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.
Wicked Wingz Food Truck
Stop by for wings, grab a glass of wine or a cocktail, and enjoy a Saturday afternoon at the winery.
The food truck will be here from 11am–6.
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.
Tastefully Simple
Lark by the Lake Pottery
Permanent Jewelry by Slate
Temperance Herbals
Mar Mar's BaRkery
The White Daisy
Orchid Apothecary
Sewn by Aislinn Designs
Barnlight Candle Company
Oak Wick Candle Co.
J.R. Salzman Wood Company
The Luminary
The Beaded Muse
Rogalski Honey Bees
Checkered Pearl Boutique
Author Kristy Polden
Cascade Valley Designs
Interested in being a vendor? Find more information and register here: www.riverbendwinery.com/vendors-in-the-vines
Live Music: The Rundowns
Easy listening favorites from modern hits to Motown classics, featuring Nicole Crumbaker, Maddy Crowell, and Tom Benson—familiar songs and smooth vocals that are easy to settle into.
Pizza in the Tasting Room
Pizza is always a good idea. Grab one from the tasting room and settle in with a glass of wine, cocktail, or mocktail!
Live Music: Razz Acoustic
Razz Acoustic is a seasoned, solo, rock and roll troubadour known for his authentic, no-frills approach to Live Music. Rolling in with just a guitar and a microphone—no tracks, no loops, no drum machine—Razz delivers a pure, engaging performance featuring classic favorites and well-known hits!
Live Music: Ledfoot Larry
Ledfoot Larry fuses the timeless spirit of early country, Americana, pop, and Tex-Mex into a high-energy, genre-blending sound best described as "neo-traditional country meets modern Americana."
Live Music: Dan Ferstenou
Dan Ferstenou is a singer and guitarist living in Saint Paul. As a solo artist, Dan performs a variety of memorable acoustic songs spanning from the 1960’s up to today. From the great singer songwriter era of Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Neil Young, and John Prine to diverse artists such as Jason Isbell, Tom Petty, Prince, and Tyler Childers, fans of all ages will be entertained.
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.
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.
Live Music: 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.
The Great SponsorSIP Taste Off
On Saturday, October 10th, we’re bringing back every SponsorSIP cocktail from this year’s live music season for one big Taste Off. Order your favorites, try the ones you missed, and cast your vote for the best of the bunch.
Best of all, it’s a chance for us to celebrate the local businesses who helped make live music at River Bend possible this year. Come listen to Madlee live, raise a glass to our sponsors, and help us crown this year’s favorite!
El Gancho Food Truck
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
Live Music: Noah James Hittner
Influenced by everything from folk-rock & blues, to hip-hop, Noah has recorded and released several albums which blend the singer-songwriter, acoustic, rock, urban, and electronic styles into a singular Acoustic-Tronic genre.
El Gancho Food Truck
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.
Sunday: 11am to 5pm
Live Music: Worn Label
Country blues built for a good time. Delivering feel-good energy and raw sound from Eau Claire, WI.
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.
The Lunchboxx Food Truck at River Bend!
The Lunchbox Food Truck is serving up fresh, made-to-order poke bowls—light, flavorful, and perfect for a day at River Bend.
Saturday Sounds of River Bend: Gilmore Family Band
The Gilmore Family Band is a progressive acoustic ensemble featuring a versatile repertoire that spans blues, folk, rock, jazz, and country.
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
Sunday Sounds of River Bend: October Tree
October Tree plays acoustic music from multiple genres with a specialty in melodic 90's rock.
Saturday 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.
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
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!
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
Kristy Polden, Author, Book Signing
Meet local author Kristy Polden at River Bend today! 📚🍷
Kristy will be here from 3–7 PM celebrating the release of Newest Nurse on the Planet — her wildly funny, heartfelt and brutally honest memoir about life, loss and the chaos of nursing. Copies will be available to purchase and have signed while you’re here!
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.
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!
Sunday Sounds of River Bend: Bear Creek Band
It’s simple. Extreme Variety - Serious Fun
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.
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!
Saturday Live Music: 40 Fingers
40 Fingers will keep you singing and dancing along to the songs you grew up with in the 60's & 70's. They've been filling the dance floor for almost 20 years.
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.
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!
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.
Sunday Sounds of River Bend: Emm K
A signature alt-rock sound with acoustic covers and originals, inspired by Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, and The Cranberries—strong vocals and songs you’ll recognize and enjoy.
Saturday Sounds of River Bend: Jackson Taylor
Country music, infused with Christian values. Jackson writes about faith love, family, & growing up in rural Wisconsin
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!
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.