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DISCOUNTED RAILS & ALES TICKETS
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STREET MARKET APPLICATION

SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2026

EVENT SCHEDULE

Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival

September 11 @ 5:00 pm

James J. Hill loved a good beer! So, lets cheers to the man and kick off Lake Minnetonka's largest community celebration! Join us Friday, September 11th from 5 – 9 pm to sample beers from 20+ breweries, enjoy 20+ food…

Lake Minnetonka Carnival

September 11 @ 5:00 pm

Discounted Pre-Sale Carnival Tickets on sale in August.  Full price tickets available September 11-13 at Lunds & Byerlys Wayzata and Carnival Ticket Booth  Step right up! James J. Hill Days, Lake Minnetonka's largest 3 -day Festival, is right around the…

Street Market

September 12 @ 10:00 am

CLICK HERE for the 2026 Street Market Application  Shop over 150 unique vendors on Friday-Sunday, September 5-7, including vendors from the following categories: Business, Health & Wellness, Home & Garden, Non-Profit, Arts & Crafts, Sports + Fitness. Street Market Show…

SMALL TOWN CHARM...

Big Time Fun!

Since 1975, the weekend following Labor Day in Wayzata has been dedicated to celebrating James J. Hill, a prominent Minnesota historical figure and former owner of the Great Northern Railroad Company. Hill, who built the iconic train depot in 1906, played a pivotal role in transforming Wayzata into the picturesque tourist destination and welcoming community it is today. James J. Hill Days has become Lake Minnetonka’s most cherished tradition, earning the “Best
Of” Lake Minnetonka award. For 51 years, this annual festival has united the community in a joyful celebration of Wayzata, complete with delicious food, fun activities, and family-friendly festivities!

Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

We're Social #JJHILLDAYS

jamesjhilldays

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September 11-13, 2026
Powered By: Wayzata West Metro Chamber and Sandvold Financial Group

Rails & Ales is BACK! 🎉 Kick off James J. Hill Days weekend on Friday, September 11 from 5–9 PM with an evening full of craft beer, live music, and unforgettable fun in downtown Wayzata. Early Bird tickets are on sale NOW: 2 tickets for $70 🎟️

What’s waiting for you:
🍺 Samples from 20+ breweries
🎸 Live music & Lawn games
👯 Your favorite people (you bring them—we’ll bring the beer)

Grab your crew and let’s raise a glass to a great night in Wayzata! 🍻
TICKETS >> www.eventbrite.com/e/rails-ales-craft-beer-festival-at-james-j-hill-days-tickets-1983908632124

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Rails & Ales is BACK! 🎉 Kick off James J. Hill Days weekend on Friday, September 11 from 5–9 PM with an evening full of craft beer, live music, and unforgettable fun in downtown Wayzata. Early Bird tickets are on sale NOW: 2 tickets for $70 🎟️

What’s waiting for you:
🍺 Samples from 20+ breweries
🎸 Live music & Lawn games 
👯 Your favorite people (you bring them—we’ll bring the beer)

Grab your crew and let’s raise a glass to a great night in Wayzata! 🍻
TICKETS >> www.eventbrite.com/e/rails-ales-craft-beer-festival-at-james-j-hill-days-tickets-1983908632124

Rails & Ales is BACK! 🎉 Kick off James J. Hill Days weekend on Friday, September 11 from 5–9 PM with an evening full of craft beer, live music, and unforgettable fun in downtown Wayzata. Early Bird tickets are on sale NOW: 2 tickets for $70 🎟️

What’s waiting for you:
🍺 Samples from 20+ breweries
🎸 Live music & Lawn games
👯 Your favorite people (you bring them—we’ll bring the beer)

Grab your crew and let’s raise a glass to a great night in Wayzata! 🍻
TICKETS >> www.eventbrite.com/e/rails-ales-craft-beer-festival-at-james-j-hill-days-tickets-1983908632124
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🎉 Don’t miss the opportunity to get your business in front of 80,000+ people during James J. Hill Days, Lake Minnetonka’s Largest 3-Day Festival! 👉 Application link in bio!

#jamesjhilldays #streetmarket #streetvendor #communityfestival

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🎉 Don’t miss the opportunity to get your business in front of 80,000+ people during James J. Hill Days, Lake Minnetonka’s Largest 3-Day Festival! 👉 Application link in bio!

#jamesjhilldays #streetmarket #streetvendor #communityfestival

🎉 Don’t miss the opportunity to get your business in front of 80,000+ people during James J. Hill Days, Lake Minnetonka’s Largest 3-Day Festival! 👉 Application link in bio!

#jamesjhilldays #streetmarket #streetvendor #communityfestival
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What a paw-some weekend at the James J. Hill Days Dog Park! 🐾

This year was one for the books — with the BIGGEST turnout ever for the Dachshund Races, Doggy Olympics, and Costume Contest! 👏 A HUGE thank you to every participant, sponsor, and cheerleader who made this weekend unforgettable. We appreciate you!

And now…the winners! 🏆

🏁 Sprints: Mocha, Rocco, Rosie
🐾 Hurdles: Stewart, Mushui. Rocco
👗 Costume Contest: Theo – The Head Fund Manager, Stewart & Winnie – The NASCAR Duo, Beatrice & Betty White – Thing 1 & Thing 2
🍷 Wineglass Walk: (Tie) Calvin & Dorito, Marley
🎶 Musical Beach Towels: Sully, Buster, Bertie
🪑 Longest Sit & Stay: Marley, Cookie, Sully

Way to go, pups! You all earned those extra treats. If you have a photo of your pup at JJHD, drop it in the comments!

#jamesjhilldays #dachshundraces #dogpark

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What a paw-some weekend at the James J. Hill Days Dog Park! 🐾

This year was one for the books — with the BIGGEST turnout ever for the Dachshund Races, Doggy Olympics, and Costume Contest! 👏 A HUGE thank you to every participant, sponsor, and cheerleader who made this weekend unforgettable. We appreciate you! 

And now…the winners! 🏆

🏁 Sprints: Mocha, Rocco, Rosie
🐾 Hurdles: Stewart, Mushui. Rocco
👗 Costume Contest: Theo – The Head Fund Manager, Stewart & Winnie – The NASCAR Duo, Beatrice & Betty White – Thing 1 & Thing 2
🍷 Wineglass Walk: (Tie) Calvin & Dorito, Marley
🎶 Musical Beach Towels: Sully, Buster, Bertie
🪑 Longest Sit & Stay: Marley, Cookie, Sully

Way to go, pups! You all earned those extra treats. If you have a photo of your pup at JJHD, drop it in the comments! 

#jamesjhilldays #dachshundraces #dogpark

What a paw-some weekend at the James J. Hill Days Dog Park! 🐾

This year was one for the books — with the BIGGEST turnout ever for the Dachshund Races, Doggy Olympics, and Costume Contest! 👏 A HUGE thank you to every participant, sponsor, and cheerleader who made this weekend unforgettable. We appreciate you!

And now…the winners! 🏆

🏁 Sprints: Mocha, Rocco, Rosie
🐾 Hurdles: Stewart, Mushui. Rocco
👗 Costume Contest: Theo – The Head Fund Manager, Stewart & Winnie – The NASCAR Duo, Beatrice & Betty White – Thing 1 & Thing 2
🍷 Wineglass Walk: (Tie) Calvin & Dorito, Marley
🎶 Musical Beach Towels: Sully, Buster, Bertie
🪑 Longest Sit & Stay: Marley, Cookie, Sully

Way to go, pups! You all earned those extra treats. If you have a photo of your pup at JJHD, drop it in the comments!

#jamesjhilldays #dachshundraces #dogpark
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What an incredible weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the 51st Annual James J. Hill Days—rain or shine, you showed up and made it unforgettable! 💙 Special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor #sandvoldfinancialgroup for supporting us every step of the way! And a HUGE shoutout to our amazing sponsors and volunteers who brought the energy all weekend long. We couldn’t do it without you. 🙌✨ See you next year!

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What an incredible weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the 51st Annual James J. Hill Days—rain or shine, you showed up and made it unforgettable! 💙  Special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor #sandvoldfinancialgroup for supporting us every step of the way! And a HUGE shoutout to our amazing sponsors and volunteers who brought the energy all weekend long. We couldn’t do it without you. 🙌✨ See you next year!

What an incredible weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the 51st Annual James J. Hill Days—rain or shine, you showed up and made it unforgettable! 💙 Special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor #sandvoldfinancialgroup for supporting us every step of the way! And a HUGE shoutout to our amazing sponsors and volunteers who brought the energy all weekend long. We couldn’t do it without you. 🙌✨ See you next year! ...

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More Pickleball fun today! Swing by the Depot Lot to check out the Battle of the Paddles tournament, then stick around for open play from 2 - 4pm. Thank you to our Pickleball Sponsors @purepickleballclubmn @nspickleball and @xenonpaddle!

See you there!

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More Pickleball fun today! Swing by the Depot Lot to check out the Battle of the Paddles tournament, then stick around for open play from 2 - 4pm. Thank you to our Pickleball Sponsors @purepickleballclubmn @nspickleball and @xenonpaddle! 

See you there!

More Pickleball fun today! Swing by the Depot Lot to check out the Battle of the Paddles tournament, then stick around for open play from 2 - 4pm. Thank you to our Pickleball Sponsors @purepickleballclubmn @nspickleball and @xenonpaddle!

See you there!
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It`s the LAST DAY of #JamesJHillDays, and it`s shaping up to be a perfect Sunday Funday! 🎶☀️ Join us on Lake Street for more incredible FREE live music, delicious food, and all the good vibes. See you soon!

#SundayFunday #LiveMusic #WayzataFun #OneHillOfAGoodTime

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It's the LAST DAY of #JamesJHillDays, and it's shaping up to be a perfect Sunday Funday! 🎶☀️ Join us on Lake Street for more incredible FREE live music, delicious food, and all the good vibes. See you soon! 

#SundayFunday #LiveMusic #WayzataFun #OneHillOfAGoodTime

It`s the LAST DAY of #JamesJHillDays, and it`s shaping up to be a perfect Sunday Funday! 🎶☀️ Join us on Lake Street for more incredible FREE live music, delicious food, and all the good vibes. See you soon!

#SundayFunday #LiveMusic #WayzataFun #OneHillOfAGoodTime
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Hungry? Thirsty? Sun is OUT! Come down to James J. Hill Days and get something to eat, grab a beverage at the beer tent, and enjoy live music all night long!

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Hungry? Thirsty? Sun is OUT! Come down to James J. Hill Days and get something to eat, grab a beverage at the beer tent, and enjoy live music all night long!

Hungry? Thirsty? Sun is OUT! Come down to James J. Hill Days and get something to eat, grab a beverage at the beer tent, and enjoy live music all night long! ...

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Day 2 of James J. Hill Days is HERE!
Text your crew and come early to pack in all the fun. Carnival, food trucks, Dachshund Races, Coaster Cart Derby, and more! We kick things off at 10 AM—see you there! 😎🎡🍻🐾

#jamesjhilldays #carnivalrides #dachshundlife #dograces #wayzatamn

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Day 2 of James J. Hill Days is HERE! 
Text your crew and come early to pack in all the fun. Carnival, food trucks, Dachshund Races, Coaster Cart Derby, and more! We kick things off at 10 AM—see you there! 😎🎡🍻🐾 

#jamesjhilldays #carnivalrides #dachshundlife #dograces #wayzatamn

Day 2 of James J. Hill Days is HERE!
Text your crew and come early to pack in all the fun. Carnival, food trucks, Dachshund Races, Coaster Cart Derby, and more! We kick things off at 10 AM—see you there! 😎🎡🍻🐾

#jamesjhilldays #carnivalrides #dachshundlife #dograces #wayzatamn
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