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 46 years this annual festival has brought the community together to celebrate Wayzata, while enjoying food, fun & family festivities!

***2023 EVENT SCHEDULE***


--FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8:

- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival | 402 Lake Street E
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Lake Minnetonka Carnival | Lake Street
- 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 - 9:00 pm | Zip Line | Lake Street
- 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Logrolling | Panoway on Wayzata Bay
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Live Music – Alex Rossi + Band | Lake Street
- 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Wayzata Beach Bash Featuring Brad Paisley | Wayzata Beach
- 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Movie On The Lawn Featuring Zootopia | Great Lawn


--SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9:

- 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Live Music – Gas Station Turkeys | Lake Street
- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | Food + Drink | Lake Street
- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | Zip Line | Lake Street
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm | Street Market | Lake Street
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Dachshund Races & Doggy Olympics | Panoway on Wayzata Bay
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm | Logrolling | Panoway on Wayzata Bay
- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | Lake Minnetonka Carnival | Lake Street
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Pony Rides | Wayzata Depot
- 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm | Live Music – Sam Graber | Lake Street
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Llama Llovin’ Experience | Wayzata Depot
- 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Guided Historical Walking Tour | Wayzata Depot
- 2:15 pm - 5:15 pm | Live Music – Powertap | Lake Street
- 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Wayzata Beach Bash Featuring Cody Jinks | Wayzata Beach
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Live Music – High & Mighty | Lake Street
- 8:45 pm - 9:00 pm | Fireworks | Wayzata Bay


--SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10:

- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Food + Drink | Lake Street
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Zip Line | Lake Street
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Street Market | Lake Street
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Dachshund Races & Doggy Olympics | Panoway on Wayzata Bay
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Logrolling | Panoway on Wayzata Bay
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Lake Minnetonka Carnival | Lake Street
- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Pony Rides | Wayzata Depot
- 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Loving your neighbor: A multifaith perspective | Lake Street
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Guided Historical Walking Tour | Wayzata Depot
- 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | Live Music – Wayzata Symphony Orchestra | Lake Street
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Esteem – Dance, Fitness & Tumbling | Lake Street
- 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm | T-6 Thunder Airshow | Lake Street
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Parade | Lake Street