47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Community Kickoff Party
City of Wabasha Athletic Complex Hiawatha Drive East, Wabasha, MN, United StatesKickoff Riverboat Days with a Splash! Join us for the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Community Kickoff Party presented by Emplify Health by Gundersen! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with family fun, delicious food, and epic entertainment on Thursday, July 24, from 5-9 pm! Event Highlights: Scavenger Hunt: Test your skills and uncover hidden treasures! Extended Pool Hours: Cool off and make a splash! Face Painting: Transform into your favorite character! Lawn Games & Open Pickleball: Enjoy some friendly competition! Reubens & Things Food Truck: Savor mouthwatering bites! Foam Party Pros: Dive into the fun with an epic foam party! DJ Nexus1elvn: Keep the energy high with beats on the turntable! Miss Wabasha Scholarship Program Coronation (6 pm): Celebrate the crowning of the new Miss Wabasha at a new date and location! St. Elizabeth’s Hospital 127th Birthday: Join the celebration of this amazing milestone! Kick off Riverboat Days in style with food, fun, and friends! Bring your family, gather your crew, and get ready for an evening to remember. See you there! Follow On Facebook!
Miss Wabasha Scholarship Program Coronation
City of Wabasha Athletic Complex Hiawatha Drive East, Wabasha, MN, United StatesMiss Wabasha Scholarship Program Coronation on Thursday, July 24, 2025. NEW Location: Wabasha Athletic Complex 6:00 PM – during the Riverboat Days Kickoff Party! Join us for a royally exciting evening as we crown the 2025 Miss Wabasha and her court! This year’s coronation takes place at an all-new venue and time during the Wabasha Riverboat Days Kickoff Party—don’t miss this community celebration of leadership, service, and sparkle! Want to compete? Register here: https://www.wabashamn.org/.../miss-wabasha-scholarship.../ Follow On Facebook!
Riverboat Days Food Trucks in the Park
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Beer Tent
Heritage Park Main Street West, Wabasha, MN, United StatesThe 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Beer Garden is BACK presented by California Overland! Get ready for cold drinks, good vibes, and epic memories at the heart of Riverboat Days! The Beer Garden is the place to be—whether you’re dancing under the bridge, catching up with friends, or just soaking in the summer fun. Beer Garden Hours: Friday, July 25 – 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM Saturday, July 26 – 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM Location: Heritage Park Stay tuned for the drink menu – it’s gonna be ice cold and packed with your favorites! Brought to you by our chill sponsor, California Overland – keeping it cool since 2001! Let’s make this the most unforgettable Riverboat Days yet! Grab a drink, raise a toast, and let the good times flow! #RiverboatDays2025 #WabashaMN #BeerGardenVibes #CheersToSummer #SipSipHooray #PartyInWabasha #ColdDrinksHotNights See you there!
SVJ Creative Designs’ Kids Coloring Contest
Wabasha Wabasha, MN, United StatesSVJ Creative Designs' Kids Coloring Contest! Let your creativity crawl into action—because this year’s coloring page features a totally cool turtle ready to be brought to life with your brightest colors! Coloring Page Pickup: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Heritage Park during the Wabasha Public Library’s painting classes. Submit your colorful creation by: Sunday, July 20, 2025 Drop it off at either SVJ Creative Designs location: - 62099 Hwy 42, Kellogg, MN - 131 Pembroke Ave, Wabasha, MN Three turtle-y awesome winners will be announced on Friday, July 25 (the Friday of Riverboat Days!) on SVJ Creative Designs’ Facebook Page! So grab those crayons and help this turtle make a splash! Follow On Facebook!
Balloons by Kevin
Heritage Park Main Street West, Wabasha, MN, United States🎈🎉 We’re pumped to welcome Balloons by Kevin to the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days — thanks to our generous sponsor, Dennis Bussian of Ameriprise Financial! 💙 🎪✨ Catch Kevin’s incredible balloon art — FREE for all — under the bridge at Heritage Park on Friday, July 25, 2025, from 5 PM to 8 PM! You won’t believe what he can create with a little twist and a whole lot of talent! 🎨🐉🦄🐒 Bring the whole family for fun, smiles, and unforgettable balloon magic! 🎈💫
2nd Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Pedal Pull
Heritage Park Main Street West, Wabasha, MN, United StatesJoin us for the 2nd Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Pedal Pull by Western WI Pedal Pulls on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Heritage Park in Wabasha! Open to kids ages 4 to 12, this exciting event lets young competitors test their strength and skills for a chance to win prizes! Registration starts at 5:30 PM, with the pull beginning at 6:00 PM sharp. Don’t miss out on this family-friendly favorite — it’s free to participate and always a crowd-pleaser! Bring your cheering squad and celebrate Riverboat Days with us! Follow On Facebook!
The Vibes Duo *LIVE* at Heritage Park
Heritage Park Main Street West, Wabasha, MN, United States🎶 Kick off the Epic Live Music Line Up at the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days with The Vibes Duo! 🎶 They’re back and better than ever! You saw The Vibes rock the stage at the Transfer Building a few years ago during SeptOberfest, and now they’re returning to Wabasha to open the live music line up at Riverboat Days with their signature sound and high-energy performance. 🎤 Join us Friday, July 25, 2025 at 7 PM under the bridge at Heritage Park for an unforgettable night of live music, summer vibes, and community spirit. Grab your friends and get ready to dance into the weekend with some of the best live music around! Let’s make some memories—Wabasha style! 💃🕺🌊 https://www.facebook.com/events/696314036081574
Hitchville *LIVE* at Heritage Park
Heritage Park Main Street West, Wabasha, MN, United States🎸 Friday Night Headliner – Hitchville LIVE at Riverboat Days! 🎤 Friday, July 25, 2025 | 9:30 PM | Heritage Park, Wabasha, MN We’re turning up the volume for the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days with a show you do not want to miss! 🎶 We’re thrilled to welcome Hitchville to the stage under the bridge at Heritage Park! With powerhouse lead vocalists Heidi Owens and Matthew Kneefe at the helm, Hitchville brings tight harmonies, infectious energy, and a down-home vibe that instantly makes you feel like family. From their iHeartRadio #1 hits “Even When It’s Bad It’s Good” and “Love is the Road” to their brand-new album Soundtrack to Life, this is the kind of country music that gets you moving. 🔥 Whether you're singing along, dancing with friends, or just soaking in the summer night, you’ll feel right at home in Hitchville—where the beer is cold, the music is world-class, and the good vibes never stop. 🎆 Come early, stay late—this is Riverboat Days, and this is how we do Friday night in Wabasha!
Fishing Tournament
Izaak Walton Park 5th Grant Boulevard, Wabasha, MN, United StatesThe Wabasha Riverboat Days Fishing Tournament is back thanks to our sponsor Pool 4 Adventures! Read below for the rules: Signup and Rules Meeting Friday, July 25, 2025 at Izaak Walton Park 7:00pm Entry Fee: $100 per boat – 2 People ($10 optional big fish pot) $50.00 Additional Per Person Over 2 people per boat Team Payout Amounts Prize money based on number of boats 4 Walleye only 2 over 20” inches Grumpy Old Men Special: Heaviest Catfish of the day $150 BOAT ORDER WILL BE DRAWN ON JULY 25th after the rules meeting. Official rules of the Wabasha Riverboat Days Fishing Tournament: Rules meeting at Izaak Park 7/25/2025 @ 7:00pm. ONE PERSON MUST ATTEND. 1. Entry fee of $100 / boat - two people per boat. $10 big fish pot (optional) 2. Tournament borders are POOL 4 and POOL 5, railroad track to railroad track. 3. Boats will line up in order of paid entry form from Izaak Walton Park. No trailering of boats. 4. Weigh-in at Ike’s Park 2:30 pm sharp, no excuses. 5. Minnesota/Wisconsin rules apply. For more info. Call 651-565-4158 1. Participants and Eligibility A. Contestants must enter and fish as a two-person team. B. Each entrant must have in his or her possession, a valid Minnesota or Wisconsin fishing license. C. Promoters, tournament directors and organizations assisting in the [...]
Wabasha Riverboat Days 5k River Run!
Beach Park Main Street West, Wabasha, Minnesota, United StatesRegister by July 9 and receive an event t-shirt! Signed. Sealed. Delivered... You're Running the Wabasha Riverboat Days 5K! Lace up your sneakers and stamp your spot in history! Join us Saturday, July 26 at 8 AM in Beach Park for a charming dash through Minnesota’s oldest town—Wabasha! Whether you're racing the clock or strolling the streets, this officially timed 5K welcomes all paces—run or walk, all are invited! Register by July 9 to guarantee your vintage-inspired event t-shirt $35 (ages 13+) | $25 (12 & under) Day-of registration: $45 It’s more than a race—it’s a special delivery of fun, fitness, and riverfront nostalgia. #RiverboatDays5K #RunWabasha #VintageVibes #MinnesotasOldestTown #SignedSealedDelivered #WabashaEvents
The Olde Triangle Pub’s Riverboat Days Bloody Mary Bar
The Olde Triangle Pub 219 Main St W, Wabasha, United StatesSip, Stroll, and Show Off Your Ride! Start your Saturday off spicy during the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days with the Olde Triangle Pub’s Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar! Saturday, July 26, 2025 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Right on Main Street—smack in the middle of the Car Show action! While you’re checking out the chrome and curves of the Riverboat Days Car Show hosted by the Katfish Kittens, stop by the pub and let them craft your perfect Bloody Mary! For early risers, car lovers, and cocktail enthusiasts alike—don’t miss this flavorful kickstart to a jam-packed Riverboat Days weekend! Follow On Facebook!
