Date & Time:
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Location:
Kilkarney Hills Golf Course, 163 Radio Road, River Falls, WI
Admission:
Investor Admission: $60 per person
Non-Investor Admission: $75 per person
Turning 70 with the 70s: Annual Awards Banquet
Join us for the largest networking event of the year as we celebrate the River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce's 70th anniversary, Turning 70 with the 70s! This year’s Annual Awards Banquet will be a blast from the past, bringing the groovy vibes of the 1970s to our community celebration.
It will be an unforgettable night to honor local businesses, leaders, and individuals who have made an impact in our community in 2024. Come network with community members, enjoy delicious food and beverage, and celebrate a fantastic year with us. Whether you're reliving the era of bell-bottoms, disco, or vinyl records, or simply appreciating the milestones of 70 years of Chamber success, this is an event you won't want to miss.
Event Features
Food Vendors
Food vendors will be open during the festival hours on Friday and Saturday. There will be a variety of food vendors serving up delicious bacon-inspired dishes. While we are locking in our 2025 vendors, take a peek at who was with us in 2024:
- Agave Express
- Applecart Concessions
- Benny's Bigfoot BBQ
- Emmy's Eats
- Holy Donuts
- Lil Ferrucci’s Kitchen
- Lucky 8's
- Papa Murphy's Pizza
Check back here for our list of vendors. If you're a vendor wanting to apply for a food vendor space, please click here for your online application.
Beverage Tent:
All that bacon makes us thirsty! Head over to the beverage tent during festival hours to quench your thirst. Nonalcoholic and alcoholic options available.
Thank you to the 2024 Beverage Tent Sponsor, Tap Truck St Croix!
Bacon Central
Your One-Stop Shop for Bacon
Bacon lovers rejoice! Bacon Central is your place to buy strips of bacon!
Thank you to the 2024 Bacon Central Sponsor, South Ridge Ranch Bacon!
Tasting Tent
A variety of vendors will be sampling various food and beverage delights during scheduled times during festival hours While we are locking in our 2025 vendors, take a peek at who was with us in 2024:
- Swinging Bridge Brewing
- Rush River Brewery
- UWRF Falcon Creamery
- Belle Ame Vineyard
- Kul Mocks
- Viking Coca-Cola
- Tattersall
Check back here for our schedule. If you're a vendor wanting to apply for a sampling time, please click here for your online application.
Live Music
Friday
Saturday
Schedule of Events
Sunday, September 28, 2025
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Awards & Recognition
Each year, the River Falls Chamber of Commerce proudly honors outstanding individuals and businesses that make significant contributions to our community. These awards are a highlight of our Annual Dinner and recognize those who exemplify excellence, dedication, and a strong commitment to the River Falls area.
Booth Fair
Small Business of the Year
The Small Business of the Year Award recognizes a local business with fewer than 50 employees that has shown outstanding commitment to the River Falls community. This award honors a business that exemplifies excellence in operations, innovation, and community involvement. Through their leadership, this business contributes to the growth and vibrancy of the local economy and sets a positive example for others to follow.
Large Business of the Year
The Large Business of the Year Award honors a local business with 50 or more employees that has made a significant impact on River Falls. This award is given to a business that demonstrates exceptional leadership, contributes to the local economy, and fosters a positive work culture while supporting the community through engagement and philanthropy. The recipient of this award is a key player in enhancing the region’s economic landscape.
Volunteer
Join our team of awesome volunteers and have a front row seat to all the fun and festivities!
Each volunteer will have the opportunity to vote for a chamber member non-profit to receive a donation on their behalf.
This is a great way to get involved in the community, meet new people, and donate to a local nonprofit! We thank you in advance for signing up!
Thank You Sponsors!
River City Stitch • Royal Credit Union • Steiner Plumbing Electric & Heating • UW-River Falls • WESTconsin Credit Union
Belle Ame Vineyard • Rush River Brewery • Swinging Bridge Brewery
South Ridge Ranch