Abra Kadabra is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of this year’s 2025 James J. Hill Days. Based in Wayzata, this event is an annual celebration of the town’s history, as well as a way to thank Mr. Hill for helping to preserve Wayzata’s history as it has become a thriving Lake Minnetonka community.

Friday, September 5, 2025

• Live Music – Private Oates (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
  Free performances by Hall & Oates tribute band at the Sandvold Stage (Minnetonka Ave & Lake Street) James J. Hill Days.

• Rails & Ales Craft Beer Festival (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
  Beer tasting from 20+ breweries, live music, food, and fun—ticketed event James J. Hill Days.

• Friday Night Street Market (5:00 pm – 9:00 pm)
  Local vendor market; applications have closed, but sponsor booths still available James J. Hill Days.

• Food + Drink (5:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
  Food trucks and beer & wine tents along Lake Street James J. Hill Days.

• Lake Minnetonka Carnival (5:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
  Carnival rides along the lakeshore; discounted pre-sale tickets available through September 4 James J. Hill Days.

• Movie on the Lawn – “Cars” (7:30 pm – 10:00 pm)
  Outdoor screening of Disney-Pixar’s Cars on the Great Lawn James J. Hill Days.

• Live Music & Street Dance – Stereo Kitchen (Time not listed under this specific entry but part of Friday’s entertainment) James J. Hill Days.

Saturday, September 6, 2025

• Pickleball Plaza & Battle of the Paddles (8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
  Pickleball tournaments, Picklemart vendor display, open play—at Wayzata Depot Plaza James J. Hill Days.

• Coaster Cart Derby (9:00 am – 12:30 pm)
  Gravity-propelled soapbox-style racing for kids ages 6–14 James J. Hill Days.

• Guided Historical Walking Tour (10:00 am – 11:30 am)
  Tour begins at Wayzata Depot Museum; museum open 10:00 am–4:00 pm, with model train display 12:00 pm–4:00 pm James J. Hill Days+1.

Sunday, September 7, 2025

• Grand Parade (3:00 pm) Wayzata.comJames J. Hill Days.

• Dachshund Races & Costume Contest (12:00 pm – 2:00 pm), following the Lake Walk Pack Walk (10:00 am) Wayzata.com.

• T-6 Thunder Airshow (2:45 pm) Wayzata.com.

• Guided Walking Tours also occur Sunday at 10:00 am Wayzata.comJames J. Hill Days.

• Street Market & Food + Drink continue Sunday (10:00 am–4:00 pm) Wayzata.com.

• Boat Rides on Lake Minnetonka, courtesy of Your Boat Club (Saturday only), not listed for Sunday but included in the broader schedule Wayzata.com.