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SEPTEMBER 5-7, 2025

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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

The 2025 James J. Hill Days Street Market application has closed. If you are interested in being added to our waitlist, please submit your information by clicking the “reserve a spot” orange button. Sponsor booths are still available. If interested, contact…

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

James J Hill Days

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Jul 8

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🚂 All Aboard! Lake Minnetonka’s largest 3-day 🚂 All Aboard! Lake Minnetonka’s largest 3-day festival is coming up September 5–7. 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! Send us a DM if you’re interested in a Sponsor Booth today! 

#JamesJHillDays #wayzatamn #onehillofatime #allaboard #lakeminnetonka  #communityfestivals #sponsorship

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Jun 27

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Don't miss your chance to showcase your business t Don't miss your chance to showcase your business to over 80,000 people at James J. Hill Days, September 5-7! 🎉🚂 Apply for a booth on Lake Street and be part of this incredible celebration. 

Application in bio or at jamesjhilldays.com! 

#JamesJHillDays #WayzataMN #StreetMarket #StreetVendors #ExperienceWayzata #Sponsors

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Jun 24

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Rails & Ales is BACK and better than ever! PLUS, S Rails & Ales is BACK and better than ever! PLUS, Star Tribune just named Rails & Ales one of the top 5 summer beer festivals in MN. Woohoo!! 🎉

Join us Friday, September 5th from 5–9 PM for an epic evening of craft beer, live music, and good vibes as we kick off James J. Hill Days weekend!

🍺 Sample brews from 20+ breweries
🎯 Enjoy lawn games & entertainment
🎸 Rock out to live music
🎟️ Early Bird tickets are on sale NOW—don’t wait, link in bio! 

#railsandales  #JamesJHillDays  #craftbeerfestival  #WayzataEvents  #cheerstotheweekend

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May 28

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100 DAYS AWAY! Mark your calendars for the 51st An 100 DAYS AWAY! Mark your calendars for the 51st Annual James J. Hill Days, September 5-7, presented by Sandvold Financial. 🚂✨

#jjhd #jamesjhilldays #communityfestival #wayzatamn
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