The Vadnais Heights area has a legacy of community organizers who have br5.34 A 2002 007 001- 004 1975 Booyaought neighbors, businesses, and local groups together for annual celebrations for decades!

The Vadnais Heights Booster Club, which became the Community Club, held programs and events in the area before Vadnais Heights formally became a village (and later a City). They held their first Booya at Lake Vadnais Park in 1963.

In 1976, the community held a Bicentennial Celebration (recognizing 200 years of the United States being an independent republic). The event included a parade, costumes from the 1800s, city royalty, and ceremony honoring the first French Canadian settlers of the community.

In 1978, the first festival officially called Heritage Days was held. The City of Vadnais Heights has worked closely with community organizations and local businesses to host and financially support a wide variety of activities associated with Heritage Days that have continued to change according to community interest over the years.

In 2024, the festival is being rebranded to Vadnais Heights Days to more accurately reflect the current activities and re-energize the community about the celebration.