Calendar of Events
2024 Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival
Monday, June 10th
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 11th
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 12th
Thursday, June 13th
6:15 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
Friday, June 14th
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 - Doors Open @ 6:30 PM
Hutchinson High School
Miss Hutchinson Pageant
Sponsored by Stockmen’s Greenhouse & Garden Center and Elegant Edge
HHS Auditorium - General Admission $10 at the door
Doors open at 6:30, program starts at 7:00
Donate to scholarship fund at https://www.watercarnival.org/scholarship/
Please bring a canned food item for the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf
Saturday, June 15th
8:00 AM
West River Park for Check In
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
8:00 AM
Park Elementary Courts. (Rain Location: Rec Center)
Pickleball Tournament
Check in from 7:15 to 7:50 AM - Tournament begins at 8:00 AM
Check in from 7:15 to 7:50 AM – Tournament begins at 8:00 AM
Spots are limited, please register early!
Water Carnival Contacts:
Mitch Girard 320-296-5028
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
We hope you will join us for a day of fun! There will be games, food, and fun for both children and families.
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. Wheel and Cog, The Hutch Theater Company, CreekSide Soils, McLeod Alliance, and The Hutchinson Center for the Arts will all be participating and providing activities for everyone to enjoy.
Anyone that attends will have the opportunity to participate in a raffle for amazing prizes featuring items from some amazing Hutchinson businesses. The raffle drawings will take place at 12pm – you must be present to win.
10:00 AM
West River Park (Rain Location: Rec Center)
Kiddy/Puppy Parade
Sponsored by Goebel Fixture Company, Hutchinson Jaycees, Culvers
Kiddy and Puppy Parade
Registration runs from 10am-10:30am. 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.
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 16th
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!
2024 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 - Doors Open @ 5:30 PM
Hutchinson High School Auditorium
Miss Hutchinson Coronation
Sponsored by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel and 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 $5.00 at the door.
Bring a canned food item for the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf
7:00 PM
River Song Stage
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!
Fireworks will shoot from a barge on the river- so there are no bad seats in the house! Parking available at West River Park.