Event Schedule
* Schedule subject to change without notice. Please see the information booth for any changes.
FRIDAY, September 25th:
SATURDAY, September 26th:
Business Hours
Sidewalk Sales
Shop till you drop! Find the best deals of summer during RCD's Sidewalk Sales. Support local business and stock up on all the best attire, home decor, and more.
9:00am - 8:00pm
Friends of the Chaska Library - Used Book Sale
@ City Hall Plaza
Look a good book? Now is your time to shop all your favorite genres and titles at the Used Book Sale thanks to Friends of the Chaska Community Library.
10:00am - 6:00pm
Chaska Historical Society Displays
@ Chaska Historical Society
Chaska River City Days may be in it's 45th year however, the City of Chaska has be established longer than that! Come learn about Chaska's rich history with amazing historic photos that put you right back in the history.
To learn more about the Chaska Historical Society go to www.chaskahistory.org. 112 West 4th St.
3:00pm
CHASKA CITY SQUARE OPENS
Let the celebration begin in CITY SQUARE PARK!
Shop, eat, dance, play games, all is available starting at 3pm!
3:00pm -11:00pm
Chaska Lions Beer Tent
@ City Square Park
The Chaska Lions once again bring us a wonderful beer selection. New this year...Pull Tabs!
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Food Truck Festival
@ City Square Park
Chaska City River Days is proud to present our Food Truck Festival featuring all your tummy hug favorites!
3:00pm - Dusk
Arts & Crafts Fair
@ City Square Park
**NEW VENDORS THIS YEAR** Art in the Park showcases a variety of Art and Crafts from local and regional artists. Bring some of your favorite pieces home!
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids Games and Activities
@ City Square Park
Fun and interesting activities for the kiddos!
3:00pm - 6:00pm
SW Metro Chamber of Commerce Business & Health Expo
@ The Big Tent
The River City Days Expo will be a one-stop shop for information on all types of things that pertain to Home & Garden, Food, Fitness, & Fun! Join the SouthWest Metro Chamber of Commerce and experience this widely publicized community event with other area businesses.
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Live Music from Matt McAllister
@ Gazeebo
Matt McAllister plays a wide variety of music from the 60's to today and is known for putting his own spin on classics you are known to love; Prince, Tom Petty, Trampled by Turtles, Willie Nelson, Blind Faith, Eric Clapton, Chris Stapleton, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and more.
5pm - While supplies last
FREE Treats from Cooper's
@ The Big Tent
Thanks to Gary Cooper from Chaska's own Cooper's County Market, FREE treats (to be determined) will be served until it's gone!
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Good for Gary Band
@ The Big Tent
Good for Gary is a Twin Cities cover band that specializes in playing current and past dance hits, focusing on the newest Top 40 songs. With a 7-piece line-up, there’s no hip-hop, pop, or dance song they can’t cover. You will hear some Iggy Azalea, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Macklemore and old school jams at every show. Check out the rest of the songlist and you will get a taste of what Good for Gary is capable of.
Business Hours
Sidewalk Sales
Shop till you drop! Find the best deals of summer during RCD's Sidewalk Sales. Support local business and stock up on all the best attire, home decor, and more.
8:00am - 12:00pm
Love INC, Charity Breakfast in the Park
@ The Big Tent
Join us for a delicious hot breakfast of pancakes, sausage, real fruit toppings, orange drink/coffee prepared by Chef Bob DeMaris and crew. Prepared and served under the tent on Walnut Street at the City Square Park. Proceeds will benefit Love INC. Love INC of Eastern Carver County provides a means for local area churches and other organizations of our community to work together to serve those among us who are in need of assistance. We work in partnership with CAP, Carver County, PROP and other local agencies.
8:00am - 9:00am
5K Family Fun Walk to End Domestic Violence
@ City Square Park
5k Walkers will be guided down and around Courthouse Lake. Group rates for family and friends. Strollers Welcome.
Proceeds to benefit the Southern Valley Alliance for Battered Women.
Pre-registration is recommended, but also can register on race day.
5 K Registration click here: Sign Me Up
9:00am - 8:00pm
Friends of Chaska Library - Used Book Sale
@ City Hall Plaza
Look a good book? Now is your time to shop all your favorite genres and titles at the Used Book Sale thanks to Friends of the Chaska Community Library.
10:00am - 6:00pm
Chaska Historical Society Displays
@ Chaska Historical Society
Chaska River City Days may be in it's 45th year however, the City of Chaska has be established longer than that! Come learn about Chaska's rich history with amazing historic photos that put you right back in the history.
To learn more about the Chaska Historical Society go to www.chaskahistory.org. 112 West 4th St.
10:00am - 7:00pm
Kids Games and Activities
@ City Square Park
Fun and interesting activities for the kiddos!
10:00am - 11:00pm
Chaska Lions Beer Tent
@ City Square Park
The Chaska Lions once again bring us a wonderful beer selection. New this year...Pull Tabs!
10:00am - Dusk
Arts & Crafts Fair
@ City Square Park
Art in the Park showcases a variety of Art and Crafts from local and regional artists. Bring some of your favorite pieces home!
10:00am - 11:00pm
Food Truck Festival
@ City Square Park
Chaska City River Days is proud to present our Food Truck Festival featuring all your tummy hug favorites!
10:00am - 3:00pm
5th Annual Classic Car Show
@ City Square Park
Class Car Show sponsored by Chaska Auto Pros. A variety of car clubs from the area will be showcasing their cars at City Square Park. Public is invited to vote on their favorite ride!
11:00am - 4:00pm
SW Metro Ed. Coop/Memorial Blood Center Blood Drive
@ City Square Park (West side near Co Rd 41)
Sponsored by the Southwest Metro Educational Cooperative. Appointments can be done online at http://www.mbc.org/searchdrives and enter sponsor code 3886 or call Sarah Qualy at 651-332-7164. Walk-ins will also be welcome. The Memorial Blood Center vehicle will be parked adjacent to the City Square Park on Saturday 11am- 4pm.
12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Castaways
@ The Gazebo
We couldn't think of any better entertainment to rock us through our Classic Car show and Food Truck Festival as The Castaways! The Castaways play the best songs from Elvis to The Beatles, the Beach Boys and Motown to Springsteen!
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Jambone
@ Gazebo
JAMBONE is a four piece variety band that plays rock, country and blues music. From Glen Miller to Johnny Cash to Rolling Stones to Chuck Berry and many more. All four members sing lead and harmony vocals and the musicianship is superb.
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Steak & Chicken Fry Dinner
@ The Big Tent
Prepared and served by the Chaska Rotary Club. Meal includes a choice of Ribeye Steak or Chicken Breast, with corn on the cob, Caesar salad and trimmings. Saturday 4pm-7pm
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Becky Rae Dalton
@ The Big Tent
Minneapolis singer/songwriter Becky Rae Dalton has gracefully emerged onto the Twin Cities music scene connecting with audiences through her powerful vocals, catchy lyrics, and authentic performances.
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Devon Worley Band
@ The Big Tent
The Devon Worley Band was forged out of raw talent. Devon’s undeniable ability drew top-tier touring musicians to her side at a very early age. While every other teenage girl was hanging out at the mall snap chatting their boyfriends, Devon’s teenage years were spent paying dues, traveling with her band, and touring relentlessly across the heartland; playing just about every bar, fair and festival in the grain belt.
Catch a show, grab yourself a seat and get ready to be blown away! Welcome to the future.