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Watch Videos of the RiverFest Native American Celebration

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View videos of the RiverFest Native American Celebration which was held on July 20, 2024.

The Iron Mound Singers and Dancers from the Ho-Chunk Nation.
 • Midwestern Pow-Wow dancing with the Native drum and singing
• Traditional Ho-Chunk Woodland and Applique Dancers

Watch a video of the Ho-Chunk Performance >

 

The St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
• Lakeshore Singers
• Lead Singer Bruce Sonnenberg
• Lead Dancer Brandon Geshick

Watch a video of the St. Croix Chippewa  Performance >

 

• Native American pow-wow food for sale by the Mosay family.
• Hand Crafted Native American Arts & Crafts.

Program sponsors: NATOW (Native American Tourism of Wisconsin), St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin and St. Croix Casino.

NATOW

 

 

St. Croix Chippewa Indians of WI

 

 

 

 

St. Croix Casino

 

 

Minnesota & Wisconsin National Scenic Riverway Tour

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Take a boat cruise of the scenic St. Croix River Valley and enjoy a fajita dinner. Presentations about our National Treasure, the St. Croix River, and remarks from leaders representing Wisconsin and Minnesota. 

Wisconsin Gov. Evers and Minnesota Gov. Walz have been invited, as have Natural Resources, Tourism and National Park Service Department Heads. 

Enjoy the tasty build your own Fajitas and special 2 for 1 Margaritas along with a full cash bar.

Boarding starts 45 minutes before the start of your trip. The boat leaves at 6:15pm sharp

  • Things to know!
  • A Cash Bar is available on board for cocktails and beverages.
  • We do not accept credit cards or checks on the boat.
  • If you are booking a large party we suggest you reserve tickets all at one time, so we may seat you all together.

Book your cruise here or use the QR code above.

Please use the promo code: RiverFest2023 to receive a $10 discount.

Tickets are also available at StCroixRiverCruises.com.
Promo code: RiverFest2023 to receive a $10 discount.

RiverFest Family Movie Night

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Families are invited to enjoy the FREE family-friendly movie ““Moana 2” at the Lakefront Park Bandshell. In this animated move, after receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Watch the official trailer.

Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and watch the movie under the stars. Experience this entertain kids’ movie outdoors on a giant 40 ft. inflatable screen!

We will have kid-friendly pre-movie activities from 7:30-9:00pm, including yard games provided by the Hudson Area Public Library and the Lakefront Park Tree Trek.

*If it rains the movie will be canceled.
Please check back Tuesday after 3pm for weather announcements.
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Sponsored by:

 

 

 

Knoke's Chocolate & Nuts

 

 

 

 

 

Hudson YMCA

 

Tricia & the Toonies ENVIRO-FUN Puppets

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Tricia & the Toonies will bring together viewers of all ages in environmental awareness, teamwork and fun. Learn about the many ways of reducing the amount of trash we generate and to rethink, reuse, recycle!

Families are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs and settle in to enjoy this FREE show.

The Toonies are presented in partnership with the City of Hudson.

Listen to the RiverFest song created by Tricia Haynes or view the lyrics to the RiverFest, It’s the Best! song.

Watch a video of the 2023 RivrerFest Toonies Puppet Show Thank you to River Channel for sharing this video.

In the event of rain, the program will be moved to the Hudson Area Library at 700 1st Street.

Carpenter Nature Center’s Animals of the St. Croix

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Join Carpenter Nature Center (CNC) staff to learn about some of the amazing animals that call the St. Croix River Valley their home and meet them up close!

CNC is an environmental education and conservation organization with the mission of fostering appreciation and inspiring stewardship of the natural world. With campuses on both the Minnesota and Wisconsin sides of the St. Croix River, CNC is able to preserve wildlife habitat while also providing quality educational opportunities.

Refashioning Scrappy

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Help create a new “skin” for Scrappy, the RiverFest mascot, with the trash collected during the river clean-up. Scrappy will be at Picnic Point (the south end of Lakefront Park) on Tuesday and at The Phipps  (on the north lawn) on Wednesday & Thursday.
All are welcome to come and help!

Refashioning Scrappy

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Help create a new “skin” for Scrappy, the RiverFest mascot, with the trash collected during the river clean-up. Scrappy will be at Picnic Point (the south end of Lakefront Park) on Tuesday and at The Phipps  (on the north lawn) on Wednesday & Thursday.
All are welcome to come and help!

St. Croix RiverFest: River Deluxe Exploration

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River Deluxe Exploration is an amazing class with instructor: Liz Malanaphy, for students who love the St. Croix River, science and art. Participate in RiverFest programs, paddle a kayak, and use trash from the river to transform the seven-foot tall RiverFest mascot, “Scrappy the splashing Bass!”

For ages 8-14. Bring a sack lunch each day. Class fee $209 (including kayak rental). For registration call 715-386-2305 or visit https://thephipps.org/education/summer-camps.