Tourist Information

Hastings, MN

PRESENTING SPONSOR


MAJOR SPONSORS

Con Agra 
Foods, Inc. 

GRAPHIC DESIGN, INC.

Pearle Vision Center

Smead Manufacturing 

Treasure Island 
Resort & Casino


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

BEER GARDEN 
Friday, 5 - 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, 12 - 10:30 p.m.
Sunday 12 - 4 p.m.

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New Events are posted daily 
when they are received

2009 RIVERTOWN DAYS 

JULY 17 -19, 2009 
(times subject to change)

THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT | CARNIVAL
 

MUSIC STAGE

Location: Jaycee Park (West of Bridge)

Friday, July 17, 2009 
   Boogie Wonderland,  7 - 10 PM

Saturday, July 18, 2009
 Kurt Jorgensen Band,  7 - 10 PM

Sunday, July 19, 2009
 Dazy Head Mazy,  1 - 4 PM


KICKOFF

EDINA REALTY'S MEDALLION HUNT

Sponsor: Edina Realty 
  
Clues begin on Monday, July 13th. Clues are updated daily and 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 2009 RTD Button to claim the $500 prize. No button $250 prize. 

RTD PHOTO CONTEST 
RT Days Photo Contest 09.pdf
  
Sponsor: Mac McGoon Portrait Design Studio 
The RTD Photo Contest is open to Hastings residents of all ages.  There are three categories: people, animals and landscapes.  Photos must be submitted by July 10th by 5:30 p.m. Entries will be displayed at the LeDuc Historic Estate in the Carriage Barn, July 17th - 19th from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  First place winners in each category will be awarded an 11 x 14 wall portrait (an enlargement of the winning image).  There will also be a People's Choice Award given to the entry that receives the most votes. 
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THURSDAY, JULY 16

TEEN NIGHT                                   7:30 - 10:30 PM
Sponsor: Smead Manufacturing Company
Organized by City of Hastings Parks and 
Recreation Department

901 Maple Street
Open swim for teens ages 13 - 17. DJ, games, concessions and prize giveaways.  For more information call the Aquatic Center at (651) 480-6179. Free Admission.

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FRIDAY, JULY 17

DOCK DOGS COMPETITION                                       
Jaycee Park
For more information on times of competitions visit
www.dockdogsnorthernstars.com/events/Hastings09/2009_Hastings.html

VOYAGEUR CANOE TOURS                            3 -6 PM 
Sponsors: Power Within Chiropractic 
Organized by Hastings Environmental Protectors
(H.E.P.) Guided nature & history tour of Lake Rebecca in a Voyageur canoe (30 min. tour, every hour).  Watch for Bald Eagles and native vegetation that helps improve water quality.  Donations appreciated.

TENNIS TOURNAMENT                                   3 - 8 PM
Tennis Tournament Registration 09.pdf
Sponsor: Hastings Women's Tennis League   
Roadside & Sr. High Tennis Courts 
(In case of rain, Middle School Courts)

Three day tournament.  Events for the entire family. All levels of players are welcome to enter. Deadline to register, July 2nd - late entries may be accepted.  10 game pro-set.  2 matches guaranteed. To register for the tournament contact Margaret at (651) 437-1926.

TENT DANCE                                                 5 PM - 2 AM 
TUBBY’S BAR & GRILL 

Sponsors: Spiral Pizza & Tubby's Bar & Grill 
412 Vermillion Street 
Live outdoor music under the tent.

MINNESOTA ZOOMOBILE                             5 - 7 PM
Sponsor: Flint Hills Resources, LP
Near Jaycee Music Stage
The ZooMobile is an interactive and engaging program that allows a close up view of the animals by bringing the Zoo to you. A fun and lively naturalist uses biofacts, theater techniques, story telling, and audience participation.  Fun for all ages.  

HASTINGS MILITARY SERVICE                      5 - 9 PM
FAMILY INITIATIVE                       

V.F.W. Post #1210- 320 2nd St E
The Humphrey Institute's Center for Democracy and Citizenship oral  history exhibit, Warrior to Citizen: Stories of Minnesota's Most Recent Veterans showcases service members' experiences, from preparing for war to understanding their role as citizens upon returning home though multimedia and artifacts. The exhibit offers an opportunity to hear first-hand accounts from returning Minnesota Veterans about the skills and experience they gained and the challenges they face reintegrating into their communities.

BOOGIE WONDERLAND                                  7 - 10 PM
Jaycee Music Stage
The hottest disco band in town is back! Boogie Wonderland will help you shake your groove thing to your favorite dance hits of the 70’s! If you haven’t seen Boogie Wonderland, grab your platform shoes and hustle on down to Jaycee Park and party the night away for a slammin' good time!

SCHOOLHOUSE SQUARE ROCKS             8 PM - 12 AM 
Sponsors: Schoolhouse Square Businesses 
Featuring music from local favorites the “Midlife Chryslers.”

EAGLES CLUB LIVE MUSIC           8:30 PM - 12:30 AM  
Sponsor: Eagles Club #2212 
1220 Vermillion Street 
Music featuring "Red Eye Flyte."

DUGAREL'S 5TH ANNUAL                            9 PM - 1 AM  
TENT DANCE
Sponsor: Dugarel's Bar & Grill 
3475 Vermillion Street
Live music featuring the "Johnny Holm Band."


LIVE MUSIC                                       9:30 PM - 1:30 AM  
AT THE COLISEUM
Sponsor: Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill 
1840 Vermillion Street
Music featuring "Still Rockin'." No cover charge. Kitchen specials 5 - 10 p.m. 

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SATURDAY, JULY 18

RTD FAMILY FUN RUN                                7 AM - 11 AM
Rivertown Days Run 2009 with MAP.pdf
Sponsors: Hastings Area YMCA & 
Hastings United Way 
85 Pleasant Dr.
7:00 AM - Registration
8:00 AM - 8K Run
8:00 - 11:00 AM - Family fun events: moonwalk, water balloon activities, face painting, family group fitness sampler classes.
9:00 AM - 2K Walk/Run

PANCAKE BREAKFAST                  7:30 AM - 12 NOON
Sponsor: United Methodist Church
615 West 15th St.
Includes French toast, pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee. 

TENNIS TOURNAMENT                         7:30 AM - 8 PM
Tennis Tournament Registration 09.pdf
Sponsor: Hastings Women's Tennis League 
Roadside & Sr. High Tennis Courts  
(See Friday's listing for details) 

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


RTD CO-ED KITTENBALL TOURNAMENT        8 AM - 8 PM
Sponsor: The Busted Nut
Organized by Hastings Parks & Recreation Dept. 

Veteran's  Park Athletic Complex   
16" softball tournament for Co-Ed Teams.  Teams will play in a true double elimination tournament. This will be a one day tournament.  Contact Jared at (651) 480-6181 for more information.

SCHOOLHOUSE SQUARE ROCKS         9 AM - 12 AM 
Sponsor: Schoolhouse Square Businesses 
Schoolhouse Square Back parking lot 
9 AM - Kids 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 
1 PM - Adult 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 
10 AM - 1 PM -Premier Bank Petting Zoo 
12 Noon - 5th Annual Spelling Bee 
      (Ages: 5-8, 9-11, 12-14) 
1:30 PM - Ice Cream Banana Split Eating Contest 
8 PM - 12 AM - “The Stalls” performing under the tent at the Mill. 
Prizes awarded. Sign up in advance at participating Schoolhouse Square businesses.

EAGLES CLUB EUCHRE &                     9 - 12:30 AM 
WASHER TOSS TOURNAMENTS                
Sponsor: Hastings Eagles Aeries #2212  
1220 Vermillion Street 
9 AM - Aux. Bake Sale 
9 AM - Euchre Tournament
11 AM - 6 PM - $1.50 Burgers; $1 Hot Dogs; $1 Fries

1 PM - Washer Toss - Plays like horseshoes, only more fun! 24 person limit.  Pick up early registration forms at Eagles Club for Euchre and Washer Toss Tournaments.
8:30 PM - 12:30 AM - "Red Eye Flyte Band."

DOCK DOGS COMPETITION                                       
Jaycee Park
For more information on times of competitions visit
www.dockdogsnorthernstars.com/events/Hastings09/2009_Hastings.html

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

HOLE IN ONE CONTEST                         9 AM - 4 PM
Sponsor: Hastings Area YMCA
Featherstone Ponding Basin (across from the YMCA)
Take a shot at the Hastings Area YMCA Hole in One Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes! All ages and abilities are welcome. Call (651) 480-8887 for more information.

ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR                        9 AM - 5 PM
(Vending Space is full)
Sponsor: Rivertown Days Committee
Note New Location:  
Levee Park along riverfront - east side of bridge

Over 100 vendors, food.

CROQUET CHALLENGE                  9:30 - 11:30 AM 
Sponsor: Regina Medical Center

LeDuc Historic Estate
1629 Vermillion Street (Hwy. 61)   
Join us as the Red Hat Minnesconsin Mamas challenge the Red Hat Spiralettes in a game of outdoor croquet.


KIDS KARNIVAL                                     10 AM - 2 PM
Sponsor: River of Life Church 
800 Vermillion Street 
Low cost kids games. All proceeds go to Hastings Family Service.

PEDAL PULL                           10 AM REGISTRATION
Organized by                        10:30 - 12:30 PM
Allina Medical Center
                                               
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. 

BLACK DIRT THEATER PRESENTATION           11 AM 
Sponsor:  CenterPoint Energy
Levee Park Riverfront 
35-minute family friendly show. Through the imaginative use of puppets, objects, music, and simple mechanics the Black Dirt Theater tells the story of Paul Bunyan, a big man trying to find how he fits in the world.

HASTINGS MILITARY SERVICE            11 AM - 9 PM
FAMILY INITIATIVE                       

V.F.W. Post #1210- 320 2nd St E
(See Friday's listing for details.)

YOUTH FISHING CLINIC                      11 AM - 1 PM
Sponsor: SKB Enviromental, Inc. & 
Hastings Parks & Recreations Department

Lake Rebecca Park 
The Twin Cities Traveling Youth Fishing Clinic program will teach children the basics of fishing and help them enjoy the outdoors.  The National Parks Service will also be helping children learn the basics of fishing and casting. Participants will have the opportunity to be active in various work stations.   

WATER SKI SHOW                                    12:30 PM
SHAKOPEE - PRIOR LAKE
WATER SKI ASSOCIATION 

Jaycee Park Riverfront

VOYAGEUR CANOE TOURS           12 NOON - 4 PM 
Sponsors: Power Within Chiropractic 
Organized by Hastings Environmental Protectors
(H.E.P.) (See Friday's listing for details.)

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.

DISC DOGS                                      1:30 - 5:30 PM
Sponsor: Hastings Area Senior Center
Jaycee Park

Watch “flying dogs” in action as they soar through the 
air to catch discs. This sanctioned Skyhoundz event is part of the Minnesota Cup hosted by the Minnesota Disc Dog Club. Visit www.mndiscdog.com for more information.

BLACK DIRT THEATER PRESENTATION         3 PM 
Sponsor: CenterPoint Energy
Levee Park Riverfront 
35-minute family friendly show. Through the imaginative use of puppets, objects, music, and simple mechanics the Black Dirt Theater tells the story of Paul Bunyan, a big man trying to find how he fits in the world.


LIVE TENT DANCE                               5 PM - 2 AM 
TUBBY’S BAR & GRILL 

Sponsors: Spiral Pizza & Tubby's Bar & Grill 
412 Vermillion Street 
Live outdoor music under the tent.

WATER SKI SHOW                                     5:30 PM
SHAKOPEE - PRIOR LAKE 
WATER SKI ASSOCIATION
Jaycee Park Riverfront

KURT JORGENSEN BAND                        7 - 10 PM
Jaycee Music Stage
Formed in 1999, this band continually turns audiences into
fans with their three part harmonies, high energy and songs.  From blues to soulful gospel to American rock, KJB plays to all audiences.  The band has award six Minnesota Music Awards in 2002 and seven in 2003.  

DUGAREL'S 5TH ANNUAL                  9 PM - 1 AM  
TENT DANCE

Sponsor: Dugarel's Bar & Grill 

3475 Vermillion Street
Live music featuring "Kooky Uncle Tony."


LIVE MUSIC                             9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
  
AT THE COLISEUM

Sponsor: Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill 
1840 Vermillion Street
Music featuring "Kick The Dog." No cover charge. 


FIREWORKS DISPLAY                                10 PM

Proceeds from button sales help support Rivertown Days. Fireworks will be displayed over the river from Jaycee Park.

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SUNDAY, JULY 19

PANCAKE BREAKFAST          7:30 AM - 12 NOON
Sponsor: United Methodist Church
615 West 15th St.
Includes French toast, pancakes, sausage, eggs, 
juice and coffee. 

TENNIS TOURNAMENT                 7:30 AM - 5 PM 
Sponsor: Hastings Women's Tennis League 
Roadside & Sr. High Tennis Courts  
(See Friday's listing for details) 

TOUR DE HASTINGS             7:30 AM Registration
                                                 8 AM Start
Tour De Hastings Registration 09.pdf
Sponsors: Thrivent Financial For Lutheran's &
The Route Bike Shop                  
Wilson Park (Corner of 5th & Spring Streets)
Bike Tour of the Hastings Area.  There will be a short tour (15 miles) and a longer tour (50 miles).  The 50 mile ride will begin at 8:00 a.m.  The 15 mile ride will begin shortly after 8:00 a.m. No entry fee, optional monetary donations accepted for Hastings Family Service.

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

DOCK DOGS COMPETITION                                       
Jaycee Park
For more information on times of competitions visit www.dockdogsnorthernstars.com/events/Hastings09/2009_Hastings.html

HOLE IN ONE CONTEST                         9 - 11 AM
Sponsor: Hastings Area YMCA
Featherstone Ponding Basin (across from the YMCA)
Take a shot at the Hastings Area YMCA Hole in One Contest for a chance to win fabulous prizes! All ages and abilities are welcome. Call (651) 480-8887 for more information.

BARBARY COAST                       9:15 & 10:35 AM 
DIXIELAND BAND WORSHIP SERVICE 

Sponsor: Our Saviour's Evangelical Lutheran Church
400 W. 9th Street
Dixieland band providing music and participating in worship services.

TWIN CITIES                                    10 AM - 3 PM*
POWER BOAT RACES
 
Sponsor: Pearle Vision Center 
Jaycee Park
*Coast Guard may stop races to allow barge traffic to pass.


ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR                   10 AM - 4 PM
(Vending Space is Full)

Sponsor: Rivertown Days Committee
Note New Location:  
Levee Park along riverfront - east side of bridge

Over 100 vendors, food.

RICH VALLEY                           10:30 AM - 3:30 PM 
RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES 
FLYING DEMONSTRATION
 
Sponsor: Ace Trailer Sales 
Directions: From Hwy. 61 take County Road 47/46 (160th Street) west about 3 miles, where County Road 47 turns south. The field is approximately 1 1/2 miles south on County Road 47. Flying and static display of many types of radio controlled model aircrafts and helicopters. 

VOYAGEUR CANOE TOURS              11 AM - 3 PM 
Sponsors: Power Within Chiropractic 
Organized by Hastings Environmental Protectors
(H.E.P.) (See Friday's listing for details.)


HASTINGS MILITARY SERVICE        11 AM - 4 PM
FAMILY INITIATIVE                       

V.F.W. Post #1210- 320 2nd St E
(See Friday's listing for details.)

EAGLES CLUB #2212                        11 AM - 6 PM  
Sponsor: Hastings Eagles Aeries #2212
  
1220 Vermillion Street 
$1.50 Burgers; $1 Hot Dogs; $1 Fries.

HASTINGS RTD GRANDE PARADE           12 NOON
Parade Entry Form 2009.pdf
Sponsor: Rivertown Days Committee
Route: 4th & Pleasant to Wilson Park.

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

DAZY HEAD MAZY                                      1 -4 PM
Jaycee Music Stage
One of today's most interesting groups.  High energy, incredible chemistry, fun, these are just a few phrases to describe the pop rock band from Minneapolis.  With a interesting blend of eye-opening pop and soothing melodic vocals, their tunes are infectious.

BLACK DIRT THEATER PRESENTATION           3 PM 
Sponsor: CenterPoint Energy
Levee Park Riverfront 
35-minute family friendly show. Through the imaginative use of puppets, objects, music, and simple mechanics the Black Dirt Theater tells the story of Paul Bunyan, a big man trying to find how he fits in the world.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE COLISEUM                     5 PM 
Sponsor: Coliseum Sports Bar & Grill 
1840 Vermillion Street
Reggae Band.  Authentic jerk chicken.

DINNER TO BENEFIT                  5:30 - 8:30 PM 
VETERAN'S RETURNING WITH DISABILITIES

Sponsors: The Langenfeld Foundation & 
The Point Restaurant & Catering 

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall 2035 15th St W 
A charity fundraiser benefiting disabled veterans returning from Iraq, Afghanistan and other fields of operations. Meet honored guest, U.S. Congressman John Kline.

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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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THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT | CARNIVAL


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