Add Willmar Fests to your summer to-do list and visit the beautiful lakes area for a fun and budget-friendly community festival!
The 2026 Willmar Fests takes place Wednesday, June 24th through Sunday, June 28th, packing five straight days with free and low-cost entertainment, family activities, and local food.
You’ll find great food, live music, and fun activities for your whole family. It all kicks off on Wednesday with Kiwanis Kids Day at Rice Park, featuring inflatables, games, food, and an ice cream social. Thursday night brings a massive downtown Block Party complete with food trucks, a climbing wall, a kids’ tractor pull, and live music on the main stage.
The fun continues into the weekend with a Friday night game at the Bill Taunton Stadium and a packed Saturday schedule. Saturday features the iconic Grande Day Parade in the morning, followed by a huge Beach Party at Robbins Island Regional Park with a ski show performance, a live concert, and a spectacular fireworks display over Foot Lake.
Activities are happening at various parks and locations throughout Willmar, MN, running
Wednesday through Saturday, with Sunday held as a rain backup day for the big lake events. Check out the full schedule of events and location details on the Willmar Fests website to plan your visit!
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