Calendar of Events
2023 Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival

Monday, June 12th
5:00 PM
Library Square (Rain Location- McLeod County Fairgrounds)
Music in the Park
Sponsored by Compass Occasions, Woodstone Senior Living, Uponor, Nuvera
Food and Beverages for purchase, Kids Activities & Live Music!
Food and Beverages for purchase through Hutchinson Rotary, Desserts sold by Historic Hutchinson, Kids Activities by Wheel & Cog, Live Music by Sawyer’s Dream from 6:30-8:00pm
6:00 PM
Library Square
Medallion Hunt Kickoff
Sponsored By E.G. Rud and Sons
$500 prize! Medallion Hunt Kickoff and Exclusive First Clue will be given at Music in the Park 6:00 PM
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
pageTuesday, June 13th
5:00 PM
Ridgewater College
Disc Golf Tournament
Sponsored by Ridgewater College, MidCountry Insurance, and Nuvera
Checkin from 4:45-5:15 pm, tournament starts at 5:30. Cash Prizes!
- 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 at Ridgewater College- online registration by 4pm June 12th
Wednesday, June 14th
Thursday, June 15th
7:00 PM
Masonic/West River Park
Boat Parade
Sponsored by B&B Sports and Jay Malone Motors
Boats launch at Roberts Park, Turn around at the Dam. Food and Drinks available for purchase!
Boats launch at Roberts Park, Turn around at the Dam. Food and Drinks available for purchase!
Want to participate in the Boat Parade? Find more information and Register HERE
7:00-10:00 PM
West River Park
Live Music By Andy Austin
Sponsored by Wendling Financial & Insurance Services, and 3M
Enjoy live music by Andy Austin during the Boat Parade! Food and Drinks available for purchase at West River Park
10:00 PM
Crow River
Fireworks
Sponsored By Citizens Bank and Trust Co
Join us for fireworks following the boat parade and music!
New this year! Fireworks will shoot from a barge on the river- so there are no bad seats in the house! Parking available at West River Park.
Friday, June 16th
12:00 Noon
Library Square (Rain Location: Rec Center)
Teddy Bear Band
Sponsored by Hutchinson Health and MidCountry Bank
Bring your teddy bear and a picnic blanket and be ready to dance! Lunch available for purchase
7:00 PM
Hutchinson High School
Miss Hutchinson Pageant
Sponsored by Stockmen’s Greenhouse& Garden Center, Elegant Edge, The Back Yard Tanning Salon and Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce
HHS Auditorium - General Admission $10 at the door
Doors open at 6:00, seating begins at 6:30, program starts at 7:00
Donate to scholarship fund at https://www.watercarnival.org/scholarship/
7:30 PM
Veteran's Memorial Field
Hutchinson Huskies Baseball Game
Hutchinson Huskies vs. Rockford Crows
Free Admission with a Water Carnival Button!
Youth Camp for kids K-6 starts at 5:00 PM, Skills and Drills – campers get introduced prior to first pitch!
Kids run the bases after the game
Saturday, June 17th
8:00 AM
West River Park
1st Annual – Habitat Hustle 5k Run/Walk and Kids K
Sponsored Crow River Habitat for Humanity, Valley Sales of Hutchinson
Habitat Hustle 5K – start time is 8:00 am All ages welcome to run or walk the 5k course.
Habitat Hustle Kids K – start time is 9:30 am for children ages 4-11, with raffle drawing for Kids K participants following
Advance registration is found at https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/MN/Hutchinson/HabitatHustle
Proceeds benefit Crow River Habitat for Humanity. Bring a friend, or build a team to run or walk together!
8:00 AM
West River Park for Check In
NEW for 2023! Carp Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by KARP/KDUZ Radio, Runnings, LandsKapings, West Central Technologies
Check in 8 AM – Fishing 8:30 AM to 1:30 AM
Check in 8 AM – Fishing 8:30 AM to 1:30 AM
All contestants MUST register with Water Carnival officials in West River Park
Must follow Minnesota regulations for licenses, life jackets, boat handling, boat cleaning.
Water Carnival Contacts:
Adam Schiller 320-444-5224
Luke Klitzke 320-282-9745
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
West River Park (Rain Location: Rec Center)
Community Day
Sponsored by Southwest Initiative Foundation Ashley Homestore, Hutchinson Utilities
Inflatables, Games, Food Vendors and Fun for Children and Families!
Inflatables, Games, Food Vendors and Fun for Children and Families!
Hutchinson Theatre Company will be there!
Raffle Drawings at noon. Chances to win tickets throughout the morning.
10:00 AM
West River Park (Rain Location: Rec Center)
Kiddy/Puppy Parade
Sponsored by Goebel Fixture Company, Hutchinson Jaycees, Culvers
Kiddy and NEW for 2022- Puppy Parade
Registration begins at 10:00 AM until 10:30 AM. The parade will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. going throughout Riverside Park. In case of rain, all events will be moved to the Hutchinson Recreation Center.
Puppy Parade! Register your pup and dress them up in costume. Prizes given for best dressed dogs.
Categories for the Kiddy parade are:
- Movie & TV Characters
- Sports Figures
- Historical Figures
- Storybook Characters
- Pets & Animals
- Wheels & Wagons
- Clowns & Bums
- Miscellaneous
Cash prizes will be awarded to the parade entries that are judged to be first, second and third place winners in each of the eight categories. Prizes will be presented during the program following the parade.
10 AM
West River Park (Rain Location: Rec Center)
Beanbag Tournament
Sponsored by Hutchinson Bus Lines, Peterson, Juergensen, Hemerick & Co
Check-in 10am. Tournament begins at 10:30am. Cash Payout!
Register online and more info HERE
- $20/team- 2 person team
- Payout: Cash payout to top 3 teams
- Contact Jake Maurer with any questions – [email protected]
11:30 AM
River Song Stage (Rain Location: Rec Center)
Junior Royalty Coronation
Sponsored by Cash Wise Foods, Hutchinson Leader, and Zephyrus Financial Services
Join us in crowning our new Jr Queen and Jr Commodore
River Song Stage. Raffle drawings to follow coronation- prizes 2 kids bicycles and more!
12:00 Noon
West River Park
Cardboard Boat Races
Sponsored by Stamp-n-Storage, Stearnswood, Inc., and Asset Protection & Restoration (APR)
Build a boat, see if it floats!
- Check-in: 10am to 11am
- Schedule: Youth will begin races at 12pm, Multi-Crew and Adults to follow
- Cost: Free
Click HERE for more info and to register online
8:30 PM
Crow River Golf Club
Water Carnival Queen’s Dance
Sponsored by Crow River Golf Club and McKimm Milk Transit
DJ Music, FREE ADMISSION - Public is encouraged to attend!
Sunday, June 18th
8:00 AM
Butler Field (Hutchinson Airport)
Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast
Sponsored by Southwest Initiative Foundation and ACC Midwest Transportation
Served by Hutchinson Civil Air Patrol Squadron
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Butler Field (Hutchinson Airport)
9:00 AM
Butler Field (Hutchinson Airport)
Classic Car Show & Shine
Sponsored by Valley Sales of Hutchinson and Jay Malone Motors
Hosted by Car Club of Hutchinson, MN
1:00 PM
Main Street/4th Ave/Lynn Rd
Grande Day Parade
Sponsored by Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Walmart, Hutch Bowl/Squeaky’s Grill & Bar and West Central Sanitation
A spectacular Father's Day parade the whole family will love!
2023 Parade Lineup: Not yet available
*Any registrations received after 06/9/2023 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 a the Rec Center
Click HERE for more information, and registration
6:00 PM
Hutchinson High School Auditorium
Miss Hutchinson Coronation
Sponsored by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel, Tri-County Water,
Who will be the next Miss Hutchinson and Hutchinson Princess?
Doors open and seating begins at 5:30, program starts at 6:00
Free admission with a Water Carnival Button or $3.00 at the door.
Bring a canned food item for the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf
7:00 PM
River Song Stage
NEW for 2023 Outdoor Concert
Sponsored by: Riverhouse Kitchen and Drinks
South 40 Playing by the River!
7PM-10PM
Free Admission
Band – South 40
10:00 PM
Crow River
Fireworks
Sponsored by Walmart, Citizens Bank and Trust Co. and City of Hutchinson
Closing out another great Water Carnival Week with another great Firework show!
New this year! Fireworks will shoot from a barge on the river- so there are no bad seats in the house! Parking available at West River Park.