James J. Hill Days

DISCOUNTED RAILS & ALES TICKETS
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 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

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

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Please be aware of scammers posing as event coordinators and requesting payments through Zelle, Venmo, or other wire transfers. 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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Hello James J. Hill Days Hill Day friends! The scammers are out and about on our social pages. 👀 Please be aware of scammers posing as event coordinators and requesting payments through Zelle, Venmo, or other wire transfers. 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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🙌 James J. Hill Days needs YOU! Gather your coworkers, friends, family, or your favorite volunteer crew and help bring Lake Minnetonka`s largest 3-day festival to life on September 11–13! 🎉

🍻 Pour drinks in the Beer + Wine Tent
ℹ️ Welcome guests at the Information Tent
🎪 Help Street Market vendors get set up for a successful weekend
🙌 Plus many more fun roles throughout the festival!

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, support your community, and be part of one of Wayzata`s favorite traditions. Sign up today in our bio!

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🙌 James J. Hill Days needs YOU! Gather your coworkers, friends, family, or your favorite volunteer crew and help bring Lake Minnetonka's largest 3-day festival to life on September 11–13! 🎉 🍻 Pour drinks in the Beer + Wine Tent ℹ️ Welcome guests at the Information Tent 🎪 Help Street Market vendors get set up for a successful weekend 🙌 Plus many more fun roles throughout the festival! Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, support your community, and be part of one of Wayzata's favorite traditions. Sign up today in our bio!

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The James J. Hill Days Dog Park is THE place to be with your pup...fur real. 😉
Join us for exciting events like the Dachshund Races, Doggy Olympics, and more. Register your furry friend now for a chance to compete! 🐾

#JamesJHillDays #dogpark #dachshundraces #doggyolympics

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The James J. Hill Days Dog Park is THE place to be with your pup...fur real. 😉 Join us for exciting events like the Dachshund Races, Doggy Olympics, and more. Register your furry friend now for a chance to compete! 🐾 #JamesJHillDays #dogpark #dachshundraces #doggyolympics

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🚂 All Aboard! Lake Minnetonka’s largest 3-day festival is coming up September 11–13. We are celebrating 52 years of James J. Hill Days! With countless fun-filled attractions and events, we are expecting well over 80,000 attendees.

Interested in sponsorship? This is your chance to shine and get your business in front of a crowd!

📨Email brooke@wayzatawestmetrochamber.com you’re interested in a Sponsor Booth today!

#jamesjhilldays #sponsorship #festivalsponsor #onehillofagoodtime #wayzatamn

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🚂 All Aboard! Lake Minnetonka’s largest 3-day festival is coming up September 11–13. We are celebrating 52 years of James J. Hill Days! With countless fun-filled attractions and events, we are expecting well over 80,000 attendees. Interested in sponsorship? This is your chance to shine and get your business in front of a crowd! 📨Email brooke@wayzatawestmetrochamber.com you’re interested in a Sponsor Booth today! #jamesjhilldays #sponsorship #festivalsponsor #onehillofagoodtime #wayzatamn

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🏁💨 Ready... set... RACE! The Coaster Cart Derby is BACK at James J. Hill Days! Whether you`re racing for bragging rights or just in it for the fun, this crowd-favorite event is one you won`t want to miss.

💥 Race Day: Saturday, September 12
👉 Register by July 15 to take advantage of discounted pricing. Learn more and register at JamesJHillDays.com.

#JamesJHillDays #CoasterCartDerby #WayzataMN #FamilyFun

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🏁💨 Ready... set... RACE! The Coaster Cart Derby is BACK at James J. Hill Days! Whether you're racing for bragging rights or just in it for the fun, this crowd-favorite event is one you won't want to miss. 💥 Race Day: Saturday, September 12 👉 Register by July 15 to take advantage of discounted pricing. Learn more and register at JamesJHillDays.com. #JamesJHillDays #CoasterCartDerby #WayzataMN #FamilyFun

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🍻⏰ Last call for Early Bird pricing!
Now`s the time to grab your tickets for the Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival >> 🎟️ 2 tickets for just $70 or 1 ticket for $40!

Join us on Friday, September 11, from 5–9 PM as we kick off James J. Hill Days weekend with an evening of:
🍺 Unlimited samples from 20+ craft breweries
🎸 Live music from @coyotewildband
🎯 Lawn games & festival fun

Gather your friends and secure your tickets before prices increase (Early Bird special ends 7/7). 🍻

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🍻⏰ Last call for Early Bird pricing! Now's the time to grab your tickets for the Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival >> 🎟️ 2 tickets for just $70 or 1 ticket for $40! Join us on Friday, September 11, from 5–9 PM as we kick off James J. Hill Days weekend with an evening of: 🍺 Unlimited samples from 20+ craft breweries 🎸 Live music from @coyotewildband 🎯 Lawn games & festival fun Gather your friends and secure your tickets before prices increase (Early Bird special ends 7/7). 🍻

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Less than 100 DAYS AWAY! Mark your calendars for the 52nd Annual James J. Hill Days, September 11-13, presented by Sandvold Financial Group. 🚂✨

✨Street Market Application is LIVE! Apply in bio.
🍻Early Bird Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival tickets are LIVE! Ticket link in bio.

#jamesjhilldays #railsandalescraftbeerfestival #streetvendors #onehillofagoodtime

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Less than 100 DAYS AWAY! Mark your calendars for the 52nd Annual James J. Hill Days, September 11-13, presented by Sandvold Financial Group. 🚂✨ ✨Street Market Application is LIVE! Apply in bio. 🍻Early Bird Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival tickets are LIVE! Ticket link in bio. #jamesjhilldays #railsandalescraftbeerfestival #streetvendors #onehillofagoodtime

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