Schedule:

June 14, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM : Kid’s Power Pedal Tractor Pull - 2nd and Lafayette Street

Tractor Pedal Pulling is a fun and exciting event that has continued to grow in popularity across the US and the world. It is an event for kids ages 4-11 where each child sits on a pedal tractor and drags a weighted sled as far as they can go. As the sled is dragged it creates friction, making it harder to pull. So the farther you go, the harder it gets! Pedal Pulling is a family-friendly activity and splits the kids apart into age divisions.

Our Pedal Pulls can be state-sanctioned to qualify the top two boys and top two girls to compete in the State Championship Pedal Pulling Competition. Whether the event is sanctioned or not, the top 3 children in each age group will receive a trophy, and all children will receive a participation ribbon.
Register At The Event

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM : Torres One Ring Family Circus - 2nd and Center Street Winona, MN 55987

The Torres One-Ring Family Circus is a full featured world-class entertainment package that includes beautiful aerialists, amazing acrobatics, hilarious comedy and thrilling daredevils!

Come down to the parking lot on the corner of 2nd and Center Street, right next to Downtown Dental.

8:30 PM -  12:30 AM : Ladies From the 80’s – under the Hurry Back Productions Tent and Stage - 1 Main Street Winona, MN 55987

An incredibly entertaining show and a fiercely loyal fan base have made Ladies of the 80s one of the Midwest’s most in demand acts.  Poised to expand their reach to a global market, the Ladies are now booking 2022 and beyond.  

A favorite at casinos , theaters and festivals, The Ladies bring their own special magic to the genre, engaging a multi generational demographic with crowd interaction, costumes, props and expert musicianship.  

Ladies of the 80s holds its own as a headline act but is also an excellent supporting act.  Members are honored to have shared the stage in support of national and regional acts like A Flock of Seagulls, Molly Hatchet, Head East, Shooting Star, Sebastian Bach, Johnny Green and the Green Men, Hairball, Arch Allies, Boogie Wonderland, and Johnny Holm.

Fueled by the resurgence of 80s icons and one hit wonders and supported by internet radio’s largest demographic, the 80s are alive and well!

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM : Torres One Ring Family Circus

The Torres One-Ring Family Circus is a full featured world-class entertainment package that includes beautiful aerialists, amazing acrobatics, hilarious comedy and thrilling daredevils!

Come down to the parking lot on the corner of 2nd and Center Street, right next to Downtown Dental.

June 15, 2023

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM : Kid’s Fishing Contest - Bameneke Fields, Jaycee Shelter - 340 East Lake Park Drive Winona, MN 55987

Registration begins at 9:00am.

CONTEST RULES

- Open to ages 2 to 14 years Registration will begin at 9:30 am
- Each participant will be given a wristband with participant number at registration
- Fishing begins approximately at 10 am
- Participants must fish in designated fishing areas
- All fish must be caught and checked in the day of the event between 10am and 12pm in order to qualify for the contest
- Each fish category will have 1st, 2nd and 3rd place boy and girl winners based off of overall weight of the fish
- In addition to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each fish category, there will be one overall winner for the biggest fish caught based off of weight
- During check in, each participant will be given their individual fish results sheet for reference
- Winners will be determined by overall weight of fish in the appropriate fish category

3:00 PM - 11:00 PM : Gold Star Amusements Carnival

Come and enjoy fun games and thrilling rides!

Wrist Bands ($25 in advance/$30 during) 3 PM – 10 PM

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM : Dangerous Feats of Comedy

Dangerous Feats of Comedy will entertain with his juggling and fire breathing skills!

An amazing blend of comedy, juggling, strength and balance, Dangerous Feats of Comedy will enchant and captivate anyone, both young and old. The show is a very high energy production involving danger and mixing it with up beat humor, sure to make everyone laugh.

This first show will be at the foot of Levee Park

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM : US Marines Reserve Brass Band – Hurry Back Productions Garden and Stage

The Marine Forces Reserve Band provides musical support for military ceremonies and other official functions, Marine Corps community relations events, and Marine Corps personnel procurement programs. Each member of the Marine Forces Reserve Band is an active duty Marine and a graduate of Marine Corps Recruit Training and Marine Combat Training, underscoring the motto “Every Marine a Rifleman.”

The brass band is one of our most recognizable and energetic groups within the band. Well known for displaying individual talents through instrumental solos and improvisation. Their style is drawn straight from the musical influences of New Orleans’ Dixieland jazz. The ensemble consists of trumpets, saxophones, trombones, sousaphone, and various percussion. The brass band requires no electric amplification and thus is a highly mobile ensemble, perfect for playing in festivals, parades, outdoor concerts and many televised performances, such as the Rex Mardi Gras Ball and Fox 3 “Celebration in the Oaks” event. In addition to frequent performances around New Orleans’ historic and famed French Quarter, the brass band has also performed in Washington, DC at 8th & I. In the summer of 2010, they also participated in Operation Shared Accord in Mozambique, Africa.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM : Torres One Ring Family Circus

The Torres One-Ring Family Circus is a full featured world-class entertainment package that includes beautiful aerialists, amazing acrobatics, hilarious comedy and thrilling daredevils!

Come down to the parking lot on the corner of 2nd and Center Street, right next to Downtown Dental.

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM : Dangerous Feats of Comedy

Dangerous Feats of Comedy will entertain with his juggling and fire breathing skills!

An amazing blend of comedy, juggling, strength and balance, Dangerous Feats of Comedy will enchant and captivate anyone, both young and old. The show is a very high energy production involving danger and mixing it with up beat humor, sure to make everyone laugh.

This second show will be at the corner of 2nd and Lafayette.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM : Torres One Ring Family Circus - 2nd and Center Street Winona, MN 55987

The Torres One-Ring Family Circus is a full featured world-class entertainment package that includes beautiful aerialists, amazing acrobatics, hilarious comedy and thrilling daredevils!

Come down to the parking lot on the corner of 2nd and Center Street, right next to Downtown Dental.

9:00 PM -  12:30 AM : Johnny Holm Band – at the Hurry Back Production Tent and Stage

Leader and frontman of the most widely known and traveled band in America, Johnny Holm is the most entertaining performer today. The show is dedicated to the fans, and they do most of the entertaining. Mostly impromptu, the show moves with the speed of lightning and changes direction as soon as “the pied piper” notices a lag. “Never a dull moment” was never a more true description.

BUTTON AT DOOR and COVER

June 16, 2023

10:00 AM - 1:15 PM : Winona Steamboat Days Kiddie Parade - Lake Park Bandshell

Bring the kids on down for a fun parade and stick around for the fantastic music entertainment provided by Bob and the Beachcombers at the Bandshell from 11:15 AM to 1:15 PM!

Register HERE!

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM : Captain and Mate Ceremony - Lake Park Bandshell

Winona Steamboat Days Festival is seeking candidates for the Captain and First Mate Contest to be held in conjunction with the Winona Park Rec Kiddie Parade on Friday – June 16, 2023

Qualifications for contestants are as follows:

- Each child must be between the ages of 4 and 7 on or before June 1,   2023.
- Each entry must be for two children.
- Each child must be a resident of the city of Winona, MN. Surrounding areas are ineligible.
- Previous Captain and Mate winners are not eligible.
- Children must be available for Steamboat Days Kiddie Parade on Friday, June 16 in the morning and the Grand Parade on Sunday, June 18, 2023

To register or send the following information including the children’s name, age, address, and parents’ contact information including phone and email address to:

[email protected]

or mail to

Attn: Captain and First Mate Contest,
Steamboat Days, PO Box 745
Winona, MN 55987

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

All entries must be postmarked no later than May 27th or emailed by June 3, 2023.

There will be five finalist crews teams drawn from the entries received.

The five finalist couples will be notified by Friday, June 9, 2023.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM : Children’s Concert with Bob and the Beach Combers – Sponsored by: WNB Financial - Lake Park Bandshell

There will not be the Hot Dog lunch this year, sorry.

Concert will be held at The Hurry Back Production Tent at Levee Park in case of rain.

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM : Dangerous Feats of Comedy - Lake Park Bandshell

Dangerous Feats of Comedy will entertain with his juggling and fire breathing skills!

An amazing blend of comedy, juggling, strength and balance, Dangerous Feats of Comedy will enchant and captivate anyone, both young and old. The show is a very high energy production involving danger and mixing it with up beat humor, sure to make everyone laugh.

This show will be at the Bandshell

1:00 PM - 11:00 PM : Gold Star Amusements Carnival

Come and enjoy fun games and thrilling rides!

Wrist Bands ($25 in advance/$30 during) 1 PM – 6 PM

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM : Dangerous Feats of Comedy

Dangerous Feats of Comedy will entertain with his juggling and fire breathing skills!

An amazing blend of comedy, juggling, strength and balance, Dangerous Feats of Comedy will enchant and captivate anyone, both young and old. The show is a very high energy production involving danger and mixing it with up beat humor, sure to make everyone laugh.

This show will be at 2nd and Lafayette

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM : Torres One Ring Family Circus  - 2nd and Center Street Winona, MN 55987

The Torres One-Ring Family Circus is a full featured world-class entertainment package that includes beautiful aerialists, amazing acrobatics, hilarious comedy and thrilling daredevils!

Come down to the parking lot on the corner of 2nd and Center Street, right next to Downtown Dental.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM : US Marine Reserve Concert Band - Lake Park Bandshell

The Marine Forces Reserve Band provides musical support for military ceremonies and other official functions, Marine Corps community relations events, and Marine Corps personnel procurement programs. Each member of the Marine Forces Reserve Band is an active duty Marine and a graduate of Marine Corps Recruit Training and Marine Combat Training, underscoring the motto “Every Marine a Rifleman.”

The concert band utilizes nearly every musician in the unit, making it the largest ensemble of the band. From Gustav Holst to John Williams, the concert band performs a variety of contemporary and traditional wind band literature, orchestral transcriptions, pop arrangements, and concert marches. The ensemble travels frequently across the country, performing many concerts for communities and educational institutions. Noteworthy performances include: The Fiesta Days Celebration concert at the historical Alamo in San Antonio, TX; The Battle of the Atlantic Ceremony in Calgary, Canada; touring from Puerto Rico to Boston, MA for the United States Marine Corps Reserve Centennial Celebration; and the annual Toys for Tots Christmas Production tour.

7:30 PM - 8:00 PM : Dangerous Feats of Comedy

Dangerous Feats of Comedy will entertain with his juggling and fire breathing skills!

An amazing blend of comedy, juggling, strength and balance, Dangerous Feats of Comedy will enchant and captivate anyone, both young and old. The show is a very high energy production involving danger and mixing it with up beat humor, sure to make everyone laugh.

This show will be at 2nd and Main

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM : Winona’s Little Warriors Drumline – Carnival Area - 2nd and Center Street Winona, MN 55987

Come check out the talented & funky, two-time Steamboat Days Parade champions and Winona’s very own- Little Warriors Drumline!!!

8:30 PM - 12:30 AM : Entertainment by SLAMABAMA – Hurry Back Productions Garden and Stage - Entertainment Garden at the Levee

From the first note to the last encore, the energy and intensity of SLAMABAMA will have your undivided attention. These 4 musicians’ incomparable stage presence can only be described as a uniquely perfect blend of Country, Rock & Pop. SLAMABAMA’s show consists a female lead with energy and vocal range to burn, PLUS an additional male lead vocalist/lead guitarist. Add in a 3rd vocalist to round out their unique 2 and 3 part harmonies backed by a dynamic and tight rhythm section, and you’ve got “that SLAMABAMA sound”.

They have built a reputation of unequaled stamina on stage as they seamlessly go from one song to the next at a breakneck pace. They always keep the energy and fun moving toward an out of control pace for a intense concert experience for all. Be prepared to join in the fun when you sing along to all of your favorites! Often imitated, but never duplicated… a SLAMABAMA show is both an entertaining and interactive music experience seldom seen in live music today.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM : Torres One Ring Family Circus - 2nd and Center Street Winona, MN 55987

The Torres One-Ring Family Circus is a full featured world-class entertainment package that includes beautiful aerialists, amazing acrobatics, hilarious comedy and thrilling daredevils!

Come down to the parking lot on the corner of 2nd and Center Street, right next to Downtown Dental.

June 17, 2023

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM : Merchants Bank Breakfast - Merchants Bank Parking Lot

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM : BK/5K Road Race - Lake Park Lodge

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9:00 AM - 4:00 PM : Craft Fair - 3rd and Center Street

Winona Steamboat Days craft fair will be held in conjunction with our  Car Show.  The fair is located on the corner of 3rd and Center Street.  Come check out our multiple vendors selling their various goods and services!

Vendor Information: If you are a vendor there is still time to register!  Please contact Tammy at [email protected] for additional information.

Cost for vendor space is as follows:

$40 – 10×10 space
$80 – 10×20 space
$120 – 10×30 space

Vendor set up begins at 6:30am the day of the fair. Deadline for registration is June 10th.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM : Cornhole Tournament - Levee Park and Patio

REGISTRATION

Due to the uneven numbers of teams signed up for each division, and to make the tournament fair/even for all participating, we are updating the tournament format to an All-In-One Tournament. With that change, we will also be adding a Second Chance Bracket for all those teams who go 0-2 and 1-2. This will guarantee everyone 4 games.

We have also updated the buy-in to $25 for all teams.

One additional rule will be added for those who originally registered for the Competitive division, to be fair to those who signed up for the Social Division, you are not allowed to play in the second chance bracket if you lose both of your Main Bracket games.

Final Updated Tournament Details:

Winona Steamboat Days Cornhole Tournament

- Cost: $25 per 2 Person Team
- When: Registration 9:45 am – 10:15 – Bags fly at 10:30 am
- PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

There will be 10 spots open for Day-of Walk-Ups

First 10 teams in line will be registered to play. You are not allowed to register with more than one team.

The remaining teams will go on a waiting list in case a team does not show.

Pre-Registered Teams, Please be checked in by 10:15 or you will lose your spot to a team on the waiting list

Main Tournament: Double Elimination Tournament

- Best 2/3 in the Winners Bracket & 1 and Done in the Losers Bracket

2nd Chance Bracket: Double Elimination Tournament

- One Game, Double Elimination Tournament

Guaranteed 4 games for Everyone

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM : Winona’s Little Warriors Drumline -  3rd and Center Street

Come check out the talented & funky, two-time Steamboat Days Parade champions and Winona’s very own - Little Warriors Drumline!!!

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM : Car Show - Historic 3rd Street, Downtown Winona

Registration: 8:00AM to 11AM
$10 Entry fee includes a goody bag, t-shirt
Show: 11AM to 3:00PM

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM : US Marines Reserve Brass Band - 3rd and Center Street

The Marine Forces Reserve Band provides musical support for military ceremonies and other official functions, Marine Corps community relations events, and Marine Corps personnel procurement programs. Each member of the Marine Forces Reserve Band is an active duty Marine and a graduate of Marine Corps Recruit Training and Marine Combat Training, underscoring the motto “Every Marine a Rifleman.”

The brass band is one of our most recognizable and energetic groups within the band. Well known for displaying individual talents through instrumental solos and improvisation. Their style is drawn straight from the musical influences of New Orleans’ Dixieland jazz. The ensemble consists of trumpets, saxophones, trombones, sousaphone, and various percussion. The brass band requires no electric amplification and thus is a highly mobile ensemble, perfect for playing in festivals, parades, outdoor concerts and many televised performances, such as the Rex Mardi Gras Ball and Fox 3 “Celebration in the Oaks” event. In addition to frequent performances around New Orleans’ historic and famed French Quarter, the brass band has also performed in Washington, DC at 8th & I. In the summer of 2010, they also participated in Operation Shared Accord in Mozambique, Africa.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM : Dangerous Feats of Comedy

Dangerous Feats of Comedy will entertain with his juggling and fire breathing skills!

An amazing blend of comedy, juggling, strength and balance, Dangerous Feats of Comedy will enchant and captivate anyone, both young and old. The show is a very high energy production involving danger and mixing it with up beat humor, sure to make everyone laugh.

This show will be at the Car Show

1:00 PM - 11:00 PM : Gold Star Amusements Carnival

Come and enjoy fun games and thrilling rides!

Wrist Bands ($25 in advance/$30 during) 1 PM – 10 PM

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM : Dangerous Feats of Comedy - 3rd and Center Street

Dangerous Feats of Comedy will entertain with his juggling and fire breathing skills!

An amazing blend of comedy, juggling, strength and balance, Dangerous Feats of Comedy will enchant and captivate anyone, both young and old. The show is a very high energy production involving danger and mixing it with up beat humor, sure to make everyone laugh.

This show will be at the Car Show

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM : Torres One Ring Family Circus - 2nd and Center Street Winona, MN 55987

The Torres One-Ring Family Circus is a full featured world-class entertainment package that includes beautiful aerialists, amazing acrobatics, hilarious comedy and thrilling daredevils!

Come down to the parking lot on the corner of 2nd and Center Street, right next to Downtown Dental.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM : US Marine Reserve Rock Band – Hurry Back Productions Garden and Stage

The Marine Forces Reserve Band provides musical support for military ceremonies and other official functions, Marine Corps community relations events, and Marine Corps personnel procurement programs. Each member of the Marine Forces Reserve Band is an active duty Marine and a graduate of Marine Corps Recruit Training and Marine Combat Training, underscoring the motto “Every Marine a Rifleman.”

One of our most flexible and crowd-pleasing ensembles is the rock band, performing for thousands of people annually at civic, community, and educational events. Comprised of electric guitar, bass guitar, keyboard, drum set, various wind instruments, and vocals, the ensemble’s repertoire includes a wide variety of genres such as classic rock, pop music, country western, and radio “Top 40” hits. Just like the rest of our small ensembles, all members of the rock band component are full-time members of the Marine Forces Reserve Band. Performances of note include the Houston Rodeo Tent Nights in Houston, TX; The Sugar Bowl Tailgate Event in New Orleans, LA; The Veteran’s Salute at the Mercedes Benz Superdome’s Champion Square in New Orleans, LA; and the New Orleans Saints Pregame Event.

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM : Torres One Ring Family Circus - 2nd & Center St

The Torres One-Ring Family Circus is a full featured world-class entertainment package that includes beautiful aerialists, amazing acrobatics, hilarious comedy and thrilling daredevils!

Come down to the parking lot on the corner of 2nd and Center Street, right next to Downtown Dental.

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM : Dangerous Feats of Comedy

Dangerous Feats of Comedy will entertain with his juggling and fire breathing skills!

An amazing blend of comedy, juggling, strength and balance, Dangerous Feats of Comedy will enchant and captivate anyone, both young and old. The show is a very high energy production involving danger and mixing it with up beat humor, sure to make everyone laugh.

This show will be at 2nd and Lafayette

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM : Torres One Ring Family Circus - 2nd and Center Street Winona, MN 55987

The Torres One-Ring Family Circus is a full featured world-class entertainment package that includes beautiful aerialists, amazing acrobatics, hilarious comedy and thrilling daredevils!

Come down to the parking lot on the corner of 2nd and Center Street, right next to Downtown Dental.

9:00 PM - 12:30 AM : Entertainment by Arch Allies – Hurry Back Productions Garden and Stage - Entertainment Garden at the Levee

A TIMELESS TRIBUTE centered around making classic rock sing-alongs with dynamic vocals, huge guitars, dashing keyboards and powerful drums. This show is MAKING WAVES as the NATIONAL TOURING TRIBUTE show in North America. Arch Allies has performed from Florida to Washington state and from Mexico to Canada with performances for everything from event entertainment, fairs and festivals , and of course, many casinos around the country.

Being accused of “Lip Syncing” due to their ability to so perfectly replicate the big bands of the 80’s, is the best compliment they have received. People just have a hard time believing any band can SOUND SO MUCH like the real thing! Arch Allies succeeds.

JOURNEY, upon hearing of Arch Allies and watching videos online, were so concerned at their ability to perform their music so closely to their own, put out a cease and desist immediately forbidding Arch Allies to show any videos
featuring their music on any public forum. If we can IMPRESS THEM with our performances, you can imagine how much the fans enjoy the show!

Finally, this band knows how to HAVE FUN on stage and brings that NON-STOP EXCITEMENT and energy throughout their concert with the addition of their huge video screen, confetti and professional sound and lighting. From the beginning of their show, till the final bow at the end of the night, people are completely engrossed with THE EXPERIENCE THAT IS ARCH ALLIES.

June 18, 2023

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM : Dangerous Feats of Comedy -  2nd and Lafayette Street

Dangerous Feats of Comedy will entertain with his juggling and fire breathing skills!

An amazing blend of comedy, juggling, strength and balance, Dangerous Feats of Comedy will enchant and captivate anyone, both young and old. The show is a very high energy production involving danger and mixing it with up beat humor, sure to make everyone laugh.

This show will be at 2nd and Lafayette

12:01 PM - 2:00 PM : Grand Parade - Mankato Ave & E 6th St Winona, MN 55987

The 2023 Parade is full and it will be one of the best yet!

For more information on the parade please email [email protected]

NOTE – many people email and message us over social media about being in the parade and believe it is a “first to come, first to get in” situation and it is not the case. We are a juried parade and look to select who we let for their entertainment and novelty value.

We take it seriously that we are one of the top parades in the midwest each year and can not allow every single organization into the parade because it would take way too long to complete the parade and it would become boring. Please understand just because you were in the parade in previous years does not qualify you for future years.

Also, understand that we get hundreds if not thousands of solicitations for the parade and many other things. So, if all we did is respond to every single solicitation then we would not get much else done. We love that people are interested in Steamboat Days, but please realize that we are all volunteers and have jobs.

The Steamboat Days Grande Parade is held each year on the closing day of our festival. This year (2023) the parade will be on Sunday, June 18th at 12:01 pm. Our parade includes units with special entertainment value for the more than 20,000 spectators lining our 4 lanes, mile-long parade route. The parade is also televised and covered by local radio.

The parade begins on the corner of Mankato Avenue and Broadway (6th Street) and ends near the corner of Center Street and Broadway (6th Street).

Special features for 2023 include: United States Marine Band, Miss America 2023, local and visiting bands along with many other entertaining and fun-filled units.

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM : Gold Star Amusements Carnival

Come and enjoy fun games and thrilling rides!

Wrist Bands ($25 in advance/$30 during) 2 PM – 7 PM

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM : Torres One Ring Family Circus - 2nd and Center Street Winona, MN 55987

The Torres One-Ring Family Circus is a full featured world-class entertainment package that includes beautiful aerialists, amazing acrobatics, hilarious comedy and thrilling daredevils!

Come down to the parking lot on the corner of 2nd and Center Street, right next to Downtown Dental.

9:00 PM - 10:00 PM : Torres One Ring Family Circus - 2nd and Center Street Winona, MN 55987

The Torres One-Ring Family Circus is a full featured world-class entertainment package that includes beautiful aerialists, amazing acrobatics, hilarious comedy and thrilling daredevils!

Come down to the parking lot on the corner of 2nd and Center Street, right next to Downtown Dental.

9:15 PM - 9:45 PM : Dangerous Feats of Comedy - 2nd and Lafayette Street

Dangerous Feats of Comedy will entertain with his juggling and fire breathing skills!

An amazing blend of comedy, juggling, strength and balance, Dangerous Feats of Comedy will enchant and captivate anyone, both young and old. The show is a very high energy production involving danger and mixing it with up beat humor, sure to make everyone laugh.

This show will be at 2nd and Lafayette

10:00 PM - 10:30 PM : Fireworks – Over the River - Levee Park and Patio

Date : June 14, 2023 - June 18, 2023

Location : Various Venue

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