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Monday, July 14th
Edina Realty Medallion Hunt
Find the Medallion hidden in Hastings! Clues begin on Monday, July 14th and will be posted on Hastings Edina Realty Facebook page or can be picked up at the Edina Realty office.
A $500 cash prize will be awarded to whomever finds the Rivertown Days Medallion!
Thursday, July 17th
KICKOFF EVENT:
Rivertown Days Bash hosted by Merchants Bank, Culvers & Subway
The Leduc Historic Estate: 1629 Vermillion St.
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
A community appreciation picnic — free for guests — featuring burgers from Culver’s, cookies from Subway, beverages including water, Spiral Brewery beer, and Alexis Bailly wine, along with live music!
BONUS – Catch an open-air trolley ride from Hastings Golf Club to the LeDuc Estate! A trolley will run between Hastings Golf Club and the LeDuc from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
KICKOFF EVENT:
Antique Fire Engine Light Show hosted by Hastings Golf Club
Hastings Golf Club: 2015 Westview Dr.
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Check out antique fire trucks and enjoy a light and water show on the Hastings Golf Course! Free and fun for the whole family.
Tennis Tournament hosted by Hastings Tennis Association
Friday, July 18th
Rivertown Days Music GATES OPEN at 4:00 p.m. (Ticket required)
2nd Street E & Levee Park
4:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Enjoy continuous live music on 3 stages along with food trucks, beer tents & carnival rides!
- 5 p.m. – Dead Century | Stage 61
- 6 p.m. – Hockey Day MN Date & Match Up Announcement | Stage 61
- 6 p.m. – Earload | Pavilion Stage
- 7 p.m. – Villain of the Story | Sibley Stage
- 8 p.m. – A Tribute to Shania Twain featuring Faith Boblett & Jillian Rae | Pavilion Stage
- 8 p.m. – Good For Gary | Stage 61
- 9 p.m. – Life of Grime | Sibley Stage
- 10 p.m. – Jack Trash | Pavilion Stage
Saturday, July 19th
Rivertown Days Arts & Crafts Fair
Jaycee Park: 420 Lock & Dam Rd
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Stroll the banks of the Mississippi and explore 80+ amazing vendors! This year features even more tasty treats with our expanded food lineup – come hungry and discover fun, one-of-a-kind treasures!
Wiffle Ball Tournament Hosted by City of Hastings and Hastings Community Ed
Pioneer Park: 801 15th St W
9:00 a.m.
Wiffle Ball Tournament with no age or gender requirements. Teams consist of 4 – 8 players. Round Robin followed by single elimination tournament.
Disc Golf Tournament Hosted By The Studio Downtown
C.P. Adams Park: 1301 18th St E
9:30 a.m. Check In, 10:00 a.m. Start
FREE to enter. Two person best shot tournament. Novice & advanced divisions. Cash & merch prizes in both division.
Rich Valley RC Club Fly-In
17698 Northfield Blvd
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Check out a flying demonstration, a static display of planes and try flying one of your own!
Food trucks open, carnival rides start and family entertainment kicks off on the pavilion stage in downtown Hastings!
Levee Park: 20 Ramsey St.
11:00 a.m. –
- 11:00 a.m. – Carpenter Nature Center Raptor Show
Bubble Park hosted by Branchline Church
Levee Park: 20 Ramsey St.
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Giant bubbles, bubble art and bubble experiments!
Misting & Cooling Station hosted by ACE Hardware
Levee Park: 20 Ramsey St.
11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cool off at the misting station! Step into a refreshing cloud of mist — the perfect way to beat the heat during the event.
Pickleball Tournament Sponsored hosted by Hastings Pickleball Association
Roadside Park 55th & 10th Street
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Divisions – Men’s, Women’s, Mixed 50+
Minimum of 6 games. Teams will be assigned to a pool/bracket based on skill level. Registration details can be found at: www.hpbamm.com
Premier Bank Petting Zoo
Premier Bank:101 10th St E
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Enjoy an outdoor petting zoo with mini horses, donkeys, sheep & more!
Tours & Demos at Lock & Dam #2
US Lock and Dam No. 2: 1350 Lock and Dam Rd.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Get a rare glimpse into the innerworkings of the how the locks work at the second dam on the mighty Mississippi River!
River of Life Kids Carnival
River of Life Church: 800 Vermilion St
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Kid’s carnival and activities geared toward kids 10 yr & younger. Proceeds go to Hastings Family Service.
Rivertown Days GATES OPEN
at 1:00 p.m. (ticket required)
Continuous live music on multiple stages starts and beer tents open in downtown Hastings!
2nd Street E & Levee Park
- 1:00 p.m.
– Darrell Pipo | Oliver’s Grove
– Dancing with Deena | Pavilion Stage - 1:30 p.m. – The Coxmen | Stage 61
- 2:00 p.m. – Daniel Roberts | Oliver’s Grove
- 2:30 p.m. – Ruben | Sibley Stage
- 3:00 p.m.
– Gordy Pearson | Oliver’s Grove
– The Golden Tones Polka Band| Pavilion Stage - 3:30 p.m. – Sleeping Jesus | Stage 61
- 4:00 p.m. – Max Hageman| Oliver’s Grove
4:30 p.m. – TWINE | Sibley Stage - 5:00 p.m.
– Pat Wagner | Oliver’s Grove
– Hoot, Scoot & Boogie | Pavilion Stage - 5:30 p.m. – Coyote Wild | Stage 61
- 6:00 p.m – Joe Pettit | Oliver’s Grove
- 6:30 p.m. – Sam Licari And The Sweet Tease | Sibley Stage
- 7:00 p.m. – House of (Johnny) Cash | Pavilion Stage
- 7:30 p.m. – Kiss The Tiger | Stage 61
- 9:30 p.m. – Lyric | Pavilion Stage
- 9:30 p.m. – Yam Haus | Stage 61
Sunday, July 20th
Rivertown Days Arts & Crafts Fair
Jaycee Park: 420 Lock & Dam Rd
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Stroll the banks of the Mississippi and explore 80+ amazing vendors! This year features even more tasty treats with our expanded food lineup – come hungry and discover fun, one-of-a-kind treasures!
City of Hastings Machinery Hill
Under the HWY 61 Bridge
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Interactive exhibit featuring several pieces of Public Works & Parks heavy equipment. FREE event
Family entertainment at the Pavilion hosted by Experience Shows LLC
2nd Street E & Levee Park
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- 9:00 a.m. – Rivertown Days Community Church Service Presented by: Homestead Community Church
- 10:15 a.m. – Music Trivia Cash Prize Give-A-Way
- 11:00 a.m. – Minnesota Sings All Stars
- 12:00 p.m. – Music Trivia Cash Prize Give-A-Way
- 1:00 p.m. – Hastings High School Marching Band
- 2:30 p.m. – Award Winning Latin band – Charanga Tropical
Carnival Rides & Food Trucks
2nd Street E & Levee Park
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Historic Hastings Car Show Sponsored By Hastings Downtown Business Association
2nd Street E
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Classic cars & trucks 1985 and older fill the streets of downtown Hastings!
YMCA Duck Race
Vermillion River near the intersection of 46 & 31st St.
Festivities begin at 1:00 p.m. – Race at 1:30 p.m.
Community leaders race giant inflatable ducks on the Vermillion River. FREE to attend.
Purchase raffle tickets in support of the YMCA and vote on who will win the race! All tickets purchased for winning racer go into a drawing for prizes.
Misting & Cooling Station hosted by ACE Hardware
Levee Park: 20 Ramsey St.
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cool off at the misting station! Step into a refreshing cloud of mist — the perfect way to beat the heat during the event.