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EVENT SCHEDULE

Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival

September 5 @ 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 5th from 5 – 9 pm to sample beers from 20+ breweries, enjoy 20+ food…

Lake Minnetonka Carnival

September 5 @ 5:00 pm

Step right up! James J. Hill Days, Lake Minnetonka's largest 3 -day Festival, is right around the corner! One of the best features is the Lake Minnetonka Carnival, a family favorite, and rightfully so! This epicenter of fun is filled…

Street Market

September 6 @ 10:00 am

CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO THE STREET MARKET 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 50 years, this annual festival has united the community in a joyful celebration of Wayzata, complete with delicious food, fun activities, and family-friendly festivities!

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September 5-7, 2025
Powered By: Wayzata West Metro Chamber and Sandvold Financial Group

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May 6

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🎉 Don't miss the opportunity to get your busine 🎉 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!

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Sep 12

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Still riding high after the unforgettable 50th Jam Still riding high after the unforgettable 50th James J. Hill Days! 🎉 A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate with us. Huge shoutout to our amazing sponsors, vendors, and volunteers! AND a special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Sandvold Financial Group. We’re beyond grateful for your partnership. ❤

📷: nklokphoto

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Sep 9

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WHAT. A. WEEKEND! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who j WHAT. A. WEEKEND! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable 50th Annual James J. Hill Days! We had an absolute blast and can’t wait to share more incredible moments with you soon. For now, enjoy these stunning drone shots! ✨ Thank you for capturing nklokphoto!

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Sep 8

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We had an absolute BLAST at the dog park yesterday We had an absolute BLAST at the dog park yesterday! 🐾 With 31 fierce racers bringing their A-game, it was a paw-some competition! 🏆 Huge congrats to our Sprint champ— Stella, Henry, and Keetza, and our Hurdle winners— Rosie, Pepper, and Rocco! And let's not forget the Costume Contest stars—Stella the Dragon, Theo the Hawaiian Beach Dog, and Pepper the Cowgirl! 🐉🏖️🤠

A massive shoutout to our incredible Dog Park volunteers, you made the day truly unforgettable! We appreciate all of you! ❤️
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