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
CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR UPDATES!
QUESTIONS? Please fill out the Water Carnival Contact Form below.
QUESTIONS? Please fill out the Water Carnival Contact Form below.
ONLINE REGISTRATION LINKS-Coming Soon!
Scroll down for more information on each event.
schedule of events
Download the PDF Version of the Schedule of Events Below!
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FIREWORKS
FRIDAY, JULY 4 @ DUSK LAKE BEMIDJI |
GRAND PARADE
SUNDAY, JULY 6 @ 1:00PM |
Bemidji Jaycees 81ST Annual Water Carnival Community Kick-off and post events!
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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, 2025 www.thesanfordcenter.com/events/detail/2025-babes-burnout-car-show |
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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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WATER CARNIVAL
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WATER CARNIVAL BUTTONS
Buttons are $3/each and in a limited quantity this year. They are available at the following locations on June 16th:
family movie night
WEDNESDAY, JULY 2
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
We will be showing Matilda in the Entertainment Tent at the waterfront at 6:30pm! The Entertainment Tent will open at 5pm. Bring your chairs and blankets to get a spot. Food vendors will also be open in the park for the movie!
COLOR RUN
The Bemidji Junior Jaycees Double Your Fun Color Run will be on Saturday, July 5th at 10am. Register online through the link below!
Kid Events
There will be a Kiddie Parade and activities in the Entertainment Tent on Saturday, July 6th as part of the Bemidji Jaycees 80th Annual Water Carnival!
KIDDIE PARADE
The Kiddie Parade will be on Saturday, July 5th at 10:30am. Registration will start at 10am. The Kiddie Parade will start at the BSU Bangsberg parking lot on 12th street and go down Lake Boulevard to 6th street and end at the Entertainment Tent.
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.
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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Cornhole tournament
SATURDAY, JULY 5
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
To register, contact Travis at 218-759-8810 or email [email protected]
Merriam's Midway
July 2-July 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.
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.
Food vendors
July 2-July 6
Paul Bunyan Park
Food vendors will open July 2 from 5pm to 10pm.
Food vendors will open daily July 3-July 6 from 1pm to 10pm.
Food Vendors
Texas Best BBQ
Paul Bunyan Park
Food vendors will open July 2 from 5pm to 10pm.
Food vendors will open daily July 3-July 6 from 1pm to 10pm.
Food Vendors
Texas Best BBQ
BINGO
July 2-July 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
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
MEDALLION HUNT
Medallion Hunt Clues
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Clue 1. Monday, June 30
FIREWORKS
FRIDAY, JULY 4
DUSK
LAKE BEMIDJI
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.
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.
Veterans Picnic
FRIDAY, JULY 4
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
entertainment tent
The Entertainment Tent will be open July 3-6 for events.
Live Music and Happy Hour. 21+
Thursday, July 3rd
Corey Medina & Brothers
Friday, July 4th
Prairie Smoke
Saturday, July 5th
Indecent Proposal
Live Music and Happy Hour. 21+
Thursday, July 3rd
Corey Medina & Brothers
Friday, July 4th
Prairie Smoke
Saturday, July 5th
Indecent Proposal
Elvis Tribute
FRIDAY, JULY 4
3:00 PM
3:00 PM
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
RED, WHITE & BOOM! FIREWORKS SHOW
Fireworks sponsors
thank you to our title sponsor!
red sponsors
White sponsors
boom sponsors
THANK YOU TO our event SPONSORS!
Gold Entertainment Tent & Medallion Hunt Sponsor
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Gold Entertainment Tent & Kid Events Sponsor
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Gold Entertainment Tent Sponsor
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Silver Entertainment Tent Sponsor
Stage Sponsor
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