The Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival is a Community Festival provided to Hutchinson and surrounding areas.
This festival highlights the local pride of area businesses and citizens; encouraging community support, fellowship and family fun.    

Schedule of Events:

6:30am - Kids First! 5K and Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run
Hosted by the Hutchinson Jaycees

Check in starts at 6:30am, 5K @ 8:00am, Kids Run @ 9:30am

Location: West River Park

9:00am - Pickleball Tournament
Sponsored by Edward Jones, El Loro, and Marco

Check in from 8:15 to 8:50 AM – Tournament begins at 9:00 AM

Location: Park Elementary Tennis Courts

10:00am - 2:00pm - Community Day
Sponsored by Ashley Furniture, Hutchinson Jaycees, and Hutchinson Utilities

We hope you will join us for a day of fun! There will be games, food, and fun for both children and families.
Plenty of food and drink will be available for purchase through our wonderful 2025 vendors including Bobbing Bobber Brewery, Crow River Winery, Froggy’s Sweets N Treats, Nautical Bowls, Shari’s Jo to Go, and Sweet Winks Food Truck.

Midwest Party Supply will once again be providing a variety of bounce houses.

We are thrilled to have a variety of community groups participating in this year’s event. Each of the below groups will be in attendance and will provide activities for everyone to enjoy!

3M
Creekside Soils
Hutchinson Center For the Arts
Hutchinson Theater Company
Wheel & Cog
Hassan Valley Lodge 109 Odd Fellows
Hutchinson Boy Scout Troop 623
McLeod Alliance
Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter
Crow River Habitat for Humanity
Historic Hutchinson
Hutchinson City Library
McLeod County Sheriff’s Office
Hutchinson Police Department
Dana’s Dog Spa
Hutchinson Fire Department
The raffle drawings will take place at 12pm following our Junior Royalty Coronation at the River Song Stage – you must be present to win

Location: West River Park (Rain backup - Hutchinson Rec Center)

10am - Kiddy/Puppy Parade
Sponsored by Culvers of Hutchinson, Erickson Acres Carriage Company LLC, and Hutchinson Jaycees

Registration runs from 10am-10:45am. The parade will start promptly at 11:00 a.m. and run through Riverside Park, ending at the River Song Stage. In the case of rain, all events will be moved to the Hutchinson Recreation Center.
Parade Categories

Group Costumes
Individual Costumes
Wheels & Wagons
Puppies – Register your dog (or cat!) and dress them up in a fun costume for a chance to win a prize.
Prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners in each category by our judges. Winners will be announced by our judges during the 12pm program following the parade at the River Song Stage.

Location: West River Park (Rain backup - Hutchinson Rec Center)

10am - Beanbag Tournament
Sponsored by Larson Builders; Petersen, Juergensen, Hemerick & Co.; and Vivid Image

Check-in 10am. Tournament begins at 10:30am. Cash Payout!

Location: West River Park (Rain backup - Hutchinson Rec Center)

11:30am - Junior Royalty Coronation
Sponsored by Kwik Trip of Hutchinson, McKimm Milk Transit, and Resonetics

River Song Stage. Raffle drawings to follow coronation at Noon!

Location: West River Park (Rain backup - Hutchinson Rec Center)

12:00 Noon - Cardboard Boat Races
Sponsored by Stamp-n-Storage, Stearnswood, Inc., and Asset Protection & Restoration (APR)

Build a boat, see if it floats!

Location: West River Park

12:00 - Hutchinson Baseball Day
Expand for Baseball Day details.

Free Admission with a Water Carnival Button!

Location: Veterans Memorial Field @ Dave Mooney Baseball Complex

8:30pm - Water Carnival Queen’s Dance
Sponsored by Crow River Golf Club and Dr Cody and Jessica Wendlandt

DJ Music, FREE ADMISSION - Public is encouraged to attend!

Location: Crow River Golf Club