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
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
Call for Entries to the First Annual Art Fair
EVENT INFORMATION
First annual Art Fair Under the Bridge in beautiful, historic downtown Wabasha MN (home of the Grumpy Old Men movies and the National Eagle Center). Located in Heritage Park, 257 Main Street W, which is a stones throw from the mighty Mississippi. Up to 30 artist booths with food, beverages, and activities for the kids. The sponsoring organization is the River Junctions Arts Council which has provided programs and activities supporting fine arts in the area since 1979. RJAC is excited to offer this inaugural art fair as another program to highlight the fine arts in our community in addition to our very successful and long running summer concert series (held in the same park), children theatre, talent shows, etc.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Artist Information: Located in Heritage Park in downtown Wabasha, MN. Activities attract locals and tourists from local large cities in MN (Rochester, Twin Cities) and Wisconsin. There are up to 30 booths available. There will be free parking for the artists and convenient drop off/pick up access. Awards for fan favorite, best display, and best in show.
Requirements: Completed application, application fee ($25), at least 5 images (four images of current work and one booth image), and booth fee ($100)
Important dates for artists: Application deadline is July 15, 2025, jury results emailed on July 23, 2025 for nvites and wait list, deadline to accept and purchase booth space is July 31, 2025, last day of cancellation with 50% refund is August 15, 2025.
Categories: We strive to include quality and unique work in all categories. Our goal is to include artwork that is accessible to a diverse buying audience and available in a variety of price points. No sell through items. The artist attending the fair must handcraft all work.
Jury process: The slots are filled through a competitive jury process based on the jury score.
- Each artist is required to submit a total of five (5) images (four images of current work and one booth image). All work to be exhibited must be represented in the images. Each of the four images should feature individual pieces that accurately represent the body of work to be exhibited.
- Artists may apply once per category. Collaborating artists (defined as “Artist Partner” on ZAPP™) may apply to participate at the event, but only joint work may be shown and sold and both artists must be present for the duration of the event. Both names must appear on all application materials and both artists must contribute to the creation of the art pieces.
Sponsoring Organization – River Junctions Arts Council. Since 1979, our Mission is to provide programs and activities in the fine arts for children and adults in the Wabasha-Kellogg area, which includes the junctions of the Chippewa, Zumbro, Buffalo and Mississippi Rivers. RJAC promotes inclusive, accessible, secular, apolitical arts-related activities to enrich the lives of people in our community. For more information, please visit www.rjac.org.
Point of Contact: Paul Cushman – rjac.mn@gmail.com
Enjoy A Golf Outing With The AmericInn Coffee Mill Golf Package
Bundle your stay at the AmericInn with a day at Coffee Mill Golf Course! Enjoy 18 holes with cart and green fees included and also receive a gift card for your lunch or dinner. Call for pricing details and to reserve your room!
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