About this Event
Hudson’s 12th annual celebration is set for July 16 - 20. Hudson will celebrate the St. Croix River with this annual summer “Party with a Purpose” with activities designed to inspire people of all ages to actively celebrate the river while recognizing the need to protect the river’s health and beauty.
RiverFest kicks off with the annual on Tuesday morning, July 16th at 10am. The River Cleanup is the “purpose” for the RiverFest celebration. Cleanup participates meet at Lakefront Park Bandshell and then collect trash along the riverfront. Lunch will be provided for cleanup crews at Picnic Point at the south end of Lakefront Park. Following lunch at 11:30am, will present .
This year the Hudson Rotary Environmental Committee is organizing an exciting new program. The Minnesota DNR Invasive Carp field team will be at RiverFest for a from 3-5pm on July 16th with a demonstration of the equipment and techniques they use to control these voracious and prolific-breeding species of carp in the bay north of the Hudson dike (water conditions permitting). The Minnesota DNR, Wisconsin DNR, National Park Service and Wild Rivers Conservancy will have display booths with information and demonstrations.
On Tuesday evening, families with young children will enjoy Enviro-fun Puppet Show at the Lakefront Park Bandshell at 6:30pm. The popular “Migration” will start at dusk at the Lakefront Park Bandshell. Bring a picnic blanket and watch the movie under the stars. Pre-movie kid-friendly fun and games will be provided by Hudson Area Public Library from 7:30-9pm.
On Wednesday, July 17th there will be a following the regular meeting of the Hudson Daybreak Rotary at 7:30am. Also, on Wednesday from 1-4pm, the will host a at their Wisconsin Campus.
The is on Thursday, July 18th at the Hudson Bandshell. This is one of the highlights of RiverFest. Partner organizations will have booths with information and demonstrations before the concert starting at 6pm. The Concert begins at 7pm and will include musical selections that celebrate our wild and scenic St. Croix River.
Other Riverfest activities include: storytime, learning sessions with Mr. Mick and crafts at the Hudson Area Public Library.
For those who are interested in a getting out on the water, on Friday evening, July 19th, in the morning and afternoon across Little Falls Lake and up to the beautiful Willow Falls on Friday. There is also a on Friday at 6:30pm.
RiverFest wraps up on Saturday, July 20, with a at the Hudson Bandshell from 1-4pm. Gather by the river for a dancing and singing presentation featuring the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin and the Ho-Chunk Nation’s Iron Mound Singers and Dancers. On Saturday you can explore . There is a cooking class at 1pm at Grand Fete and a meet & greet with Anne at the Black Rooster Bistro from 4-5pm.
RiverFest is made possible by the support of event sponsor Nor-Lake and many other local sponsors. A complete list to RiverFest partners and sponsors is available at stcroixriverfest.org.
Make plans to get out and celebrate the St. Croix River during RiverFest. View complete list of RiverFest activities and event details at stcroixriverfest.org/events.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lakefront Park, 1st Street, Hudson, United States
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