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  • Steamboat Sunrise at The Lost Dutchman

    The Lost Dutchman 333 Main St W, Wabash, United States

    🌅🚢 Introducing the Steamboat Sunrise! 🚢🌅 Start your Riverboat Days celebration with a splash of color and summer flavor! The Steamboat Sunrise is bursting with bright citrus notes and layered with red, white, and blue for the perfect festive drink. 🍹 Special Riverboat Days Feature 💲 Just $8 📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026 ⏰ Doors open at 10:00 AM Gather your crew, soak up the river town atmosphere, and kick off the festivities at The Lost Dutchman! 📍 333 Main Street, Wabasha, MN Who’s ready to raise a glass to Riverboat Days? 🚤☀️🇺🇸

  • Emma’s Imagination Station

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

    🎨✨ Get ready for COLORFUL fun with Emma’s Imagination Station at Riverboat Days! Emma will be bringing the magic with her amazing face painting creations — think butterflies, superheroes, glittery rainbows, fierce tigers, sparkling unicorns, and everything in between! 🦋🦄🕸️✨ Her designs are full of imagination and guaranteed to put smiles on little faces (and big ones too)! Catch her at these times at Heritage Park: 🎉 Friday, July 24 | 6 PM 🌟 Saturday, July 25 | 11 AM Bring your kiddos, bring their ideas, and let them transform into their favorite characters or creatures. You won’t want to miss this magical experience!

  • Bean Bag Tournament

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

    Join us for the Wabasha Riverboat Days Bean Bag Tournament! Saturday, July 25, 2026 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!

  • 🍕 Riverboat Days Pizza Special is Here! 🍕

    The Lost Dutchman 333 Main St W, Wabash, United States

    Heading to Riverboat Days this weekend? Make The Lost Dutchman your stop for a slice of authentic New York-style pizza! 🔥 Huge, cheesy slices loaded with flavor 🍕 Just $6 per slice 📍 Located inside The Lost Dutchman at the Anderson House Hotel Available: 📅 Friday | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 📅 Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Whether you're exploring downtown Wabasha, enjoying the festivities, or just craving a great slice, we've got you covered. Grab a slice, relax, and enjoy the Riverboat Days fun! 📍 333 Main Street West, Wabasha

  • The Wren’s Nest at Riverboat Days!

    Herb + Arrow 260 West Main Street, Wabasha, MN, United States

    Welcome to Wren’s Nest Mobile Bar at Riverboat Days! Get ready to sip in style with Wren’s Nest Mobile Bar—a retro 1965 Beeline camper transformed into a chic cocktail lounge on wheels! This eye-catching mobile bar will be serving up refreshing specialty cocktails Friday & Saturday during the 48th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days. Friday, July 24 | 6 PM – 11 PM Find them in the heart of the action at the corner of Walnut & Main, just outside of Herb+Arrow Bar Kitchen: Whether you're at Riverboat Days for the live music, the car show, the food, or the festival fun, The Wren's Nest is your go-to stop for cool drinks and good vibes.Facebook Event

  • Rockin’ Hep Cats

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

    🎸🕺 STEP BACK IN TIME, WABASHA! 💃🎸 Dust off those poodle skirts and slick back that hair—The Rockin’ Hep Cats are bringing the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll to life at Wabasha Riverboat Days 2026! 🙌🔥 Hailing from Dodge Center, MN, this talented group delivers the authentic sound, energy, and attitude of 50s roots rock like it just hit the airwaves yesterday. We’re talking toe-tappin’, hip-shakin’, feel-good tunes that turn Heritage Park into a full-on retro dance floor. 🎶✨ 📍 Catch them LIVE: 🗓 Saturday, July 25, 2026 ⏰ 11:30 AM 📌 Heritage Park It’s more than a performance—it’s a throwback experience you won’t want to miss. 👉 Grab your crew, bring your best dance moves, and kick off your Riverboat Days Saturday the rockin’ way!

  • Kid’s River Cruises Hosted By The National Eagle Center

    Kid’s River Cruises
    National Eagle Center 50 Pembroke Ave, Wabasha, MN, United States

    One-hour cruises geared toward kids and families Wabasha, MN – River cruise season is underway at the National Eagle Center and they are offering special Kid’s Cruises on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25 during Wabasha’s Riverboat Days Festival. For the second summer in a row, the Center is catering to kids and families with a pair of one-hour Bald Eagle and wildlife viewing cruises tailored to a younger audience. These cruises are also available at a deeply discounted rate of $20 for members and $30 for non-members. “Our river cruises have been popular for several years now, but they have been oriented to an adult audience,” said Ed Hahn, Director of Advancement and Marketing Communication at the Center. “In 2025 we decided to offer a cruise experience for kids and younger families and they proved very popular! So we’re offering the experience again this summer.”The cruises will board Winona State University’s Cal Fremling floating classroom at the Wabasha dock outside of the National Eagle Center in Wabasha and cruise from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. both days. Cruises will feature expert naturalist guides to answer questions as well as a fun river bingo game designed to get kids to really explore the river habitat. For more information about On the River eagle viewing cruises and registration, visit nationaleaglecenter.org/cruises, email [email protected] or call 651.565.4989.

  • American Legion Auxiliary Unit 50 Bingo!

    American Legion 138 2nd St East, Wabasha, United States

    🇺🇸✨ ALL-NEW BINGO IS HERE, WABASHA! ✨🇺🇸 Make your Riverboat Days weekend even more fun with the all-new bingo hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 50! 🎉 Join us for an afternoon of fun, community, and a little friendly competition: 🗓 Saturday, July 25 🕛 Starts at 1:00 PM 📍 VFW, Wabasha 💵 $20 for 16 games 💰 Cash payouts! Right in the heart of Riverboat Days weekend, this is the perfect way to take a break, cool off, and try your luck while supporting a great local organization. 🇺🇸 Grab your friends, wear your red, white, and blue, and come ready to play!

  • Bingo at the VFW

    VFW-Burkhardt-Roemer Post 4086 130 2nd Street East, Wabasha, MN, United States

  • J-Mo on the Beat and the J-Lighters

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

    🎉🔥 THEY’RE BACK AND READY TO ROCK THE RIVERFRONT! 🔥🎉 Get ready, Wabasha—J-Mo on the Beat and The J-Lighters are making their electrifying return to Heritage Park for Wabasha Riverboat Days 2026! 🙌🎶 Straight out of Saint Paul, this high-energy group brings the best of the 50s & 60s to life with a modern rock and pop twist that keeps the dance floor moving and the good vibes flowing. From timeless favorites to crowd-pumping hits, they deliver a show that hits every generation just right. 💃🎸 📍 Catch them LIVE: 🗓 Saturday, July 25, 2026 ⏰ 1:15 PM 📌 Heritage Park Whether you're dancing front and center or soaking it in from your lawn chair, this is one performance you won’t want to miss. 👉 Come ready to move, sing, and kick off your Riverboat Days Saturday in style!

  • Hot Pastrami

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

    🎶🌊 THEY’RE BACK… AND READY TO SHAKE HERITAGE PARK! 🌊🎶 Travel back to the swinging sounds of the 50s and 60s with Hot Pastrami!—returning for their 2nd year at Wabasha Riverboat Days! 🙌🔥 Join us at Heritage Park on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 2:30 PM for an afternoon packed with retro vibes and nonstop energy. From vintage surf and soulful grooves to bubblegum pop and classic rock ‘n’ roll, Hot Pastrami! delivers a full-blown dance party that hits all the right notes. 🎸💃 Expect groovy instrumentals, feel-good harmonies, and a high-energy performance that will have EVERYONE—young and old—on their feet and moving! If you caught them last year, you already know… and if you didn’t, now’s your chance. 👀 👉 Don’t miss Hot Pastrami! bringing the heat back to Riverboat Days—this is one set you’ll want to be front and center for!

  • The Swongos

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

    🌊🎸 HOLD ON TO YOUR SUNGLASSES, WABASHA… 🎸🌊 We’re cranking up the surf and turning up the vibe—please give a BIG Riverboat Days welcome to THE SWONGOS making their FIRST-EVER appearance at Wabasha Riverboat Days! 🙌🔥 Straight out of the St. Croix River Valley, this instrumental surf trio brings a sound that rides the waves from 🌴 soft, dreamy grooves to 🤪 wild, psychedelic energy—and everywhere in between. Think surf rock meets spy themes, exotica, and a splash of psychedelic chaos… yeah, it’s THAT good. Inspired by legends like Dick Dale and The Ventures, with a twist of Frank Zappa and Pixies—The Swongos don’t just play music… they create a full-on experience. 🌈🎶 They’ve shared stages with surf and rock heavy-hitters and rocked festivals across the country—and now they’re bringing that same electric energy to Wabasha! 💬 “A breath of fresh air… I can’t wait to see where this band heads.” 💬 “Pure fun with a touch of the exotic…” 📍 Catch The Swongos LIVE: 🗓 Saturday, July 25, 2026 ⏰ 3:45 PM 📌 Heritage Park This is your moment to kick back, vibe out, and ride the wave right here in the Eagle Capital of America 🦅🌊 👉 Don’t miss it—because once the tide rolls in, you’ll want to be right in the middle of it.

  • Queens Tea and Miss Minnesota Meet & Greet

    Historic Anderson House Hotel 333 Main St W, Wabasha, MN, United States

    ☕ Miss Wabasha Queens Tea + Miss Minnesota Meet & Greet Presented by Jiggy Mae Boutique 📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026 🕓 4:00 PM 📍 The Historic Anderson House Hotel You’re cordially invited to a charming afternoon of tea, conversation, and community. 🌸 Join us for the Miss Wabasha Queens Tea, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet members of the Miss Wabasha royalty court and enjoy a special Meet & Greet with Miss Minnesota herself! Set inside Minnesota’s oldest hotel, this elegant gathering is a celebration of confidence, leadership, and local pride—paired perfectly with a delightful afternoon experience. Whether you’re fellow royalty from a visiting community, a longtime supporter of the program, or simply looking for a unique and memorable afternoon, this is a beautiful way to connect, celebrate, and be inspired. 💛 Stay tuned for additional details—we can’t wait to share this special experience with you!

  • Pure Country WPVW 99.7 LIVE at Riverboat Days!

    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 48th 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! Facebook Event

  • Riverboat Days Parade

    Wabasha Wabasha, MN, United States

    🚤🎉 48th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Grand Parade Presented by Wabasha Rotary Club 🎉🚤 📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Downtown Wabasha! The pinnacle event of Riverboat Days since 1978 is back and bigger than ever! 🎶🎭🎈 Join us for the 48th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Grand Parade, presented by Wabasha Rotary Club, where the streets of Wabasha come alive with colorful floats, lively music, local organizations, and plenty of hometown spirit! 🇺🇸✨ 📣 We’re excited to welcome back Pure Country as the official parade announcers, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and that familiar hometown voice to the parade route once again! From music and dance teams to classic cars and community groups, this must-see parade is a highlight of the summer and a celebration of everything that makes Wabasha special. Gather your family and friends, grab a spot along the route, and get ready for an evening of fun, tradition, and small-town charm at its best! Don’t miss it—see you at the parade! 🎉🎺Registration