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
• 2023 schedule:
  • Thursday, June 15 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, June 22 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, June 29 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, July 2 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, July 6 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, July 13 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, July 20 at 7 pm
  • Sunday, July 23 at 1:30 pm (Detroit Lakes – Northwest Water Carnival) 
  • Thursday, July 27 at 7 pm
  • Saturday, July 29 at 6:30 pm (Lake Minnewaska – Glenwood Waterama)
  • Sunday, July 30 at 3:30 pm (Lake Minnewaska – Glenwood Waterama)
  • Thursday, August 3 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, August 10 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, August 17 at 7 pm
  • Saturday, August 19 at 6 pm (Chisago Lake – Ki-Chi-Saga Days Celebration)

Brainerd Ski Loons (Brainerd)

• shows take place at Lum Park in Brainerd
• FREE
• 2023 schedule:
  • Exhibition Shows at Ruttger’s Resort
    • Wednesday, June 14 at 7 pm
    • Thursday, July 6 at 7 pm
    • Tuesday, August 8 at 7 pm
  • Show Dates at Lum Park
    • Sunday, July 16 at 5 pm
    • Sunday, July 30 at 5 pm
    • Sunday, August 13 at 5 pm
    • Wednesday, August 16 at 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
• 2023 schedule:
  • Friday, June 2 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, June 9 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, June 16 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, June 23 at 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, June 24 at 7 pm (WillmarFest)
  • Friday, June 30 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, July 7 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, July 14 at 7:30 pm
  • Friday, July 21 at 7:30 pm
  • Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 pm (New London Waterdays)
  • Friday, August 4 at 7 pm
  • Friday, August 18 at 7 pm
  • Saturday, August 19 at 2 pm (Sleepy Eye)
  • Friday, August 25 at 7 pm

Park Rapids Water Ski Team (Nevis)

• shows take place at Halvorson Beach in Nevis
• FREE
• 2023 schedule:
  • Saturday, June 24 at 6 pm
  • Saturday, July 8 at 6 pm
  • Saturday, August 5 at 6 pm

Shockwaves (Shakopee)

• Most shows take place at Quarry Lake in Shakopee 
• FREE
• 2023 schedule:
  • Thursday, June 22 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, June 29 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, July 6 at 7 pm
  • Sunday, July 9 at 2 pm
  • Thursday, July 13 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, July 20 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, July 27 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, August 3 at 7 pm
  • Thursday, August 10 at 7 pm
  • Sunday, August 13 at 2 pm
  • Thursday, August 17 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
• 2023 schedule:
  • Wednesday, June 14 at 7 pm
  • Wednesday, June 21 at 7 pm
  • Saturday, June 24 at 11 am (Lake City, Ohuta Park)
  • Sunday, June 25 at 3 pm (Lake City, Ohuta Park)
  • Wednesday, June 28 at 7pm
  • Tuesday, July 4 at 1 pm
  • Wednesday, July 12 at 7pm
  • Wednesday, July 19 at 7pm
  • Wednesday, July 26 at 7pm
  • Wednesday, August 9 at 6 pm
  • Wednesday, August 23 at 6 pm
  • Wednesday, September 4 at 1 pm

Ski Otters Water Ski Team (White Bear Lake)

• shows take place at Goose Lake in White Bear Lake
• FREE
• 2023 schedule:
  • Sunday, June 11 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, June 18 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, June 25 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, July 2 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, July 9 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, July 16 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, July 23 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 6 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 13 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 20 at 6 pm
  • Sunday, August 27 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
• 2023 schedule:
  • Thursday, June 1 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, June 8 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, June 22 at 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday, June 27 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, June 29 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, July 6 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, July 13 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, July 20 at 6:30 pm (Aquatennial Show)
  • Friday, July 21 at 6:30 pm (Aquatennial Show)
  • Wednesday, July 26 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 3 at 6:30 pm
  • Wednesday, August 9 at 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday, August 15 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 17 at 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday, August 22 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 pm
  • Tuesday, August 29 at 6:30 pm
  • Thursday, August 31 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!