Catch some amazing entertainment on the water with these Water Ski Shows in Minnesota! Almost all of them are free!
I think water skiing is just amazing! Water ski teams across the state put together fantastic shows each year that combine athleticism with artistry to entertain the crowds.
We’ve compiled a list of water ski shows in Minnesota that you can catch this summer, whether you’re in the Twin Cities area or greater Minnesota. Make visiting a show part of your weekly rotation, or add a show to your vacation itinerary.
Most of these shows are FREE – all you need to do is park and pull up a blanket and/or lawn chair! Be sure to show up early as the best viewing spots go quickly. Also visit the linked websites and/or social media to check for any weather-related updates.
Water Ski Shows in Minnesota
This list of water ski shows in Minnesota is alphabetized by group.
Bald Eagle Waterski Shows (Centerville)
- shows take place at Trail Side Park in Centerville
- FREE
- 2023 schedule:
- Thursday, June 15 at 7 pm
- Thursday, June 22 at 7 pm
- Thursday, June 29 at 7 pm
- Thursday, July 2 at 7 pm
- Thursday, July 6 at 7 pm
- Thursday, July 13 at 7 pm
- Thursday, July 20 at 7 pm
- Sunday, July 23 at 1:30 pm (Detroit Lakes – Northwest Water Carnival)
- Thursday, July 27 at 7 pm
- Saturday, July 29 at 6:30 pm (Lake Minnewaska – Glenwood Waterama)
- Sunday, July 30 at 3:30 pm (Lake Minnewaska – Glenwood Waterama)
- Thursday, August 3 at 7 pm
- Thursday, August 10 at 7 pm
- Thursday, August 17 at 7 pm
- Saturday, August 19 at 6 pm (Chisago Lake – Ki-Chi-Saga Days Celebration)
Brainerd Ski Loons (Brainerd)
- shows take place at Lum Park in Brainerd
- FREE
- 2023 schedule:
- Exhibition Shows at Ruttger’s Resort
- Wednesday, June 14 at 7 pm
- Thursday, July 6 at 7 pm
- Tuesday, August 8 at 7 pm
- Show Dates at Lum Park
- Sunday, July 16 at 5 pm
- Sunday, July 30 at 5 pm
- Sunday, August 13 at 5 pm
- Wednesday, August 16 at 6:30 pm
- Exhibition Shows at Ruttger’s Resort
Little Crow Water Ski Team (New London)
- shows take place at Neer Park in New London
- $5 for ages 5 years and up, FREE for children younger than 5 years, $8 for reserved bleacher seats
- 2023 schedule:
- Friday, June 2 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, June 9 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, June 16 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, June 23 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, June 24 at 7 pm (WillmarFest)
- Friday, June 30 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, July 7 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, July 14 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, July 21 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 pm (New London Waterdays)
- Friday, August 4 at 7 pm
- Friday, August 18 at 7 pm
- Saturday, August 19 at 2 pm (Sleepy Eye)
- Friday, August 25 at 7 pm
Park Rapids Water Ski Team (Nevis)
- shows take place at Halvorson Beach in Nevis
- FREE
- 2023 schedule:
- Saturday, June 24 at 6 pm
- Saturday, July 8 at 6 pm
- Saturday, August 5 at 6 pm
Shockwaves (Shakopee)
- Most shows take place at Quarry Lake in Shakopee
- FREE
- 2023 schedule:
- Thursday, June 22 at 7 pm
- Thursday, June 29 at 7 pm
- Thursday, July 6 at 7 pm
- Sunday, July 9 at 2 pm
- Thursday, July 13 at 7 pm
- Thursday, July 20 at 7 pm
- Thursday, July 27 at 7 pm
- Thursday, August 3 at 7 pm
- Thursday, August 10 at 7 pm
- Sunday, August 13 at 2 pm
- Thursday, August 17 at 7 pm
Ski Dox (Mazeppa)
- shows take place at The Pondy on Lake Zumbro in Mazeppa as well as Lake City Water Ski Days
- FREE
- 2023 schedule:
- Wednesday, June 14 at 7 pm
- Wednesday, June 21 at 7 pm
- Saturday, June 24 at 11 am (Lake City, Ohuta Park)
- Sunday, June 25 at 3 pm (Lake City, Ohuta Park)
- Wednesday, June 28 at 7pm
- Tuesday, July 4 at 1 pm
- Wednesday, July 12 at 7pm
- Wednesday, July 19 at 7pm
- Wednesday, July 26 at 7pm
- Wednesday, August 9 at 6 pm
- Wednesday, August 23 at 6 pm
- Wednesday, September 4 at 1 pm
Ski Otters Water Ski Team (White Bear Lake)
- shows take place at Goose Lake in White Bear Lake
- FREE
- 2023 schedule:
- Sunday, June 11 at 6 pm
- Sunday, June 18 at 6 pm
- Sunday, June 25 at 6 pm
- Sunday, July 2 at 6 pm
- Sunday, July 9 at 6 pm
- Sunday, July 16 at 6 pm
- Sunday, July 23 at 6 pm
- Sunday, August 6 at 6 pm
- Sunday, August 13 at 6 pm
- Sunday, August 20 at 6 pm
- Sunday, August 27 at 3 pm
Twin Cities River Rats (Minneapolis)
- shows take place on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis (park on West River Road south of Broadway Avenue)
- FREE
- 2023 schedule:
- Thursday, June 1 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, June 8 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, June 22 at 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, June 27 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, June 29 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, July 6 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, July 13 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, July 20 at 6:30 pm (Aquatennial Show)
- Friday, July 21 at 6:30 pm (Aquatennial Show)
- Wednesday, July 26 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, August 3 at 6:30 pm
- Wednesday, August 9 at 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 15 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, August 17 at 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 22 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 29 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, August 31 at 6:30 pm
If you know of any other water ski shows in Minnesota, please leave a comment and let us know so we can add it to the list. Thanks!
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Laura is a former high school English teacher turned avid deal shopper following the birth of her first child. Now she’s a work-from-home mom of six which keeps her plenty busy!
Laura grew up in southern Minnesota and has called the Twin Cities home for over fifteen years. On the off chance she gets some free time you’ll find her with her nose in a book, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying a hot cup of coffee.
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