Riverfest

2025 Wed. June 25-June 29th

The 38th Annual Riverfest Celebration www.exploreminnesota.com/

Wednesday, June 25

Tim's Food Pride Appreciation Lunch-11 a.m.-1 p.m. - serving brats/hot dogs, chips, watermelon and water for $3

Minnwest Bank Kid's Treasure Hunt and Root Beer Floats - 5pm to 6 pm at the Dawson Swimming Pool Parking lot located at 123 1st Street. Age Catagories 1 to 3 years, 4 to 6 years, and 7 to 10 years. For more information visit at www.minnwestbank.com

Baseball Merchant’s Night
5 p.m.-DB 7-8th Grade Dirt Devils: Dawson 1 vs. Dawson 2

8 p.m.-Dawson Drakes host the Rosen Express in a league game Both Games played on Nelson Field. Merchant Giveaways throughout the Drakes Game.

Thursday, June 26

LQP Co-op Oil Company Root Beer Floats - 11 a.m.-4 p.m.- in front of the Shop/Office

JMHS KIDS TRIATHLON/OBSTACLE COURSE-Registration is at 5:00pm. Competition for Kids age 5-11. Cost is FREE Will Donation. All participants will receive a goodie bag and t-shirt. Please visit www.jmhsmn.org for more information.

Riverfest Kickball Tourney

Games begin at 6 pm at Prestholdt Fields. Entry is $50 per team. 1st place $150 - 2nd place $75 - 3rd place $50. Contact Keith Abraham at 320-226-0685 to register.

Teen Dance with Live Music Featuring "The Stitches Band" in the Elementary Gymnasium starting at 8:00 pm. - 18 years and under Pop provided by LQP Co-op Oil Co.

Friday, June 27

Greater Community Credit Union 18-hole Golf Tourney 12:30pm. Tee off, bring your own 4 person team, cost $35/person. Must register with Josh, 769-2908.

Canoe Races-2:30 p.m.- 2-person teams. Registration is a Riverfest button. Three Divisions: Grade 5-8; Grade 9-12; 18 and older. Prizes awarded in Chamber Bucks. Meet at the walking bridge dock. Canoes provided. Lifejackets required. Coordinated by Greg Wyum, 320-226-0229.

Co-Ed Slow-pitch Softball Tournaments - Men's & Co-ed Tourney at 7 pm at Prestholdt Fields. $100 Registration fee. 100% payout. Dawson Fire Department Beer Gardens open during games. Contact Josh Lanphear at 320-841-1310 to register.

Baseball Game - Drakes vs Chokio Coyotes in a Land 'O Ducks Teal Game first pitch at 8:00 pm. at Nelson Field.

Gnome Unveiling Ceremony - 7:00 pm

at the Swimming Pool Park Main Shelter, Admission Riverfest button

Music by Dr. G’s Bowtie Brass starting at 6:00 pm
Flag Raising by American Legion and VFW
Unveiling of 2025 Gnome memories shared Gnome Style.
Midwest Cattlemen's Association Meal- 5:30-7:00pm. Serving Roast Beef Sandwich, salad and beverage for $8.
Gnome Donuts-5:30-7pm

Rusty Duck Live Music - Neon Gypsy 7:30 pm at the Rusty Duck (No Cover Charge)

More info on Dawson Gnomes at www.gnomedaws.com or facebook.com/gnomesdaws

Saturday, June 28

**Main Street will be closed from 7 am to 1 pm**

Fishing Contest- 8am-2pm at Riverside Park, Registration fee is a Riverfest Button. Fish on the LQP River and bring your catch to Riverside Park at 2 pm Saturday to be weighed with Terry & Jeri Popma. Prizes - $25 Bonus Bucks (1 prize per winner) Largest Walleye, Largest Northern and Largest Catfish Coordinators: Jeri and Terry Popma 320-226-9735

JMHS Color Run - 7:30-8:15 am registration. Race Starts at 8:30 am at City Hall. For Ages 12 and up. $20/participant. All participants will receive a t-shirt and post-run hydration. Please visit www.jmhsmn.org for more information, starting point and route updates.

Kids Pedal Pull - 9:00-9:30am check-in on Main Street. For ages 3-11 years old. Come check out the farm equipment as well. Sposored by Titan Machinery

3-on-3 Basketball - at Swimming Pool Park basketball courts. Registration at 9:30 am with tournament to start at 10:00 am. $20 per team

Gnome Painting - 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Under red awning on Main Street

Slow-pitch Softball Tournaments - starting at 9 am at Prestholdt Fields. Co-Ed continues and Men's tournament starts. No registration fee for men's tournament. Contact Josh Lanphear at 320-841-1310 to register.

Dawson-Boyd Band Fundraiser - 10:00 am-3:00 pm at the small shelter house at the Swimming Pool Park. Children's Carnival will start at 10:30 am Bingo in the large shelter house from 1:00-200. There will be Children's Carnival, Bounce Houses, Silent Auction, Bake Sale, & New this year - Ax Throwing!

Gnomes Pull - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. - At The Swimming Pool Park. DB Arts Association's gnome-pull fundraiser. Come Roll the Dice ($25/roll), pick your gnome and take it home. Each Gnome is accompanied by a gift/gift card.

Riverfest Craft, Vendor, & Flea Market- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Swimming Pool Park. Exhibitors are welcome! Bring your tables, and chairs for more information or to reserve a spot call Katie @ 507-850-2633 or thevineeventcenter@gmail.com. Right now we have 60 vendors with papparazi, Tupperware, Thirty one bags, pampered chef, tastefully simple, metal arts, wood art, gnomes, diamond arts, sewing, crochet items, Karma Korn and more, still room for more and a must visit!

Robotics Club will be having their robots run an obsticle course during the Vendor Fair and serving Subway Meal as a Fundraiser.

DBAA Family Entertainment- "Tuey" (Free Riverfest Family Event)! 1:00pm at the Swimming Pool Park Presented by the DB Arts Association and sponsored by Minnwest Bank and Dawson Riverfes . Comic Stunt Juggler! He goes beyond the usual display of juggling skills to include a wide array of manipulations throwing cups about, spinning ropes, balls and rings, wearing flaming head gear while juggling torches perched atop a seven-foot free standing ladder and one stunt involving three Nerf arrows, two spinning balls, and the ladder. His unique, likable style and eclectic blend of juggling stunts and humor immediately wins the affection and enthusiasm of audiences everywhere!

The Gnome Flop Competition - 12:30 at the Swimming Pool. Belly Flop?Splash Contest. Registration at Noon - three age divisions - Prizes for best splash, most artistic, and best dressed.

Rusty Duck Live Music - Featuring Darren Prestholdt from 6-9pm. No Cover Charge.

DBAA presents "The Crow Jewels" A Tribute to Queen - 7pm at DB Memorial Auditorium. The Crown Jewels blend the vocal layering and studio precision Queen was know for by recreating both musicall and visually, with elaborate lighting effects, costumes and staging detail, the live "Queen" experience that filled stadiums around the world. This live performance features the greatist hits, arena anthems and top ten singles that made Queen one of the most legendary rock bands of all time. From start to finsih, the show is incredible with something for everyone, from the hardcore Queen fan to the casual listener. Presented by the Dawson Boyd Arts Association. Reserved Seating Adults $40 Students $15. Tickets available on-line @ https:www.dawsonboydartspresents.org or by calling 320-312-2311. Sponsored by Greater Community Credit Union and the Dawson Chamber.

Hilltop Dance & Fireman's Raffle
Featuring Gen X 9pm-1am. Advance Tickets available at the Hilltop for $10 each or $15 at the door. Firemen's CASH RAFFLE drawing at 8pm. Tickets available from local firefighters.

Sunday, June 29th

Legion Pancake Feed- Chris Cakes - 9am-12:30pm @ Hilltop Bar & Grill & Event Center Sponsored by the American Legion. $12 person (5 yrs & under FREE) All You Can Eat! proceeds will stay local.

Men's Slow-pitch Softball Tournament - starting at 10am at Prestholdt Fields

Antique Tractor, Car, & Motorcycle Display
10am at Vetran's Park. Exhibitors welcome. Door Prizes and Awards for top entries. Food Vendors available on site Contact John Harker at 320-226-3144.

Ecumenical Church Service in the Park
11am at Riverside Park. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy fellowship in the park. Please bring a food shelf item for the offering. Coordinated by Dawson-Boyd Ministerial. The offering is designated for Backpack for Jacks and the local food shelf.

Riverfest Grand Parade
2pm. Line up Starting @ 1pm. Line up at the Golf Course parking lot. Please check the Dawson Riverfest Facebook Page of parade route. No registration required. Coordinated by the Dawson-Boyd Police Department

Golf Association 3 person Golf Scramble- 3 pm (following the parade) at the Dawson Golf Course. 3 person, par 3 golf tournamen. Hosted by Dawson Golf Association.

Show your support for Riverfest and help keep our activity list full by purchasing:Riverfest Buttons available for $5 at Dawson Coop Credit Union and Minnwest Bank and Hilltop. Buttons are used for admittance to some events and registration for the Riverfest Drawing. Chance to win great prizes including a Mall of America Package Donated by Q92 Radio.

Dawson Gnome T-shirts available for $15 at Greater Community Credit Union and Minnwest Bank.

30th Annual Gnometown Raffle- a chance to win top prize of $1000 Cash, additional cash prizes, too. Drawing to be held Saturday, December 6th. Tickets are $20 each, need not be present to win and are available at many Dawson Area Businesses. Please help support the Dawson Chamber of Commerce.

All events are subject to change. For up-to-date information or weather related changes, check out our Facebook page, website or follow us on Twitter. http://dawsonmn.com https://www.facebook.com/DawsonRiverfest KLQP Q92 92.1 FM KDMA/KMGM/KKRC

Shop Dawson for great deals, sales and prizes.

Foodstands available all weekend in ball parks and swimming pool park area.

Beer Garden available all weekend at Prestholdt Fields sponsored by Dawson Fire Department

We are excited about the improvements in our community!