An explosion of color you will remember for a lifetime.

Wabasha-Kellogg’s SeptOberfest Celebration has so many things going on, it literally takes weeks to get them all in! Join us for our Annual SeptOberfest Celebration September 1 – October 22 2023. Relax and meander through our small midwestern Rivertown that showcases the season of fall like no other. Enjoy artistic displays of thousands of pumpkins, cornstalks, flowers, bales, and gourds among the natural beauty of the Winding River, Vibrant Trees and Majestic Bluffs. An explosion of color that you will remember for a lifetime.

September & October 2023

Wabasha, Minnesota

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

September 1 - October 22

Storywalk from the Wabasha Public Library!

National Eagle Center 50 Pembroke Ave, Wabasha, MN, United States

Enjoy weekly stories from the Wabasha Public Library on the walking path between the Eagle Center and the Mississippi River! Begin by the fountain and keep reading and walking until the story ends enjoying the wildflowers and view of our mighty Mississippi River along the way!

September 2

Pirate Pub Crawl

Wabasha Wabasha, MN, United States

Ye read that correctly! Pirates are comin’ t’ overtake the Wabasha Kellogg area on Saturday, September 2, 2023! Dress as yer best pirate ‘n take t’ the streets t’ find yer loot! Make a purchase at all o’ the participatin’ businesses ‘n win yer booty!

Music on the Patio with RickyD

September 2 and 16 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

October 7 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Kick-off patio season at Hoppy Girl Brewery with live music by RickyD!  

Hoppy Girl Brewing aka Back Alley Brewing Co.

136 Bridge Ave

Wabasha, MN 55981

Pottery Wheel Demonstrations at the Local World Gallery

September 2 - October 29; Saturdays, 1pm -  3pm

Local World Gallery 112 2nd St East, Wabasha, MN, United States

Stop by Local World Gallery every Saturday during SeptOberfest at 1pm - 3pm for live wheel-thrown pottery demonstrations by Judy Anderson.

SeptOberfest Used Book Sale at the Wabasha Public Library

Shop gently used books during the Wabasha Public Library used book sale. All proceeds benefit the Wabasha Public Library.

122 Main Street

Wabasha, MN 55981

Dates & Hours

Friday, September 8th from 9am-5pm

Saturday, September 9th from 9am-12pm

Minnesota Vikings Watch Party at the Silver Star Saloon

September 10 @ 12:00 PM

Come cheer on your Minnesota Vikings at the Silver Star Saloon & Grill Watch Party! Great food, great drinks, great times!

Silver Star Saloon & Grill

170 Pembroke Ave

Wabasha, MN 55981

Vikings v. Buccaneers, kick off at noon! See you there!

Dachshund Dash

September 16 @ 11:00 AM

Join us for our Dachshund Dash! All proceeds benefit the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society.

Wabasha, MN 55981

The Giggle Givers at Heritage Park sponsored by AmericInn of Wabasha

September 16 @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

Plan to spend your Saturdays “clowning” around Heritage Park with the Giggle Givers this SeptOberFest! Clowns, balloon twisters and more!

Sponsored by AmericInn of Wabasha, AmericInn is conveniently located along Route 61 just minutes from historic downtown Wabasha! Plan your stay during SeptOberfest with AmericInn of Wabasha by calling 651-565-5366!

September 16; 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

SeptOberfest Market

September 23 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Booth rental is $25 payable to the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Chamber of Commerce.

Booth spaces are lO’xlO’

Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tents, tent weights, tables, chairs, etc. There is no guaranteed power available for the Vendor Market.

A maximum of two booths may be reserved, no partial booths.

All booths will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the event.

We reserve the right to deny sale of any questionable items and we reserve the right to relocate vendors.

All vendors must include a form ST19 (Operator Certificate of Compliance) with their registration if one is already not on file with the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Chamber of Commerce.

Registration and payment must be received 10 days prior to the event (9/13).

Set up begins at 7:00 a.m., shopping begins at 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

We look forward to hosting you at our first annual SeptOberfest Market!

Wabasha, MN 55981

Live Music Under the Bridge at Heritage Park by Logan Hofschulte – Sponsored by Farmers Insurance

Join us Under the Bridge at Heritage Park, September 23rd, for live music by Logan Hofschulte sponsored by Farmers Insurance – Peterson Agency!

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Heritage Park

257 Main St W

Wabasha, MN 55981

Military & Veterans Wabasha County Historical Museum Open House – Sponsored by VFW

The VFW is excited to be joining the Wabasha County Historical Society Museum on September 23rd & 24th to share Wabasha County’s rich history with active duty Military and all Veterans!

September 23 & 24; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Wabasha County Historical Society Museum, Wabasha, MN

Brat Bonanza!

Get into the SeptOberfest spirit with a FREE lunch! Friday, September 29, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The grill will be fired up in the WNB Financial Drive-Up (111 Main Street West, Wabasha). Bring your friends and family for brats, chips, fruit, and drinks. All are welcome and no registration needed.

WNB Financial

111 W. Main Street

Wabasha, MN 55981 United States

Emery Express Train Rides!

The Emery Express returns to Wabasha for SeptOberfest! Kids ride for $4. All proceeds go back to the Emery Express to keep the train running for future generations!

September 30, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Heritage Park

257 Main St W

Wabasha, MN 55981 United States

Minnesota Vikings Watch Party at the Silver Star Saloon

October 1, 12:00 PM

Watch your Minnesota Vikings at the Silver Star Saloon & Grill! Great food, great drinks, great times!

Vikings v. Panthers, kick-off is at noon!

Silver Star Saloon & Grill

170 Pembroke Ave

Wabasha, MN 55981

Women’s 4’s Fall-Ball Tournament

Join us for our Women’s 4’s Fall-Ball Tournament.

October 7, 8:00 AM

Pumpkin Derby

October 7, 1:00 PM

Ready! Set! Race!!!!

Do not miss out on this fun-spirited event like no other! The annual SeptOberfest Pumpkin Derby is a unique, side-by-side race featuring handcrafted, decorated Pumpkin Racers in a funky, hilarious, suspenseful, and dramatic display of ingenuity! Bring your pumpkin already decorated or decorate your pumpkin on site. Axels, wheels and decorations will be available.

11:30 a.m. is check in

1:00 p.m. is the race

Heritage Park

257 Main St W

Wabasha, MN 55981 United States

Minnesota Vikings Watch Party at the Silver Star Saloon

October 15, 12:00 PM &  3:25 PM

Watch your Minnesota Vikings at the Silver Star Saloon & Grill! Great food, great drinks, great times!

Vikings v. Panthers, kick-off is at noon!

Silver Star Saloon & Grill

170 Pembroke Ave

Wabasha, MN 55981

Border Battle Watch Party at the Silver Star Saloon!

October 29, 12:00 PM

It is the game that everyone waits for each year! The border battle: Minnesota Vikings v. Green Bay Packers!

Join the Silver Star Saloon & Grill for their watch party, where you will have great food, great drinks, and great times!

Kick-off is at noon, see you there!

Silver Star Saloon & Grill

170 Pembroke Ave

Wabasha, MN 55981

Festival Date: September 1 – October 22, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Wabasha, MN

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