• Happy Jolly Llamas

    Heritage Park (Under The Bridge) 257 Main St W, Wabasha, MN, United States
  • From Forest to Furniture at Castlerock

    From Forest to Furniture at Castlerock
    Castlerock Museum 402 South Second Street, Alma, WI, United States

    https://www.wabashamn.org/wp-content/uploads/castle.jpgOn Saturday, Sept 26th and Sunday, Sept 27th from 10am - 4pm, Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin will hold its annual From Forest to Furniture event. During this two-day event, Todd Fleming, Tim Hartzell, Tom Latane, Paul Nyborg, Derek Olson, and Will Reser will demonstrate woodworking techniques used since the days when woodworkers walked into the woods for their material and began their work on the forest floor. Spectators will be able to visit with the woodworkers as the chips fly.Todd Fleming, a carpenter and traditional woodworker from Middleton, Wisconsin, will be turning balusters and chair parts on the spring pole lathe. He will be demonstrating turning techniques of turning beads and coves with the skew chisel and turning gouges. Tim Hartzell, a woodcarver from Minnetonka, Minnesota, will demonstrate how to make a pedestal candle stand with a tapered, hand planed hexagonal shaft, three carved feet, and a thirteen-inch diameter top. Tom Latane, a blacksmith and woodworker with a shop in Pepin, Wisconsin, will continue work on a 13th Century style clamp front chest. The pre frame and panel construction involves mortise and tenon joinery as well as parts fitting into grooves, but no floating panels. The top of the arc style lid will start with a piece of riven oak.Paul Nyborg, an experienced blacksmith and woodworker from Fairchild, Wisconsin, will demo riving boards from [...]

  • Pumpkin King Creations

    Heritage Park (Under The Bridge) 257 Main St W, Wabasha, MN, United States
  • Minute To Win It ~ SeptOberfest Style!

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

    Do you have what it takes to balance a pumpkin on your head or catch acorns in a Red Solo Cup? We are looking for coworkers, friends and family to sign up for the first ever Minute to Win It Competition under the bridge on Saturday, September 26 th at 1:00 p.m. Prizes for best team name/costume combo and prizes for First, Second and Third Place will be awarded. Open to the first 10 teams to sign up. Open to ages 7 to 107. Must have at least 4 team members or up to 6. Each member must participate in one of the 10 competitions. Sign up is free.

  • Blues Bash

    Widespot Performing Arts Center 611 Broadway Avenue, Wabasha, MN, United States

    Widespot is hosting a "double header", star studded Blues Bash Birthday party Sept. 26th! Come celebrate Spike Stephan's 60th Birthday with the Widespot, Saturday, Sept. 26th. Our first band is a Minnesota band – Jimmi Langemo and the Band of Souls. They play boogie woogie. They play slow and lonely. They play toe tappin’, deep grovin’ and hard drivin’. They will lift your spirits with contagious energy! The group includes Tom Koche on guitar, Steve “Dancin” Hanson on Bass, Brian Engen on drums and the one and only Mic Zampogna on keyboards. Next up will be from Shaun Murphy from Nashville, with the finest Blues voice you will hear today. She’s an American blues and R&B singer-songwriter known for her powerhouse singing style. She’s shared a stage with Meatloaf, Little Feat, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and was backup singer for Bob Seger for many years. She brings with her a star studded band: Tom DelRossi (drums), Tommy Stillwell (guitar), Anthony Saddic (keyboards) and Michael Mean (bass). This will be a double header packed with Blues and Soul and may run later than 9 pm. Purchase your tickets online: www.widespotperformingarts.org or at the door. Tickets online are $22, at the door, $25. For questions or more information, contact Widespot at 715-448-0536. WideSpot, the premiere entertainment venue in the Lake Pepin Region, is located in Wabasha, Minnesota’s [...]

  • From Forest to Furniture at Castlerock

    From Forest to Furniture at Castlerock
    Castlerock Museum 402 South Second Street, Alma, WI, United States

    https://www.wabashamn.org/wp-content/uploads/castle.jpgOn Saturday, Sept 26th and Sunday, Sept 27th from 10am - 4pm, Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin will hold its annual From Forest to Furniture event. During this two-day event, Todd Fleming, Tim Hartzell, Tom Latane, Paul Nyborg, Derek Olson, and Will Reser will demonstrate woodworking techniques used since the days when woodworkers walked into the woods for their material and began their work on the forest floor. Spectators will be able to visit with the woodworkers as the chips fly.Todd Fleming, a carpenter and traditional woodworker from Middleton, Wisconsin, will be turning balusters and chair parts on the spring pole lathe. He will be demonstrating turning techniques of turning beads and coves with the skew chisel and turning gouges. Tim Hartzell, a woodcarver from Minnetonka, Minnesota, will demonstrate how to make a pedestal candle stand with a tapered, hand planed hexagonal shaft, three carved feet, and a thirteen-inch diameter top. Tom Latane, a blacksmith and woodworker with a shop in Pepin, Wisconsin, will continue work on a 13th Century style clamp front chest. The pre frame and panel construction involves mortise and tenon joinery as well as parts fitting into grooves, but no floating panels. The top of the arc style lid will start with a piece of riven oak.Paul Nyborg, an experienced blacksmith and woodworker from Fairchild, Wisconsin, will demo riving boards from [...]

  • SeptOberfest German Weekend, Oct 1-4

    Wabasha Wabasha, MN, United States

    🇩🇪🍂 SEPTOBERFEST’S GERMAN WEEKEND! 🍂🇩🇪 (Oct 1 - the Cash Calendar Raffle Winners begin to be announced) October 3–4 | Wabasha-Kellogg Area Presented by the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Community Foundation Break out the lederhosen and get ready for a weekend of German-inspired fun, fall activities, family entertainment, live music and more during SeptOberfest! 🍺🥨🍁 From a beautiful morning walk along the Mississippi to pumpkin racing, kids activities, a German Parade and plenty happening throughout the area, there are LOTS of reasons to spend the weekend in Wabasha-Kellogg! 🇩🇪 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 🍂🚶 10 AM | SeptOberfest River Walk 📍 Riverfront Amphitheater Presented by The Alleghany Start your Saturday with a scenic fall walk along Wabasha’s beautiful Mississippi Riverfront! 🎃🏁 11 AM | Scouting America Pumpkin Derby in partnership with the Wabasha Rotary Club 📍 Heritage Park Presented by Midco 🏆 Trophy Sponsor: Wabasha DMV 🎈 11 AM | KIDS ACTIVITIES AT HERITAGE PARK! There’s plenty for the little ones to do while you enjoy German Weekend! 🐴 Ride-On Animals — Presented by HBC 🚂 Town Hall Express Train Rides 🏀 Basketball Trailer 🖐️ Sensory Table 🎯 Kids Games ♠️ 12:30 PM | Euchre Tournament 📍 BJ’s Bar & Grill in Theilman Euchre tournaments are BACK! 🏺 1 & 3 PM | Pottery Demonstrations 📍 Local World Gallery 🇩🇪 5 PM | GERMAN PARADE 📍 Heritage Park [...]

  • SeptOberfest River Walk Presented by the Alleghany

    Amphitheater 50 Pembroke Avenue, Wabasha, United States

    SeptOberfest is bringing back its famous Volksmarch! Enjoy views of the Mississippi River and downtown Wabasha, while you do a fitness walk (or run). Choose the 5k or the 10K with your friends and family. Free Medallion for the first 100 walkers registered. All ages welcome to this non-competitive but fun event! $20 for a family registration or $10 for individual. River Walk T-shirts can be purchased for $20! https://www.wabashamn.org/wp-content/uploads/t-shirt.jpghttps://www.wabashamn.org/wp-content/uploads/Black-and-White-Minimalist-Modern-Creative-Design-Logo-1.jpghttps://www.wabashamn.org/wp-content/uploads/National_Eagle_Center_logo-300x143.jpghttps://www.wabashamn.org/wp-content/uploads/plaid-productions.jpg

  • Pumpkin Derby Presented by MIDCO

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

    2026 SeptOberfest Pumpkin Derby Presented by MIDCO Hosted by Scouting America & Wabasha Rotary Club 11:00am Decorating 12:00pm Registration 1:00pm Decorating Awards Race Follows Awards Rules Pumpkin Derby Race Car kits are available 9/28 - 10/3 at the Wabasha Public Library 168 Alleghany Ave. Kits include wheels, spacers, axels and axel caps. Pumpkin Derby race cars must be created prior to 12pm Saturday, October 3st. Pumpkin derby race cars must be fully assembled and ready to race at check-in . Open Division  Craft your pumpkin using a SINGLE pumpkin. Insert 2 independent axels through your pumpkin and attach the wheels to the axels. You must fill out a Race Entry Form to enter the race. NOTE: You may not attach your pumpkin onto a chassis of any kind (office chair, skateboard, stroller, Tonka truck, etc.) Crafts not using the standard derby wheel kit will be entered in the unlimited division. (See below) Unlimited Division  No restrictions as long as the pumpkin is propelled only by gravity. (Fans, motors, explosives, pyrotechnics, etc. are not allowed.) Tips The best way to build a fast Pumpkin Race Caris to make sure the axles are parallel so it will roll in a straight line. (Zip ties can be used to pull axels together.) Make sure all wheels spin freely and has enough ground clearance! (You may need to shave [...]

  • German Parade

    Wabasha Wabasha, MN, United States

    🇩🇪🍂 SEPTOBERFEST GERMAN PARADE! 🍂🇩🇪 THE TRADITION IS BACK — and we are HERE FOR IT! 🎉 Grab your lederhosen, dust off your dirndl, gather your friends and family, and join us for the return of the SeptOberfest German Parade! 📅 Saturday, October 3 ⏰ Line up at Heritage Park by 5:00 PM 📍 Heritage Park → Sippi’s Pub & Grub We’ll gather at Heritage Park and then march our way through Wabasha to Sippi’s Pub & Grub, where a delicious German dinner will be waiting! 🍻🥨🇩🇪 Dress German. Dress festive. Carry a flag. Bring the kids. Bring your friends. Or just show up and march with us! Everyone is welcome to be part of the fun. No fancy float required — this is an old-fashioned, everybody-join-in kind of parade, and that’s exactly why we love it. ❤️ 🍂 Come help us bring this beloved SeptOberfest tradition back to the streets of Wabasha! PROST! 🍻🇩🇪