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:

June 12, 2023

5:00pm : Library Square (Rain Location- McLeod County Fairgrounds)

Music in the Park

Sponsored by Compass Occasions, Woodstone Senior Living, Uponor, Nuvera

Food and Beverages for purchase, Kids Activities & Live Music!

Food and Beverages for purchase through Hutchinson Rotary, Desserts sold by Historic Hutchinson, Kids Activities by Wheel & Cog, Live Music by Sawyer’s Dream from 6:30-8:00pm

6:00pm : Library Square

Medallion Hunt Kickoff

Sponsored By E.G. Rud and Sons

$500 prize! Medallion Hunt Kickoff and Exclusive First Clue will be given at Music in the Park 6:00 PM

Exclusive First Clue will be given at 6:00 PM. $500 Prize! Must be present to receive the first clue.

June 13, 2023

Disc Golf Tournament

Sponsored by Ridgewater College, MidCountry Insurance, and Nuvera

Checkin from 4:45-5:15 pm, tournament starts at 5:30. Cash Prizes!

Schedule :

4:45-5:15 pm – Check-in with refreshments and souvenir disc.

5:15 pm – Disc Golf Basics Clinic for those interested.

5:20 pm – Player’s meeting. 

5:30 pm – Tee time

Location: Ridgewater College 9-hole course, Hutchinson campus

Entry Fees: $5-$20, depending on division, 60 player maximum

More info and Register at Ridgewater College- Online Registration by 4pm June 12th

June 15, 2023

7:00pm : Boat Parade - Masonic/West River Park

Sponsored by B&B Sports and Jay Malone Motors

Boats launch at Roberts Park, Turn around at the Dam. Food and Drinks available for purchase!

Want to participate in the Boat Parade? Find more information and Register HERE

7:00-10:00 PM : Live Music By Andy Austin - West River Park

Sponsored by Wendling Financial & Insurance Services, and 3M

Enjoy live music by Andy Austin during the Boat Parade! Food and Drinks available for purchase at West River Park

10:00 PM : Fireworks - Crow River

Sponsored By Citizens Bank and Trust Co

Join us for fireworks following the boat parade and music!

New this year! Fireworks will shoot from a barge on the river- so there are no bad seats in the house! Parking available at West River Park.

June 16, 2023

12:00 Noon : Teddy Bear Band - Library Square (Rain Location: Rec Center)

Sponsored by Hutchinson Health and MidCountry Bank

Bring your teddy bear and a picnic blanket and be ready to dance! Lunch available for purchase

7:00 PM : Miss Hutchinson Pageant - Hutchinson High School

Sponsored by Stockmen’s Greenhouse& Garden Center, Elegant Edge, The Back Yard Tanning Salon and Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce

HHS Auditorium - General Admission $10 at the door

Doors open at 6:00, seating begins at 6:30, program starts at 7:00

Donate to scholarship fund at https://www.watercarnival.org/scholarship/ 

7:30 PM : Hutchinson Huskies Baseball Game - Veteran's Memorial Field

Hutchinson Huskies vs. Rockford Crows

Free Admission with a Water Carnival Button!

Youth Camp for kids K-6 starts at 5:00 PM, Skills and Drills – campers get introduced prior to first pitch!

Kids run the bases after the game

June 17, 2023

8:00 AM : 1st Annual – Habitat Hustle 5k  Run/Walk and Kids K - West River Park

Sponsored Crow River Habitat for Humanity, Valley Sales of Hutchinson

Habitat Hustle 5K – start time is 8:00 am All ages welcome to run or walk the 5k course.
Habitat Hustle Kids K – start time is 9:30 am for children ages 4-11, with raffle drawing for Kids K participants following
Advance registration is found at https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/MN/Hutchinson/HabitatHustle
Proceeds benefit Crow River Habitat for Humanity. Bring a friend, or build a team to run or walk together!

8:00 AM : NEW for 2023! Carp Fishing Tournament - West River Park for Check In

Sponsored by KARP/KDUZ Radio, Runnings, LandsKapings, West Central Technologies

Check in 8 AM – Fishing 8:30 AM to 1:30 AM

All contestants MUST register with Water Carnival officials in West River Park

Must follow Minnesota regulations for licenses, life jackets, boat handling, boat cleaning.

Water Carnival Contacts:

Adam Schiller 320-444-5224
Luke Klitzke 320-282-9745

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM : Community Day - West River Park (Rain Location: Rec Center)

Sponsored by Southwest Initiative Foundation  Ashley Homestore, Hutchinson Utilities

Inflatables, Games, Food Vendors and Fun for Children and Families!

Hutchinson Theatre Company will be there!

Raffle Drawings at noon. Chances to win tickets throughout the morning.

10:00 AM : Kiddy/Puppy Parade - West River Park (Rain Location: Rec Center)

Sponsored by Goebel Fixture Company, Hutchinson Jaycees, Culvers

Kiddy and NEW for 2022- Puppy Parade

Registration begins at 10:00 AM until 10:30 AM. 

The parade will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. going throughout Riverside Park.

In case of rain, all events will be moved to the Hutchinson Recreation Center.

Puppy Parade! Register your pup and dress them up in costume. Prizes given for best dressed dogs.

Categories for the Kiddy parade are:

- Movie & TV Characters
- Sports Figures
- Historical Figures
- Storybook Characters
- Pets & Animals
- Wheels & Wagons
- Clowns & Bums
- Miscellaneous
- Cash prizes will be awarded to the parade entries that are judged to be first, second and third place winners in each of the eight categories. Prizes will be presented during the program following the parade.

10 AM : Beanbag Tournament - West River Park (Rain Location: Rec Center)

Sponsored by Hutchinson Bus Lines, Peterson, Juergensen, Hemerick & Co

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

Register online and more info HERE

$20/team- 2 person team

Payout: Cash payout to top 3 teams

Contact Jake Maurer with any questions – [email protected]

11:30 AM : Junior Royalty Coronation - River Song Stage (Rain Location: Rec Center)

Sponsored by Cash Wise Foods, Hutchinson Leader, and Zephyrus Financial Services

Join us in crowning our new Jr Queen and Jr Commodore

River Song Stage. Raffle drawings to follow coronation- prizes 2 kids bicycles and more!

12:00 Noon : Cardboard Boat Races - West River Park

Sponsored by Stamp-n-Storage, Stearnswood, Inc., and Asset Protection & Restoration (APR)

Build a boat, see if it floats!

Check-in: 10am to 11am

Schedule:  Youth will begin races at 12pm, Multi-Crew and Adults to follow

Cost:  Free

Click HERE for more info and to register online

8:30 PM : Water Carnival Queen’s Dance - Crow River Golf Club

Sponsored by Crow River Golf Club and McKimm Milk Transit

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

June 18, 2023

8:00 AM : Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast  - Butler Field (Hutchinson Airport)

Sponsored by Southwest Initiative Foundation and ACC Midwest Transportation

Served by Hutchinson Civil Air Patrol Squadron

8:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Butler Field (Hutchinson Airport)

9:00 AM : Classic Car Show & Shine - Butler Field (Hutchinson Airport)

Sponsored by Valley Sales of Hutchinson and Jay Malone Motors

Hosted by Car Club of Hutchinson, MN

1:00 PM : Grande Day Parade - Main Street/4th Ave/Lynn Rd

Sponsored by Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Walmart, Hutch Bowl/Squeaky’s Grill & Bar and West Central Sanitation

A spectacular Father's Day parade the whole family will love!

Sponsored by Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Walmart, Hutch Bowl/Squeaky’s Grill & Bar and West Central Sanitation

A spectacular Father's Day parade the whole family will love!

2023 Parade Lineup: Not yet available

Any registrations received after 06/9/2023 will not be added to the program and entry will be confirmed via e-mail.

Parade Route: The parade starts at Main Street and 1st Ave NW, proceeding south on Main Street, west on 4th Ave SW, south on Lynn Road, and ending at the intersection of Miller Ave. and Lynn Rd.

Awards for the Marching Bands will take place a the Rec Center

Click HERE for more information, and registration

6:00 PM : Miss Hutchinson Coronation - Hutchinson High School Auditorium

Sponsored by Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel, Tri-County Water,

Who will be the next Miss Hutchinson and Hutchinson Princess?

Doors open and seating begins at 5:30, program starts at 6:00

Free admission with a Water Carnival Button or $3.00 at the door.

Bring a canned food item for the McLeod Emergency Food Shelf

7:00 PM : NEW for 2023 Outdoor Concert - River Song Stage

Sponsored by: Riverhouse Kitchen and Drinks

South 40 Playing by the River!

7PM-10PM

Free Admission

Band – South 40

10:00 PM : Fireworks - Crow River

Sponsored by Walmart, Citizens Bank and Trust Co. and City of Hutchinson

Closing out another great Water Carnival Week with another great Firework show!

New this year! Fireworks will shoot from a barge on the river- so there are no bad seats in the house!

Parking available at West River Park.

Date : June 12, 2023 - June 18, 2023

Location : Various Venue

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