• Wabasha Riverboat Days Fishing Tournament

    Izaak Walton Park 600 4th Grant Blvd. W, Wabasha, MN, United States

    The Wabasha Riverboat Days Fishing Tournament is back! Read below for the rules: Signup and Rules Meeting Friday, July 24, 2026 at Izaak Walton Park 7:00pm Entry Fee: $100 per boat – 2 People ($10 optional big fish pot)$50.00 Additional Per Person Over 2 people per boat Team Payout AmountsPrize money based on number of boats4 Walleye only 2 over 20” inchesGrumpy Old Men Special: Heaviest Catfish of the day $150 BOAT ORDER WILL BE DRAWN ON JULY 25th after the rules meeting. Official rules of the Wabasha Riverboat Days Fishing Tournament: Rules meeting at Izaak Park 7/24/2026 @ 7:00pm. ONE PERSON MUST ATTEND. 1. Entry fee of $100 / boat - two people per boat. $10 big fish pot (optional)2. Tournament borders are POOL 4 and POOL 5, railroad track to railroad track.3. Boats will line up in order of paid entry form from Izaak Walton Park. No trailering of boats.4. Weigh-in at Ike’s Park 2:30 pm sharp, no excuses.5. Minnesota/Wisconsin rules apply. For more info. Call 651-565-4158 1. Participants and EligibilityA. Contestants must enter and fish as a two-person team.B. Each entrant must have in his or her possession, a valid Minnesota or Wisconsin fishing license.C. Promoters, tournament directors and organizations assisting in the tournament operation, their agencies, agents, etc. are not responsible for deaths, injuries, damages, liability, theft, fire or any [...]

  • Wabasha Riverboat Days 5k River Run/Walk

    Beach Park Main Street West, Wabasha, Minnesota, United States

    Register by July 8 to Guarantee Your Vintage-inspired T-shirt • Facebook Event 🏃‍♀️📮 Signed. Sealed. Delivered... You're Running the Wabasha Riverboat Days 5K! 📮🏃‍♂️ Lace up your sneakers and stamp your spot in history! Join us Saturday, July 25 at 8 AM in Beach Park for a charming dash through Minnesota’s oldest town—Wabasha! Whether you're racing the clock or strolling the streets, this officially timed 5K welcomes all paces—run or walk, all are invited! 📬 Register by July 8 to guarantee your vintage-inspired event t-shirt 💌 $35 (ages 13+) | $25 (12 & under) 📬 Day-of registration: $45 It’s more than a race—it’s a special delivery of fun, fitness, and riverfront nostalgia.

  • 5th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Classic Car Show – Hosted by The Katfish Kittens

    257 Main Street West, Wabasha, MN, United States, Minnesota 55981 257 Main Street West, Wabasha, United States

    Saturday, July 25th, 2025 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM West Main Street | Historic Downtown Wabasha, Minnesota 10 Sponsor Pick Trophies will be awarded to standout vehicles! Live Music All Day – Free and open to the public: Rev your engines and shine up your chrome—Wabasha’s favorite summer tradition is back! The 5th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Car Show is rolling into town with vintage vibes, incredible cars, live music, and a whole lot of heart. Hosted by The Katfish Kittens—Minnesota’s iconic all-female car club—this classic car show will line West Main Street with the best 1989-and-older hot rods, lowriders, trucks, customs, and cruisers from across the region. 🏆 10 Sponsor Pick Trophies will be awarded to standout vehicles! 🎟️ Car Entry Fee: $20 per vehicle OR $15 with a tool donation supporting the Wabasha-Kellogg High School Shop Class Help empower the next generation with hands-on skills while enjoying a day of community and classic cars! --> a portion of all vehicle entry fees will go directly to support the Wabasha-Kellogg Shop Class! This isn't just a car show—it's a full-day celebration of classic cars, rockin’ music, and small-town charm right on the banks of the Mississippi River. Don’t miss it!

  • Mimosas and Breakfast Burritos Are Back at Herb+Arrow!

    Herb + Arrow 260 West Main Street, Wabasha, MN, United States

    🥂🌯 Start Your Riverboat Days Saturday at Herb+Arrow!The fan-favorite mimosas and breakfast burritos are BACK!There’s a reason this duo has a reputation: the bold, satisfying flavor of a perfectly crafted breakfast burrito paired with the bubbly brightness of a fresh mimosa is pure morning magic. It’s comfort and celebration, all in one delicious bite and sip. Only Herb+Arrow knows how to strike this kind of breakfast harmony.✨ Whether you stop in for just a mimosa, just a burrito, or both (highly recommended!), don’t miss your chance to savor the Herb+Arrow experience during Riverboat Days.Fuel your day, lift your spirits, and enjoy the kind of laid-back, delicious start that turns a morning into a memory.

  • Riverboat Days Outdoor Vendor Market

    Wabasha Wabasha, MN, United States

    🌟 Get Ready for an Even Bigger & Better Riverboat Days Vendor Market! 🌟 One of our favorite Riverboat Days traditions is just around the corner—the Annual Vendor Market! 🎉 This year, we’re expanding up and down West Second Street from Bridge to Alleghany Avenues in Wabasha, bringing you more amazing vendors, unique finds, and local treasures. 🛍️✨

  • Food Truck in the Park!

    Heritage Park (Under The Bridge) 257 Main St W, Wabasha, MN, United States

    Get ready for a weekend of unforgettable flavors, fun, and festival vibes at Heritage Park in Wabasha! Join us for Food Trucks in the Park presented by Thomas Industries during Riverboat Days, where the grills are hot, the cheese curds are gooey, and the root beer floats are ice cold! 😋 🗓 Friday, July 24 | 5 PM – 11 PM 🗓 Saturday, July 25 | 9 AM – 11 PM 💥 Whether you’re stopping by after the parade, in between events, or just coming for the food — there will be something for every taste bud! -> Whiskey Dick's -> Reubens & Things -> Pharaoh's Gyros -> Fiesta Jalisco -> Cabin Coffee Co -> The Bleu Dog Cafe 🧃Drinks available at all vendors — soda, water, root beer, coffee, and floats to keep you refreshed. 📍 Heritage Park, Wabasha, MN 🎶 Enjoy the eats while taking in live music, vendors, and all the Riverboat Days action! Interested in being a food vendor next year? Complete the interest form here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...

  • Beer Tent

    Heritage Park (Under The Bridge) 257 Main St W, Wabasha, MN, United States

    The 48th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Beer Garden is hitting West Main Street again! 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 24 – 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM Saturday, July 25 – 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM Location: Heritage Park Stay tuned for the drink menu – it’s gonna be ice cold and packed with your favorites! Let’s make this the most unforgettable Riverboat Days yet! Grab a drink, raise a toast, and let the good times flow! See you there! 🍻🎶🔥🌙🎉

  • 🧘‍♀️ 2nd Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Yoga at Beach Park 🌊

    Beach Park Main Street West, Wabasha, Minnesota, United States

    Start your Riverboat Days weekend feeling refreshed, centered, and connected. Join Phyle Fitness for the 2nd Annual Yoga at Beach Park on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., just after the Riverboat Days 5K! Set along the beautiful Mississippi River, this all-levels yoga session invites you to flow with the water, find your breath, and ease into the day. Whether you’re stretching it out after your run or simply looking for a peaceful way to start your morning, this class is for you. ✨ All experience levels welcome 💲 $10 per person 🧘 Bring your mat, water, and a smile 🌿 Relax, recharge, and take in the river views Come move, breathe, and soak in the energy of Riverboat Days—it’s the perfect way to kick off a full day of fun in Wabasha!

  • Lena & The LoveKills

    Heritage Park (Under The Bridge) 257 Main St W, Wabasha, MN, United States

    🎉🎶 BRAND NEW. FIRST TIME. CAN’T MISS. 🎶🎉 Wabasha—get ready to kick off Saturday in STYLE as we welcome Lena & The LoveKills to Wabasha Riverboat Days for their very first time ever! 🙌🔥 Straight out of Minneapolis, this powerhouse group brings a sound all their own—blending Rockabilly, danceable swing, jump blues, and R&B into one unforgettable genre they call “Swingabilly.” 💃🕺 Add in their retro flair, high-energy stage presence, and a little quirky charm, and you’ve got the perfect recipe to get the dance floor moving early! Fronted by the dynamic “Lena” (Lori Carter) on vocals, alongside Tommy Love on guitar, Tom Hels on drums, and Dan Peterson on bass—this crew PROMISES to “get ya hoppin’!” 🎸🔥 📍 Catch them LIVE & kick off a full day of music: 🗓 Saturday, July 25, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM 📌 Heritage Park 👉 Don’t sleep in—this is how Riverboat Days Saturday starts STRONG. Be there when the music begins!

  • Emma’s Imagination Station

    Heritage Park (Under The Bridge) 257 Main St W, Wabasha, MN, United States

    🎨✨ 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 at Heritage Park: 🎉 Friday, July 24 | 6 PM 🌟 Saturday, July 25 | 11 AM 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!

  • Bean Bag Tournament

    Heritage Park (Under The Bridge) 257 Main St W, Wabasha, MN, United States

    Join us for the Wabasha Riverboat Days Bean Bag Tournament! Saturday, July 25, 2026 Heritage Park – West Main Street, under the bridge (across from Herb + Arrow) Get ready to toss some bags and test your skills at the Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Bean Bag Tournament! Registration: Day-of at 10:00 a.m. Bags Fly: 11:00 a.m. sharp Entry Fee: $30.00 per team Payout: 100% Pay Back Format: Best 2 out of 3 games Bring your own bags, or use a set provided at the event. No carry-on beverages allowed. Questions? Contact Russ Elstad at (507) 429-0258. Let the friendly competition begin — see you under the bridge!

  • The Wren’s Nest at Riverboat Days!

    Herb + Arrow 260 West Main Street, Wabasha, MN, United States

    Welcome to Wren’s Nest Mobile Bar at Riverboat Days! Get ready to sip in style with Wren’s Nest Mobile Bar—a retro 1965 Beeline camper transformed into a chic cocktail lounge on wheels! This eye-catching mobile bar will be serving up refreshing specialty cocktails Friday & Saturday during the 48th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days. Friday, July 24 | 6 PM – 11 PM Find them in the heart of the action at the corner of Walnut & Main, just outside of Herb+Arrow Bar Kitchen: Whether you're at Riverboat Days for the live music, the car show, the food, or the festival fun, The Wren's Nest is your go-to stop for cool drinks and good vibes. Facebook Event

  • Rockin’ Hep Cats

    Heritage Park (Under The Bridge) 257 Main St W, Wabasha, MN, United States

    🎸🕺 STEP BACK IN TIME, WABASHA! 💃🎸 Dust off those poodle skirts and slick back that hair—The Rockin’ Hep Cats are bringing the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll to life at Wabasha Riverboat Days 2026! 🙌🔥 Hailing from Dodge Center, MN, this talented group delivers the authentic sound, energy, and attitude of 50s roots rock like it just hit the airwaves yesterday. We’re talking toe-tappin’, hip-shakin’, feel-good tunes that turn Heritage Park into a full-on retro dance floor. 🎶✨ 📍 Catch them LIVE: 🗓 Saturday, July 25, 2026 ⏰ 11:30 AM 📌 Heritage Park It’s more than a performance—it’s a throwback experience you won’t want to miss. 👉 Grab your crew, bring your best dance moves, and kick off your Riverboat Days Saturday the rockin’ way!

  • American Legion Auxiliary Unit 50 Bingo!

    257 Main Street West, Wabasha, MN, United States, Minnesota 55981 257 Main Street West, Wabasha, United States

    🇺🇸✨ ALL-NEW BINGO IS HERE, WABASHA! ✨🇺🇸 Make your Riverboat Days weekend even more fun with the all-new bingo hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 50! 🎉 Join us for an afternoon of fun, community, and a little friendly competition: 🗓 Saturday, July 25 🕛 Starts at 1:00 PM 📍 VFW, Wabasha 💵 $20 for 16 games 💰 Cash payouts! Right in the heart of Riverboat Days weekend, this is the perfect way to take a break, cool off, and try your luck while supporting a great local organization. 🇺🇸 Grab your friends, wear your red, white, and blue, and come ready to play!

  • J-Mo on the Beat and the J-Lighters

    Heritage Park (Under The Bridge) 257 Main St W, Wabasha, MN, United States

    🎉🔥 THEY’RE BACK AND READY TO ROCK THE RIVERFRONT! 🔥🎉 Get ready, Wabasha—J-Mo on the Beat and The J-Lighters are making their electrifying return to Heritage Park for Wabasha Riverboat Days 2026! 🙌🎶 Straight out of Saint Paul, this high-energy group brings the best of the 50s & 60s to life with a modern rock and pop twist that keeps the dance floor moving and the good vibes flowing. From timeless favorites to crowd-pumping hits, they deliver a show that hits every generation just right. 💃🎸 📍 Catch them LIVE: 🗓 Saturday, July 25, 2026 ⏰ 1:15 PM 📌 Heritage Park Whether you're dancing front and center or soaking it in from your lawn chair, this is one performance you won’t want to miss. 👉 Come ready to move, sing, and kick off your Riverboat Days Saturday in style!