SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2026
EVENT SCHEDULE
Lake Minnetonka Carnival
September 11 @ 5:00 pm
Discounted Pre-Sale Carnival Tickets on sale in August.ย Full price tickets available September 11-13 at Lunds & Byerlys Wayzata and Carnival Ticket Boothย 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 Applicationย 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 Minnetonkaโs most cherished tradition, earning the โBest
Ofโ 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!
We're Socialย #JJHILLDAYS
The James J. Hill Days Dog Park is THE place to be with your pup...fur real. ๐
Join us for exciting events like the Dachshund Races, Doggy Olympics, and more. Register your furry friend now for a chance to compete! ๐พ
#JamesJHillDays #dogpark #dachshundraces #doggyolympics
The James J. Hill Days Dog Park is THE place to be with your pup...fur real. ๐
Join us for exciting events like the Dachshund Races, Doggy Olympics, and more. Register your furry friend now for a chance to compete! ๐พ
#JamesJHillDays #dogpark #dachshundraces #doggyolympics
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๐ All Aboard! Lake Minnetonkaโs largest 3-day festival is coming up September 11โ13. 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!
๐จEmail brooke@wayzatawestmetrochamber.com youโre interested in a Sponsor Booth today!
#jamesjhilldays #sponsorship #festivalsponsor #onehillofagoodtime #wayzatamn
๐ All Aboard! Lake Minnetonkaโs largest 3-day festival is coming up September 11โ13. 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!
๐จEmail brooke@wayzatawestmetrochamber.com youโre interested in a Sponsor Booth today!
#jamesjhilldays #sponsorship #festivalsponsor #onehillofagoodtime #wayzatamn
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๐๐จ 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.
๐ฅ Race Day: Saturday, September 12
๐ Register by July 15 to take advantage of discounted pricing. Learn more and register at JamesJHillDays.com.
#JamesJHillDays #CoasterCartDerby #WayzataMN #FamilyFun
๐๐จ 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.
๐ฅ Race Day: Saturday, September 12
๐ 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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๐ปโฐ Last call for Early Bird pricing!
Now`s the time to grab your tickets for the Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival >> ๐๏ธ 2 tickets for just $70 or 1 ticket for $40!
Join us on Friday, September 11, from 5โ9 PM as we kick off James J. Hill Days weekend with an evening of:
๐บ Unlimited samples from 20+ craft breweries
๐ธ Live music from @coyotewildband
๐ฏ Lawn games & festival fun
Gather your friends and secure your tickets before prices increase (Early Bird special ends 7/7). ๐ป
๐ปโฐ Last call for Early Bird pricing!
Now`s the time to grab your tickets for the Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival >> ๐๏ธ 2 tickets for just $70 or 1 ticket for $40!
Join us on Friday, September 11, from 5โ9 PM as we kick off James J. Hill Days weekend with an evening of:
๐บ Unlimited samples from 20+ craft breweries
๐ธ Live music from @coyotewildband
๐ฏ Lawn games & festival fun
Gather your friends and secure your tickets before prices increase (Early Bird special ends 7/7). ๐ป
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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. ๐โจ
โจStreet Market Application is LIVE! Apply in bio.
๐ปEarly Bird Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival tickets are LIVE! Ticket link in bio.
#jamesjhilldays #railsandalescraftbeerfestival #streetvendors #onehillofagoodtime
Less than 100 DAYS AWAY! Mark your calendars for the 52nd Annual James J. Hill Days, September 11-13, presented by Sandvold Financial Group. ๐โจ
โจStreet Market Application is LIVE! Apply in bio.
๐ปEarly Bird Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival tickets are LIVE! Ticket link in bio.
#jamesjhilldays #railsandalescraftbeerfestival #streetvendors #onehillofagoodtime
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Rails & Ales is BACK! ๐ Kick off James J. Hill Days weekend on Friday, September 11 from 5โ9 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 ๐๏ธ
Whatโs waiting for you:
๐บ Samples from 20+ breweries
๐ธ Live music & Lawn games
๐ฏ Your favorite people (you bring themโweโll bring the beer)
Grab your crew and letโs raise a glass to a great night in Wayzata! ๐ปTICKETS in bio!
Rails & Ales is BACK! ๐ Kick off James J. Hill Days weekend on Friday, September 11 from 5โ9 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 ๐๏ธ
Whatโs waiting for you:
๐บ Samples from 20+ breweries
๐ธ Live music & Lawn games
๐ฏ Your favorite people (you bring themโweโll bring the beer)
Grab your crew and letโs raise a glass to a great night in Wayzata! ๐ปTICKETS in bio!
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๐ Donโt miss the opportunity to get your business in front of 80,000+ people during James J. Hill Days, Lake Minnetonkaโs Largest 3-Day Festival! ๐ Application link in bio!
#jamesjhilldays #streetmarket #streetvendor #communityfestival
๐ Donโt miss the opportunity to get your business in front of 80,000+ people during James J. Hill Days, Lake Minnetonkaโs Largest 3-Day Festival! ๐ 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! ๐พ
This year was one for the books โ with the BIGGEST turnout ever for the Dachshund Races, Doggy Olympics, and Costume Contest! ๐ A HUGE thank you to every participant, sponsor, and cheerleader who made this weekend unforgettable. We appreciate you!
And nowโฆthe winners! ๐
๐ Sprints: Mocha, Rocco, Rosie
๐พ Hurdles: Stewart, Mushui. Rocco
๐ Costume Contest: Theo โ The Head Fund Manager, Stewart & Winnie โ The NASCAR Duo, Beatrice & Betty White โ Thing 1 & Thing 2
๐ท Wineglass Walk: (Tie) Calvin & Dorito, Marley
๐ถ Musical Beach Towels: Sully, Buster, Bertie
๐ช 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! ๐พ
This year was one for the books โ with the BIGGEST turnout ever for the Dachshund Races, Doggy Olympics, and Costume Contest! ๐ A HUGE thank you to every participant, sponsor, and cheerleader who made this weekend unforgettable. We appreciate you!
And nowโฆthe winners! ๐
๐ Sprints: Mocha, Rocco, Rosie
๐พ Hurdles: Stewart, Mushui. Rocco
๐ Costume Contest: Theo โ The Head Fund Manager, Stewart & Winnie โ The NASCAR Duo, Beatrice & Betty White โ Thing 1 & Thing 2
๐ท Wineglass Walk: (Tie) Calvin & Dorito, Marley
๐ถ Musical Beach Towels: Sully, Buster, Bertie
๐ช 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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