Wayzata - James J. Hill Days - FULL SCHEDULE

Since 1975 the weekend following Labor Day in Wayzata has been dedicated to honoring James J. Hill, Minnesota historic figure and once owner of the Great Northern Railroad Company. Hill, builder of the present train depot in 1906, contributed significantly to transform Wayzata into the beautiful tourist location and friendly community we know today.

James J. Hill Days is Lake Minnetonka’s favorite community tradition, as highlighted by the “Best Of” Lake Minnetonka award. For the last 50 years this annual festival has brought the community together to celebrate Wayzata, while enjoying food, fun & family festivities!

***2026 EVENT SCHEDULE***


--FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11:

- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival (Wayzata Depot)
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Friday Night Street Market (Lake Street)
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Food + Drink (Lake Street)
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Lake Minnetonka Carnival (Lake Street)
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Live Music (Minnetonka Avenue & Lake Street)


--SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12:

- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Dachshund Races & Dog Park Activities (Panoway Plaza)
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm | Street Market (Lake Street)
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm | Logrolling (Panoway Plaza)
- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | Live Music (Minnetonka Avenue & Lake Street)
- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | Lake Minnetonka Carnival (Lake Street)
- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | Food + Drink (Lake Street)


--SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13:

- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Street Market (Lake Street)
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Lake Minnetonka Carnival (Lake Street)
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Live Music (Minnetonka Avenue & Lake Street)
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Food + Drink (Lake Street)
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Logrolling (Panoway Plaza)
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Doggy Olympics & Dog Park Activities (Panoway Plaza)
- 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm | T-6 Thunder Airshow (Lake Street)
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Parade (Lake Street)