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
• 2024 schedule:
  • June 13th
  • June 20th
  • June 27th
  • July 4th
  • July 11th
  • July 18th
  • July 21st
  • July 25th
  • July 27th, City Park
  • July 28th, City Park
  • August 1st
  • August 8th
  • August 15th
  • August 22nd
  • August 29th

Brainerd Ski Loons (Brainerd)

• shows take place at Lum Park in Brainerd
• FREE
• 2024 schedule:
  • Exhibition Shows at Ruttger’s Resort
    • Monday, June 17, 6:30 pm
    • Monday, July 8, 6:30 pm
    • Wednesday, July 24, 6:30 pm 
  • Show Dates at Lum Park
    • Sunday, July 14, 5:00 pm
    • Sunday, July 28, 5:00 pm
    • Sunday, August 11, 5:00 pm
    • Wednesday, August 14, 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 reserved bleacher seats
• 2024 schedule:
  • Friday, June 2 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, June 7 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, June 14 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, June 28 at 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, June 22nd at 7:30 pm (WillmarFest)
  • Thursday, July 4 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, July 5 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, July 12 at 7:30 pm (Neer Park)
  • Sunday, July 14 at 12 (Watercade Celebration)
  • Friday, July 19 at 7:30pm
  • Saturday, July 20 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, August 2 at 7 pm
  • Friday, August 16 at 7 pm
  • Saturday, August 17 at 3pm (New Ulm Water Days Celebration)
  • Friday, August 23 at 7pm
  • Friday, August 30 at 7pm

Park Rapids Water Ski Team (Nevis)

• shows take place at Halvorson Beach in Nevis
• FREE
• 2024 schedule:
  • Saturday, June 29 at 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Shockwaves (Shakopee)

• Most shows take place at Quarry Lake in Shakopee 
• FREE
• 2024 schedule:
  • Thursday, June 20 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, June 27 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, July 11 at 7 pm
  • Sunday, July 18 at 2 pm
  • Thursday, July 25 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, August 1 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, August 8 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, August 15 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
• 2024 schedule coming soon!

Ski Otters Water Ski Team (White Bear Lake)

• shows take place at Goose Lake in White Bear Lake
• FREE
• 2024 schedule:
  • Sunday, June 9 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, June 16 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, June 23 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, June 30 at 6pm
  • Sunday, July 7 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, July 14 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, July 21 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 4 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 11 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 18 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 25 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
• 2024 schedule:
  • Thursday, June 6 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, June 13 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, June 20 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, June 27 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, July 4 at 7 pm
  • Wednesday, July 10 at 7pm
  • Thursday, July 11 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, July 18 at 7 pm
  • Wednesday, July 24 at 6:30 pm (Aquatennial Show)
  • Thursday, August 1 at 7 pm
  • Wednesday, August 7 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, August 15 at 7 pm
  • Tuesday, August 20 at 6:45 pm
  • Thursday, August 22 at 6:45 pm
  • Tuesday, August 27 at 6:45 pm
  • Thursday, August 29 at 6:45 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!