Upcoming Events

From live music and food trucks to wine releases, markets, and more! Here’s what’s coming up at the River Bend. Bring a friend, grab a glass, and make a day of it.

Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!
Aug
8
to Aug 9

Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!

Big Papa BBQ is rolling into River Bend Join us for a barbecue + wine kind of weekend. Big Papa will be serving up their crowd favorites!

Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm

Grab your friends, find a spot on the patio, and stay awhile. Pair it with a glass of wine or a cocktail and you’re set!

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Sunday Sounds of River Bend: Austin Skalecki
Aug
9

Sunday Sounds of River Bend: Austin Skalecki

Blending folk and Americana influences, Austin creates a sound that feels lived-in and sincere. His songs linger long after the final note — not just passing through your ears, but settling somewhere deeper. With reflections shaped by open roads and quiet moments, his music connects through simplicity, emotional depth, and timeless storytelling.

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Wednesday is Music Bingo Night!
Aug
12

Wednesday is Music Bingo Night!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It's free to play, easy to learn, and fun for everyone.

Instead of matching numbers, you'll match songs you know and love. Don't know the song? No worries! Our professional bingo host will announce the title before it's time to mark your card. Listen for the music, mark your card, and see if you can get bingo before everyone else. And yes... there are prizes!

Enjoy wine, handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, pizza, and snacks while you play. Music Bingo is one of our favorite ways to spend a Wednesday.

Music Bingo starts at 6 PM. Arrive early to grab a drink, order pizza, and find a table.

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Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!
Aug
15
to Aug 16

Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!

Big Papa BBQ is rolling into River Bend Join us for a barbecue + wine kind of weekend. Big Papa will be serving up their crowd favorites!

Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm

Grab your friends, find a spot on the patio, and stay awhile. Pair it with a glass of wine or a cocktail and you’re set!

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Vendors in the Vines | August 15
Aug
15

Vendors in the Vines | August 15

Vendors in the Vines is back at River Bend!🍷

Join us the third Saturday of each month, May through October, for a boutique-style market featuring local makers, artists, and boutiques set right here in the vineyard. And yes… our Saturday before Thanksgiving event will still be happening.

Spend the day browsing, listening to live music, grabbing something from the food truck, and enjoying a glass of wine or a cocktail.

Interested in being a vendor? Find more information and register here: www.riverbendwinery.com/vendors-in-the-vines

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Sunday Sounds of River Bend: Madlee
Aug
16

Sunday Sounds of River Bend: Madlee

Fronted by powerhouse male & female vocals- driven by energy that never quits. We are the band that plays exactly what the crowd wants. From the classics of country to anthems of rock, our setlist spans decades making every show different.

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Wednesday is Music Bingo Night!
Aug
19

Wednesday is Music Bingo Night!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It's free to play, easy to learn, and fun for everyone.

Instead of matching numbers, you'll match songs you know and love. Don't know the song? No worries! Our professional bingo host will announce the title before it's time to mark your card. Listen for the music, mark your card, and see if you can get bingo before everyone else. And yes... there are prizes!

Enjoy wine, handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, pizza, and snacks while you play. Music Bingo is one of our favorite ways to spend a Wednesday.

Music Bingo starts at 6 PM. Arrive early to grab a drink, order pizza, and find a table.

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Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!
Aug
22
to Aug 23

Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!

Big Papa BBQ is rolling into River Bend Join us for a barbecue + wine kind of weekend. Big Papa will be serving up their crowd favorites!

Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm

Grab your friends, find a spot on the patio, and stay awhile. Pair it with a glass of wine or a cocktail and you’re set!

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Wednesday is Music Bingo Night!
Aug
26

Wednesday is Music Bingo Night!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It's free to play, easy to learn, and fun for everyone.

Instead of matching numbers, you'll match songs you know and love. Don't know the song? No worries! Our professional bingo host will announce the title before it's time to mark your card. Listen for the music, mark your card, and see if you can get bingo before everyone else. And yes... there are prizes!

Enjoy wine, handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, pizza, and snacks while you play. Music Bingo is one of our favorite ways to spend a Wednesday.

Music Bingo starts at 6 PM. Arrive early to grab a drink, order pizza, and find a table.

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Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!
Aug
29
to Aug 30

Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!

Big Papa BBQ is rolling into River Bend Join us for a barbecue + wine kind of weekend. Big Papa will be serving up their crowd favorites!

Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm

Grab your friends, find a spot on the patio, and stay awhile. Pair it with a glass of wine or a cocktail and you’re set!

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Saturday Sounds of River Bend: Chad Johnson Duo
Aug
29

Saturday Sounds of River Bend: Chad Johnson Duo

Chad Johnson brings an acoustic duo performance filled with country favorites, Americana influences, and laid-back energy. With strong vocals, great musicianship, and a mix of familiar songs and originals, Chad creates an easygoing live music experience that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.

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Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!
Sep
5
to Sep 6

Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!

Big Papa BBQ is rolling into River Bend Join us for a barbecue + wine kind of weekend. Big Papa will be serving up their crowd favorites!

Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm

Grab your friends, find a spot on the patio, and stay awhile. Pair it with a glass of wine or a cocktail and you’re set!

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Saturday Sounds of River Bend: Mark Healey and Jim Schuh Duo
Sep
5

Saturday Sounds of River Bend: Mark Healey and Jim Schuh Duo

The Mark Healey and Jim Schuh Duo formed in 2015. Mark and Jim each began playing music during the mid-1960s. They perform a variety of classic rock songs. Artists covered include Badfinger, Beatles, Bob Dylan, Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Rolling Stones and much more. The duo has performed more than 300 times in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota.

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Sunday Sounds of River Bend: Bear Creek Band
Sep
6

Sunday Sounds of River Bend: Bear Creek Band

It’s simple. Extreme Variety - Serious Fun

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Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!
Sep
12
to Sep 13

Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!

Big Papa BBQ is rolling into River Bend Join us for a barbecue + wine kind of weekend. Big Papa will be serving up their crowd favorites!

Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm

Grab your friends, find a spot on the patio, and stay awhile. Pair it with a glass of wine or a cocktail and you’re set!

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Saturday Sounds of River Bend: JoyAnn Parker
Sep
12

Saturday Sounds of River Bend: JoyAnn Parker

Joyann Parker is an American roots and soul singer-songwriter whose powerhouse vocals and emotionally rich, genre-blending sound have made her one of the most compelling independent artists in today’s modern roots landscape. Drawing from blues, gospel, jazz, R&B, and vintage Americana, Parker pairs raw vocal authority with deeply human storytelling.

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Sunday Sounds of River Bend: 7 Swing
Sep
13

Sunday Sounds of River Bend: 7 Swing

7 Swing brings a lively mix of swing, jazz, blues, and classic favorites with a fun, energetic style that gets audiences smiling and tapping along. Featuring talented local musicians from the Eau Claire area, the group delivers an entertaining performance full of timeless music and big-band charm

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Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!
Sep
19
to Sep 20

Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!

Big Papa BBQ is rolling into River Bend Join us for a barbecue + wine kind of weekend. Big Papa will be serving up their crowd favorites!

Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm

Grab your friends, find a spot on the patio, and stay awhile. Pair it with a glass of wine or a cocktail and you’re set!

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Vendors in the Vines | September 19
Sep
19

Vendors in the Vines | September 19

Vendors in the Vines is back at River Bend!🍷

Join us the third Saturday of each month, May through October, for a boutique-style market featuring local makers, artists, and boutiques set right here in the vineyard. And yes… our Saturday before Thanksgiving event will still be happening.

Spend the day browsing, listening to live music, grabbing something from the food truck, and enjoying a glass of wine or a cocktail.

Interested in being a vendor? Find more information and register here: www.riverbendwinery.com/vendors-in-the-vines

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El Gancho at River Bend!
Sep
26

El Gancho at River Bend!

Family-owned and based in Chippewa Falls, El Gancho brings bold Baja-style flavor with fresh, made-to-order food you’ll want to come back for.

Saturday: 11am to 6pm
Sunday: 11am to 5pm

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Sunday Sounds of River Bend: Matt Wahl
Sep
27

Sunday Sounds of River Bend: Matt Wahl

Matt Wahl is a performing songwriter from Eau Claire, WI and a life long musician. He has released 7 CDs of original music in a genre best described as, “Fun-Loving, Sunny-Day, Acoustic Music” and has traveled throughout the country playing in a wide variety of venues. Matt’s live shows feature vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, harmonica and an occasional ukulele.

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Vendors in the Vines | October 17
Oct
17

Vendors in the Vines | October 17

Vendors in the Vines is back at River Bend!🍷

Join us the third Saturday of each month, May through October, for a boutique-style market featuring local makers, artists, and boutiques set right here in the vineyard. And yes… our Saturday before Thanksgiving event will still be happening.

Spend the day browsing, listening to live music, grabbing something from the food truck, and enjoying a glass of wine or a cocktail.

Interested in being a vendor? Find more information and register here: www.riverbendwinery.com/vendors-in-the-vines

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Vendors in the Vines: Deer Hunter's Edition
Nov
21

Vendors in the Vines: Deer Hunter's Edition

Vendors in the Vines: Deer Hunters Edition is back. 🍷🔥

Join us for our late-season market set under a heated tent, bringing all your favorite local makers, artists, and boutiques together in one cozy space.

Warm drinks, live music, a food truck, and a chance to shop local as the season winds down—it’s become a River Bend tradition.

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Wednesday is Music Bingo Night!
Aug
5

Wednesday is Music Bingo Night!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It's free to play, easy to learn, and fun for everyone.

Instead of matching numbers, you'll match songs you know and love. Don't know the song? No worries! Our professional bingo host will announce the title before it's time to mark your card. Listen for the music, mark your card, and see if you can get bingo before everyone else. And yes... there are prizes!

Enjoy wine, handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, pizza, and snacks while you play. Music Bingo is one of our favorite ways to spend a Wednesday.

Music Bingo starts at 6 PM. Arrive early to grab a drink, order pizza, and find a table.

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Saturday Sounds of River Bend: JoyAnn Parker
Aug
1

Saturday Sounds of River Bend: JoyAnn Parker

Joyann Parker is an American roots and soul singer-songwriter whose powerhouse vocals and emotionally rich, genre-blending sound have made her one of the most compelling independent artists in today’s modern roots landscape. Drawing from blues, gospel, jazz, R&B, and vintage Americana, Parker pairs raw vocal authority with deeply human storytelling.

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Sip & Paint with Cyndee Kaiser
Jul
31

Sip & Paint with Cyndee Kaiser

🎨 Sip & Paint at River Bend Winery 🍷

Join us for a fun and relaxed afternoon of painting with local artist Cyndee Kaiser! You’ll create your own masterpiece on a 16x20 canvas while enjoying a glass of River Bend wine—all supplies included.

📅 Friday, July 31st

🕐 1–3 PM

📍 River Bend Winery & Distillery

💵 $35 per person | Includes glass of wine + all materials

💬 To sign up, text Cyndee at 715-797-5262

💳 Pay Cyndee with cash or check at the event

👩‍🎨 Space is limited to 12 guests to ensure personal attention

No experience needed—just come ready to sip, paint, and enjoy!

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Wednesday is Music Bingo Night!
Jul
29

Wednesday is Music Bingo Night!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It's free to play, easy to learn, and fun for everyone.

Instead of matching numbers, you'll match songs you know and love. Don't know the song? No worries! Our professional bingo host will announce the title before it's time to mark your card. Listen for the music, mark your card, and see if you can get bingo before everyone else. And yes... there are prizes!

Enjoy wine, handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, pizza, and snacks while you play. Music Bingo is one of our favorite ways to spend a Wednesday.

Music Bingo starts at 6 PM. Arrive early to grab a drink, order pizza, and find a table.

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Sunday Sounds of River Bend: Songa Duo
Jul
26

Sunday Sounds of River Bend: Songa Duo

Songa Duo is a roots folk country band based in the Chippewa Valley, led by lifelong musicians and partners Mario and Sherry Friedel. They deliver heartfelt bluegrass & country, toe tapping blues, and tasteful originals with the harmonies that come from a lifetime of making music together.

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Saturday Sounds of River Bend: Hailey James
Jul
25

Saturday Sounds of River Bend: Hailey James

Hailey James has garnered recognition as a 5-time AWARD WINNER from the Midwest Country Music Organization, receiving prestigious titles such as 2023 and 2022 Female Vocalist and Songwriter of the Year, as well as the 2021 Midwest CMO New Artist and Song of the Year for her track "Wide Awake." On top of Midwest awards, Hailey won 'Vocalist of the Year - Modern Country Female' at the Josie Music Awards held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN in 2024.

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Wednesday is Music Bingo Night!
Jul
22

Wednesday is Music Bingo Night!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It's free to play, easy to learn, and fun for everyone.

Instead of matching numbers, you'll match songs you know and love. Don't know the song? No worries! Our professional bingo host will announce the title before it's time to mark your card. Listen for the music, mark your card, and see if you can get bingo before everyone else. And yes... there are prizes!

Enjoy wine, handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, pizza, and snacks while you play. Music Bingo is one of our favorite ways to spend a Wednesday.

Music Bingo starts at 6 PM. Arrive early to grab a drink, order pizza, and find a table.

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Sunday Sounds of River Bend: Mark Healey and Jim Schuh Duo
Jul
19

Sunday Sounds of River Bend: Mark Healey and Jim Schuh Duo

The Mark Healey and Jim Schuh Duo formed in 2015. Mark and Jim each began playing music during the mid-1960s. They perform a variety of classic rock songs. Artists covered include Badfinger, Beatles, Bob Dylan, Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Rolling Stones and much more. The duo has performed more than 300 times in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota.

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Sounds of River Bend: Anna & Nick
Jul
18

Sounds of River Bend: Anna & Nick

Anna & Nick are a husband-and-wife acoustic duo from the popular cover band Anna & The Big Boys. Their laid-back style, strong vocals, and mix of familiar favorites make them the perfect soundtrack for an afternoon at River Bend.

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Vendors in the Vines | July 18
Jul
18

Vendors in the Vines | July 18

Vendors in the Vines is back at River Bend!🍷

Join us the third Saturday of each month, May through October, for a boutique-style market featuring local makers, artists, and boutiques set right here in the vineyard. And yes… our Saturday before Thanksgiving event will still be happening.

Spend the day browsing, listening to live music, grabbing something from the food truck, and enjoying a glass of wine or a cocktail.

Interested in being a vendor? Find more information and register here: www.riverbendwinery.com/vendors-in-the-vines

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Saturday Live Music: Calianna Caroline
Jul
11

Saturday Live Music: Calianna Caroline

Calianna Caroline is a 16-year-old singer and songwriter from Eau Claire, WI. She accompanies herself on guitar and piano, performing a mix of country classics, heartfelt ballads, and contemporary hits. Calianna is a past winner of the Nashville North competition and brings a talent and stage presence well beyond her years.

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Black Diamond is back! Limited Release | July 11th
Jul
11
to Jul 12

Black Diamond is back! Limited Release | July 11th

The wait is over... Black Diamond is back! 🍷

Join us Saturday, July 11th, as we welcome back one of River Bend's most anticipated wines of the year!

Made with white Diamond grapes and blackberries, Black Diamond is sweet, fruity, and available for a limited time. It's also a Double Gold Award Winner at this year's Great Lakes Winemakers Challenge. 🏅

Whether Black Diamond has become part of your summer traditions or you're trying it for the first time, we'd love to have you join us.

Available beginning Saturday, July 11th, while it lasts.

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Sunday Live Music: The Other Brothers
Jul
5

Sunday Live Music: The Other Brothers

Based in West Central Wisconsin, The Other Brothers are an eclectic, classic rock quartet who utilize three-part vocal harmony, keyboard, guitars and drums, to convey a tightly-arranged catalog of familiar dance tunes and deep rock ‘n roll cuts.

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Karl’s Bar-B-Q Express at River Bend!
Jul
4
to Jul 5

Karl’s Bar-B-Q Express at River Bend!

Meats smoked fresh daily and packed with flavor—Karl’s Bar-B-Q Express is here and ready to serve up a barbecue worth sticking around for.

Saturday: 11am-6pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm

Grab your friends, find a spot on the patio, and stay awhile. Pair it with a glass of wine or a cocktail and you’re set!

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Family Night | July 3
Jul
3

Family Night | July 3

Join us for one of our favorite nights of the month...Family Night at River Bend!

Kick off your Fourth of July weekend with live music, authentic Mexican food, award-winning wines, handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, and a relaxed evening at the winery.

We're excited to welcome CiCi and the Swell! This five-piece pop-soul fusion band, powered by the standout vocals of CiCi Hurt, delivers high-energy, crowd-winning performances you'll love.

Rex Mex Food Truck will be serving authentic Mexican food from 4:30-8:00 PM.
Live Music: 5:00-8:00 PM

We'll also be staying open until 8:00 PM so you can enjoy an extra hour of summer evening at River Bend.

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Rex-Mex Food Truck for Family Night!
Jul
3

Rex-Mex Food Truck for Family Night!

Rex-Mex will be serving authentic Mexican food during Family Night on Friday, July 3 from 4:30-8:00 PM. Grab tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and more while you enjoy live music, wine, cocktails, and mocktails at River Bend Winery & Distillery.

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Fourth of July Weekend at River Bend | Live Music | Food Trucks | Fun
Jul
3
to Jul 5

Fourth of July Weekend at River Bend | Live Music | Food Trucks | Fun

Celebrate Fourth of July weekend at River Bend with three days of live music, award-winning wines, handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, food trucks, and great company.

Bonus! We'll be giving away Country Jam tickets during live music on Saturday and Sunday. Winners must be present to win.

Friday, July 3
• Family Night
• Live music by Cici and the Swell (5-8 PM)
• Rex Mex Food Truck (4:30-8 PM)
• Open until 8 PM

Saturday, July 4
• Live music by Dave "Dusty" Engedal (11 AM-2 PM)
• Live music by Emm K (3-6 PM)
• Karl's Bar-B-Q (11 AM-6 PM)
• Country Jam ticket giveaway

Sunday, July 5
• Live music by The Other Brothers (1:30-4:30 PM)
• Karl's Bar-B-Q (11 AM-5 PM)
• Country Jam ticket giveaway

While you're here, be sure to try our July featured cocktail and the Country Roads Peach Palmer, our July SponsorSIP in partnership with Country Jam.

No cover charge. Family-friendly. Leashed pets welcome.

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