River Falls Days - July 7-10, 2022
Join us at River Falls Days!
Each year, River Falls Days is held in Heritage Park on the banks of the scenic Kinnickinnic River. This family-friendly event kicks off Thursday night, includes a Friday evening parade, 10K/2mile/Kids Fun Run, live music, food vendors, kids' activities, Sunday fireworks and much, much more! This tradition is a great event to celebrate our city.
River Falls Days 2022 Theme: "There's No Place Like Home"
Festival Hours: Thursday 5-10PM, Friday 4-10:30PM, Saturday 11AM-10:30PM, Sunday 11AM-4PM
Music
Thursday Night Headliner: Xpedition
Friday Night Headliner: Hitchville
Saturday Night Headliner: Them Pesky Kids
Fun!
River Falls Days is a family fun community event. Come out and enjoy live music, awesome food & drinks, & even better company all weekend long! See below for some of our highlighted events - followed by a drop down menu of the Schedule of Events for each day.
Beer Garden & Food Trucks
Enjoy a refreshing cold beverage and great food as you catch up with old friends! The beer garden and food trucks will be open during festival hours.
Food Vendors: Smokey Treats BBQ, Island Noodles, Royal Concessions, Applecart Concessions, Shave Crave, The Hungry Badger, Benny's Big Foot BBQ, Babushka's Polish Foods, Pocket Delights
Parade
Friday 6PM
Line Up: bit.ly/RFD22ParadeLineUp
Route: Mound View Road & North Main, East on Division and down Second Street)
The traditional paraded is back and so are all your favorites: firetrucks, marching bands, local royalty and lots of candy!
Meet River Falls
Saturday 1-3PM - City Hall Plaza and Maple Street
Meet local businesses and organizations at Meet River Falls! Walk through booths to collect information, treats & tastings! Don't miss cookie & cheese curd tastings sponsored by Kwik Trip & Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery!
Chalkfest Art Competition
Saturday 12PM - City Hall Plaza
Come watch local artists as they compete and showcase their chalk art skills! Voting will be virtual.
River Falls Days Races
Saturday
7:30am 10k, 8am 2-Mile, 9:15am Kids Fun Run
The scenic 10K and 2-Mile routes will take you through some of the beautiful neighborhoods & parks of River Falls! Kids Fun Run will be split up into age groups.
Inflatable Fun for Kids
Saturday 1-6PM - City Hall Plaza
$5 for wristband for unlimited inflatable fun!
Midwest All Star Wrestling
Sunday July 10th - Heritage Park
Doors: 12:30, Bell Time: 1:30PM
All ages & Free event!
Car Cruze
Sunday 11am-4pm - Downtown Main Street
Bring your favorite summer ride, friends, and family to enjoy a great afternoon on historic downtown Main Street! Cost: Free! Registration forms will be available at Emma's Bar, Tarnation Tavern, & Johnnies Bar.
Fireworks
Sunday at dusk
Gather with friends & family to wrap up the 2022 River Falls Days celebration. Show can be viewed from Hoffman Park and Greenwood Elementary school fields. Sponsored by First National Bank of River Falls.
Festival Hours: Thursday 5-10PM, Friday 4-10:30PM, Saturday 11AM-10:30PM, Sunday 11AM-4PM
Food
Thank You 2022 Sponsors!
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Family Fresh Market - Kwik Trip - Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery - Royal Credit Union - Viking Coca-Cola
Bronze
Culver's River Falls - Dick's Fresh Market - Minuteman Press - River Falls Tire - 5 Star Restroom Rental
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General Event Information
Location
Heritage Park
232 W. Maple Street
River Falls, Wisconsin
Festival Hours
Thursday 5:00PM-10:00PM
Friday 4:00PM-10:30PM
Saturday 11:00AM-10:30PM
Sunday 11:00-4:00PM
Admission
There is NO cover charge for a second year in a row - thanks to our generous sponsors!