The Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival is a Community Festival provided to Hutchinson and surrounding areas. This festival highlights the local pride of area businesses and citizens; encouraging community support, fellowship and family fun.    

Schedule of Events:

June 9, 2025

5:00 PM - Music in the Park
Hosted by Music in the Park

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

Location: Library Square (Rain Location- Fairgrounds)

6:00 PM - 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

Location: Library Square

June 10, 2025

5:00 PM - Disc Golf Tournament
Sponsored by Ridgewater College with support from Little Crow Disc Golf Club

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

June 11, 2025

6:00PM - Outdoor Concert – Music by Bill Litzau & Open Highway

Bring a Lawn Chair and Enjoy the Tunes!

Location: VFW Post 906

June 12, 2025

7:00 PM - 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.

Location: West River Park

7:30 PM - Ice Cream Social
Sponsored by CorTrust Bank and Custom Interiors

Location: West River Park

June 13, 2025

12:00 Noon - 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.

Location: Library Square (Rain Location: Rec Center)

7:00 PM - Doors Open @ 6:30 PM - 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

Location: Hutchinson High School

7:00 PM - Hutchinson Jr. Legion Baseball Game
vs. Plato

Free Admission with a Water Carnival Button!

Location: Veterans Memorial Field @ Dave Mooney Baseball Complex

June 14, 2025

6:30am - 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

Location: West River Park

9:00am - 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

Location: Park Elementary Tennis Courts

10:00am - 2:00pm - 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!

3M
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

Location: West River Park (Rain backup - Hutchinson Rec Center)

10am - 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.

Location: West River Park (Rain backup - Hutchinson Rec Center)

10am - Beanbag Tournament
Sponsored by Larson Builders; Petersen, Juergensen, Hemerick & Co.; and Vivid Image

Check-in 10am. Tournament begins at 10:30am. Cash Payout!

Location: West River Park (Rain backup - Hutchinson Rec Center)

11:30am - Junior Royalty Coronation
Sponsored by Kwik Trip of Hutchinson, McKimm Milk Transit, and Resonetics

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

Location: West River Park (Rain backup - Hutchinson Rec Center)

12:00 Noon - Cardboard Boat Races
Sponsored by Stamp-n-Storage, Stearnswood, Inc., and Asset Protection & Restoration (APR)

Build a boat, see if it floats!

Location: West River Park

12:00 - Hutchinson Baseball Day
Expand for Baseball Day details.

Free Admission with a Water Carnival Button!

Location: Veterans Memorial Field @ Dave Mooney Baseball Complex

8:30pm - 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!

Location: Crow River Golf Club

June 15, 2025

6:15 AM Rules Meeting - 7:00 AM Start - Walleye Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by TBD

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

Location: Roberts Park Boat Launch

9:00 AM - Classic Car Show
Hosted by Saturday Night Cruiser’s Car Club

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

Location: Squeaky's Bar & Grill

1:00 PM - 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!

Location: Main Street/4th Ave/Lynn Rd

6:00PM - Hutchinson Legion Post 96 Baseball Game
vs. Plato Legion

Free Admission with a Water Carnival Button!

Location: Veterans Memorial Field @ Dave Mooney Baseball Complex

6:00 PM - Doors Open @ 5:30 PM - 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?

Location: Hutchinson High School Auditorium

7:00 PM - Outdoor Concert & Button Giveaway
Sponsored by Carpets Plus Color Tile, Uponor, and Valley Sales of Hutchinson

South 40 Playing by the River!

Location: River Song Stage

10:00 PM - Fireworks
Sponsored by The City of Hutchinson and Walmart

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

Location: Crow River

Date: June 9 - 15, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Hutchinson, MN

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