Twin Cities River Rats

10/29/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN THROWBACK: RIVER RATS EDITION! 👻🎃

From spooky to silly, iconic to downright unforgettable… the Twin Cities River Rats have had some AMAZING characters over the years! 🧙‍♀️💀🤡 Whether they made you laugh, gave you a fright, or stole the show, our memories are full of River Rats magic! 🌊🖤

👀 Let’s hear it, River Rats fans! 🎃 Who’s your FAVORITE character from years past? 🕸️ What are you dressing up as THIS year?

Drop your favorite memories, guesses, and costume plans in the comments! 👇 And if you have throwback photos, we’d LOVE to see them! 📸🧡

Let’s see who can bring the most tricks, treats, and River Rats spirit this Halloween! 🧡🖤

10/15/2026

🎬 We've had an amazing past few years...but what's next??! 👀🌊

From Super Mario Brotherss 🍄 to Rataritaville 🌴, Ratagascar 🦁, The River 📄, and Never River 🧚‍♂️… we've taken you on some pretty unforgettable adventures over the years!

Now we're getting ready to bring a whole new story to life on the Mississippi in 2027! 🚤✨

🤔 What do YOU think our 2027 theme will be? Better yet, what theme would you LOVE to see the River Rats take on next?

👇 Drop your predictions and dream themes in the comments! Who knows… maybe you'll inspire a future show! 😉🐀

10/08/2026

✨Big River Rat shoutout to our 2026 board members!✨

Behind every incredible show, there's a dedicated group of people working tirelessly to make it all happen!

Our board members do so much more than attend meetings and make decisions. They're out on the docks handling equipment, driving and spotting in boats, announcing shows, performing on the water, and jumping in wherever an extra set of hands is needed! 💪🚤⛷️

And that's on top of the countless hours spent behind the scenes planning, organizing, fundraising, and keeping the River Rats running throughout the year.

Being a River Rat is a labor of love, and these individuals go above and beyond to make sure our team continues to thrive and bring FREE water ski shows to the Twin Cities community.

👏 To our 2026 board: THANK YOU! Your time, energy, passion, and leadership do not go unnoticed. We couldn't do what we do without you! 💙

10/01/2026

🍂 The weather may be getting colder, but our work doesn’t stop!

As we head into the off-season, we’re already looking ahead to bringing you an incredible 2027 water ski show! 💙

While the boats are off the water, expenses like boat storage, maintenance, equipment, and preparation for next season continue year-round. Your support helps keep our team running behind the scenes so we can bring you the shows, stunts, and memories you look forward to every summer.

💙 Consider making an off-season donation to support our team! Every contribution, big or small, helps us prepare for another amazing season on the water.

Thank you for supporting our team, cheering us on, and helping keep the tradition alive. We couldn’t do it without you!

Here’s to making 2027 our best show yet! 🤙🌊

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Photo credit: Worldwidewaterskiing and Stan Waldhauser

09/24/2026

🐀🌊 Rep the Rats wherever you go! 🌊🐀

Missing ski show season already? Keep a little River Rats spirit with you all year long! Our Twin Cities River Rats merch store is OPEN with gear for fans, friends, family, and skiers alike.

👕 Shop River Rats apparel & gear
📦 Order online anytime
🏠 Shipped straight to your door!

Whether you’ve been cheering from the shoreline for years or just discovered the Rats this summer, grab some gear and represent your favorite water ski team!

🛍️ Shop the store here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/tcriverrats/

Thanks for supporting the Twin Cities River Rats! ❤️🐀🌊

The Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Show Team is the Twin Cities' best kept secret. We perform shows weekly all summer long on the Mississippi!

09/17/2026

✨THANK YOU, 2026 SPONSORS!✨

Another incredible season on the Mississippi has come to a close, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing businesses and organizations that supported the Twin Cities River Rats throughout 2026! 💙🌊

Your support helps us put boats on the water, skiers on the dock, and unforgettable FREE water ski shows in front of thousands of fans each summer. From pyramids and barefooting to high-flying jumps and a little Never River magic, our sponsors help make it all possible. 🧚‍♂️🏴‍☠️

To every sponsor who invested in our team this season: THANK YOU. Your support means so much to our skiers, volunteers, families, and the entire River Rats community.

And to our fans, please help us return the love! When you see one of our sponsors around the Twin Cities, consider supporting the businesses that support the River Rats. 💙

Here’s to an unforgettable 2026 season and all the adventures still to come! 🐀🎿🌊

09/09/2026

We miss you already. Can’t wait to see you in 2027!!

09/02/2026

How can we say goodbye to the show ski season with the Twin Cities River Rats? With a big Rat THANK YOU, that's how. We sure appreciate all of you, and can't wait to see you again.

Tonight was our last show until next summer. We hope you enjoyed our production of Never River, and can't wait to bring you a whole new theme next season. Let's stay in touch over the winter.

Here's a few final pics from tonight's show.

09/01/2026

✨ One last trip to Never River… and we’re going out with a splash! ✨

The flips are bigger, the pixie dust is flying, and there’s ONE LAST FREE SKI SHOW left this season! 🧚‍♂️💦🏴‍☠️

Join the Twin Cities River Rats TONIGHT for your final chance to catch Never River on the Mississippi. From high-flying jumps and barefoot skiing to pyramids, ballet, comedy, and plenty of surprises, we’re ready to send off the season River Rat style!

📍 1758 W River Rd N, Minneapolis
🕡 Show starts at 6:45 PM
🎟️ FREE admission, but donations are always appreciated!

If you’ve been saying “we need to make it to a show this summer…” this is the one. Grab your crew, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and come spend one last magical evening with us on the river. 🌙✨

And if you’ve already joined us this season, tag someone below who needs to come with you for the finale! 👇

08/28/2026

What happened to August? It's just gone. We're almost done for the whole year. One more show, next Tuesday, and then it's bye-bye 2026. Won't you come see us next week? We'd love to see you on the river bank cheering us on. Tuesday at 6:45. Ski ya there!