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  • 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!

  • Hot Pastrami

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

    🎶🌊 THEY’RE BACK… AND READY TO SHAKE HERITAGE PARK! 🌊🎶 Travel back to the swinging sounds of the 50s and 60s with Hot Pastrami!—returning for their 2nd year at Wabasha Riverboat Days! 🙌🔥 Join us at Heritage Park on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM for an afternoon packed with retro vibes and nonstop energy. From vintage surf and soulful grooves to bubblegum pop and classic rock ‘n’ roll, Hot Pastrami! delivers a full-blown dance party that hits all the right notes. 🎸💃 Expect groovy instrumentals, feel-good harmonies, and a high-energy performance that will have EVERYONE—young and old—on their feet and moving! If you caught them last year, you already know… and if you didn’t, now’s your chance. 👀 👉 Don’t miss Hot Pastrami! bringing the heat back to Riverboat Days—this is one set you’ll want to be front and center for!

  • The Swongos

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

    🌊🎸 HOLD ON TO YOUR SUNGLASSES, WABASHA… 🎸🌊 We’re cranking up the surf and turning up the vibe—please give a BIG Riverboat Days welcome to THE SWONGOS making their FIRST-EVER appearance at Wabasha Riverboat Days! 🙌🔥 Straight out of the St. Croix River Valley, this instrumental surf trio brings a sound that rides the waves from 🌴 soft, dreamy grooves to 🤪 wild, psychedelic energy—and everywhere in between. Think surf rock meets spy themes, exotica, and a splash of psychedelic chaos… yeah, it’s THAT good. Inspired by legends like Dick Dale and The Ventures, with a twist of Frank Zappa and Pixies—The Swongos don’t just play music… they create a full-on experience. 🌈🎶 They’ve shared stages with surf and rock heavy-hitters and rocked festivals across the country—and now they’re bringing that same electric energy to Wabasha! 💬 “A breath of fresh air… I can’t wait to see where this band heads.” 💬 “Pure fun with a touch of the exotic…” 📍 Catch The Swongos LIVE: 🗓 Saturday, July 25, 2026 ⏰ 3:45 PM 📌 Heritage Park This is your moment to kick back, vibe out, and ride the wave right here in the Eagle Capital of America 🦅🌊 👉 Don’t miss it—because once the tide rolls in, you’ll want to be right in the middle of it.

  • Queens Tea and Miss Minnesota Meet & Greet

    Historic Anderson House Hotel 333 Main St W, Wabasha, MN, United States

    ☕ Miss Wabasha Queens Tea + Miss Minnesota Meet & Greet Presented by Jiggy Mae Boutique 📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026 🕓 4:00 PM 📍 The Historic Anderson House Hotel You’re cordially invited to a charming afternoon of tea, conversation, and community. 🌸 Join us for the Miss Wabasha Queens Tea, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet members of the Miss Wabasha royalty court and enjoy a special Meet & Greet with Miss Minnesota herself! Set inside Minnesota’s oldest hotel, this elegant gathering is a celebration of confidence, leadership, and local pride—paired perfectly with a delightful afternoon experience. Whether you’re fellow royalty from a visiting community, a longtime supporter of the program, or simply looking for a unique and memorable afternoon, this is a beautiful way to connect, celebrate, and be inspired. 💛 Stay tuned for additional details—we can’t wait to share this special experience with you!

  • Pure Country WPVW 99.7 LIVE at Riverboat Days!

    Get ready to turn up the dial and celebrate community pride with Pure Country WPVW 99.7 FM—LIVE from the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days! 5:00 PM – LIVE Broadcast Show Join the crew on stage at Heritage Park as they go live with music, interviews, local flavor, and that signature small-town energy you know and love! 6:00 PM – Parade Announcing Team Stick around as WPVW 99.7 takes the mic again to announce the 48th Annual Grand Parade, presented by the Wabasha Rotary Club. Expect cheers, community spirit, and maybe even a few surprises as the floats roll through downtown Wabasha! Bring your lawn chairs, your best wave, and your Riverboat Days spirit—because this is Pure Country fun you won’t want to miss! Facebook Event

  • Riverboat Days Parade

    Wabasha Wabasha, MN, United States

    🚤🎉 48th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Grand Parade Presented by Wabasha Rotary Club 🎉🚤 📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Downtown Wabasha! The pinnacle event of Riverboat Days since 1978 is back and bigger than ever! 🎶🎭🎈 Join us for the 48th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Grand Parade, presented by Wabasha Rotary Club, where the streets of Wabasha come alive with colorful floats, lively music, local organizations, and plenty of hometown spirit! 🇺🇸✨ 📣 We’re excited to welcome back Pure Country as the official parade announcers, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and that familiar hometown voice to the parade route once again! From music and dance teams to classic cars and community groups, this must-see parade is a highlight of the summer and a celebration of everything that makes Wabasha special. Gather your family and friends, grab a spot along the route, and get ready for an evening of fun, tradition, and small-town charm at its best! Don’t miss it—see you at the parade! 🎉🎺Registration

  • Hannah Dasher

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

    🔥 SATURDAY NIGHT UNDER THE BRIDGE JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT BIGGER. 🔥 The 48th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days is bringing a TRUE rising star to Heritage Park… and this one is the real deal. 🎤 HANNAH DASHER 📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026 🕢 7:30 PM 📍 Heritage Park – Wabasha, Minnesota 🎟 FREE CONCERT If you haven’t heard the name yet… trust us, you will. Hannah Dasher is one of the hottest rising names in Country Music right now — a Grand Ole Opry regular, a CMT Next Women of Country artist, a Fender Next artist, viral sensation and powerhouse songwriter whose songs have been recorded by stars like Lainey Wilson and Brad Paisley. She’s headlined tours across the country, is taking her “Wanted Tour” overseas to Sweden and the UK, and has exploded online with more than 1.5 MILLION followers on TikTok thanks to her larger-than-life personality, throwback country style, southern charm and absolutely electric live performances. And now… she’s coming to Wabasha. This isn’t some sit-down-and-clap politely kind of show. This is BIG hair, boots on the stage, rockin’ country music, crowd singing, hands in the air, summer night magic under the bridge energy. The kind of artist people discover and later say: 👉 “I saw her LIVE!” Music critics are already calling her one of Nashville’s best kept secrets — [...]

  • Uncle Chunk *LIVE* on the Emplify Health by Gundersen Stage at Heritage Park!

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

    🎸🔥 SATURDAY NIGHT ROCKS WITH UNCLE CHUNK! 🔥🎸 Get ready to close out the 48th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days with a night of unforgettable live music! Since 1996, Uncle Chunk has been bringing audiences to their feet with current hits, classic favorites, and crowd-pleasing songs that span multiple genres. Known for their electrifying performances, staggering guitar tones, and powerhouse vocals, Uncle Chunk delivers the kind of high-energy show that turns a great night into an epic one. 🎤 UNCLE CHUNK 📅 Saturday, July 25 🕘 9:00 PM 📍 Emplify Health by Gundersen Stage at Heritage Park 🎉 48th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days After a full day of food, family fun, and festival excitement, gather your friends, grab a drink, and help us send off Riverboat Days 2026 in style! ⚡ High energy. 🎸 Great music. 🎉 One incredible summer night. Admission is FREE!

  • Dueling Pianos with Felix & Fingers – Live in Wabasha-Kellogg!

    The Front Porch Bar and Grill North Sheppard Street, Kellogg, MN, United States

    Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and high-energy entertainment as Dueling Pianos returns to the Wabasha-Kellogg area for the first time in 13 years! This interactive, crowd-driven show features two pianos, endless song requests, and nonstop fun—you pick the songs, they bring them to life. From classic hits to today’s favorites, no two shows are ever the same! Saturday, October 17, 2026 Doors open at 5:00 PM (Silent Auction & Games) Show begins at 7:30 PM Dinner & drinks available for purchase Ticket Options: $40 – Advance Online Tickets $50 – At the Door $55 – VIP Front Row Seating (online only) Buy Tickets This exciting evening also supports a meaningful cause. Support Local Students! All proceeds benefit the Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce Miss Wabasha Scholarship Program, helping local students earn money for college and build bright futures. Grab your friends, warm up those vocal cords, and get ready to sing, laugh, and make memories—all while giving back to the next generation. Buy Tickets

  • Booze, Bags & Electronics Bingo

    VFW-Burkhardt-Roemer Post 4086 130 2nd Street East, Wabasha, MN, United States

    🎉 LADIES AND GENTLEMEN... 🎉 IYKYK and if you don't you are going to want to find out! Get ready for another exciting Hunter's Widow Weekend BB&E B-I-N-G-O at the V! More prizes. More laughs. More ways to WIN. 💰 $10,000 in prizes up for grabs — here’s how YOU can get in on the action: 🎟 Register to play:• $50 when you pre-register online • $60 at the door • $20 to reserve your table Your registration includes: ✅ A game packet with 30 games ✅ One door prize ticket ✅ One ticket for a chance to win one of two exclusive pre-registration prizes 🎮 Want to boost your chances day of? • Add full sets of games for just $25 at the door— each set = another door prize ticket! • Before each game, buy individual game sheets (3 cards per sheet) for only $3. • Ties pay $40 each! 🎯 Close out the night with our Blackout Round: • $3 per card • 80/20 cash split — YOU take home 80%! (20% supports the 49th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days 🎉) 🚗 PLUS — a special prize for the player who travels the farthest to join the fun! 🎫 Watch for tickets to go on sale this summer! And don’t just hear about it… BE about it.