Summer in MN! What we all dream about during the white out months. The best news is when your boat goes in the water, check out these awesome events this summer on Lake Minnetonka and around town. If you are looking to LIVE on Lake Minnetonka, contact me and we can view homes via boat!
June 10-11 Excelsior Art on the Lake
Water Street, Downtown Excelsior
Excelsior Art on the Lake is a busy event, with over 140 artists will be displaying original works amidst live music and a variety of food offerings. Local musicians will entertain and regional food vendors will be onsite throughout the two-day event. The show opens at 10AM on Saturday and goes until 4PM on Sunday.
June 11th Folds of Honor Riley Green Concert -always a must on the lake!
Private Residence in Woodland, Wayzata Bay
Annual Folds of Honor Summer Benefit Concert in support of the families of American heroes. These annual concerts are typically held at a private residence with high ticket prices; however most patrons pull up to the location by boat and listen to the concert from shore.
June 23-25 Wayzata Art Experience
Lake Street, Wayzata
The quaint lakeside village of Wayzata, otherwise known as the jewel of Lake Minnetonka, draws art lovers from across the twin cities with its charming shops and dining hot spots. Wayzata Art Experience, held in the heart of downtown Wayzata, provides a 2-day celebration of art, music, food, and fun for all ages! Featuring 100 quality fine art artists, food trucks, sailing rides, family activities and more. The best way to attend by boat is to park at the Wayzata public docks in Wayzata Bay. The boat docks are free, tip your dock helpers!
June 23rd Steve Aoki Concert @ WAAM Fest (this is new!!!)
Wayzata Beach
This new Festival is joining the Wayzata Art Experience in the official kickoff to summer on Lake Minnetonka. The inaugural event featuring Steve Aoki and Gryffin is sure to be a high-energy energy weekend of fun, electrifying beats and infectious rhythms.
June 24th Gryffin Concert @ WAAM Fest
Wayzata Beach
This new Festival is joining the Wayzata Art Experience in the official kickoff to summer on Lake Minnetonka. The inaugural event featuring Steve Aoki and Gryffin is sure to be a high-energy energy weekend of fun, electrifying beats and infectious rhythms.
June 28th Artimer Market
Back Channel Brewing Co, Seton Channel
Sip & Shop Artimer Market - held on the last Wednesday of each month (May-September) - and shop over 20 different local vendors. You’ll find an array of food, art, jewelry, crafts, clothes, and more at each Artimer. In addition, we’ll have live outdoor music and a beer tent will be posted up in the market area as you peruse & schmooze. If you’re arriving by boat they have four transient slips, which will be about 500 feet away and on the East side of the channel. If you see any of the four green Back Channel flags flying high, that means that there is a spot open and you can anticipate entering a slip. Sometimes easier to bike or drive since not many boat slips.
July 4, Excelsior 4th of July Celebration
Excelsior, MN
The Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce proudly produces and hosts the only public 4th of July fireworks event on Lake Minnetonka. Beginning early in the morning, until well past dark, we welcome you to be a part of the 4th of July experience on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, at the Commons Park in downtown Excelsior. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a 4th of July that kicks off with a Firecracker Run and ends with a BANG! LOVE This! Most people leave for their cabins so they lake is quieter than one would expect. Big Island is very busy the day before 4th and day of. WEAR water shoes!
July 13-15 Minnesota Wakesurf Championship/ Spirit of the Lakes Festival
Surfside Park, Cooks Bay
One of the biggest events of the year on Lake Minnetonka. Thousands flock to Surfside Park in Mound and Cook’s Bay to see the midwest's largest wakesurfing competition, and to experience Lake Minnetonka. Partnered with the Spirit of the Lakes Festival, everyone in the family will find something to do from shopping sponsor booths, live music, parade, food trucks, beer tent and fireworks!
Thursday 13th: Boat-In Movie Night
Friday 14th: Meet Your Maker, Live Music
Saturday 15th: Main Event, Fireworks, Parade and more!
July 26th Artimer Market see above
Concerts in the Commons
Excelsior Bay
Located on the banks of Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior Commons Park — Concerts in the Commons combines everything we love about summer in Minnesota. Live music, great food and drinks, and sunsets over the water. These concerts bring together people of all ages in a fun way that also helps raise money to support Community for the Commons as they improve the park. The efforts are led by the Excelsior Morning Rotary Club and the City of Excelsior. These Free concerts take place Wednesday nights between May and September, you can attend by land or anchor your boat in Excelsior Bay. Below are the scheduled concerts for June & July. These are very busy and wonderful!
June 14 Viva Knievel
June 28 Lonesome Losers
July 12 Gear Daddies
July 26 Fabulous Armadillos
Live Music at Lord Fletchers
Spring Park, West Arm
Since 1968 Lord Fletcher’s has been providing an exceptional lakeside dining experience for its guests. Their multi-venue, resort style setting offers something for everyone…and for every occasion! They often have live music and we have the list of scheduled bands for June & July below. Always check the FB page as things might change with weather. Many favorites on this list!
June 3 NICK HENSLEY & KEN VALDEZ
June 4 Hitchville
June 8 The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band
June 10 Merchants of Soul
June 11 Ali & Joe
June 15 SWAG
June 17 Todd Epley
June 18 Swanny Rose
June 24 George Scot
June 24 Shane Marin
June 29 GB Leighton
July 1 Chris Kelly
July 2 Six to Midnight
July 13 Jacuzzi Ouma
July 15 Timmy Haus
July 20 Pandora’s Other Box
July 23 Colt Clark & The Quarantine Kids
this list was compiled from local sources
Summer is the best 3 months in MN, embrace the beauty of the lake! I LOVE it here. Vicki Peters-Top MN Realtor (President's Elite, Luxury Division), Wayzata resident & hockey mom in the Wayzata school district. 763-443-9084
