Dave Recker is a familiar face with the AAO - serving as Commodore in 2013, and is now President of AAO. In addition to his work with the...

The AAO is pleased to unveil the 2019 Membership Pin! These are only available while supplies last; to ensure yours, become a member...

The AAO is pleased to announce the new leadership for the organization: Chair of the Board, Jim Ganger President, Dave Recker Secretary,...

Let's get to know Aquatennial Princess Courtney Engholm! Background: Major: B.A. in Child Psychology; minors in Family Therapy and Family...

Let's meet AAO/MASAA (Minneapolis Aquatennial Senior Alumni Association) volunteer extraordinaire, Kay Bolduan! In 2016, Kay served as...

Let's get to know Aquatennial Captain Marjorie Weinhagen also known as: Marj, Marjie, Jorie, and MJ! Background: Major: Business...

The Aquatennial Ambassador Organization is thrilled to share our 80th Anniversary pin on our website. Vice Commodore Gary Schaak unveiled...

This month, we're getting to know Aquatennial Princess Mandy Rochel! Background: School: University of Wisconsin - Madison Major:...

Sonja Weiler: her reputation precedes her! She's well-known and highly regarded in the "festival community" and now you get to know her a...

The AAO received photos from the 1952 Minneapolis Aquatennial from the grandson of Commodore Emmet L. Duemke. If you know of anyone...

This month, we're getting to know Commodore Ann Bailey. Ann is married to her college sweetheart, Randy. If you see Ann at an event,...

If you've been in the world of Aquatennial or Winter Carnival, you've probably met Cindy Shanley! If you haven't met her yet - don't...

We're starting a new series, Making Waves, which will allow you to get to know our Ambassador Team better. We'll start with Queen of the...

Kenny Devine is certainly a familiar face in the world of AAO - he served as Aquatennial Captain in 2018! We're thrilled that Kenny...

The Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization will once again participate in Minnesota's Give to the Max Day on Thursday, November...

One of the pillars of the Minneapolis Aquatennial Ambassador Organization (AAO) is volunteerism. On Friday, October 26, Aquatennial...

Emily Kegley (nee: McConkey) is the new Appearances Coordinator for the Ambassador Team, and an ambassador alumna! Emily served as an...

The AAO is pleased to announce Kacey Gregerson as the new Vice Commodore for Communications. Kacey has been volunteering with...

The Aquatennial Ambassadors participated in the 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, September 15 at Target Field. The Alzheimer's...

Ken Hafften is no stranger to the AAO - he's been volunteering with the Aquatennial in some capacity since 1972! Ken has served as a Vice...