Water Tower Festival 2026

SAVE THE DATES:  37th Annual Water Tower Festival (Thursday, June 25 through Sunday, June 28, 2026)

Theme for 37th Annual Water Tower Festival in 2026 - “Minnesota Icons” (anything iconic in the state: Prince, Bob Dylan, World’s Largest Ball of Twine, Peanuts, Jolly Green Giant, MN Lynx, MN Twins, TC the Bear, MN Vikings, MN Wild, MN Gophers, Goldy Gopher, Mall of America, Stone Arch Bridge, Spoon & Cherry, Basilica of Saint Mary, Cathedral of St. Paul, MN State Capitol, Uptown, North Shore, Split Rock Creek Lighthouse, Duluth Lift Bridge, MN Zoo, MN State Fair, MN Renaissance Festival, MN State Parks & Trails, Land of 10,000 Lakes, Loon, Pink & White Lady's Slipper, The North Star, Walleye, Paul Bunyan & Babe the Blue Ox, Sinclair Lewis, Judy Garland, Little House on the Prairie, Church Dinners, "Duck, Duck, Gray Duck!", Tater Tot Hot-dish, The Jucy Lucy, Herman Meinders, Pipestone National Monument, World's Largest Pipe, & More!).
 

The annual Medallion Hunt begins at 5:00 pm on Sunday, June 21st. Medallion Hunt Clues will be posted HERE.

Thursday Evening Downtown Grill-Out & Kids Night! (on Hiawatha Ave)

• 5:00 pm until gone!:  JBS Community Burger Feed Fundraiser
• 5:30 pm:  Registration for Kids' Pedal Pull (ages 3-11)
• 5:30 pm:  Registration for Pipestone Jr. Ambassadors Contest (ages 5 through completed 4th grade)
• 6:00 pm:  Free Kids' Pedal Pull (ages 3-11)
• 7:30 pm (Approximately, following Pedal Pull): Pipestone Jr. Ambassadors Contest (ages 5 through completed 4th grade). Free to enter. Two children will WIN the following: the honor of representing the youth of Pipestone County by riding in the front of the parade in a classic car; 2026 Pipestone Jr. Ambassadors framed certificates & trophies; candy (since they won't be watching the parade from the sidelines); and awesome prizes! Due to time, this event is limited to 30 registered youth contestants.
• 7:30 pm: Calumet Players present "The Wizard of Oz" at Pipestone Performing Arts Center (Tickets).

• 7:30 pm: Calumet Players present "The Wizard of Oz" at Pipestone Performing Arts Center (Tickets).
• 9:00 pm - 1:00 am:  Free Live Music (Block Party on Hiawatha with "Undercover")
  • ​Beer Garden
  • Taqueria El Tarasco Food Truck
  • Class Reunions

•  9:00 am - 3:00 pm:  Arts, Crafts, & Vendor Fair (List of Vendors will be available HERE).
  • Vendor registration due on Friday, June 19, 2026.
• 9:00 am - 2:00 pm:  Car Cruise-In (West side of Courthouse)
• 10:00 am:  Parade (West Main St & South Hiawatha Ave)
  • 2026 Parade Theme: "Minnesota Icons"
    • ​This year's parade will feature the Potentate's Parade from the El Riad Shrine! 
  • Click HERE for Parade Registration. (Parade Lineup will be available HERE 24 hrs in advance).
• 11:00 am - 3:00 pm:  Food Vendors (List of Food Vendors will be available HERE).
• 11:00 am - 3:00 pm:  Free Kids Train Rides (NE Corner of Courthouse Lawn)
• 11:00 am - 3:00 pm:  Free Kids Inflatables
• 11:00 am - 3:00 pm:  Free Petting Zoo
• 11:00 am - 3:00 pm:  Alpacas
• 11:00 am - 3:00 pm:  Free 605 Magic Art Bus, Art Games, Art Activities, & Face Painters
• 11:30 am (approx.):  Drumlines next to the Big Tent
• 12:00 pm - 12:20 pm:  Son De Mi Terra Dance Group next to the Big Tent
• 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm:  Free Live Music by "Ewing Maine" Under the Big Tent​

• 10:00 am:  Prairie Riders Saddle Club Fun Show (at Pipestone County Fairgrounds)
• 10:00 am Joint Ecumenical Community Church Service (at Hiawatha Pageant Park)
• 7:30 pm: Calumet Players present "The Wizard of Oz" at Pipestone Performing Arts Center (Tickets).

• 10:00 am: Joint Ecumenical Community Church Service (at Hiawatha Pageant Park)