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.

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.

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

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Live Music: The Rundowns
Oct
17

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.

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Live Music: Razz Acoustic
Oct
18

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!

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Live Music: Ledfoot Larry
Oct
24

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."

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Live Music: Dan Ferstenou
Oct
25

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.

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Live Music: Calianna Caroline
Oct
31

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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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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Live Music: Madlee
Oct
10

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.

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The Great SponsorSIP Taste Off
Oct
10

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!

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El Gancho Food Truck
Oct
10
to Oct 11

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

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Live Music: Noah James Hittner
Oct
4

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.

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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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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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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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Big Papa BBQ at River Bend!
Sep
19

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: 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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Kristy Polden, Author, Book Signing
Sep
12

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!

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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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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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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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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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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: 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!
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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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
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
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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