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
• 2025 schedule:
  • June 20th
  • June 27th
  • July 18th
  • July 21st
  • July 25th
  • July 27th, City Park
  • July 28th, City Park
  • August 1st
  • August 8th
  • August 15th
  • August 22nd
  • August 29th

Bayside Waterski Show (Albert Lea)

• shows take place at Edgewater Bay
• FREE
• 2025 schedule:
  • Thursdays at 7 pm

Brainerd Ski Loons (Brainerd)

• shows take place at Lum Park in Brainerd
• FREE
• 2025 schedule:
  • Exhibition Shows at Ruttger’s Resort
    • 2025 dates TBD 
  • Show Dates at Lum Park
    • Sunday, July 13, 5:00 pm
    • Sunday, July 27, 5:00 pm
    • Sunday, August 10, 5:00 pm
    • Wednesday, August 13, 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
• 2025 schedule:
  • June – August 2025 dates TBD

Park Rapids Water Ski Team (Nevis)

• shows take place at Halvorson Beach in Nevis
• FREE
• 2025 schedule:
  • Saturday, June 28 at 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 12 at 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, August 2 at 6:00 PM

Shockwaves (Shakopee)

• Shows take place at Quarry Lake in Shakopee 
• FREE
• 2025 schedule:
  • Thursday, June 26 at 7:00pm
  • Thursday, July10 at 7:00pm
  • Thursday, July 17 at 7:00pm
  • Thursday, July 24 at 7:00pm
  • Thursday, July 31 at 7:00pm
  • Thursday, August 7 at 7:00pm
  • Thursday, August 14 at 7:00pm
  • Thursday, August 21 at 7:00pm

Ski Dox (Mazeppa)

• shows take place at The Pondy on Lake Zumbro in Mazeppa as well as Lake City Water Ski Days
• FREE
• 2025 schedule:
  • Wednesday, June 11 at 6:30pm
  • Wednesday, June 18 at 6:30pm
  • Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30pm
  • Wednesday, July 2 at 6:30pm
  • Friday, July 4 at 1pm
  • Wednesday, July 9 at 6:30pm
  • Wednesday, July 16 at 6:30pm
  • Wednesday, July 23 at 6:30pm
  • Wednesday, July 30 at 6:30pm
  • Wednesday, August 6 at 6:30pm
  • Wednesday, August 13 at 6:30pm
  • Monday, September 1 at 1pm

Ski Otters Water Ski Team (White Bear Lake)

• shows take place at Goose Lake in White Bear Lake
• FREE
• 2025 schedule:
  • Sunday, June 8 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, June 15 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, June 22 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, June 29 at 6pm
  • Sunday, July 6 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, July 13 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, July 20 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 3 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 17 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 24 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
• 2025 schedule:
  • Thursday, May 29 at 7pm
  • Thursday, June 5 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, June 12 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, June 19 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, June 26 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, July 3 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, July 10 at 7pm
  • Thursday, July 17 at 7 pm
  • Wednesday, July 23 at 7 pm (Aquatennial Show)
  • Thursday, July 31 at 7pm
  • Thursday, August 1 at 7 pm
  • Wednesday, August 6 at 7 pm
  • Tuesday, August 12 at 6:45 pm
  • Thursday, August 14 at 6:45 pm
  • Tuesday, August 19 at 6:45 pm
  • Thursday, August 21 at 6:45 pm
  • Tuesday, August 26 at 6:45 pm
  • Thursday, August 28 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!