Schedule:

47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Community Kickoff Party: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

City of Wabasha Athletic Complex Hiawatha Drive East, Wabasha, MN, United States 

Kickoff Riverboat Days with a Splash! Join us for the 47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Community Kickoff Party presented by Emplify Health by Gundersen! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with family fun, delicious food, and epic entertainment on Thursday, July 24, from 5-9 pm! Event Highlights: Scavenger Hunt: Test your skills and uncover hidden treasures! Extended Pool Hours: Cool off and make a splash! Face Painting: Transform into your favorite character! Lawn Games & Open Pickleball: Enjoy some friendly competition! Reubens & Things Food Truck: Savor mouthwatering bites! Foam Party Pros: Dive into the fun with an epic foam party! DJ Nexus1elvn: Keep the energy high with beats on the turntable! Miss Wabasha Scholarship Program Coronation (6 pm): Celebrate the crowning of the new Miss Wabasha at a new date and location! St. Elizabeth’s Hospital 127th Birthday: Join the celebration of this amazing milestone! Kick off Riverboat Days in style with food, fun, and friends! Bring your family, gather your crew, and get ready for an evening to remember. See you there! 

Miss Wabasha Scholarship Program Coronation - 6:00 PM

City of Wabasha Athletic Complex Hiawatha Drive East, Wabasha, MN, United States 

Miss Wabasha Scholarship Program Coronation on Thursday, July 24, 2025. NEW Location: Wabasha Athletic Complex 6:00 PM – during the Riverboat Days Kickoff Party! Join us for a royally exciting evening as we crown the 2025 Miss Wabasha and her court! This year’s coronation takes place at an all-new venue and time during the Wabasha Riverboat Days Kickoff Party—don’t miss this community celebration of leadership, service, and sparkle! Want to compete? Register here: https://www.wabashamn.org/riverboat-days/miss-wabasha-scholarship-program/

Emma’s Imagination Station: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

City of Wabasha Athletic Complex Hiawatha Drive East, Wabasha, MN, United States

Get ready for COLORFUL fun with Emma’s Imagination Station at Riverboat Days! Emma will be bringing the magic with her amazing face painting creations — think butterflies, superheroes, glittery rainbows, fierce tigers, sparkling unicorns, and everything in between! Her designs are full of imagination and guaranteed to put smiles on little faces (and big ones too)! Catch her at these times: Thursday, July 24 | 6–8 PM at the Community Kickoff Party presented by Emplify Health by Gundersen Friday, July 25 | 5–8 PM at West Main & Walnut Street Saturday, July 26 | 11 AM–3 PM at West Main & Walnut Street No charge for face painting — but tips are always appreciated to support Emma’s creativity! Bring your kiddos, bring their ideas, and let them transform into their favorite characters or creatures. You won’t want to miss this magical experience!