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
Widespot Performing Arts Center Winter and Spring Lineup
Wabasha’s WideSpot Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce its Winter and Spring season lineup of seven concerts. The eclectic lineup leads off with the Scottie Miller and Cierra Hill duo on January 11th. Miller is a talented piano player and singer songwriter, and Hill plays both cello and violin. The results are magical!
Next up is the bluegrass and Americana stylings of Maygen and the Birdwatcher on February 1st. The band, including Wabasha native, Jesse Moravec, has been delighting audiences throughout the middle states; this is their first WideSpot Show.
Joyann Parker brings her Classic Ladies of Country Music on February 15th. Think songs by Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette and others.
On March 8th, WideSpot favorites Four Pints Shy present an evening of great musicianship in a Celtic vein, as the band gets you in the spirit for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Holiday.
Maiden Rock’s own Patchouli and Terra Guitarra present “The Landscape of the Guitar” on April 12th, a concert and video presentation with strong Flamenco guitar stylings and lovely harmonies.
The Jimmys, a seven-piece R & B/Blues band bring crowds to their feet wherever they play. They feature a Hammond organ, killer guitar, three-piece horn section, and a rock-solid rhythm section. Plan on attending their show on May 3rd
Finally, Sam Miltich will finish our season on May 17th with a show paying homage to jazz guitarist Charlie Christrian. This fine band has been featured on a Prairie Home Companion. Like Jazz Guitar? You’ll love Sam!
Tickets for each show, as well as season passes for all seven, are available at www.widespotperformingarts.org or by calling 715-448-0536. WideSpot, the premiere entertainment venue in the Lake Pepin Region, is located in Wabasha Minnesota’s Broadway Theater at 611 Broadway Avenue in the historic Mittel Schule building. The venue features a fully accessible auditorium seating 300, convenient onsite parking and a bar serving beer, wine, water and sodas. Showtime will be at 7 pm, with doors opening at 6:30 pm.
WideSpot is supported by a number of community sponsors, as well as the Wabasha Kellogg Area Foundation and SEMAC, the South East Minnesota Arts Council. Activities through SEMAC are made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the MN State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Seeking 2025 SeptOberfest Committee
For 15 years the Wabasha Kellogg Chamber of Commerce has hosted a fall festival in September and October called SeptOberfest celebrating the fall harvest. This event is successful because of the many volunteers that put their hearts and souls into this event. In the past years, we have had several of our wonderful volunteers retire from SeptOberfest. The Wabasha Kellogg Chamber of Commerce & CVB would like to see SeptOberfest continue for the next 15 years and beyond but to do so we need volunteers to help keep SeptOberfest alive and well. We are looking to enlist team-oriented people who take pride in our wonderful community by organizing the following events:
SeptOberfest Chairperson
This position will require you to organize SeptOberfest as a whole, set and attend SeptOberfest committee meetings, oversee the committee and work with the Executive Director on scheduling and budgeting.
SeptOberfest Decorating Chairperson
This position will be required to organize the decorating of Wabasha & Kellogg, overseeing a team of people that help decorate, and plan where the SeptOberfest decorations are located. Attend SeptOberfest committee meetings, rotating different displays from year to year, setting up and taking down the displays, and storing the SeptOberfest assets with care.
SeptOberfest Decorating Team Members
This position will be required to help set up and take down SeptOberfest Decorations. Must be team oriented. (multiple positions available).
SeptOberfest Artist
This position will be required to maintain the current SeptOberfest Assets by doing touchups and creating new and exciting displays.
SeptOberfest Pumpkin Derby Chairperson
This position will be required to plan the pumpkin derby, build wheel kits for the pumpkins, assemble the track, host and run the pumpkin derby, and disassemble and store the track and assets. Further, this person will be responsible for building a team of people to execute the pumpkin derby and attend SeptOberfest committee meetings.
SeptOberfest Pumpkin Contest Chairperson
This position will be required to plan the location, loading and unloading of the pumpkin contest including largest pumpkin, largest sunflower, contact pumpkin growers, and attend SeptOberfest committee meetings.
SeptOberfest Kids Activities Chairperson
This position will be required to plan and execute kid activities for a total of four days at Heritage Park. Building a team of people to help execute the kid activities and attend SeptOberfest committee meetings.
SeptOberfest German Parade Chairperson
This position will be required to plan and execute the German parade with intentions of expanding the parade and attend SeptOberfest committee meetings.
SeptOberfest Activities Chairperson
We have multiple other activities that require volunteers to help with (Root Beer Garden, art show, color cruises and much more.). This position will also need to attend SeptOberfest committee meetings.
SeptOberfest Fundraising Chairperson
This position will be required to oversee all fundraising for SeptOberfest including raffles, sponsors, donations and other events to help fund SeptOberfest, and attend SeptOberfest committee meetings.
SeptOberfest Advertising Chairperson
This position will be required to attend SeptOberfest committee meetings, assemble schedules by contacting local businesses for specials and events, building the schedule for advertising and working with the Executive Director on an advertising plan.
The first meeting for the 2025 SeptOberfest will be November 6th 2024 6:30 pm at the Transfer Building. SeptOberfest committee meetings are monthly. If you would like to volunteer for one of these positions, please contact the Wabasha Kellogg Chamber Director at 651-565-4158 or director@wabashamn.org. Please keep in mind that all positions need to be filled by November 6th, 2024, to ensure a 2025 SeptOberfest season.
September 27 & 28 – October 4 & 5 2025
Book an Ice Fishing Adventure in Wabasha
Ice Fishing bookings are now available. Join a group ice fishing adventure or book a private guided ice fishing adventure for up to 6 anglers. We have an experienced guide on hand to help you whether you have never ice fished before or are an experienced ice angler. We provide all the gear, including heated ice houses, rods, reels and bait. This is a great way to try a classic Minnesota Winter activity without breaking the bank! Come see what it is all about…
Looking for an awesome Christmas gift for that special friend or family member? We have gift cards available now that can be used on the ice this Winter or on the water next Summer!
