Event Schedule
* Schedule subject to change without notice. Please see the information booth for any changes.
FRIDAY, July 24th:
SATURDAY, July 25th:
SUNDAY, July 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.
9am-8pm
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.
10am - 6pm
Chaska Historical Society Displays
@ Chaska Historical Society
Chaska River City Days may be in it's 44th 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.
4pm
CHASKA CITY SQUARE OPENS
Let the celebration begin in CITY SQUARE PARK!
Shop, eat, dance, play games, all is available starting at 4pm!
4pm - 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!
4pm - 8:30pm
Pie & Ice Cream Social
@ Moravian Church
Join us for food, fun and fellowship, while supporting the church at our annual fundraiser! Serving Sloppy Joes, Chips, Ice Cream Sundaes, Pie and Beverages, all enjoyed in climate-controlled comfort! 4-8:30pm and Sat. 11am-5:30pm at the Chaska Moravian Church across from the City Square Park. The sanctuary will be open for prayer and meditation. Also available, a nursing station for moms and babies.
4:30pm - 7pm
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.
5pm - While supplies last
FREE WATERMELLON from Cooper's
@ The Big Tent
Thanks to Gary Cooper from Chaska's own Cooper's County Market, FREE watermellon will be served until it's gone!
8:30pm - Midnight
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.
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.
8am
5K Run/ Fun Walk to End Domestic Violence
@ City Square Park
The 5 K Run is a USATF Sanctioned Event. The 5K run starts and ends near Chaska’s notable City Square Park in downtown Chaska. Participants run on paved asphalt through downtown Chaska then along the Minnesota River which lead them to and onto part of our winding paved trail system. Trophies and Medals awarded to the 5 K runners.
FUN WALK: 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
8:30am
Disc Golf Tournament/Clinic
**CASH PRIZES**
CASH & FOOD DONATIONS FOR BOUNTIFUL BASKET FOOD SHELF**
WHEN: Saturday, July 25, 2020
WHERE: Chaska Middle School CourseParking in La Academia/Kinder Academy Lot. Check-in near hole 1
DAY'S SCHEDULE
8:30am: Players Meeting
9:00am: Tournament Shotgun Start (10:30am: Awards)
10:45am: Ring of Fire
11:00am: Disc Golf Clinic
11:30am: Fun Round
1:00pm: Draw Doubles
EVENTS FOR ALL LEVELS
Tournament: Recreation, Intermediate, & Advanced Divisions
"Ring of Fire": All ages and abilities are invited to join for chances to win great disc golf swag!
Disc Golf Clinic: New to the game? Join us for this clinic and stay for full round!
Round of Doubles: All levels are invited to a round of double for even more prizes!
Disk Golf Registration click here: Sign Me Up
WE WILL HAVE SOME DISCS FOR USE FOR THOSE NEW TO THE SPORT.
8:30pm - 11:30pm
Good for Gary Band
@ The Big Tent
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Twin Cities most entertaining live top 40 cover band!
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.
9am-8pm
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.
10am - 6pm
Chaska Historical Society Displays
@ Chaska Historical Society
Chaska River City Days may be in it's 44th 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.
10am - 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!
10:30am - 1pm
Family Service Fair - A Thrivent Community Event
@ The Big Tent
We will have 5 different hands-on projects that will help support some local non-profits who are making a difference in our community. Each participating family will get a passport card and are asked to complete the project at each station to get a stamp on their card. After completing all of the stations, they will turn their cards in to get a treat!
Pre-registration is not required, however, there will only be a limited about of passport cards available. Current Thrivent members can reserve a passport card ahead of the event if they would like to have guaranteed participation in the event. Please contact Katie Rotz at katie.rotz@thrivent.com or (320) 864-2022 if you are a Thrivent member and would like to have guaranteed participation at the event.
Join us with your family and help spread generosity in our community!
No products will be sold.
11am - 4pm
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 on HWY 41 adjacent to the City Square Park between 3rd and 4th Streets. Saturday 11am- 4pm.
11am - 5:30pm
Pie & Ice Cream Social
@ Moravian Church
Join us for food, fun and fellowship, while supporting the church at our annual fundraiser! Serving Sloppy Joes, Chips, Ice Cream Sundaes, Pie and Beverages, all enjoyed in climate-controlled comfort! 4-8:30pm and Sat. 11am-5:30pm at the Chaska Moravian Church across from the City Square Park. The sanctuary will be open for prayer and meditation. Also available, a nursing station for moms and babies.
1pm
Fire Department Water Fights
@ 3rd/4th St. & Walnut
Cool off while enjoying the fierce yet fun entertainment of our Chaska Fire Department battling other area departments with fire hoses. Fun & refreshing entertainment the whole family won't want to miss!
2pm-4pm
Cash Bingo
@ The Big Tent
When we say cash, we mean it! Come play some BIG BINGO under the BIG TENT!
5pm - 8pm
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 5-8pm –
6pm - 8pm
18th Annual Karaoke Contest
@ Gazebo
So you think you can sing? Come to the Gazebo and sign up. Performances at the Gazebo. Sponsored by Mike Tudor, Chaska Community Television. Prize drawings for registered participants sponsored by the Chaska Park and Rec Dept.
7am- 4pm
Couples Golf Scramble
@ Chaska Par 30 Golf Course
A golf scramble will be held at the Chaska Par 30 on Sunday, July 26th, 7am-4pm. Green fees are $12.00 per person. (Pull cart included in fee). Each team will consist of one man and one woman who play the best of their two shots throughout the round, with 1st and 2nd place trophies awarded. Register the day of the event at Par 30 or book your tee time at www.chaskapar30.com Sponsored by the City of Chaska
8:30am
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.
9am-10am
Outdoor Church Service
@ Gazebo
All are welcome to join us and listen to the message of the gospel, public prayer for our city and a live band singing traditional hymns and contemporary praise songs! Hosted by Pastor Scott Crook and the Cross of Grace Church. 10-11AM at the City Square Gazebo.
10am - 4pm
Arts & Crafts Fair (limited vendors)
@ 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!
11am-4pm
4th 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 the RCD Community Parade on Sunday (1:00pm) and then parking in the City Square Park following the parade. Public is invited to vote on their favorite ride!
True Top 30, and everyone can vote! Winners go home with a RCD Car Show Trophy!
Car Show Registration click here: Sign Me Up
1pm
Community Parade
@ East Side Down Town Chaska
Welcome all businesses, organizations, neighborhoods and other groups who wish to have a unit in the parade at our summer festival. The fee/donation that is collected goes toward donation to the school marching band(s).
Sponsored by the RCD Parade Committee. A big thanks to Lenzen Chevrolet: preferred Chevy dealer of Chaska River City Days
Parade Registration click here: Sign Me Up
Grand Marshals: Steve Patterson, host of Twin Cities Live
12pm-4pm
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!