Schedule of Events:

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 and 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

Hastings High School Tennis Courts: 200 General Sieben Dr. Runs through Sunday, 7/20

Friday, July 18th

Rivertown Days Music GATES OPEN at 5:00 p.m. (Ticket required)

2nd Street E and Levee Park
4:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Enjoy continuous live music on 3 stages along with food trucks, beer tents and carnival rides!

5 p.m. – Dead Century | Stage 61
6 p.m. – Hockey Day MN Date and 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 and 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

There will be FREE rides from Fleet Farm with stops at the Arts and 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 and Crafts Fair

Jaycee Park: 420 Lock and 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.

Pickleball Tournament Sponsored By New Art Of Dentistry Organized by Hastings Pickleball Association

Roadside Park 55th and 10th Street
Registration details can be found at www.hpbamn.com

Divisions – Men’s, Women’s, Mixed 50+
Minimum of 6 games. Teams will be assigned to a pool/bracket based on skill level.

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 and advanced divisions. Cash and 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!

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. – 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!

Pickleball Tournament Sponsored hosted by Hastings Pickleball Association

Roadside Park 55th and 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 and more!

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 and more!

Tours and Demos at Lock and 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 and younger. Proceeds go to Hastings Family Service.

Misting and 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.

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 and 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 and 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 and Crafts Fair

Jaycee Park: 420 Lock and 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 and Parks heavy equipment. FREE event

Family entertainment at the Pavilion hosted by Experience Shows

2nd Street E and Levee Park
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – Homestead Community Church Service
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. – Charanga Tropical

Carnival Rides and Food Trucks

2nd Street E and 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 and trucks 1985 and older fill the streets of downtown Hastings!

YMCA Duck Race

Vermillion River near the intersection of 46 and 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.

Date: July 17-20, 2025

Location: Various venues in Hastings, MN 55033

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