Manitou Days is a three-week summer festival showcasing the great lakeside community of White Bear Lake. For 50+ years this annual summer ritual has been a favorite of locals and visitors.

The fun kicks-off with Marketfest and ends on the Fourth of July with a spectacular fireworks display to music over the lake. Festival highlights include the Grande Parade, the Beach Dance, Medallion Hunt, Kiddie Parade, Community Garage Sale, and more.

Build a sand castle. Enter a fishing contest. Shop Downtown White Bear Lake. Hunt for a medallion. Dance under the stars. Watch fireworks on the beach. With so many fantastic events, there is something for everyone!

Schedule of Events:

8:00 am - 11:00 am - Manitou Triathlon

Sprint and Olympic distance triathlon. Sprint – .5 mile swim, 13.8 mile bike, 3.1 mile run. Olympic- 1 mile swim, 27 mile bike, 6.2 mile run. BBQ and awards ceremony at the finish line. Custom finisher medals and free professional photography. Prices vary by distance.

Location: White Bear County Beach 5050 Lake Ave White Bear Lake, 55110

9:00 am - 11:00 am - Keegan’s 5K for Craniosynostosis Awareness

Join us for our 13th annual 5K fun walk/run along the beautiful White Bear Lake! Our son was born with craniosynostosis and had major skull surgery at 4 months of age to reshape the skull and allow his brain to grow properly. Our race was started to raise awareness of this condition, which occurs in 1:2500 births. All of our proceeds go to the Cranio Care Bears, a nonprofit org that mails care packages to children before their cranio surgeries. We can’t wait to see you there!!

Cost: $15 – $30

Location: West Park 2350 11th St White Bear Lake, MN 55110

11:30 am - 1:00 pm - St. John in the Wilderness Pet Parade & Pet Blessing

A parade of all the creatures great & small! Followed by Blessings for all! Come early (pets invited), Speeches & Songs for Independence Day June 30 @ 10am on the Lawn A special celebration recognizing the history & stories of our land.

Location: St. John in the Wilderness Church 2175 1st St White Bear Lake, MN 55110

4:00 pm - Pet and People Appreciation

All things pet related, our intent is to include the following local representatives: – Animal hospital – Animal Rescue – Pet Grooming – Ramsey County K9 – Dog walking – Wooftrax app – Pet toy crafts – Pet and people treats

Location: St. Stephen Church 1965 E. County Road E. White Bear Lake, MN 55110

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Ski Otters Water Ski Production of "Otter Time Fitness 2"

FREE Water Ski Show. The Ski Otters are celebrating 30yrs of ski shows on Goos Lake. Come sit back and enjoy a fully scripted, narrated, costumed production of “Otter Time Fitness” as you watch the crazy antics and story unfold of our water ski fitness gym trying to keep up with technology! You will see bumbling characters, funny skits and amazing water skiing. Fun for the entire family. Bleacher seating available center stage or feel free to bring a chair.

Location: Little Goose Lake 4150 Hoffman Rd White Bear Lake, MN 55448