4th Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival – Plaid Out Your Ride Lighted ParadeGet ready to light up Wabasha! The 4th Annual Plaid Out Your Ride Lighted Parade is rolling in on Friday, February 27, 2026, and we want YOU to be part of the glowing, plaid-filled fun.📍 Lineup: 6:30 PM at Izaak Walton Park📍 Address: 398 Maiden Avenue, Wabasha, MN🎉 Parade Begins: 7:00 PMDecorate your UTVs, ATVs, golf carts, trucks, trailers—anything that moves—and join us for a winter night full of lights, laughter, and Grumpy Festival charm. Buffalo plaid, twinkle lights, and creative themes are always encouraged!This year’s parade will be led by the Wabasha Police Department and will make its way through Main Street and surrounding neighborhoods, spreading that cozy hometown spirit along the way. A special moment of the route includes a drive-by at the Emplify Health Care Center, giving residents the chance to enjoy the lights and feel the warmth of the Grumpy Festival from their windows.Bundle up, grab your family and friends, and come cheer on this glowing cavalcade of winter fun. It’s one of the most heartwarming traditions of the Grumpy Old Men Festival — and it just keeps getting better every year.Join us and help light up Wabasha, one plaid-covered ride at a time!

🍻 Join Us at the 33rd Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival Beer Garden at Parkside Marina! 🍻Presented by TMRA, the Beer Garden at Parkside Marina is back and better than ever! 🎉📅 Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 starting at 8:00 a.m.📍 Location: Parkside Marina, Wabasha, MNThis year’s menu is stacked with classic favorites and exciting new finds—perfect for toasting to winter fun! ❄️🍺Grab your ice fishing crew, raise a glass, and enjoy the festival vibes.

🎙️ Grumpy Old Men Live Radio Show 🎙️ Hosted by Pure Country WPVW 1190 AM & 99.7 FM Join us during Grumpy Old Men Festival weekend for a live radio broadcast with Pure Country WPVW, proudly serving Wabasha County and the surrounding communities of Wabasha, Plainview, Elgin, and Millville! Stop by to meet the radio hosts, see how live radio happens, and enjoy the familiar voices that keep our region connected with local news, country music, and community stories. Whether you’re a longtime listener or just curious about what goes on behind the mic, this is a fun chance to experience local radio up close. 📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM 📍 Festival Tent at Izaak Walton Park, Wabasha 🎶 Expect great conversation, hometown energy, and a true slice of community spirit — all broadcast live from the heart of the festival. 📻 Listen Live: https://www.q-mediagroup.com/wpvw

Start your weekend the grumpy way! Eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns & more Mimosas & Bloody Marys available Hot coffee, hearty plates, zero nonsense Saturday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sunday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Adults: $18 | Kids under 13: $13 333 Main Street West, Wabasha, MN Bring your appetite—and maybe your best grumpy face. We’ll handle the rest.

4th Annual Grumpy Old Men Outdoor Market Bundle up and get ready… the 4th Annual Grumpy Old Men Outdoor Market is back — and bigger than ever! This year, we’re excited to announce our official Grumpy Old Men Festival Grounds on Wabasha’s West Side, bringing everything together in one epic winter hotspot! From fishing and curling to live music, food, drinks, and shopping, you’ll find all your favorites in one convenient location. Our outdoor Vendor Market will run 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Izaak Walton Park, giving shoppers the perfect spot to explore local makers and winter must-haves. Your booth will be located: 🎵 Just outside the Live Music Tent 🧊 Right next to Busch Light Curling 🎣 A short winter stroll from Parkside Marina, home of the 33rd Annual Grumpy Old Men Ice Fishing Tournament Talk about prime festival real estate! Each vendor space is 10′ x 10′ (no electricity available) and cost $50.00 each. Fire pits will be nearby to keep shoppers cozy, and the entire festival atmosphere — food trucks, competitions, music, and more — will surround you all day long. Join us as we create an unforgettable festival grounds experience for vendors, visitors, and Grumpy Old Men fans alike! We can’t wait to see you there! ❄️🛍️🍻 State of Minnesota ST-19 Form

Grumpy Old Men Indoor Market at the Anderson House Hotel Saturday, February 28 • 9 AM – 5 PM Minnesota’s Oldest Hotel • Wabasha, Minnesota Welcome to the most delightfully unexpected vendor market in Minnesota—perfectly fitting for the Grumpy Old Men Festival! Hosted inside the historic Anderson House Hotel, this indoor market leans into the character of the building, offering a selling experience unlike anywhere else. With nearly 170 years of history in its walls, every space has personality, charm, and a story to tell. The Indoor Market vendor space is full - but you can register for the Outdoor Market.

🎉🍽️ Join St. Felix for their Annual Grumpy Old Men Winter Festival Lunch & Bingo! 🎉🍽️ We’re thrilled to invite you to one of the most anticipated events of the year! St. Felix is hosting their Annual Lunch & Bingo during the 33rd Annual Grumpy Old Men Winter Festival, and we can’t wait to share in the fun! 🧓❄️ Enjoy a delicious lunch followed by rounds of exciting bingo—all while catching up with friends and neighbors. It’s an event everyone looks forward to year after year! 📅 Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026 🕚 Time: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm 📍 Location: St. Felix Gym Bring your bingo state of mind and your appetite for a day of community fun! 🏆🍀

🎭🎶 Minneapolis Musical Theatre Presents: Grumpy Old Men – The Musical (sneak peek!) 🎶🎭 Get ready to laugh, reminisce, and fall in love with a Minnesota classic—live in the town that inspired it all! Minneapolis Musical Theatre brings Grumpy Old Men – The Musical to Wabasha for a special preview performance during the 33rd Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival. 📍 Izaak Walton Park – Wabasha, MN 🕥 10:30 a.m. Enjoy an exclusive sneak peek featuring music from the full stage production coming to Minneapolis this spring. This lively preview captures the heart, humor, and small-town charm of Grumpy Old Men, celebrating the iconic story that put Wabasha on the map. 🎟️ This preview performance is your chance to get a taste of the fun—then make plans to see the entire show when Grumpy Old Men – The Musical runs April 3–19, 2026 at the Conn Theater in Minneapolis. 👉 Don’t miss the preview—and don’t forget to grab your tickets for the full production at aboutmmt.org!

🧪✨ Super Cool Science with Professor Z! ✨🧪 Get ready for laughs, learning, and jaw-dropping fun at the Wabasha Public Library during the 33rd Annual Grumpy Old Men Festival! 📅 Saturday, February 28 ⏰ 10:30–11:15 a.m. Comedy magician Norm Barnhart brings his wildly entertaining Professor Z to town for a fast-paced science show packed with dynamic demonstrations, exciting experiments, and plenty of laughs. This fascinating program blends science and comedy into an interactive experience that’s as educational as it is entertaining—perfect for curious minds and festival-goers of all ages. 🧠💥 Come discover just how cool science can be!