Events

Wabasha Riverboat Days Bean Bag Tournament Returns thanks to our sponsor Schoen Family Dentistry! Saturday, July 26, 2025 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! 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!

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!

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!