See bald and golden eagles like never before – face to face!
The National Eagle Center is a tourist must-see and top Minnesota attraction that offers a unique viewing experience that brings visitors to within a few feet of these majestic raptors without any barrier in between. You can learn about eagles while standing right next to them – an unforgettable experience unlike any other!
Located in Wabasha, Minnesota, the National Eagle Center is home to several non-releasable Bald Eagles and a nesting place for hundreds of others who come for the winter.
Whether you wish to see these beautiful creatures up close, observe them in their prime habitat, incorporate their research into your own teachings, or donate to support their mission, they have a way for you to get involved.
Upcoming Events
Wabasha County Fair Announces 2026 Dates
The Wabasha County Fair Board is pleased to announce the dates for the 2026 Wabasha County Fair: July 15–18, 2026. Please mark your calendars!
These dates are different from the 2025 fair, as the board has chosen to return to the traditional mid-July schedule due to scheduling conflicts with the last week of July in 2026.
Stay connected for updates and announcements by visiting our website at wabashacountyfair.org or following us on Facebook at Wabasha County Fair.
We look forward to seeing you at the fair!
Contact: contact@wabashacountyfair.org
New skatepark under construction at the Wabasha Athletic Complex
A new skatepark is being built at the athletic field, along Pierce Avenue, behind the softball fields, with expected completion date of August 28, 2025. The flooding at the old athletic field damaged the old skatepark and meant that there needed to be a new location. The project also marks a major success for Riley Costello in his new capacity as Emergency Management Director.
“Our original skatepark equipment experienced multiple flooding events, which left it decaying. The original skatepark equipment had significantly deteriorated due to repeated flooding events. Relocating the skatepark has been a long-standing objective, and I am proud to say it is now a reality,” said Costello.
Another highlight of the new facility is that it was completely funded through FEMA’s Public Assistance grant program. The skatepark was part of the original new athletic field plans but could not be completed due to lack of city funding.
The skatepark is another example where the City has created new recreational facilities that encourage healthy lifestyles for youth, families, and adults living in Wabasha. Among many other benefits, it provides a safe and fun environment for skateboarding, while encouraging lessons for youth like self-directed exercise, creative expression, and the value of persistence.
And persistence certainly paid off for the City of Wabasha, to be able to complete the goals for the new Athletic Complex.
Riley Costello Emergency Management Director
Behind The Scenes Tours at the National Eagle Center
The Behind the Scenes tours at the National Eagle Center are proving to be popular and a guest-favorite experience! These small group learning experiences for up to six people are guided by one of our Avian Care team members. Meet the birds up close, observe daily training and care, and even create customized toys for the Ambassadors of your choice! Plus, you get to meet Ambassador Hollywood, the Red-tailed Hawk. Ask all of your eagle questions and take all the photos you like.
Behind the Scenes tours are available for walk-ins daily at 2:15pm or you can schedule your group in advance.
Chamber Bucks
Are you looking for a last-minute gift for a friend, family member, or coworker? Chamber Bucks are a great gift to give while also supporting our local merchants by shopping local! They work just like a gift certificate but lets the receiver decide where to spend the money. Chamber Bucks can be used at any local business that is a member of the Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce or taken to WNB in Wabasha to be cashed. Stop by the Chamber Office for more information or to purchase Chamber Bucks.
