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
• FREE
• Pre-shows begin at 6:30pm, unless otherwise noted
• 2026 schedule:
  • June 11th
  • June 18th
  • June 25th
  • July 2nd
  • July 9th
  • July 16th
  • July 19th, (Starts after the end of the parade), Detriot Lakes City Beach
  • July 23rd
  • July 25th, City Park
  • July 26th, City Park
  • July 30th
  • August 6th
  • August 13th
  • August 20th
  • August 22nd, Chisago City
  • August 26th

Bayside Waterski Show (Albert Lea)

• shows take place at Edgewater Bay
• FREE
• 2026 schedule:
  • Thursdays at 7 pm

Brainerd Ski Loons (Brainerd)

• shows take place at Lum Park in Brainerd
• FREE
• 2026 schedule:
  • Exhibition Shows at Ruttger’s Resort
    • Thursday, July 2, 6:30 pm
    • Thursday, July 9, 6:30 pm
    • Thursday, July 23, 6:30 pm
  • Show Dates at Lum Park
    • Sunday, July 12, 5:00 pm
    • Sunday, July 26, 5:00 pm
    • Sunday, August 9, 5:00 pm
    • Wednesday, August 12, 6:30 pm

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 guaranteed bleacher seats
• Show starts at 7:30pm in June & July and 7:00pm in August
• 2026 schedule:
  • June 5th
  • June 12th
  • June 19th
  • June 26th
  • July 2nd
  • July 3rd
  • July 10th
  • July 17th
  • July 18th
  • July 31st
  • August 4th
  • August 14th
  • August 21st

Park Rapids Water Ski Team (Nevis)

• shows take place at Halvorson Beach in Nevis
• FREE
• 2026 schedule:
  • Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM

Shockwaves (Shakopee)

• Shows take place at Quarry Lake in Shakopee at 7 PM
• FREE
• 2026 schedule:
  • June 4 
  • June 11
  • June 18
  • June 25
  • July 2
  • July 9
  • July 16
  • July 23
  • July 30
  • August 6
  • August 13
  • August 20
  • August 27

Ski Dox (Mazeppa)

• shows take place at The Pondy on Lake Zumbro in Mazeppa, as well as Lake City Water Ski Days
• $5.00 entrance fee, in return, you’re given a ticket to redeem for food or beverage!
• 2026 schedule:
  • June 10th, 6:30 pm
  • July 15th, 6:30 pm
  • June 17th, 6:30 pm
  • July 22nd, 6:30 pm
  • June 24th, 6:30 pm
  • July 29th, 6:30 pm
  • July 1st, 6:30 pm
  • August 5th, 6:30 pm
  • July 4th, 1:00 pm
  • August 12th, 6:30 pm
  • July 8th, 6:30 pm
  • September 7th, 1:00 pm

Ski Otters Water Ski Team (White Bear Lake)

• shows take place at Goose Lake in White Bear Lake
• FREE
• 2026 schedule:
  • Sunday, June 7 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, June 14 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, June 21 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, June 28 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, July 5 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, July 12 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, July 19 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, July 26 – No Homeshow
  • Sunday, August 2 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 9 – No Homeshow
  • Sunday, August 16 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 23 – Early Show 3PM

Twin Cities River Rats (Minneapolis)

• Shows take place on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis (park on West River Road south of Broadway Avenue)
• FREE
• Held every Thursday, June through August
• 2026 schedule:
  • Thursday, June 4 at 6:20 pm
  • Thursday, June 11 at 6:20 pm
  • Thursday, June 18 at 6:20 pm
  • Thursday, June 25 at 6:20 pm
  • Thursday, July 2 at 6:20 pm
  • Thursday, July 9 at 6:20 pm
  • Thursday, July 16 at 6:20 pm
  • Wednesday, July 22 at 6:20 pm
  • Thursday, July 30 at 6:20 pm
  • Wednesday, August 5 at 6:20 pm
  • Thursday, August 13 at 6:20 pm
  • Tuesday, August 18 at 6:20 pm
  • Thursday, August 20 at 6:20 pm
  • Tuesday, August 25 at 6:20 pm
  • Tuesday, August 27 at 6:20 pm

If you know of any other water ski shows in Minnesota, please leave a comment and let us know so we can add them to the list. Thanks!