75th ANNUAL
BEMIDJI JAYCEES WATER CARNIVAL
JULY 3 - JULY 7, 2019
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FIREWORKS
THURSDAY, JULY 4 @ DUSK |
GRAND PARADE
SUNDAY, JULY 7 @ 1:00 PM |
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QUESTIONS? Please fill out the Water Carnival Contact Form below.
QUESTIONS? Please fill out the Water Carnival Contact Form below.
ONLINE REGISTRATION LINKS
Scroll down for more information on each event.
Red, White & BOOM! Fireworks Show
Presented by Hill's Plumbing & Heating
We would like to extend a very special THANK YOU to Hill's Plumbing & Heating, our Presenting Sponsor of the Red, White & BOOM! Fireworks Show on July 4!
Entertainment Tent
The Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival Entertainment Tent is back at the water front of Lake Bemidji! Stop on down to see what we have in store for you this year!
BANNERS ARE SOLD OUT!!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SPONSORED A BANNER THIS YEAR! Show Your Support!
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DL Weatherhead Timberworks Lumberjack Show
SATURDAY, JULY 6
PAUL BUNYAN PARK
3 BIG SHOWS!
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
NORBORD
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR OR A BLANKET TO SIT ON
PAUL BUNYAN PARK
3 BIG SHOWS!
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
NORBORD
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR OR A BLANKET TO SIT ON
Double Your Fun Color Run
FRIDAY, JULY 5
PAUL BUNYAN PARK
5:00 PM
PAUL BUNYAN PARK
5:00 PM
Join the Bemidji Junior Jaycees in this year's 5K Color Run along the south shore of Lake Bemidji! Check-in starts at 4:30 PM, on July 5, in the Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival Entertainment Tent.
The Color Run will begin at 5:00 PM, leaving from the Paul Bunyan Park parking lot going south, looping back at the Nymore boat access, and ending at the start point. There will be several "Color Stations" along the way to blast participants with tons of colorful fun!
Register by 11:59 pm on June 15 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Registration fees are non-refundable.
Online registration will close on July 5 at 3:00 PM but you can register on-site until 4:45 PM. Click the link below to get registered today!
The Color Run will begin at 5:00 PM, leaving from the Paul Bunyan Park parking lot going south, looping back at the Nymore boat access, and ending at the start point. There will be several "Color Stations" along the way to blast participants with tons of colorful fun!
Register by 11:59 pm on June 15 to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Registration fees are non-refundable.
Online registration will close on July 5 at 3:00 PM but you can register on-site until 4:45 PM. Click the link below to get registered today!
| 2019 Color Run Paper Registration Form |
NEW EVENT for 2019
Water Carnival Craft Show
SATURDAY, JULY 6
LIBRARY PARK
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
LIBRARY PARK
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Bemidji Jaycees are pleased to bring back the Water Carnival Craft Show to the 75th Annual Water Carnival. The show will be held in Library Park on Saturday, July 6, from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Saturday has Family Day activities all day and 3 Lumberjack Shows happening during the craft show. These activities should draw many people down to the waterfront during the Craft Show. We would be thrilled if you would like to join us. If interested please send an email to bemidjijayceescraft@gmail.com or fill out the Craft Show Contact Form below. The application form is attached below. Feel free to download and send it in!
**LIMITED SPACE REMAINING**
**LIMITED SPACE REMAINING**
| 2019 WC Craft Vendor Form Revised |
Merriam's Midway Shows
JULY 3 - JULY 7
SANFORD CENTER PARKING LOT
SANFORD CENTER PARKING LOT
Water Carnival Grand Parade
SUNDAY, JULY 7
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
Be a part of a long standing Bemidji tradition! The 75th Annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival Grand Parade will be held on Sunday, July 7, at 1:00 PM. If you would like to be part of our parade please fill out the form below.
Pre-registration is required by Monday, July 1. Registration fees after July 1 are non-refundable. A late registration fee will apply after July 1.
Please consider registering for the Grand Parade through our secure online SignMeUp form. It makes it so much easier for us! Just click the link below to get started.
Pre-registration is required by Monday, July 1. Registration fees after July 1 are non-refundable. A late registration fee will apply after July 1.
Please consider registering for the Grand Parade through our secure online SignMeUp form. It makes it so much easier for us! Just click the link below to get started.
Grand Parade Route: The Grand Parade starts at the intersection of 15th Street and Beltrami Avenue and travels south on Beltrami Avenue, turns west on 3rd Street for one block and then heads north along Minnesota Avenue, ending again on 15th Street.
2019 GRAND PARADE GRAND MARSHAL
Ariel Mazurek, Little Miss Minnesota Princess of America
Ariel Mazurek, Little Miss Minnesota Princess of America
| 75th WC Grand Parade Form |
Water Carnival Buttons
Photo Credit: mybemidji
This year's 75th Annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival buttons are available for sale TODAY, May 31!
You can find them at the following locations in Bemidji:
Bemidji Tourist Information Center
Bemidji Woolen Mills
Ken K Thompson Jewelry
Kenny's Clark
Marketplace Foods
Ortons Cenex
Subway (All 3 Locations)
There will be two different buttons for sale, the Standard Button and the Medallion Button. They are $3 each.
The Medallion Button (gold background) is in limited quantity and is ONLY available until June 30.
You can find them at the following locations in Bemidji:
Bemidji Tourist Information Center
Bemidji Woolen Mills
Ken K Thompson Jewelry
Kenny's Clark
Marketplace Foods
Ortons Cenex
Subway (All 3 Locations)
There will be two different buttons for sale, the Standard Button and the Medallion Button. They are $3 each.
The Medallion Button (gold background) is in limited quantity and is ONLY available until June 30.
Medallion Hunt
MEDALLION HAS BEEN FOUND!
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE PARTICIPANTS!
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE PARTICIPANTS!
We are excited to announce that this year's Water Carnival Medallion Hunt is being sponsored by Ken K Thompson Jewelry! A beautiful diamond pendant featuring Paul & Babe will be given out with a cash prize of $500. You must have the Water Carnival Medallion Button (with the GOLD background) to win this package. The hunt begins on July 1 and will continue every day until it is found! If no Medallion Button is presented with the Medallion, only a $250 Prize will be awarded.
You can download the official rules below.
Clues will be posted daily in the Bemidji Chamber of Commerce display case located on the south side of the building. The clues will also be announced daily on Lakeland News, www.lptv.org, the radio stations of Paul Bunyan Broadcasting and R.P. Broadcasting. Clues will also be posted here on the Bemidji Jaycees website and our Facebook page by 12:00 pm each day. A new clue will be released each day until Sunday, July 7, 2019. No clues will be released over the phone.
You can download the official rules below.
Clues will be posted daily in the Bemidji Chamber of Commerce display case located on the south side of the building. The clues will also be announced daily on Lakeland News, www.lptv.org, the radio stations of Paul Bunyan Broadcasting and R.P. Broadcasting. Clues will also be posted here on the Bemidji Jaycees website and our Facebook page by 12:00 pm each day. A new clue will be released each day until Sunday, July 7, 2019. No clues will be released over the phone.
| WC Medallion Hunt Rules 2019 |
DAILY CLUES
CLUE #1 (MONDAY, JULY 1):
The Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival begins July the 3rd,
Time to open up your eyes, the medallion has returned.
In the past we’ve kept them vague to try and challenge you,
But this year, the fourth line will imbue a relevant clue.
CLUE #2 (TUESDAY, JULY 2):
Ken K. Thompson Jewelry has really raised the bar,
But a button you must bring, and the treasure isn’t far.
Go and search the city to find that special bling.
Adults and kids both are urged on to such a thing.
CLUE #3 (WEDNESDAY, JULY 3):
To find the Jaycee loot you’ll have to put it on your docket.
We hope your findings won’t be moot and the prize can fill your pocket.
If you best the rest in county with your medallion button, too,
Ken K. Thompson Jewelry will bring inset rocks to you.
CLUE #1 (MONDAY, JULY 1):
The Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival begins July the 3rd,
Time to open up your eyes, the medallion has returned.
In the past we’ve kept them vague to try and challenge you,
But this year, the fourth line will imbue a relevant clue.
CLUE #2 (TUESDAY, JULY 2):
Ken K. Thompson Jewelry has really raised the bar,
But a button you must bring, and the treasure isn’t far.
Go and search the city to find that special bling.
Adults and kids both are urged on to such a thing.
CLUE #3 (WEDNESDAY, JULY 3):
To find the Jaycee loot you’ll have to put it on your docket.
We hope your findings won’t be moot and the prize can fill your pocket.
If you best the rest in county with your medallion button, too,
Ken K. Thompson Jewelry will bring inset rocks to you.
Family Fun Day
SATURDAY, JULY 6
PAUL BUNYAN PARK
FREE OF CHARGE
PAUL BUNYAN PARK
FREE OF CHARGE
.5K KIDS RUN: Registration starts at 9:00 AM in the BSU Bangsberg Parking Lot on the corner of 12th St NE and Lake Blvd NE. Run starts at 10:00 AM and will follow Lake Blvd NE for about 3 city blocks.
AGE GROUPS (as of June 1, 2019): 4-6, 7-9, 10-12
KIDDIE PARADE: Registration starts at 9:00 AM in the BSU Bangsberg Parking Lot on the corner of 12th St NE and Lake Blvd NE. Parade starts at 11:00 AM at the parking lot and will follow Lake Blvd NE down to the Water Carnival Entertainment Tent in Paul Bunyan Park.
LUNCH & ENTERTAINMENT: Lunch starts at Noon for the Kiddie Parade participants and a TICKET IS REQUIRED. You will receive the ticket at registration.
BIKE DIG: Starts at 2:00 PM.
AGE GROUPS (as of June 1, 2019): 4-6, 7-9, 10-12
KIDDIE PARADE: Registration starts at 9:00 AM in the BSU Bangsberg Parking Lot on the corner of 12th St NE and Lake Blvd NE. Parade starts at 11:00 AM at the parking lot and will follow Lake Blvd NE down to the Water Carnival Entertainment Tent in Paul Bunyan Park.
LUNCH & ENTERTAINMENT: Lunch starts at Noon for the Kiddie Parade participants and a TICKET IS REQUIRED. You will receive the ticket at registration.
BIKE DIG: Starts at 2:00 PM.
| 2019 Kids Run.Kiddie Parade Registration Waiver |
SUNDAY FUNDAY
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Bald Eagle Water Ski Show
SUNDAY, JULY 7
PAUL BUNYAN PARK
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE
GRAND PARADE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
NORTHWOODS LUMBER COMPANY
PAUL BUNYAN PARK
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE
GRAND PARADE
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR
NORTHWOODS LUMBER COMPANY
Corn Feed
SUNDAY, JULY 7
PAUL BUNYAN PARK
4:00 PM
PAUL BUNYAN PARK
4:00 PM
JULY 3 - JULY 7
SANFORD CENTER PARKING LOT
SANFORD CENTER PARKING LOT
Come and join us for BINGO next to Merriam's Midway at the Sanford Center! The Bingo Tent opens at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, July 3, and then at 2:00 PM every day after that through July 7.
Fireworks
THURSDAY, JULY 4
DUSK
DUSK
What time is "dusk", you ask?
We say that it is anytime from 9:45-10:15 PM,
depending on many factors.
We say that it is anytime from 9:45-10:15 PM,
depending on many factors.
The Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival Red, White, & BOOM! Fireworks Show, on July 4, will be launched from a pontoon barge on Lake Bemidji, on the lake’s southwest shore near Paul Bunyan Park. See map below.
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