Calendar of Events

Rules Meeting 6:30 AM – Fishing 7:00 AM to Noon.
All contestants MUST register with Water Carnival officials at Roberts Park Public Boat Launch.
Must follow Minnesota regulations for licenses, life jackets, boat handling, boat cleaning.

Water Carnival Contact:

Jake Arlt 320-583-4107

Food and Beverages for purchase through Hutchinson Rotary, Desserts sold by Historic Hutchinson, Live Music by Off Duty Chief from 6:30-8:00pm

Exclusive First Clue will be given at 6:00 PM. $500 Prize! Must be present to receive the first clue. All other clues will be posted on Facebook on the Water Carnival Medallion Hunt page

• Schedule 4:45-5:15 pm – Check-in with refreshments and souvenir disc. 5:15 pm – Disc Golf Basics Clinic for those interested. 5:20 pm – Player’s meeting.  5:30 pm – Tee time
• Location: Ridgewater College 9-hole course, Hutchinson campus
• Entry Fees: $5-$20, depending on division, 60 player maximum
• More info and Register: Click Here

Want to participate in the Boat Parade? Find more information and Register HERE

Kayla Daniels will be performing at the RiverSong Stage.

Button Raffle: $250 – do not need to be present to win.

Button Raffle: $250 – do not need to be present to win.

Click here for additional information.

Spots are limited, please register early!

Water Carnival Contacts:
Mitch Girard 320-296-5028

Plenty of food and drink will be available for purchase through our wonderful 2026 vendors including Bobbing Bobber Brewery, Crow River Winery, Froggy’s Sweets N Treats, Nautical Bowls, Shari’s Jo to Go, and Sweet Winks Food Truck.

Midwest Party Supply will once again be providing a variety of bounce houses.

We are thrilled to have a variety of community groups participating in this year’s event. Each of the below groups will be in attendance and will provide activities for everyone to enjoy!

• 3M
• Creekside Soils
• Hutchinson Center For the Arts
• Hutchinson Theater Company
• Wheel & Cog
• Hassan Valley Lodge 109 Odd Fellows
• Hutchinson Boy Scout Troop 623
• Safe Avenues
• Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter
• Crow River Habitat for Humanity
• Historic Hutchinson
• Hutchinson City Library
• McLeod County Sheriff’s Office 
• Hutchinson Police Department 
• Dana’s Dog Spa
• Hutchinson Fire Department 

Is your organization interested in participating in this year’s event? Please send an email to our Community Day Chair – [email protected].

Parade Categories
• Group Costumes
• Individual Costumes
• Wheels & Wagons

Prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners in each category by our judges. Winners will be announced by our judges during the 12pm program following the parade.

**Due to our location change, animals are no longer allowed to participate in the Kiddy Day Parade**

Register online and more info HERE

• $20/team- 2 person team
• Payout: Cash payout to top 3 teams
• Contact Robert Fooks with any questions – [email protected]

Register online and more info HERE

• $20/team- 2 person team
• Payout: Cash payout to top 3 teams
• Contact Robert Fooks with any questions – [email protected]

Plenty of food and drink will be available for purchase through our wonderful 2026 vendors including Bobbing Bobber Brewery, Crow River Winery, Froggy’s Sweets N Treats, Nautical Bowls, Shari’s Jo to Go, and Sweet Winks Food Truck.

Midwest Party Supply will once again be providing a variety of bounce houses.

We are thrilled to have a variety of community groups participating in this year’s event. Each of the below groups will be in attendance and will provide activities for everyone to enjoy!

• 3M
• Creekside Soils
• Hutchinson Center For the Arts
• Hutchinson Theater Company
• Wheel & Cog
• Hassan Valley Lodge 109 Odd Fellows
• Hutchinson Boy Scout Troop 623
• Safe Avenues
• Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter
• Crow River Habitat for Humanity
• Historic Hutchinson
• Hutchinson City Library
• McLeod County Sheriff’s Office 
• Hutchinson Police Department 
• Dana’s Dog Spa
• Hutchinson Fire Department 

The raffle drawings will take place at 12pm following our Junior Royalty Coronation at the River Song Stage – you must be present to win

Is your organization interested in participating in this year’s event? Please send an email to our Community Day Chair – [email protected]

All classic cars, trucks, rat rods, motorcycles, and remakes are welcome!

2025 Parade Lineup: Not yet available
*Any registrations received after May 31st will not be added to the program and entry will be confirmed via e-mail.

Parade Route: The parade starts at Main Street and 1st Ave NW, proceeding south on Main Street, west on 4th Ave SW, south on Lynn Road, and ending at the intersection of Miller Ave. and Lynn Rd.

Awards for the Marching Bands will take place at the Rec Center

Click HERE for more information, and registration

Doors open and seating begins at 5:30, program starts at 6:00
Free admission with a Water Carnival Button or $5.00 at the door.

7PM-10PM
Free Admission

$1,000 Button Drawing Giveaway at 8:30pm, must be present to win!

Meet the New Royal Family!

Fireworks will shoot from a barge on the river- so there are no bad seats in the house! Parking available at West River Park.