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
- 2022 schedule:
- Thursday, June 23 at 7 pm
- Thursday, June 30 at 7 pm
- Thursday, July 7 at 7 pm
- Thursday, July 14 at 7 pm
- Thursday, July 21 at 7 pm
- Thursday, July 28 at 7 pm
- Thursday, August 4 at 7 pm
- Thursday, August 11 at 7 pm
- Thursday, August 18 at 7 pm
Brainerd Ski Loons (Brainerd)
- shows take place at Lum Park in Brainerd
- FREE
- 2022 schedule:
- Sunday, July 17 at 5 pm
- Sunday, July 31 at 5 pm
- Sunday, August 7 at 5 pm
- Wednesday, August 10 at 6:30 pm
Little Crow Water Ski Team (New London)
- shows take place at Neer Park in New London
- $5/adult, $3/student
- 2022 schedule:
- Friday, June 3 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, June 10 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, June 17 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, June 24 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, July 1 at 7:30 pm
- Saturday, July 2 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, July 8 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, July 15 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, July 22 at 7:30 pm
- Friday, August 5 at 7 pm
- Friday, August 19 at 7 pm
- Friday, August 26 at 7 pm
Park Rapids Water Ski Team (Nevis)
- shows take place at Halvorson Beach in Nevis
- FREE
- 2022 schedule:
- Saturday, June 25 at 6 pm
- Saturday, July 16 at 6 pm
- Saturday, August 6 at 6 pm
Shockwaves (Shakopee)
- shows take place at Quarry Lake in Shakopee as well as a couple of other places
- FREE
- 2022 schedule:
- Thursday, June 23 at 7 pm
- Monday, June 27 at 7 pm (Plymouth)
- Thursday, June 30 at 7 pm
- Thursday, July 7 at 7 pm
- Thursday, July 14 at 7 pm
- Friday, July 22 at 6 pm (Hoyt Lakes)
- Saturday, July 23 at 2 pm (Hoyt Lakes)
- Thursday, July 28 at 7 pm
- Thursday, August 4 at 7 pm
- Thursday, August 11 at 7 pm
- Thursday, August 18 at 7 pm
- Thursday, August 25 at 7 pm
Ski Dox (Mazeppa)
- shows take place at The Pondy in Mazeppa as well as Lake City Water Ski Days
- FREE
- 2022 schedule:
- TBA
Ski Otters Water Ski Team (White Bear Lake)
- shows take place at Goose Lake in White Bear Lake
- FREE
- 2022 schedule:
- Sunday, June 12 at 6 pm
- Sunday, June 19 at 6 pm
- Sunday, June 26 at 6 pm
- Sunday, July 3 at 6 pm
- Sunday, July 10 at 6 pm
- Sunday, July 17 at 6 pm
- Sunday, July 24 at 6 pm
- Sunday, August 7 at 6 pm
- Sunday, August 14 at 6 pm
- Sunday, August 21 at 6 pm
- Sunday, August 28 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
- 2022 schedule:
- Thursday, June 9 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, June 16 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, June 23 at 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, June 28 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, June 30 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, July 7 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, July 14 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, July 21 at 6:30 pm (Aquatennial Show)
- Friday, July 22 at 6:30 pm (Aquatennial Show)
- Thursday, July 27 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, August 4 at 6:30 pm
- Wednesday, August 10 at 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, August 18 at 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 23 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, August 25 at 6:30 pm
- Tuesday, August 30 at 6:30 pm
- Thursday, September 1 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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