THEY'RE BACK! Get ready to welcome J-Mo on the Beat and The J-Lighters to Heritage Park for the 27th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days! This Saint Paul-based band delivers an unforgettable sound, mixing those beloved 50s & 60s tunes with a modern rock and pop twist. Join us Saturday, July 26 at 11:30 a.m. for a performance you won't forget! Follow On Facebook!
Grumpy Old Men Puzzle Putz-Around Kids Event at the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days! Saturday, July 26, 2025 12:00 PM Heritage Park Let’s get puzzling, kids! Join us for a fun and creative craft hour inspired by Wabasha’s very own Grumpy Old Men Festival! Kids will get to decorate puzzle-shaped picture frames and giant puzzle pieces—a playful way to show how every creation is a special part of something bigger, just like how all of our annual festivals are a part of one Wabasha! Whether your little artist loves bright colors, glitter, or bold designs, their puzzle art will fit right in! This special activity is also a sneak peek of our upcoming Grumpy Old Men Puzzle Putz Tournament coming this fall—an exciting event where teams will race to complete puzzles for prizes and bragging rights (details coming soon!). FREE to participate – while supplies last – and perfect for all ages! Make it a piece of your Riverboat Days adventure! Follow On Facebook!
We now welcome kids aboard for a 1 hour long cruise that docks right outside of the Center in Wabsaha, MN, during Riverboat Days on July 26th. The cruise will be from 12pm-1pm. A Naturalist lead program will take place while you cruise with a fun Mississippi River Bingo game to play! Join us for a fun afternoon on the Cal Fremling!Get your tickets here https://bit.ly/3SNZ0Qf Follow On Facebook!
2025 Riverboat Days Festival – Game Truck presented by Perry Dental Saturday, July 26 | 12 PM – 5 PM Get ready to game like never before! The HyperSpace Starcade Game Truck is rolling into town—thanks to our friends at Perry Dental! Up to 34 players can play at once—inside AND outside this high-tech mobile arcade! Neon lights + Laser effects + Booming sound + Stadium seating We’ve got the latest consoles, Virtual Reality Gaming , Online Play (yes, Fortnite Battle Royale is in!), and TWO racing simulators! Don’t miss it! Saturday, July 26 | 12 PM – 5 PM Only at Riverboat Days! Follow On Facebook!
SeptOberfest Pop-Up Play Day! Saturday, July 26 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Heritage Park – During the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days! Calling all kids and families! Get ready for a sneak peek of the magic coming this fall at SeptOberfest Pop-Up Play Day! Join us under the bridge at Heritage Park for an hour of games, crafts, giveaways, photo ops, and fall-themed fun—all designed to get you excited for the full SeptOberfest celebration happening later this year! Make a craft Snag a giveaway Snap a photo Enjoy mini games Preview this year’s festival schedule! Come for Riverboat Days and stay to celebrate what’s ahead! One hour only—don’t miss this free and festive preview of one of Wabasha’s favorite family events! Follow On Facebook!
Dust off your poodle skirts and slick back your hair! Experience the authentic sound of 50s roots rock 'n' roll with The Rockin' Hep Cats LIVE at the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days! These talented musicians from Dodge Center, MN, deliver a performance with the same energy and feeling as when those iconic records first dropped. It's more than music; it's a trip back in time! Catch them on: Saturday, July 26 at 1:15 PM At Heritage Park in Wabasha! You won't want to miss this! Follow On Facebook!
Join the National Eagle Center on our interpretive Bald Eagle Viewing Cruises! What to expect: Cruises are experienced aboard the Cal Fremling tour boat Cruises begin at 2:00 pm at a pre-determined meeting location in Winona* -Receive classroom-style program as you travel -Cruises conclude around 4:00 pm -Attendees are sent meeting instructions via email prior to the day of the cruise. -Participants should dress for the weather and bring their own binoculars, spotting scopes, and cameras if desired -Wheelchair accessible Call us at 651-565-4989 or visit our website for more details or to purchase! Follow On Facebook!
Travel back to the swinging sounds of the 50s and 60s with Hot Pastrami! at the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days! Join us at Heritage Park on Saturday, July 26 at 2:30 PM for an afternoon of pure, unadulterated fun. Hot Pastrami! is more than just a band; they're a full-on dance party featuring all the best elements of vintage surf, soulful grooves, catchy bubblegum pop, and foundational rock 'n' roll. From groovy instrumental surf tunes to vocal harmonies that'll transport you back in time, this band guarantees a high-energy performance that will have everyone, young and old, on their feet and moving! Don't miss this chance to experience the infectious energy of Hot Pastrami! Follow On Facebook!
Join us for an afternoon of independent, organic, and 100% prime music as El Drifte takes the stage LIVE at Heritage Park for the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days! Catch this Minnesota-born, Texas-refined, and road-schooled songwriter, singer, and bandleader on Saturday, July 26 at 4 PM. El Drifte rides hard to bring his unique brand of roots and alternative honky tonk, and stripped-down punkabilly to the people. Conjuring influences from Bob Wills to Joan Jett, Johnny Cash to The Beach Boys, El Drifte is a lyrical storyteller and infectious songwriter. He'll rope you in with his undeniable sound, moving from sad honky tonk ballads that bring a tear to your eye, to raucous foot-stomping beats that'll have you on the dance floor. Whether he's crooning sweet and slow or blowing the roof off a juke joint, El Drifte delivers a powerful sound ripe for the ages – all at once old and new. Follow On Facebook!
Miss Wabasha Queens Tea + Miss Minnesota Meet & Greet presented by Jiggy Mae Boutique Saturday, July 26, 2025 4:00 PM The Historic Anderson House Hotel You’re cordially invited to an elegant afternoon with royalty! Sip tea with our newly crowned Miss Wabasha and her attendants, and enjoy a special Meet & Greet with Miss Minnesota herself! A beautiful tradition hosted at Minnesota’s oldest hotel. Follow On Facebook!
Pure Country WPVW 99.7 LIVE at Riverboat Days! Saturday, July 26, 2025 | Heritage Park Stage, Wabasha, MN 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 47th 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! Follow On Facebook!
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