2026 RTD Program (5)

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Monday, July 13th

K I C KOF F EVENT

Medallion Hunt Hosted by Edina Realty Clues begin daily starting Monday, July 13th.

Think you've got what it takes to find the hidden medallion? Follow daily clues released throughout the week leading up to Rivertown Days for a chance to win a $500 cash prize. Clues will be available at Edina Realty, on Facebook, and on KDWA Radio.

Happy hunting!

Thursday, July 16th Rivertown Days Bash

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Sibley Stage Sponsor

Hosted by Merchants Bank & Culver’s 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM The Leduc Historic Estate: 1629 Vermillion St.

A community appreciation picnic FREE for guests with food from Culver’s, beverages including Spiral Beer, Alexis Bailly Wine and water along with live music!

BONUS - Catch an open air trolley ride from Hastings Golf Club to The Leduc Estate! A trolley will run from Hastings Golf Club to the Leduc from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Antique Fire Engine Light Show

K I C KOF F EVENT

Hosted by Hastings Golf Club Sponsored by Hastings VFW Post 1210 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Hastings Golf Club: 2015 Westview Drive

Check out antique fire trucks and watch a light & water show on the Hastings Golf Course!

FREE and fun for the whole family!

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Beer Tent Sponsor

Car Show Sponsor

Schedule Friday, July 17th Shop, Dine & Explore Downtown All Weekend – store hours may vary.

Rivertown Days is more than a festival—it's a chance to experience downtown Hastings.

Browse local boutiques, enjoy a meal at a favorite restaurant, and discover the businesses that help make our community unique.

Food Truck Park 50 Sibley Street 4:00 – 11 :00 PM Come hungry! Explore a wide variety of food trucks and concession stands offering festival favorites, local specialties, refreshing drinks, and sweet treats. There's something to satisfy every appetite at Rivertown Days.

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Ticketed Events are located in downtown Hastings.

Gate Times Are: Friday, July 17th - 4 PM - 11 PM Saturday, July 18th - 11 AM - 11 PM

Partner Sponsors

Carnival 4:00 – 11:00 PM Lights, laughter, and excitement await at the Rivertown Days Carnival! Enjoy rides, games, and family fun throughout the weekend.

Unlimited ride wristbands available for $25 on Friday, July 17 - 6:00 - 10:00 PM Saturday, July 18 - 6:30 - 10:30 PM Inflatable Adventure Zone

Hosted by Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce

4:00 – 9:00 PM Levee Park: 20 Ramsey Street Jump, climb, slide, and bounce your way through this giant inflatable playground!

Featuring multiple inflatables and interactive attractions, the Inflatable Fun Park is packed with excitement and fun for kids of all ages.

See map on pg. 12 & 13 to find your way to ALL of the events included in your ticket! #RTD2026

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Friday, July 17th Continued Rivertown Days Music GATES OPEN at 4:00 PM 2nd Street E & Levee Park Enjoy continuous live music on two stages along with food trucks, beer tent & carnival rides!

5:00 PM – International Reggae All Stars (Reggae), Stage 61 6:00 PM – Them Pesky Kids (80’s Rock), Sibley Stage 7:00 PM – Coyote Wild (Country), Stage 61 7:00 PM – Live Band Karaoke, Pavilion Stage 8:00 PM – Black Widows (Punk Rock), Sibley Stage 9:00 PM – Some Sh!tty Cover Band, Pavilion Stage 9:30 PM – Patrick & THE LVB, Stage 61

Sand Slam Volleyball Tournament For the first time ever, Rivertown Days brings sand volleyball to historic downtown Hastings!

Watch co-ed teams battle on two sand courts in the middle of downtown for the Sand Slam Championship title.

Dependent on weather & team participation.

Saturday, July 18th There will be FREE shuttle rides from Fleet Farm with stops at the Arts & Crafts Fair in Jaycee Park and music downtown. Rides run from 11:00 AM - 11:15 PM with a final pick up downtown at 11:10 PM

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Saturday, July 18th Lock & Dam #2 Tours Hosted by the Army Corps of Engineers 10:00 AM -2:00 PM 1350 Lock & Dam Road Ever wonder how boats travel through the Mississippi River's lock system? Take a free, self-guided tour of Lock & Dam #2 and get an up-close look at the massive machinery, engineering, and daily operations that keep one of America's great rivers moving.

Pickleball Tournament

Hosted by Hastings Pickleball Association Register 7:30 AM / Starts 8:00 AM Roadside Park 55th & 10th Street Registration cost: $30 Divisions - Men’s, Women’s, Mixed, Mixed 50+.

Minimum of 6 games. Teams will be assigned to a pool/bracket based on skill level. For more info and to register, visit www.hpbamn.com

Arts & Crafts Fair

Hosted by Hastings Prescott Arts Council 9:00 AM-5:00 PM Jaycee Park: 420 Lock & Dam Road Stroll the banks of the Mississippi River and explore more than 90 talented artists, makers, and craftspeople showcasing unique handmade goods, artwork, gifts, and more. Come hungry! Our lineup of food vendors will be serving up plenty of delicious options!

WIFFLE® Ball Tournament Hosted by City of Hastings and Hastings Community Education 9:00 AM Pioneer Park: 801 15th ST W Grab your friends and join us for the fourth annual Rivertown Days WIFFLE® Ball Tournament! This year's event features two divisions: 14 & Under and Open Division. Teams will compete in round-robin play followed by a single-elimination tournament.

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Petting Zoo Saturday, July 18th Petting Zoo Hosted by Premier Bank 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 101 10th Street E Meet and interact with a variety of friendly farm animals, including miniature horses, donkeys, sheep, and more. A fun and memorable experience for animal lovers of all ages!

Disc Golf Tournament Hosted by The Studio Downtown 9:30 AM Check In/ 10:00 AM Start C.P. Adams Park: 1301 18th St. E. Grab a partner and hit the course for this free, twoperson best-shot disc golf tournament. With Recreation/Novice and Advanced divisions, players of all skill levels are welcome. Cash and merchandise prizes will be awarded to the 1st and 2nd place teams in each division.

Kids Carnival Hosted by River of Life Church 10:00 AM -1:30 PM 800 Vermillion Street A family favorite! Children ages 3–10 can enjoy carnival-style games for just 10¢ each, earn tickets, and choose prizes. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit Hastings Family Service.

Rich Valley RC Club Fly-In 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM 17698 Northfield Blvd Watch skilled pilots take to the skies during exciting RC airplane demonstrations. Visitors can also explore a static display of model aircraft and experience the thrill of flying an RC plane firsthand.

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Saturday, July 18th

Petting Zoo

Bubble Park Hosted by Branchline Church 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Levee Park: 20 Ramsey St Giant bubbles, bubble art, and bubble experiments!

Cooling Zone Hosted by ACE Hardware 11:00 AM– 8:00 PM Levee Park: 20 Ramsey Street Beat the summer heat at our misting station! Step into a cool cloud of fine mist, relax, and recharge before heading back out to enjoy the festivities.

Carnival 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Enjoy rides, games, and family fun throughout the weekend. Unlimited ride wristbands will be available for $25 from 6:30 - 10:30 PM Sand Slam Volleyball Tournament Hosted by Precision Landscape & Construction 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM For the first time ever, Rivertown Days brings sand volleyball to historic downtown Hastings! Watch co-ed teams battle on two sand courts in the middle of downtown for the Sand Slam Championship title.

Dependent on weather & team participation.

Inflatable Adventure Zone Hosted by Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Levee Park: 20 Ramsey Street 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Jump, climb, slide, and bounce your way through this giant inflatable playground! Featuring multiple inflatables, the Inflatable Fun Park is packed with excitement and fun for kids of all ages.

BINGO Hosted by Hastings Golf Club & Hastings Public House 11:30 AM @ Stage 61 Free to play and fun for all ages! Join us for BINGO and compete for great prizes while enjoying one of Rivertown Days' newest activities.

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Saturday, July 18th Fun on Ramsey Street 12:00 – 6:00 PM Bring the kids and enjoy face painting from 12:00–3:00 PM and amazing balloon creations from 3:00–6:00 PM More fun may be added as activities are confirmed.

Recovery Tent by The Integrated Body Center Fun on Ramsey Area Fri, July 17: 12:00 PM - 7:00 .PM Sat, July 18: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM Beat the heat and bounce back with hydrating IV drips and 15-minute chair massages from Hastings' premium wellness team. No appointment needed, plus a festivalexclusive offer for first-time guests. Full clinic and full menu of services just one block away at 121 3rd Street East, hastingsibc.com.

Basketball Challenge Hosted by Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce 12:00 – 4:00 PM & 5:00 – 7:00 PM Near 100 Sibley Street Test your basketball skills in this exciting interactive challenge. Compete for cash prizes, take on friends and family, and see if you have what it takes to come out on top!

Rivertown Days Music - GATES OPEN at 11:00 AM!

Continuous live music starts on 4 stages!

11:00 AM – Carpenter Nature Center, Pavilion Stage 11:30 AM – BINGO, Stage 61 1:00 PM – Entertainment, Pavilion Stage 3:00 PM – Live Music, Stage 61 3:00 PM – Dancing with Deena, Pavilion Stage 4:00 PM – Live Music, Sibley Stage 5:00 PM – Hoot, Scoot & Boogie (90s Country), Stage 61 5:00 PM – Basic & Boring (Covers you’ll love), Pavilion Stage 6:00 PM – Detour (Rock, Pop, Country), Sibley Stage 7:00 PM – The 4onthefloor (Rock), Stage 61 7:00 PM – Comedy Show (5 comics), Pavilion Stage 8:00 PM – Jesus Christ Taxi Driver (High Energy Rock), Sibley Stage 9:00 PM – Wicked Garden (90s Grunge), Stage 61 9:30 PM – DJ ESP: Woody McBride, Pavilion Stage 8 www.rivertowndaysmn.com

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Sunday, July 19th Machinery Hill Hosted by City of Hastings 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Parking Lot Under HWY 61 Bridge Climb aboard and explore a variety of Public Works and Parks Department heavy equipment. This interactive exhibit offers a hands-on look at the machines that help build, maintain, and serve our community.

Arts & Crafts Fair Hosted by Hastings Prescott Arts Council 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Jaycee Park: 420 Lock & Dam Road Stroll the banks of the Mississippi River and explore more than 90 talented artists, makers, and craftspeople showcasing unique handmade goods, artwork, gifts, and more.

Come hungry! Our lineup of food vendors will be serving up plenty of delicious options!

Classic Car Show Hosted by the Hastings Downtown Business Association 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Historic Downtown Classic cars and trucks from 1985 and earlier line the streets of downtown Hastings for a showcase of automotive history, craftsmanship, and community.

Food Truck Park 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM 50 Sibley Street Come hungry! Explore a wide variety of food trucks and concession stands offering festival favorites, local specialties, refreshing drinks, and sweet treats. There's something to satisfy every appetite at Rivertown Days.

Carnival 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Lights, laughter, and excitement await at the Rivertown Days Carnival! Enjoy rides, games, and family fun throughout the weekend.

Ducks Races Hosted by The Hastings YMCA 1:00 PM Vermillion River – at the intersection of Cty Rd 46 & 31st Street Who will be the fastest duck on the Vermillion River? Purchase a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes, then watch as hundreds of rubber ducks race to the finish line in this beloved Rivertown Days tradition.

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Bands & Entertainment

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Friday, July 17th 5:00 PM – International Reggae All Stars (Reggae), Stage 61 5:00 PM - Live Music, Pavilion Stage 6:00 PM – Them Pesky Kids (80’s Rock), Sibley Stage 7:00 PM – Coyote Wild (Country), Stage 61 7:00 PM – Live Band Karaoke, Pavilion Stage 8:00 PM – Black Widows (Punk Rock), Sibley Stage 9:00 PM – Some Sh!tty Cover Band, Pavilion Stage 9:30 PM – Patrick & THE LVB, Stage 61 Saturday, July 18th 11:00 AM – Carpenter Nature Center, Pavilion Stage 11:30 AM – BINGO, Stage 61 1:00 PM – Entertainment, Pavilion Stage 3:00 PM – Live Music, Stage 61 3:00 PM – Dancing With Deena, Pavilion Stage 4:00 PM – Live Music, Sibley Stage 5:00 PM – Hoot, Scoot & Boogie (90s Country), Stage 61 5:00 PM – Basic & Boring (Covers you’ll love), Pavilion Stage 6:00 PM – Detour (Rock, Pop, Country), Sibley Stage 7:00 PM – The 4 Onthefloor (Rock), Stage 61 7:00 PM – Comedy Show (5 comics), Pavilion Stage 8:00 PM – Jesus Christ Taxi Driver (High Energy Rock), Sibley 9:00 PM – Wicked Garden (90s Grunge), Stage 61 9:30 PM – DJ ESP: Woody McBride, Pavilion Stage

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Bands & Entertainment Sunday, July 19th A special THANK YOU to the Spavin Family and Experience Shows for organizing & sponsoring Sunday’s Pavilion entertainment!

9:00 AM – River of Life Church Service 11:00 AM – Hastings Marching Band 12:00 PM – MN Sings All Stars

1:15 PM. – Music Trivia – Cash Prizes

(First 10 winners receive $100!)

Supporting Sponsors

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Live music at Stage 61 FRI 5 - 11 PM SAT 11:30- 11 PM

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Family fun in Levee Park including Live Music at Pavilion Stage FRI 5 - 11 PM, SAT 11 AM - 11 PM & SUN 9 AM - 2 PM

Inflatables Levee Park

Bubble Park

Ace Misting Station

Face Painting Balloon Art And MORE

Volleyball

Live music at Sibley Stage FRI 6 - 9 PM & SAT 4 - 9 PM

Acoustic music at Oliver’s Grove SAT 1 - 7 PM

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FAQ How much are tickets? Where do I get them?

Pre-sale tickets are $25 for the full weekend and are available online. Bring your ticket to 1 of the 2 entrances indicated on the map in exchange for a wristband that can be worn all weekend. Pre Sales end Thursday, July 16th at Midnight.

Tickets will also be sold at the gates for $20. EACH DAY Kids 12 and under get in for FREE!

What events will I need a ticket for?

“TICKET REQUIRED”

Rivertown Days tickets get you access to continuous live music, carnival rides, food trucks & beer tents in downtown Hastings. Friday, July 17th from 4:00 PM 11:00 PM and Saturday, July 18th from 1:00 PM - 11:00 PM Tickets are not required for events downtown on Sunday, July 19th including carnival rides, food trucks, the car show, and entertainment at the pavilion stage.

Tickets are also not required for the Arts & Crafts fair in Jaycee Park or events around town.

What should I bring?

Cash for food trucks & beer tents Your Rivertown Days ticket Bug spray Sunscreen Foldable chairs are allowed A valid form of I.D. - EVERYONE must show an ID.

What is not allowed in the event area?

Outside food/beverages, and firearms are not allowed at the event.

Where can I get cash?

ATMs available near the event area. Look for the $ symbol on the event map.

Where do I park?

Public parking lots are indicated in pink on the event map and include: Depot Park Parking Lot - 414 2nd St. E City Hall Public Parking - corner of 4th & Sibley St. The Confluence Ramp - 2nd Street E & Eddy St There is also overflow parking in Jaycee Park past the boat launch and plenty of street parking.

Reminder: You can park at Fleet Farm and get a ride downtown Saturday July 18th, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Accessible parking is located on 2nd St. W. near the entrance and in Jaycee Park on Lock & Dam Road for the Arts & Craft Show.

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FREE transportation!!!

We are excited to offer FREE rides to the Arts & Crafts Fair and events downtown on Saturday, July 18th! Trolleys are hosted by our Welcome Sponsor Fleet Farm and the evening Coach Bus is sponsored by MN Coaches.

Here is what you need to know: Rides will run continuously starting at 11 a.m. with the final ride Depot Park at 11:10 PM They are FREE to ride.

Park at Fleet Farm parking lot - 875 General Sieben Dr. First Stop - Jaycee Park - 420 Lock & Dam Road Second Stop - Depot Park Parking Lot - 414 2nd Street East Accessible parking is reserved in front of the west entrance on 2nd Street and on Lock & Dam road for the Arts $ Crafts fair.

Can I walk around the event area with alcoholic beverages?

The beer and seltzers purchased at Rivertown Days beer tents can go anywhere.

Alcoholic beverages purchased from local restaurants must remain within the restaurant's licensed premises.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, well-behaved dogs, on a leash, are allowed.

What are the carnival hours & rates?

Friday, July 17th, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday, July 18th, 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sunday, July 19th, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Stipes Carnival sets the ticket prices for rides.

Unlimited Ride Wristbands are available for $25.00 on Friday from 6:00 10:00 PM & Saturday From 6:30 - 10:30 PM

Thank you

to Southeast MN WIFI for providing Internet, also Bob and Bobbi Abdo for donating land for this event. #RTD2026

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u o y k n a h T

TO OUR SPONSORS!

Festival

Treasure Island Resort & Casino Hastings Downtown Business Association

Hastings Ford & Chrysler Journey Audiology

Partners

City of Hastings Graphic Design

NextEra Energy Resources

Renewal by Andersen

Intek Plastics, LLC

The New Art of Dentistry

Keene Wealth Management

The Marketing Clerics

Merchants Bank

Velocity Luxury & Classic Rentals

Supporters

Daley Electric HBC Hoffman & McNamara Co. Lock & Dam Eatery MidCountry Bank North American Banking Company Premier Bank

Radke & Mohrhauser, LLC

Redefine Mental Health & Wellness The Busted Nut Bar & Grill The Confluence Hotel The Studio Downtown VanMeter Inc.

Contributors

Benedictine Senior Living Community DCA Title / The Title Team Downtown Tire & Auto InMotion Realty Lewis, Kisch & Associates Tennis Sanitation, LLC