Kickoff Riverboat Days with a Splash! Join us for the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Community Kickoff Party presented by Emplify Health by Gundersen! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with family fun, delicious food, and epic entertainment on Thursday, July 24, from 5-9 pm! Event Highlights: Scavenger Hunt: Test your skills and uncover hidden treasures! Extended Pool Hours: Cool off and make a splash! Face Painting: Transform into your favorite character! Lawn Games & Open Pickleball: Enjoy some friendly competition! Reubens & Things Food Truck: Savor mouthwatering bites! Foam Party Pros: Dive into the fun with an epic foam party! DJ Nexus1elvn: Keep the energy high with beats on the turntable! Miss Wabasha Scholarship Program Coronation (6 pm): Celebrate the crowning of the new Miss Wabasha at a new date and location! St. Elizabeth’s Hospital 127th Birthday: Join the celebration of this amazing milestone! Kick off Riverboat Days in style with food, fun, and friends! Bring your family, gather your crew, and get ready for an evening to remember. See you there! Follow On Facebook!

Miss Wabasha Scholarship Program Coronation on Thursday, July 24, 2025. NEW Location: Wabasha Athletic Complex 6:00 PM – during the Riverboat Days Kickoff Party! Join us for a royally exciting evening as we crown the 2025 Miss Wabasha and her court! This year’s coronation takes place at an all-new venue and time during the Wabasha Riverboat Days Kickoff Party—don’t miss this community celebration of leadership, service, and sparkle! Want to compete? Register here: https://www.wabashamn.org/.../miss-wabasha-scholarship.../ Follow On Facebook!

Get ready for COLORFUL fun with Emma’s Imagination Station at Riverboat Days! Emma will be bringing the magic with her amazing face painting creations — think butterflies, superheroes, glittery rainbows, fierce tigers, sparkling unicorns, and everything in between! Her designs are full of imagination and guaranteed to put smiles on little faces (and big ones too)! Catch her at these times: Thursday, July 24 | 6–8 PM at the Community Kickoff Party presented by Emplify Health by Gundersen Friday, July 25 | 5–8 PM at West Main & Walnut Street Saturday, July 26 | 11 AM–3 PM at West Main & Walnut Street No charge for face painting — but tips are always appreciated to support Emma’s creativity! Bring your kiddos, bring their ideas, and let them transform into their favorite characters or creatures. You won’t want to miss this magical experience! Follow On Facebook!

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The 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Beer Garden is BACK presented by California Overland! Get ready for cold drinks, good vibes, and epic memories at the heart of Riverboat Days! The Beer Garden is the place to be—whether you’re dancing under the bridge, catching up with friends, or just soaking in the summer fun. Beer Garden Hours: Friday, July 25 – 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM Saturday, July 26 – 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM Location: Heritage Park Stay tuned for the drink menu – it’s gonna be ice cold and packed with your favorites! Brought to you by our chill sponsor, California Overland – keeping it cool since 2001! Let’s make this the most unforgettable Riverboat Days yet! Grab a drink, raise a toast, and let the good times flow! #RiverboatDays2025 #WabashaMN #BeerGardenVibes #CheersToSummer #SipSipHooray #PartyInWabasha #ColdDrinksHotNights See you there!

Indulge in our slow-smoked Carolina pulled pork sandwich—a mouthwatering masterpiece! It's piled high with tender pork, topped with creamy coleslaw, and served with crispy chips, a tangy pickle, and zesty BBQ sauce on the side.

SVJ Creative Designs' Kids Coloring Contest! Let your creativity crawl into action—because this year’s coloring page features a totally cool turtle ready to be brought to life with your brightest colors! Coloring Page Pickup: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Heritage Park during the Wabasha Public Library’s painting classes. Submit your colorful creation by: Sunday, July 20, 2025 Drop it off at either SVJ Creative Designs location: - 62099 Hwy 42, Kellogg, MN - 131 Pembroke Ave, Wabasha, MN Three turtle-y awesome winners will be announced on Friday, July 25 (the Friday of Riverboat Days!) on SVJ Creative Designs’ Facebook Page! So grab those crayons and help this turtle make a splash! Follow On Facebook!

🎈🎉 We’re pumped to welcome Balloons by Kevin to the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days — thanks to our generous sponsor, Dennis Bussian of Ameriprise Financial! 💙 🎪✨ Catch Kevin’s incredible balloon art — FREE for all — under the bridge at Heritage Park on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 5 PM to 8 PM! You won’t believe what he can create with a little twist and a whole lot of talent! 🎨🐉🦄🐒 Bring the whole family for fun, smiles, and unforgettable balloon magic! 🎈💫

Join us for the 2nd Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Pedal Pull by Western WI Pedal Pulls on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Heritage Park in Wabasha! Open to kids ages 4 to 12, this exciting event lets young competitors test their strength and skills for a chance to win prizes! Registration starts at 5:30 PM, with the pull beginning at 6:00 PM sharp. Don’t miss out on this family-friendly favorite — it’s free to participate and always a crowd-pleaser! Bring your cheering squad and celebrate Riverboat Days with us! Follow On Facebook!