Wild Rivers Fest | 2026
Schedule
Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
45th Parallel Distillery | New Richmond, WI
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Celebrate spring and the upcoming open water season with Wild Rivers Conservancy at Wild Rivers Fest.Join us on Saturday, May 2nd from 11am-4pm at 45th Parallel Distillery in New Richmond, Wisconsin to celebrate the return of open water season with fellow outdoor adventure enthusiasts!
Learn about the best places to explore along the St. Croix and Namekagon Rivers and connect with local experts in fishing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, and more. It’s your one-stop spot for inspiration and resources to make the most of the upcoming summer season outdoors.
FREE AND OPEN TO ALL AGES | ONLINE SILENT AUCTION | PRODUCT DEMOS
NEW This Year - Help us Celebrate the launch of EDDY
After years of envisioning a mobile visitor experience, it’s finally ready to showcase! EDDY (Exploration & Discovery Delivered to You) will be rolling out this spring, ready to meet river visitors and enthusiasts at community events, river landings, and more! Join us at 1pm for our official EDDY launch. Hear from donors, board members, staff, and artists who made this happen, and get a chance to tour and see EDDY for yourself!
Schedule
11:00-11:45 Music (Will Hale and the Tadpole Parade)
12:00 Riverway Trip Planning Presentation by NPS Park Ranger Dan Peterson
1:00 EDDY Launch - Joint introduction from Executive Director Matt Poppleton and Superintendent Craig Hansen
1:30 Music (Ben Aaron)
2:30 Exploring Wild Rivers with Owen and October of Wild Rivers Conservancy
3:00 Music by HamDog
3:30 Silent Auction Closes, BINGO Raffle Drawing
Thank you to music sponsor Royal Credit Union
Thank You Wild Rivers Fest Venue Sponsor 45th Parallel Distillery.
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Where is it happening?
45th Parallel Distillery, 1570 Madison Ave, New Richmond, WI 54017-6617, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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