Water Ski Shows in Minnesota

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 as well as at some summer festivals
• FREE
• 2021 schedule:
  • Thursday, June 24 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, July 1 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, July 8 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, July 22 at 6:30 pm
  • Saturday, July 24 at 6:30 pm (City Park in Glenwood)
  • Sunday, July 25 at 3:30 pm (City Park in Glenwood)
  • Thursday, July 29 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 5 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 12 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 19 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 26 at 6:30 pm

Brainerd Ski Loons (Brainerd)

• shows take place at Lum Park in Brainerd
• FREE
• 2021 schedule:
  • Sunday, July 18 at 5 pm
  • Sunday, August 1 at 5 pm
  • Sunday, August 15 at 5 pm
  • Wednesday, August 18 at 6:30 pm

Little Crow Water Ski Team (New London)

• shows take place at Neer Park in New London
• $5/adult, $3/student, $8/reserved seating – season passes available
• 2021 schedule:
  • Friday, June 4 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, June 11 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, June 18 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, June 25 at 7:30 pm
  • Thursday, July 1 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, July 2 at 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, July 3 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, July 9 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, July 16 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, July 30 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, August 6 at 7 pm
  • Friday, August 20 at 7 pm
  • Friday, August 27 at 7 pm

Park Rapids Water Ski Team (Nevis)

• shows take place at Halvorson Beach in Nevis
• FREE
• 2021 schedule:
  • Saturday, June 26 at 6 pm
  • Saturday, July 10 at 6 pm
  • Saturday, August 7 at 6 pm

Shockwaves (Shakopee)

• shows take place at Quarry Lake in Shakopee as well as a couple other places
• FREE
• 2021 schedule:
  • Thursday, June 17 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, June 24 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, July 8 at 7 pm
  • Tuesday, July 13 at 7 pm (Parkers Lake in Plymouth)
  • Thursday, July 15 at 7 pm
  • Friday – Saturday, July 23 and 24 (Hoyt Lakes)
  • Thursday, July 29 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, August 5 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, August 12 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, August 19 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, August 26 at 7 pm

Ski Dox (Mazeppa)

• shows take place at The Pondy in Mazeppa as well as Lake City Water Ski Days
• FREE
• 2021 schedule:
  • Saturday, June 26 at 5 pm (The Pier by Lake City Marina)
  • Sunday, June 27 at 4 pm (The Pier by Lake City Marina)
  • Sunday, July 4 at 1 pm
  • Wednesday, July 21 at 7 pm
  • Wednesday, August 4 at 7 pm
  • Wednesday, August 18 at 7 pm
  • Monday, September 6 at 1 pm

Ski Otters Water Ski Team (White Bear Lake)

• shows take place at Goose Lake in White Bear Lake
• FREE
• 2021 schedule:
  • Sunday, June 13 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, June 20 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, June 27 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, July 11 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, July 18 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 1 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 8 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 15 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 22 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 29 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
• 2021 schedule:
  • Thursday, June 3 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, June 10 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, June 17 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, June 24 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, July 1 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, July 8 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, July 15 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, July 22 at 7 pm (Aquatennial Show)
  • Friday, July 23 at 6:30 pm (Aquatennial Show)
  • Thursday, July 29 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 6 at 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday, August 10 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 12 at 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday, August 17 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 19 at 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday, August 24 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 26 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!