Calendar of Events

2025 Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival

Monday, June 9th

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5:00 PM

Library Square (Rain Location- Fairgrounds)

Music in the Park

Hosted by Music in the Park

Food and Beverages for purchase, Live Music by Off Duty Chief!

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

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6:00 PM

Library Square

Medallion Hunt Kickoff

Sponsored By E.G. Rud and Sons, Inc.

$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 page

Tuesday, June 10th

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5:00 PM

Ridgewater College

Disc Golf Tournament

Sponsored by Ridgewater College with support from Little Crow Disc Golf Club

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: Click Here

Wednesday, June 11th

Thursday, June 12th

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7:00 PM

Masonic/West River Park

Boat Parade with Live Music by Kayla Daniels

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!

Kayla Daniels will be performing at the RiverSong Stage. Button Raffle: $250 – do not need to be present to win.

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

Friday, June 13th

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12:00 Noon

Library Square (Rain Location: Rec Center)

Teddy Bear Band Concert

Sponsored by Hutchinson Health and MidCountry Bank

Bring your teddy bear and a picnic blanket and be ready to dance! Ice Cream Provided by Hutchinson Health.
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7:00 PM - Doors Open @ 6:30 PM

Hutchinson High School

Miss Hutchinson Pageant

Sponsored by Days Inn, The Elegent Edge, Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, and Stockmen’s Greenhouse & Garden Center

HHS Auditorium - Click for Ticket Details
Tickets will be presold by the candidates beginning in May, and general admission tickets available for $10 at the door.

Doors open at 6:30, program starts at 7:00

Donate to scholarship fund at https://www.watercarnival.org/scholarship/

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7:00 PM

Veterans Memorial Field @ Dave Mooney Baseball Complex

Hutchinson Jr. Legion Baseball Game

vs. Plato

Free Admission with a Water Carnival Button!

Saturday, June 14th

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6:30am

West River Park

Kids First! 5K and Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run

Hosted by the Hutchinson Jaycees

Check in starts at 6:30am, 5K @ 8:00am, Kids Run @ 9:30am

Click here for additional information.

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8:00 AM

Park Elementary Tennis Courts

Pickleball Tournament

Sponsored by Edward Jones, El Loro, and Marco

Check in from 8:15 to 8:50 AM – Tournament begins at 9:00 AM

Spots are limited, please register early!

Water Carnival Contacts:
Mitch Girard 320-296-5028

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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

West River Park (Rain backup - Hutchinson Rec Center)

Community Day

Sponsored by Ashley Furniture, Hutchinson Jaycees, and Hutchinson Utilities

We hope you will join us for a day of fun! There will be games, food, and fun for both children and families.

Plenty of food and drink will be available for purchase through our wonderful 2025 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!

  • Hutchinson Area Women of Today
  • Creekside Soils
  • Hutchinson Center For the Arts
  • Hutchinson Theater Company
  • Wheel & Cog
  • Hassan Valley Lodge 109 Odd Fellows
  • Hutchinson Boy Scout Troop 623
  • McLeod Alliance
  • 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].

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10:00 AM

West River Park (Rain backup - Hutchinson Rec Center)

Kiddy/Puppy Parade

Sponsored by Culvers of Hutchinson, Erickson Acres Carriage Company LLC, and Hutchinson Jaycees

Registration runs from 10am-10:45am. The parade will start promptly at 11:00 a.m. and run through Riverside Park, ending at the River Song Stage. In the case of rain, all events will be moved to the Hutchinson Recreation Center.

Parade Categories

  • Group Costumes
  • Individual Costumes
  • Wheels & Wagons
  • Puppies – Register your dog (or cat!) and dress them up in a fun costume for a chance to win a prize.

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 at the River Song Stage.

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10 AM

West River Park (Rain backup - Rec Center)

Beanbag Tournament

Sponsored by Larson Builders; Petersen, Juergensen, Hemerick & Co.; and Vivid Image

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]
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11:30 AM

West River Park (Rain backup - Rec Center)

Junior Royalty Coronation

Sponsored by Kwik Trip of Hutchinson, McKimm Milk Transit, and Resonetics

River Song Stage. Raffle drawings to follow coronation at Noon!
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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

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12:00 Noon

Veterans Memorial Field @ Dave Mooney Baseball Complex

Hutchinson Baseball Day

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Free Admission with a Water Carnival Button!

Noon: VFW/Jr. Legion vs. Plato

2:00pm: Stadium Dedication Program

2:30pm: Old Timers Game (former players invited to participate.)

6:30pm: Social gathering at VFW Post 906 (Players, fans, and guests invited!  Food and beverages available for purchase.)

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8:30 PM

Crow River Golf Club

Water Carnival Queen’s Dance

Sponsored by Crow River Golf Club and Dr Cody and Jessica Wendlandt

DJ Music, FREE ADMISSION - Public is encouraged to attend!

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

Sunday, June 15th

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6:15 AM Rules Meeting - 7:00 AM Start

Roberts Park Boat Launch

Walleye Fishing Tournament

Sponsored by TBD

Rules Meeting 6:15 AM – Fishing 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Rules Meeting 6:15 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 Contacts:

Jake Arlt 320-583-4107
Adam Schiller 320-444-5224

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8:00 AM

Butler Field (Hutchinson Airport)

Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast

Hosted by Hutchinson Civil Air Patrol Squadron

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Butler Field (Hutchinson Airport)
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9:00 AM

Butler Field (Hutchinson Airport)

Classic Car Show & Shine

Hosted by Saturday Night Cruiser’s Car Club

9:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Butler Field (Hutchinson Airport)

Show starts at 9:00am, trophies will be presented at 1:00pm. 

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

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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, West Central Sanitation, and Mini Biff

A spectacular Father's Day parade the whole family will love!

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

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6:00PM

Veterans Memorial Field @ Dave Mooney Baseball Complex

Hutchinson Legion Post 96 Baseball Game

vs. Plato Legion

Free Admission with a Water Carnival Button!
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6:00 PM - Doors Open @ 5:30 PM

Hutchinson High School Auditorium

Miss Hutchinson Coronation

Sponsored by Days Inn, Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel, and The Elegant Edge

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 $5.00 at the door.

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7:00 PM

River Song Stage

Outdoor Concert & Button Giveaway

Sponsored by Carpets Plus Color Tile, Uponor, and Valley Sales of Hutchinson

South 40 Playing by the River!

7PM-10PM
Free Admission

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

Meet the New Royal Family!

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10:00 PM

Crow River

Fireworks

Sponsored by The City of Hutchinson and Walmart

Closing out another great Water Carnival Week with another great Firework show!

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