Events

Join Us for a Fun Painting Activity at the Wabasha Riverboat Days Outdoor Market! Looking for a fun and family-friendly craft activity during Wabasha Riverboat Days? Stop by the Outdoor Market and get creative with our paint-your-own wooden and ceramic crafts! For just $10, you'll get all the supplies you need to paint right on site—perfect for kids and adults alike. It’s a great way to add a little DIY fun to your market shopping experience! Sample craft photos will be posted to the event page soon, so stay tuned! Not into painting? No worries! We’ll also have a selection of pre-painted finished crafts available for purchase. Don’t miss this hands-on art experience during one of Wabasha’s favorite summer events. We can’t wait to see you there! Follow On Facebook!

First-Ever Wabasha Riverboat Days Yoga at Beach Park!! Flow with the river and find your breath at Beach Park! Join us for the very first Wabasha Riverboat Days Yoga, brought to you by Phyle Fitness, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, right after the Riverboat Days 5K. At 9:30 a.m., we’ll stretch, breathe, and move with the rhythm of the Mississippi. All levels are welcome — whether you’re cooling down after your run or simply starting your day grounded and refreshed. Bring your mat, water, and a smile! Details: When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. (following the Riverboat Days 5K) Where: Beach Park, Wabasha Cost: $10.00 Reserve Your Spot: Venmo: @Cheryl-Phyle PayPal: CherylPhyle1 Drop-ins welcome! Start your Riverboat Days feeling refreshed, centered, and ready for a full day of fun! Follow On Facebook!

4th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Car Show Hosted by The Katfish Kittens Saturday, July 26, 2025 10 AM – 2 PM West Main Street, Downtown Wabasha Start your engines and cruise into summer fun at the 4th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Car Show, hosted by the one and only Katfish Kittens—Minnesota’s all-female car club with serious style! We're lining West Main Street with jaw-dropping 1989 and older classics, awarding 10 sponsor pick trophies, and keeping the good vibes rolling with live music all day long! Whether you're showing off your ride or just love chrome, curves, and community, this event has something for everyone. Plus, it’s all for a great cause—supporting the Wabasha-Kellogg School’s Shop Class and helping build hands-on skills for the next generation! Car Entry: $20.00 per vehicle; or $15.00 with a tool donation for the Wabasha-Kellogg School’s Shop Class! Want to sponsor a trophy? We’d love to have you! Reach out: director@wabashamn.org Come for the cars, stay for the music, and celebrate summer Wabasha-style! Follow On Facebook!

Pure Identity’s Fair Hair & More — Riverboat Days Magic! Get ready to sparkle and shine at the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days with one of the most beloved traditions — Pure Identity’s Fair Hair & More! Back for the third year in a row, Pure Identity is bringing all the fun, color, and flair with their dazzling fair hair creations that kids (and adults!) absolutely love! But this year… they’ve got a little something extra up their sleeves! Stay tuned — exciting surprises are coming, and trust us, you won’t want to miss it! Come join the fun, get your fair hair, and make memories that will last all summer long! Follow On Facebook!

The Great Saw Dust Scramble – Wabasha Riverboat Days Wednesday, July 2, 2025 | 11:00 AM | Heritage Park, Wabasha It’s back and better than ever—the Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Saw Dust Scramble presented by Schoen Family Dentistry! Dive into the excitement as $500.00 in cash is up for grabs… if you can find it! Kids of all ages will have a blast rummaging through mounds of sawdust in search of hidden quarters, prizes, and a whole lot of fun. Bring your little treasure hunters and join us for one of Riverboat Days' most anticipated family events. Don't miss your chance to dig into the action—there’s gold (well, quarters!) in them there sawdust hills! Follow On Facebook!

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!