Weekend wristbands are $25 if you purchase them online in advance — just click HERE to buy. When you arrive, bring your ticket to one of the two main entrances (see map) to exchange it for a wristband you’ll wear all weekend. Don’t remove your wristband — it’s your pass for the whole festival!

Wristbands will also be available at the gate for $20 (cash only). ATMs will be available on-site if needed.

Your Rivertown Days wristband gives you access to all the fun happening in downtown Hastings on:

Friday, July 18 | 4:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 19 | 1:00 – 11:00 p.m.

This includes live music, carnival rides, food trucks, and beer tents — all inside the main festival area (see map).

No wristband is needed on Sunday, July 20, when the festival continues with free events like carnival rides, food trucks, a classic car show, and live entertainment at the pavilion stage from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Wristbands are not required for the Arts & Crafts Fair in Jaycee Park or for other Events Around Town.

Make sure you’re ready for a great day by packing a few essentials:

Your Rivertown Days ticket or wristband

A valid photo ID (required for alcohol purchases)

Cash for food trucks and beer tents

Sunscreen and bug spray

Foldable chairs (they’re welcome!)

🚫 Please note: Outside food and beverages are not allowed.

ATMs are available throughout the event area. Check the event map and look for the $ symbol to find the closest one.

We are excited to offer FREE trolley rides to the Arts & Crafts Fair and events downtown on Saturday, July 22! These trolleys are sponsored by our Welcome Sponsor Fleet Farm.

 Here is what you need to know:

• Two trolleys will run continuously starting at 11 a.m. with the final ride at 11:10 p.m.
• They are FREE to ride.
• Trolley stops are: (Look for signs)
  • Fleet Farm parking lot – 875 General Sieben Dr.
  • Jaycee Park – 420 Lock & Dam Road
  • Depot Park Parking Lot – 414 2^nd Street East
  • The route will start at Fleet Farm, stop in Jaycee Park followed by Depot Park Parking. Once the Arts & Crafts Fair ends at 5 p.m., the trolleys will no long stop in Jaycee Park.
  • Please note, the trolleys do not have a ramp. Accessible parking is reserved in front of the west entrance on 2^nd Street and on Lock & Dam road for the Arts & Crafts fair.

Public parking lots are marked in pink on the event map and include:

Depot Park Lot – 414 2nd Street East

City Hall Lot – 4th & Sibley Street

The Confluence Ramp – 2nd Street E & Eddy Street

Additional overflow parking is available at Jaycee Park, and street parking can be found throughout the area.

Yes! Free transportation is available all day on Saturday, July 19, courtesy of our amazing sponsors:

🛻 Fleet Farm Trolleys | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Running from the Fleet Farm parking lot (875 General Sieben Dr.) to:

Jaycee Park (420 Lock & Dam Road)

Depot Park (414 2nd Street East)

The route begins at Fleet Farm, with stops at Jaycee Park and then Depot Park.
🚨 Note: After the Arts & Crafts Fair ends at 5:00 p.m., trolleys will no longer stop at Jaycee Park.

🚌 Minnesota Coaches Shuttles | 5:00 p.m. – 11:15 p.m.
These shuttles continue to run from Fleet Farm to Depot Park for evening events.

✅ All rides are free, and overnight parking is allowed at Fleet Farm.

♿ Accessibility Note: Trolleys do not have ramps. Accessible parking is available near the west entrance on 2nd Street and on Lock & Dam Road near Jaycee Park.

🎡 Stipe Shows Carnival Hours:

Friday, July 18| 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 19 | 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 20 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

🎟️ Unlimited Ride Wristbands:

Friday | 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Saturday | 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. & 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00

Lost something? Visit the Police Command Center near the Pavilion Stage.

After the event, any unclaimed items will be taken to the Hastings Police Department.