Tourist Information

Hastings, MN

PRESENTING SPONSOR


PARADE SPONSOR


PARTNER SPONSORS

Regina Medical Center

SUPPORTING SPONSORS
Coborn's
Dakota Electric Assoc.
Fluegel Law Firm, P.A.
KDWA Radio
Sieben Polk Law Firm
Startech Computing Co.
Twin Cities Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, P.A.
Xcel Energy

SPECIAL THANKS
City of Hastings 
In-kind police, fire, 
streets and parks department assistance
Hastings Ambulance - Providing first aid

BEER GARDEN 
Friday, 5 - 10 p.m.
Saturday, 2 - 10 p.m.
Sunday No on site sales

Sponsored By


 

 

2008 RIVERTOWN DAYS 

JULY 18 - 20, 2008 

Events confirmed for 2008 
are highlighted in
GREEN
(times subject to change)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT | RIVER ACTIVITIES | CARNIVAL
  PLEASE NOTE


MUSIC STAGE

Location: Jaycee Park (West of Bridge)

Friday, July 18, 2008
 
      Brat Pack Radio, 6:30 - 10:30 PM

Saturday, July 19, 2008
 Keystone featuring Brittany Lee 4:30 -7:30 PM
Lamont Cranston, 8:00 - 10:00 PM

KICK-OFF
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EDINA REALTY'S MEDALLION HUNT
Sponsor: Edina Realty 
  
Clues begin in early July. Clues are available at the Edina Realty office (1640 South Frontage Rd. Suite 101) and on KDWA Radio. Anyone 12 years or older can participate to find the Medallion hidden on public property within the city limits. Must have a 2008 RTD Button to claim the $500 prize. No button $250 prize. For more information on the hunt & parade visit hastings.edinarealty.com.

THURSDAY, JULY
17

TEEN NIGHT                                                    7 - 10:30 PM
Entertainment Sponsor: Smead Manufacturing Co.
Organized by Hastings Family Aquatic Center & 
Youth First

901 Maple Street
Ages 13 - 17. No entry fee or RTD button needed. DJ, games, prize giveaways. Fee for Water Wars ($3 a bucket) and Concessions. For more information call the Aquatic Center at (651) 480-6179.

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FRIDAY, JULY 18

RTD TENNIS TOURNAMENT
                              8 AM - 9 PM
Sponsor: Hastings Women's Tennis League
Roadside & Sr. High Tennis Courts 
(In case of rain, Middle School Courts)

Three day tournament - men's, women's, junior/children; singles and doubles.  To register for the tournament contact Margaret at (651) 437-1926.

DOCK DOGS COMPETITION                                           
Sponsor: Rivertown Days
Jaycee Park

Registration for competition can be done on-line at www.dockdogs.com. On site registrations will be taken, space is limited.  


POLICE CANINE DEMONSTRATION                       6:30 PM  
Sponsor: Hastings Police Department

Jaycee Park 
Officer Mike Schmitz and his German Shepherd, Eis (Ice) demonstrate techniques in canine criminal apprehension.

BRAT PACK RADIO                                     6:30 - 10:30 PM
Jaycee Music Stage
Come and rock  to the unmistakable beats and sounds of the 80's.  Complete with costumes, visual effects and audience interaction, the Brat Pack Supershow will transport you back in time.  

KISS A PIG                                                                7:30 PM
Music Stage
The candidate who raises the most money has the honor of kissing the
pig.   Come cheer on your favorite candidate!

SATURDAY, JULY 19

PANCAKE BREAKFAST                                   7 - 11:30 AM
Sponsor: United Methodist Church
615 West 15th St.
Includes French toast, pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee. 

RTD FLEA MARKET                                           8 AM - 5 PM
Sponsor: First National Bank
Bank Parking Lot
119 West 2nd St.
Antique & Collectibles sale.  

KITTEN BALL TOURNAMENT                           8 AM - 6 PM
Sponsor: Hastings Parks Department
Veteran's Park Athletic Complex
Co-ed kitten ball tournament.
Call Hastings Parks Department at (651) 480-6175. 

RTD TENNIS TOURNAMENT                            8 AM - 9 PM
Sponsor: Hastings Women's Tennis League
Sr. High & Middle School Tennis Courts

(See Friday's listing for details)

DOCK DOGS COMPETITION                                8:30 AM
Sponsor: Rivertown Days
Jaycee Park

DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALE                      9 AM - 4 PM
Sponsor: Downtown Business Association
Downtown Mainstreet (2nd Street East)

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR                                9 AM - 5 PM
Arts & Crafts Application Form 2008.pdf and
 
Certificate of Compliance st19.pdf
Sponsor: Rivertown Days Committee
Pioneer Park - 15th & Pine Streets
Over 130 crafters, food.

INFLATABLE FAMILY FUN                             9 AM -5 PM
 
Pioneer Park - 15th & Pine Streets 

PEDAL PULL                                    10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sponsor: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Jaycee Park Boat Launch Parking Lot
Pedal Tractor Pull contest for kids (4-11); Teens (12 - 16);
Men & Women.  Each group competes to see who can pull the furthest distance.  Registration begins at 10:00 a.m.

WATER SKI SHOW                                               12 NOON 
SHAKOPEE - PRIOR LAKE WATER SKI ASSOCIATION 

POLICE CANINE DEMONSTRATION                   12 NOON  
Sponsor: Hastings Police Department

Jaycee Park 
Officer Mike Schmitz and his German Shepherd, Eis (Ice) demonstrate techniques in canine criminal apprehension.

DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALE            12 NOON - 4 PM
Sponsor: Downtown Business Association
Downtown Mainstreet ( 2nd Street East )

SPLATTER SISTERS                                               1 - 2 PM 
Jaycee Park Music Stage
Upbeat songs for moving and shaking!  A very lively concert of classic kids songs with lots of audience participation.  Quality family time!

RTD BINGO                                                        1 - 2:30 PM
Sponsor: Hastings Area Senior Center
213 Ramsey Street
Bingo for the entire community.  Children 17 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Three cards for $.25/game, one card for $.10/game.  

POLICE CANINE DEMONSTRATION                           2 PM
Sponsor: Hastings Police Department

Jaycee Park 
Officer Mike Schmitz and his German Shepherd, Eis (Ice) demonstrate techniques in canine criminal apprehension.

WATER SKI SHOW                                                 3:30 PM 
SHAKOPEE - PRIOR LAKE WATER SKI ASSOCIATION

KEYSTONE WITH BRITTANY LEE             4:30 - 7:30 PM
Jaycee Park Music Stage
KeyStone began in 1995 with a great female lead vocalist and 4 part vocal harmonies.  A kicking progressive country band with smoking guitar licks and hot fiddle solos.  KeyStone has performed in concert with Black Hawk, Diamond Rio, Joe Diffe, Brad Paisley, and Charlie Daniels 
to name a few.

HASTINGS RTD TWILIGHT PARADE                          6 PM
Parade info letter 2008 w logo.pdf
Parade Entry Form 2008.pdf
Sponsor: Treasure Island Resort & Casino
Route: 4th & Pleasant to Wilson Park.

LAMONT CRANSTON                                           8 - 10 PM
Jaycee Park Music Stage
This legendary Mpls. based blues band has been going strong since 1969 led by Pat "Lamont" Hayes.  The band has won just about every award possible throughout the years at the Minnesota Music Awards for both band and individual achievements.  They have shared the stage with Muddy Waters, Wilson Pickett, Bonnie Raitt, the Blues Brothers, The Rolling Stones and many more.

FIREWORKS DISPLAY                                           10 PM
Proceeds from button sales support the Rivertown Days Fireworks Display at the Riverfront.

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SUNDAY, JULY 20

PANCAKE BREAKFAST                              7 - 11:30 AM
Sponsor: United Methodist Church
615 West 15th St.
Includes French toast, pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee. 

'08 PRO CRAFT BASS CLASSIC            7 AM - 3:15 PM 
Sponsor: Pro Craft Boats 
Hastings Public Boat Launch - Jaycee Park Team Bass Tournament. For more information contact Dean at (651) 248-8015 or (651) 437-8940.

RTD TENNIS TOURNAMENT                          8 AM - 5 PM
Sponsor: Hastings Women's Tennis League
Sr. High & Middle School Tennis Courts
(See Friday's listing for details) 

DOCK DOGS COMPETITION                                      9 AM Sponsor: Rivertown Days

RTD FLEA MARKET                                        9 AM - 4 PM
Sponsor: First National Bank
Bank Parking Lot, 119 West 2nd St.
Antiques & Collectibles.

BARBARY COAST DIXIELAND BAND    9:15 & 10:35 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 
Sponsor: Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church
400 W. 9th Street
Dixieland band providing music and participating in worship services.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR                             10 AM - 4 PM
Sponsor: Rivertown Days Committee
Pioneer Park - 15th & Pine St.
(See Saturday's listing for details) 

INFLATABLE FAMILY FUN                          10 AM - 4 PM
Pioneer Park - 15th & Pine Streets 

TWIN CITIES POWER BOAT RACES           11 AM - 4 PM  
Sponsor:  Rivertown Days 
Jaycee Park
Time trials begin at 8:00 AM; Break from 1 - 2 p.m.

SNEAKY PETE'S                           12 NOON WEIGHT IN
GARDEN TRACTOR PULL                            2 PM
START 
Sponsors: The Point Restaurant,                        
Gerlach Outdoor Power Equipment,
 Vic's Crane & Heavy Haul  
Hwy. 61 & 10 
Garden Tractors weighing from 750 - 1200 pounds compete against tractors their own weight and horsepower to pull a "sled". After the tractor can move the "sled" no further, measurement of the distance is taken. Tractors with the longest distance pulled win prizes in each class entered. 

TRISHA & THE TOONIES                                 1 - 2 PM
Jaycee Music Stage
The Toonies is a unique mixture of music, puppets, skits 
and laughter, which has made it one of the most talked about family stage shows. Young and the young-at-heart highly acclaim this exciting, interactive and fun-filled musical adventure.  You'll hear powerful, uplifting messages of teamwork, respect, responsibility, acceptance and the importance of education and our environment.   


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RIVER ACTIVITIES

CARNIVAL
Location: Jaycee Park

FRIDAY*       4:30 PM - 10:30 PM
SATURDAY    11 AM - 10:30 PM
SUNDAY       11 AM - 4 PM

*Unlimited rides with the purchase of a $15 wristband. 
Friday 6:30 - 10:30 PM*
Saturday 12:00 - 4:00 PM*

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HASTINGS, MN 55033-1211
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