Get the Rivertown days program here:
Monday, July 13th
KICKOFF EVENT:
Medallion Hunt
Hosted by Edina Realty
Clues begin daily starting Monday, July 13th.
Think you’ve got what it takes to find the hidden medallion? Follow daily clues released throughout the week leading up to Rivertown Days for a chance to win a $500 cash prize. Clues will be available at Edina Realty, on Facebook, and on KDWA Radio. Happy hunting!
Thursday, July 16th
KICKOFF EVENT:
Rivertown Days Bash
Hosted by Merchants Bank & Culvers
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!
KICKOFF EVENT:
Antique Fire Engine Light Show
Hosted by Hastings Golf Club and Hastings VFW
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.
BONUS:
Friday, July 17th
Rivertown Days Music & Carnival & Food Trucks
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. – International Reggae All Stars (Reggae) | Stage 61
5 p.m. – Nick Fox & The MetroGnomes (Indie Rock Covers) | Pavilion Stage
6 p.m. – Them Pesky Kids (80’s Rock)| Sibley Stage
7 p.m. – Coyote Wild (Country) | Stage 61
7 p.m. – Live Band Karaoke (Sing with a live band!) | Pavilion Stage
8 p.m. – Black Widows (Punk Rock)| Sibley Stage
9 p.m. – Some Sh!tty Cover Band | Pavilion Stage
10 p.m. – Patrick & THE LVB| Stage 61
Carnival
4:00 – 11:00 PM
Lights, laughter, and excitement await at the Rivertown Days Carnival! Enjoy rides, games, and family fun throughout the weekend.
Unlimited ride wristbands available for $25
Friday, July 17 – 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday, July 18 – 6:30 – 10:30 PM
Inflatable Adventure Zone
Levee Park: 20 Ramsey Street
Jump, climb, slide, and bounce your way through this giant inflatable playground! Featuring multiple inflatables and interactive attractions, the Inflatable Fun Park is packed with excitement and fun for kids of all ages.
Sand Slam Volleyball Tournament
Sponsored By Precision Landscaping & Construction
For the first time ever, Rivertown Days brings sand volleyball to historic downtown Hastings! Watch co-ed teams battle on two sand courts in the middle of downtown for the Sand Slam Championship title. Weather & team participation dependent.
Food Truck Park
Saturday, July 18th
There will be FREE rides from Fleet Farm with stops at the Arts & Crafts Fair in Jaycee Park and music downtown. The trolley runs from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and a coach bus sponsored by Minnesota Coaches will run from 5:30 – 11 p.m. – final pick up downtown in Depot Park parking lot at 11:10 p.m.
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
Grab a partner and hit the course for this free, two-person best-shot disc golf tournament. With Recreation/Novice and Advanced divisions, players of all skill levels are welcome. Cash and merchandise prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams in each division.
Rich Valley RC Club Fly-In
17698 Northfield Blvd
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Watch skilled pilots take to the skies during exciting RC airplane demonstrations. Visitors can also explore a static display of model aircraft and experience the thrill of flying an RC plane firsthand.
Hastings Hawks River Rumble
Vets Park, 2500 Millard Ave
3:00 p.m.
The Hastings Hawks take on the Prescott Pirates in the annual River Rumble. Cheer on the home team during Rivertown Days!
Pickleball Tournament
Hosted by Hastings Pickleball Association
Roadside Park 55th & 10th Street
Registration at 7:30 a.m. | Start Time 8:00 a.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.hpbamn.com
Premier Bank Petting Zoo
Premier Bank:101 10th St E
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Meet and interact with a variety of friendly farm animals, including miniature horses, donkeys, sheep, and more. A fun and memorable experience for animal lovers of all ages!
Lock & Dam #2 Tours
Hosted by the Army Corps of Engineers
10:00 AM -2:00 PM
1350 Lock & Dam Road
Ever wonder how boats travel through the Mississippi River’s lock system? Take a free, self-guided tour of Lock & Dam #2 and get an up-close look at the massive machinery, engineering, and daily operations that keep one of America’s great rivers moving.
River of Life Kids Carnival
Hosted by River of Life Church
10:00 AM -1:30 PM
800 Vermillion Street
A family favorite! Children ages 3–10 can enjoy carnival-style games for just 10¢ each, earn tickets, and choose prizes. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Hastings Family Service.
Rivertown Days Music, Food Trucks, Carnival, Volleyball & More in downtown Hastings! GATES OPEN at 11:00 a.m. (Ticket required)
Bubble Park
Hosted by Branchline Church
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Levee Park: 20 Ramsey St
Giant bubbles, bubble art, and bubble experiments!
Cooling Zone & Misting Station
Hosted by ACE Hardware
11:00 AM– 8:00 PM
Levee Park: 20 Ramsey Street
Beat the summer heat at our misting station! Step into a cool cloud of fine mist, relax, and recharge before heading back out to enjoy the festivities.
Inflatable Adventure Zone
Hosted by Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
Levee Park: 20 Ramsey Street
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Jump, climb, slide, and bounce your way through this giant inflatable playground! Featuring multiple inflatables, the Inflatable Fun Park is packed with excitement and fun for kids of all ages.
Fun On Ramsey Street
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Bring the kids and enjoy face painting from 12:00–3:00 PM and amazing balloon creations from 3:00–6:00 PM. More fun may be added as activities are confirmed.
Continuous live music on multiple stages!
2nd Street E & Levee Park
11:00 a.m. – Carpenter Nature Center – Owl Show | Pavilion Stage
11:30 a.m. – FREE Bingo | Stage 61
1:00 p.m. – Wren + Wild (Folk/Roots) | Pavilion Stage
3:00 p.m. – The Coxmen (Rock/Country) | Stage 61
3:00 p.m – Dancing With Deena (Line dancing) | Pavilion Stage
4:00 p.m. – Brian Naughton Band (Blues) | Sibley Stage
5:00 p.m. – Hoot, Scoot & Boogie (90s Country) | Stage 61
5:00 p.m. – Basic & Boring (Classic Covers) | Pavilion Stage
6:00 p.m. – Detour (Rock, Pop, Country)| Sibley Stage
7:00 p.m. – 4 Onthefloor (Rock) | Stage 61
7:00 p.m. – Comedy Show – 5 Comics | Pavilion Stage
8:00 p.m. – Jesus Christ Taxi Driver (High Energy Rock) | Sibley Stage
9:00 p.m. – Wicked Garden (90s Grunge) | Stage 61
9:30 p.m. – DJ ESP: Woody McBride (DJ) | Pavilion Stage
Acoustic Music in Oliver’s Grove 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Carnival
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Enjoy rides, games, and family fun throughout the weekend. Unlimited ride wristbands will be available for $25 from 6:30 – 10:30 PM
Sand Slam Volleyball Tournament
Hosted by Precision Landscape & Construction
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
For the first time ever, Rivertown Days brings sand volleyball to historic downtown Hastings! Watch co-ed teams battle on two sand courts in the middle of downtown for the Sand Slam Championship title. Weather & team participation dependent.
BINGO
Hosted by Hastings Golf Club & Hastings Public House
11:30 AM @ Stage 61
Free to play and fun for all ages! Join us for BINGO and compete for great prizes while enjoying one of Rivertown Days’ newest activities.
Recovery Tent by The Integrated Body Center
Ramsey Street
Fri, July 17: 12:00 PM – 7:00 .PM
Sat, July 18: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Beat the heat and bounce back with hydrating IV drips and 15-minute chair massages from Hastings’ premium wellness team. No appointment needed, plus a festival-exclusive offer for first-time guests. Full clinic and full menu of services just one block away at 121 3rd Street East, hastingsibc.com.
Basketball Challenge
Hosted by Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce
12:00 – 4:00 PM & 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Near 100 Sibley Street
Test your basketball skills in this exciting interactive challenge. Compete for cash prizes, take on friends and family, and see if you have what it takes to come out on top!
Sunday, 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!
Classic Car Show
Hosted 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!
Family entertainment at the Pavilion
Hosted by Experience Shows LLC
2nd Street E & Levee Park
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – River of Life Community Church Service
Presented by:
River of Life Church–All faiths are welcome
11:00 a.m. – Hastings High School Award-Winning Marching Band
12:00 p.m. – The Stars of Minnesota Sings
1:00 p.m. – The $1,000 Music Trivia Cash Give-Away
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
Carnival
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Lights, laughter, and excitement await at the Rivertown Days Carnival! Enjoy rides, games, and family fun throughout the weekend.
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.
Who will be the fastest duck on the Vermillion River? Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes, then watch as hundreds of rubber ducks race to the finish line in this beloved Rivertown Days tradition.