James J. Hill Days
2025/9/5     Friday September 5th 2025

in Hennepin County

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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!
***2024 EVENT SCHEDULE***
--FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6:
- 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 - 9:00 pm | Logrolling (Panoway on Wayzata Bay)
- 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Lake Minnetonka Carnival (Lake Street)
- 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Live Music & Street Dance: High & Mighty (Lake Street)
- 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Movie On The Lawn Featuring Stuart Little (Great Lawn)
--SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7:
- 9:00 am - 12:30 pm |Coaster Cart Derby (229 Minnetonka Ave. S)
- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | Lake Minnetonka Carnival (Lake Street)
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm | Street Market (Lake Street)
- 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Dachshund Races & Dog Park Activities (Panoway on Wayzata Bay)
- 10:00 am - 7:00 pm | Logrolling (Panoway on Wayzata Bay)
- 10:00 am - 10:00 pm | Food + Drink (Lake Street)
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Live Music – Powertap (Lake Street)
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Guided Historical Walking Tour (Wayzata Depot)
- 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Llama Llovin’ Experience (Wayzata Depot)
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Live Music & Street Dance: The Lamont Cranston Band (Lake Street Wayzata)
- 8:45 pm - 9:00 pm | 50th Anniversary Fireworks Show (Wayzata Bay)
--SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8:
- 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Live Music – Taylor Robert Band (Lake Street)
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Logrolling (Panoway on Wayzata Bay)
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Food + Drink (Lake Street)
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Street Market (Lake Street)
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Lake Minnetonka Carnival (Lake Street)
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Guided Historical Walking Tour (Wayzata Depot)
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Doggy Olympics (Panoway on Wayzata Bay)
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Live Music – Sam Graber (Lake Street)
- 2:45 pm - 3:00 pm | T-6 Thunder Airshow (Lake Street)
- 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Parade (Lake Street)