James J. Hill Days

09/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to this year's Rails & Ales during James J. Hill Days. We're so grateful to all 20+ breweries who participated and for Coyote Wild who kept the energy high with their amazing music.

📸 Linli Studio

09/18/2026

WOW! We are incredibly grateful to all those who supported the 52nd annual James J. Hill Days presented by Sandvold Financial Group. Whether you had a vendor booth or food truck, volunteered, or attended, this event would not be possible without you!

Thank you to all our major and supporting sponsors: Wayzata West Metro Chamber, 6Smith, Lunds & Byerlys Wayzata, Red Cow, Ulrich Real Estate Group | Regency Homes, Inc., IMOLA Motorsports, BNSF Railway, Twin Cities Siding and Roofing, Youngstedts, Honey Aesthetics Clinic, Compass, MDS Remodeling and Custom Homes, Chris Carr at Planet Home Lending NMLS #403758, Next Move Twin Cities - formerly The Maison Realty Group, TCCare Veterinary Clinic, The Davey Tree Expert Company

Save the date for September 10-12, 2027!

09/17/2026

What an incredible weekend at the James J. Hill Days Dachshund Races and Doggy Olympics! 🐾🏅

A massive THANK YOU to every pup, owner, and spectator who packed the Dog Park to cheer on our tiny athletes. Huge CONGRATULATIONS to all our race and event winners!

This event wouldn't be possible without our unbelievable sponsors and vendors:

TCCare Veterinary Clinic – Thank you for being our presenting sponsor and keeping our community's pets healthy and happy!
Doggie Dazzle – Thank you for crafting all of the fabulous custom award collars for our winners!
Club Pilates – Thank you for spreading the love at the pup Kissing Booth and grounding us with Pilates by the Bay on Sunday morning!
PetVet365 – Thank you for sponsoring our doggie profiles!

We’re already counting down the days until next year. Tag us in your favorite photos and videos from the weekend, we’d love to see them!

09/16/2026

Thank you to the Sun Sailor for sharing about this year's James J. Hill Days! The Wayzata West Metro Chamber is pleased to host and showcase small businesses, local retail and restaurants, and sponsors as we welcomed everyone to this historic lakeside town where charm exudes and generational memory-making festivities abound at the 52nd annual festival.

Check out some photos from Lake Minnetonka’s largest three-day festival James J. Hill Days, which returned to the downtown Wayzata waterfront last weekend. The community festival typically draws more than 75,000 visitors to downtown over three days.

The annual community celebration offered a packed lineup of family-friendly attractions, including live music, a vibrant street market, carnival rides, dachshund races, unique animal encounters and local historical exhibits.

https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_sailor/community/wayzata/lakeside-tradition-draws-thousands-to-downtown-wayzata/article_a5dec630-463d-46cf-9651-32d530805d68.html

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

What an incredible night kicking off James J. Hill Days in Wayzata! 🎶
Thanks to ALL of you (WOW) for dancing the night away with us! 🤘

Look for us again Sunday at 3:00 in the Parade down Lake Street. We'll be rockin' live music aboard the Outdoor Xscapes float!

09/16/2026

09/16/2026