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DISCOUNTED RAILS & ALES TICKETS
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EVENT SCHEDULE

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 now! 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 corner!…

Street Market

September 12 @ 10:00 am

Shop over 175 unique vendors on Friday-Sunday, September 11-13, including vendors from the following categories: Business, Health & Wellness, Home & Garden, Non-Profit, Arts & Crafts, Sports + Fitness. Street Market Show Hours:  Friday, 5 - 9 PM Saturday, 10…

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 Craft Beer Festival is THIS FRIDAY, September 11!

Don`t miss out on our largest Rails & Ales with 20+ participating local breweries! 🤯 Plus, enjoy live music by @coyotewildband, fun games, and food trucks at your fingertips.

Get tickets today using the link in our bio!

Thank you to our rails & ales sponsors @planethomelending and @nextmove_twincities

Thank you to our band sponsors @youngstedts and @ulrichrealestate | @regencyhomesinc

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Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival is THIS FRIDAY, September 11!

Don't miss out on our largest Rails & Ales with 20+ participating local breweries! 🤯 Plus, enjoy live music by @coyotewildband, fun games, and food trucks at your fingertips.

Get tickets today using the link in our bio!

Thank you to our rails & ales sponsors @planethomelending and @nextmove_twincities 

Thank you to our band sponsors @youngstedts and @ulrichrealestate | @regencyhomesinc

Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival is THIS FRIDAY, September 11!

Don`t miss out on our largest Rails & Ales with 20+ participating local breweries! 🤯 Plus, enjoy live music by @coyotewildband, fun games, and food trucks at your fingertips.

Get tickets today using the link in our bio!

Thank you to our rails & ales sponsors @planethomelending and @nextmove_twincities

Thank you to our band sponsors @youngstedts and @ulrichrealestate | @regencyhomesinc

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Just one week to go until we`re rocking out on Lake Street with this incredible FREE live music lineup on Sunday, September 13! 🎸 Get ready to jam with ACES & 88`s Dueling Pianos from 11am-2pm and @danceesteem from 2-3pm

Thank you to our band sponsors @youngstedts and @ulrichrealestate | @regencyhomesinc

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Just one week to go until we're rocking out on Lake Street with this incredible FREE live music lineup on Sunday, September 13! 🎸 Get ready to jam with ACES & 88's Dueling Pianos from 11am-2pm and @danceesteem from 2-3pm

Thank you to our band sponsors @youngstedts and @ulrichrealestate | @regencyhomesinc

Just one week to go until we`re rocking out on Lake Street with this incredible FREE live music lineup on Sunday, September 13! 🎸 Get ready to jam with ACES & 88`s Dueling Pianos from 11am-2pm and @danceesteem from 2-3pm

Thank you to our band sponsors @youngstedts and @ulrichrealestate | @regencyhomesinc

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🎡 SAVE BIG ON CARNIVAL PASSES! 🎡

Rides, games, fair food, and iconic Lake Minnetonka views! The Carnival is back for James J. Hill Days (Sept 11–13), and presale passes are ON SALE NOW at @lundsandbyerlys in Wayzata

Grab your passes before prices go up during the festival! 🍿✨

Please note: James J. Hill Days is a FREE community event. Tickets are only required for the Carnival and Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival. Visit our website to learn more: JamesJHillDays.com

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🎡 SAVE BIG ON CARNIVAL PASSES! 🎡

Rides, games, fair food, and iconic Lake Minnetonka views! The Carnival is back for James J. Hill Days (Sept 11–13), and presale passes are ON SALE NOW at @lundsandbyerlys in Wayzata

Grab your passes before prices go up during the festival! 🍿✨

Please note: James J. Hill Days is a FREE community event. Tickets are only required for the Carnival and Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival. Visit our website to learn more: JamesJHillDays.com

🎡 SAVE BIG ON CARNIVAL PASSES! 🎡

Rides, games, fair food, and iconic Lake Minnetonka views! The Carnival is back for James J. Hill Days (Sept 11–13), and presale passes are ON SALE NOW at @lundsandbyerlys in Wayzata

Grab your passes before prices go up during the festival! 🍿✨

Please note: James J. Hill Days is a FREE community event. Tickets are only required for the Carnival and Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival. Visit our website to learn more: JamesJHillDays.com

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Just one week to go until we`re rocking out on Lake Street with this incredible FREE live music lineup on Saturday, September 12! 🎸 Get ready to jam with @preachersonmusic from 11am-2pm, The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band from 2:30-5:30pm, and @highandmighty_mn from 6-10pm

Thank you to our band sponsors @youngstedts and @ulrichrealestate | @regencyhomesinc

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Just one week to go until we're rocking out on Lake Street with this incredible FREE live music lineup on Saturday, September 12! 🎸 Get ready to jam with @preachersonmusic from 11am-2pm, The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band from 2:30-5:30pm, and @highandmighty_mn from 6-10pm

Thank you to our band sponsors @youngstedts and @ulrichrealestate | @regencyhomesinc

Just one week to go until we`re rocking out on Lake Street with this incredible FREE live music lineup on Saturday, September 12! 🎸 Get ready to jam with @preachersonmusic from 11am-2pm, The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band from 2:30-5:30pm, and @highandmighty_mn from 6-10pm

Thank you to our band sponsors @youngstedts and @ulrichrealestate | @regencyhomesinc

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Get those wiggles ready—the James J. Hill Days Dachshund Races are BACK! 🐾🏆 Bring your speedy wiener dogs down to Lake Street for a day of big energy, tiny legs, and serious fun. Enter your pup into one or all three competitions: sprints, hurdles, and costume contest.

Register your champion today before spots run out using the link in our bio!

🙌 A massive shoutout to our sponsors TCCare Veterinary Clinic, PetVet365, @clubpilateswayzata

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Get those wiggles ready—the James J. Hill Days Dachshund Races are BACK! 🐾🏆 Bring your speedy wiener dogs down to Lake Street for a day of big energy, tiny legs, and serious fun. Enter your pup into one or all three competitions: sprints, hurdles, and costume contest. 

Register your champion today before spots run out using the link in our bio!

🙌 A massive shoutout to our sponsors TCCare Veterinary Clinic, PetVet365, @clubpilateswayzata

Get those wiggles ready—the James J. Hill Days Dachshund Races are BACK! 🐾🏆 Bring your speedy wiener dogs down to Lake Street for a day of big energy, tiny legs, and serious fun. Enter your pup into one or all three competitions: sprints, hurdles, and costume contest.

Register your champion today before spots run out using the link in our bio!

🙌 A massive shoutout to our sponsors TCCare Veterinary Clinic, PetVet365, @clubpilateswayzata

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Just one week to go until we`re rocking out on Lake Street with this incredible FREE live music lineup on Friday, September 11! 🎸 Get ready to jam with @alexrossimpls from 5-6:30pm and @powertapband from 7-10pm

Thank you to our band sponsors @youngstedts and @ulrichrealestate | @regencyhomesinc

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Just one week to go until we're rocking out on Lake Street with this incredible FREE live music lineup on Friday, September 11! 🎸 Get ready to jam with @alexrossimpls from 5-6:30pm and @powertapband from 7-10pm

Thank you to our band sponsors @youngstedts and @ulrichrealestate | @regencyhomesinc

Just one week to go until we`re rocking out on Lake Street with this incredible FREE live music lineup on Friday, September 11! 🎸 Get ready to jam with @alexrossimpls from 5-6:30pm and @powertapband from 7-10pm

Thank you to our band sponsors @youngstedts and @ulrichrealestate | @regencyhomesinc

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The #JamesJHillDays Eat Street lineup is STACKED with amazing food trucks this year! 🍔🚚 Big thanks to our Eat Street Sponsor @redcowmn and Wine + Beer Tent Sponsor @mdsremodeling for bringing even more flavor to the festival. Bring your crew and your appetite. 😎 See you on Eat Street!

See full lineup on our Event Schedule using the link in our bio!

PLEASE NOTE: We are fully booked for vendor spots this year. Please reach out to info@wayzatawestmetrochamber.com to get added to our waitlist. Scammers are currently posing as event coordinators and requesting payments through Zelle, Venmo, or other wire transfers and are not affiliated with the Wayzata West Metro Chamber. To protect yourself, always verify information by visiting our official event website directly and only use the contact details listed there. Thank you!

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The #JamesJHillDays Eat Street lineup is STACKED with amazing food trucks this year! 🍔🚚 Big thanks to our Eat Street Sponsor @redcowmn and Wine + Beer Tent Sponsor @mdsremodeling for bringing even more flavor to the festival. Bring your crew and your appetite. 😎 See you on Eat Street!

See full lineup on our Event Schedule using the link in our bio!

PLEASE NOTE: We are fully booked for vendor spots this year. Please reach out to info@wayzatawestmetrochamber.com to get added to our waitlist. Scammers are currently posing as event coordinators and requesting payments through Zelle, Venmo, or other wire transfers and are not affiliated with the Wayzata West Metro Chamber. To protect yourself, always verify information by visiting our official event website directly and only use the contact details listed there. Thank you!

The #JamesJHillDays Eat Street lineup is STACKED with amazing food trucks this year! 🍔🚚 Big thanks to our Eat Street Sponsor @redcowmn and Wine + Beer Tent Sponsor @mdsremodeling for bringing even more flavor to the festival. Bring your crew and your appetite. 😎 See you on Eat Street!

See full lineup on our Event Schedule using the link in our bio!

PLEASE NOTE: We are fully booked for vendor spots this year. Please reach out to info@wayzatawestmetrochamber.com to get added to our waitlist. Scammers are currently posing as event coordinators and requesting payments through Zelle, Venmo, or other wire transfers and are not affiliated with the Wayzata West Metro Chamber. To protect yourself, always verify information by visiting our official event website directly and only use the contact details listed there. Thank you!

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Each year, in anticipation of James J. Hill Days, the Steering Committee selects a Parade Grand Marshal—a beloved local figure who truly embodies the spirit of our celebration.

Over the years, we’ve had the honor of spotlighting many remarkable grand marshals, and this year, we are thrilled to celebrate Chace Anderson as our star! In honor of his 18 years of service to Wayzata as the Superintendent of Wayzata Public Schools, Chace is a cherished member of the community. We are delighted to have him lead the parade on Sunday, September 13, at 3 pm.

Check out this interview with Chace Anderson and Sun Sailor Reporter, Jay Morgan using the link in our bio!

Thank you to our parade and marching band sponsors The Davey Tree Expert Company and @walserkia

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Each year, in anticipation of James J. Hill Days, the Steering Committee selects a Parade Grand Marshal—a beloved local figure who truly embodies the spirit of our celebration. 

Over the years, we’ve had the honor of spotlighting many remarkable grand marshals, and this year, we are thrilled to celebrate Chace Anderson as our star! In honor of his 18 years of service to Wayzata as the Superintendent of Wayzata Public Schools,  Chace is a cherished member of the community. We are delighted to have him lead the parade on Sunday, September 13, at 3 pm.

Check out this interview with Chace Anderson and Sun Sailor Reporter, Jay Morgan using the link in our bio!

Thank you to our parade and marching band sponsors The Davey Tree Expert Company and @walserkia

Each year, in anticipation of James J. Hill Days, the Steering Committee selects a Parade Grand Marshal—a beloved local figure who truly embodies the spirit of our celebration.

Over the years, we’ve had the honor of spotlighting many remarkable grand marshals, and this year, we are thrilled to celebrate Chace Anderson as our star! In honor of his 18 years of service to Wayzata as the Superintendent of Wayzata Public Schools, Chace is a cherished member of the community. We are delighted to have him lead the parade on Sunday, September 13, at 3 pm.

Check out this interview with Chace Anderson and Sun Sailor Reporter, Jay Morgan using the link in our bio!

Thank you to our parade and marching band sponsors The Davey Tree Expert Company and @walserkia

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