Since 1975, the weekend following Labor Day in Wayzata has been dedicated to celebrating James J. Hill, a prominent Minnesota historical figure and former owner of the Great Northern Railroad Company. Hill, who built the iconic train depot in 1906, played a pivotal role in transforming Wayzata into the picturesque tourist destination and welcoming community [...]
Weekly happy hour with $2 off pints and free pup cups for four-legged friends.
Opening night of the 52nd Annual James J. Hill Days, Lake Minnetonka's largest 3-day festival, with the street market, carnival, food and drink tents, and free live music on the Sandvold Stage.
Free entertainment on the Sandvold Stage featuring Powertap, a ten-member cover band playing rock, soul, pop, country and blues.
An evening of Americana, blues, country and folk with the Jason Paulson Band.
The Scarlet Goodbye, the creative collaboration of Minnesota musicians Daniel Murphy and Jeff Arundel, performs live.
Weekly karaoke night at Wayzata Legion.
Day two of James J. Hill Days, with the carnival, street market, food and drink tents, dog park activities, logrolling, and free live music all day on the Sandvold Stage.
Weekly Saturday meat raffle at Narrows Saloon.
The beloved James J. Hill Days Dachshund Races return to the JJHD Dog Park at Panoway, with sprints, hurdles and a costume contest.