The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival will take place on Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Harriet Island Regional Park in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Event hours each day are from 12:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
We are working directly with key community stakeholders to ensure that all the local needs are met to put on a smooth event for all to enjoy. These local groups include the Saint Paul Police Department, Saint Paul Fire Department, United States Coast Guard, Ramsey County Water Patrol, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, and other local entities.
Street, Park, Business and Boat Ramp Closures
Street Closures
| Street Name | Location | Date Start | Time Start | Date End | Time End |
| Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd. | North of Plato Blvd. into Harriet Island Parking Lot | July 1, 2026* | 6:00 AM | July 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM |
| W. Water Street | Btw. Plato Blvd. W. & Bidwell St. | July 6, 2026 | 6:00 AM | July 23, 2026 | 6:00 PM |
| Harriet Island Blvd. | West of Intersection with E. Water St. | July 2, 2026 | 6:00 AM | July 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM |
| Lilydale Road | Btw. Pool and Yacht Club and Saint Paul Yacht Club | July 16, 2026 | 6:00 AM | July 20, 2026 | 7:00 AM |
* - Access for Padelford Riverboats still available through EOD July 3, 2026
Local Traffic Only
| Street Name | Location | Date Start | Time Start | Date End | Time End |
| W. Water Street | Btw. Wabasha St. & Bidwell St. | July 17, 2026 | 6:00 AM | July 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM |
| Bidwell Street | Btw. Plato Blvd. & W. Water St. | July 17, 2026 | 6:00 AM | July 20, 2026 | 6:00 PM |
Ohage Parking Lot (Padelford Parking Lot)
- July 4 – July 22, 2026
Harriet Island Regional Park Closure
- July 7 (6AM) – July 22, 2026 (6AM)
Bike Path Closure through Harriet Island Regional Park
- July 7 – July 21, 2026
Lilydale Regional Park Boat Launch Closure
- July 16 (6AM) – July 20, 2026 (7AM)
Lilydale Off-Leash Dog Park
- July 16 (6AM) – July 20, 2026 (7AM)
Business Closures
- Padelford Riverboats – July 4 – July 21, 2026
We have worked with the City of Saint Paul to create a plan which maximizes convenience to neighbors and minimizes overall impact to the street and circulation patterns for area residents and businesses. We have also coordinated the breakdown of the event to return your sidewalks, streets, and parkways to the neighborhood as soon as possible. Both city and event safety personnel are in place to ensure the entire neighborhood enjoys this celebration peacefully and safely.
Have questions or need assistance?
Please visit our website at www.minnesotayachtclubfestival.com or contact us at info@minnesotayachtclubfestival.com.