the Long Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 662, Long Lake, MN 55356. Parade lineup numbers will be emailed the week of the event.
Questions can be directed to event organizer Marty Schneider at martyexplore@msn.com or 612-237-3843.
Buckhorn Days 2026
Thank you to everyone who came out for Buckhorn Days, presented by the Long Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Orono Lions. The community turned out for a full day of family fun, from the Kid Zone and inflatables to the car show, face painting, and info booths from Wayzata PD and Long Lake Fire Department.
Thank you to our sponsors, whose support made Buckhorn Days possible:
- Platinum Stage & Music Sponsors: MidCountry Bank, Morgan Stanley (Marty Schneider, Financial Advisor)
- Gold Sponsors: Lakeside Wine + Spirits, Mint Roofing, Red Rooster
- Silver Sponsors: Farmers Insurance – Swenson Agency, DMK Intellectual Property Law, John M. James Ltd. CPAs
- Bronze Sponsors: Alco Iron & Glass, KW Keller Williams – Dan Kokesh
- Special Thanks: Orono Lions, City of Long Lake, Long Lake Fire Department, Wayzata Police Department
2026 Membership now open!
Please go up to our “About Membership” tab for joining & renewals.
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