WaterFest
WaterFest 2026 is on Saturday, May 30th, 11 am to 4 pm
This free, family festival celebrating our clean lakes provides an opportunity for outdoor hands-on learning about clean water, wildlife, and land and water conservation.
More information will be posted soon!
Take the worry out of parking and use one of our Shuttle Stops
Sign up to volunteer at WaterFest 2026
Planning on attending WaterFest and wondering about accessibility accommodations? Email Communications and Engagement Program Manager Lauren Hazenson at lauren.hazenson@rwmwd.org, and we’ll be happy to work with you to make your WaterFest experience enjoyable.
Exhibiting: Applications Due April 30
Exhibitors
Apply for a booth or sign up for a sponsorship opportunity: Application
Please email event coordinator Maddy Bohn if you have questions.
Plan Your Visit
Event Map: View the map to plan your visit or prep for the Passport Odyssey!
Parking: WaterFest takes place at the Lake Phalen Park Pavilion (1600 Phalen Dr. St. Paul, MN 55106). Parking is limited, so consider coming by bike or using our free shuttles from the Phalen Recreation Center, Phalen Beach, and Johnson High School for a park-and-ride option.
Park and Ride Locations Google Map
Activity Waiver: All attendees under 18 who participate in the fishing activities, boat rides, or visit the bounce house must have a waiver completed by a guardian. WaterFest 2026 Event Waiver
Tour of WaterFest
Get a taste of the WaterFest experience by viewing our 2019 event video.
WaterFest is a Zero-Waste event. Guidelines
Eagle Level Sponsors
Osprey Level Sponsors
Egret Level Sponsors
