Congratulations to Sophie Wietman, age 16, the winner of the Water Carnival logo design contest!
81st ANNUAL
BEMIDJI JAYCEES WATER CARNIVAL
july 2-6, 2025
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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
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Water carnival changes for 2025
schedule of events
Download the PDF Version of the Schedule of Events Below!

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FIREWORKS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 @ DUSK LAKE BEMIDJI DATE CHANGE FOR 2025! |
GRAND PARADE
SUNDAY, JULY 6 @ 1:00PM UPDATED ROUTE! THE PARADE WILL START AT 8TH STREET AND BELTRAMI AVE. |
Bemidji Jaycees 81ST Annual Water Carnival Community Kick-off and post events!
Fishing Has No Boundaries "Paul Bunyan Event"
June 28th, 2025 https://fhnbinc.org/chapters/bemidji-mn/ |
The Sanford Center's 3rd Annual Babe's Burnout Car Show
July 12th, 2025 www.thesanfordcenter.com/events/detail/2025-babes-burnout-car-show |
WATER CARNIVAL BUTTONSON SALE JUNE 16-JULY 6
Buttons are $3/each and in a limited quantity this year. They are available at the following locations on June 16th: myBemidji Visit Bemidji MEDALLION HUNTJUNE 30-UNTIL FOUND
Medallion Hunt CluesClue 1. Monday, June 30
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Clue 2. Tuesday, July 1
Clue 3. Wednesday, July 2
family movie matineeSATURDAY, JULY 5
3 PM CHIEF THEATER We will be showing Matilda at the Chief Theater at 3pm!
Kid EventsSATURDAY, JULY 5
10:00 AM PAUL BUNYAN PARK-ROTARY PAVILION There will be a Kiddie Parade and activities in the Entertainment Tent on Saturday, July 5th as part of the Bemidji Jaycees 81st Annual Water Carnival!
KIDDIE PARADESATURDAY, JULY 5
10:30 AM PAUL BUNYAN PARK-ROTARY PAVILION The Kiddie Parade will be on Saturday, July 5th at 10:30am. Registration will start at 10am. The Kiddie Parade will start at the Rotary Pavilion and will travel around the tourist information center and down to the south end of Paul Bunyan Park.
To register for the Kiddie Parade, click on the link below. You can also download the registration form and bring it with you the day of the event. ![]()
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Merriam's MidwayJULY 2-6
SANFORD CENTER PARKING LOT Merriam's Midway will open July 2 at 6pm. Merriam's Midway will open daily July 3-July 6 at 1pm. BINGOJULY 2-6
SANFORD CENTER PARKING LOT Bingo will open July 2nd from 6pm until 10pm. Bingo will be open daily July 3rd -July 6th from 1pm to 10pm. Bingo hosted by Bemidji Chorale FIREWORKSWEDNESDAY, JULY 2
DUSK LAKE BEMIDJI What time is "dusk", you ask?
We say that it is anytime from 9:45-10:15 PM, depending on many factors. The average time that we launch the fireworks is around 10:10 PM. Please remember that Cameron Park is NOT a good viewing location. There are too many trees in the way.
COLOR RUNSATURDAY, JULY 5
10:00 AM PAUL BUNYAN PARK-ROTARY PAVILION The Bemidji Junior Jaycees Double Your Fun Color Run will be on Saturday, July 5th at 10am. Register online through the link below!
Cornhole tournamentSATURDAY, JULY 5
1 PM THE GARDEN GRILL & PUB To register, contact Travis at 218-759-8810 or email [email protected]
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Live musicJULY 3-JULY 5
THE LOFT EVENT CENTER Food vendorsJULY 2-6
SANFORD CENTER PARKING LOT Food vendors will open July 2 from 6pm to 10pm.
Food vendors will open daily July 3-July 6 from 1pm to 10pm. Twisted Amusments Texas Best BBQ Hawg Heaven Dirty Dough Vendors
Landby Productions Up North Photo Veterans PicnicFRIDAY, JULY 4
1:00 PM BEMIDJI EAGLES CLUB AERIE #351 Elvis TributeFRIDAY, JULY 4
3:00 PM BEMIDJI EAGLES CLUB AERIE #351 WATER CARNIVAL
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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
SPONSOR A BOOM BANNER! ![]() This is the time of year when we normally kick off our preparations for Bemidji’s largest summer event, Water Carnival; and this year will be no different. For the 2025 Water Carnival to happen, we need strong financial support so that we can provide the experience that everyone has come to love. We most certainly understand if you are unable to contribute at this time but should circumstances change please reach out to us.
Below you will find the form and information on how you can show your support. Also included are the Adopt-A-Banner forms for the fireworks display to help offset the cost of the show. Even if you can’t sponsor an event, please consider adopting or re-adopting your banner. Your business or organization’s name will be placed on the bottom of the banner. ![]()
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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
RED, WHITE & BOOM! FIREWORKS SHOW
Fireworks sponsors
red sponsors
White sponsors
boom sponsors
THANK YOU TO our event SPONSORS!
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