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!
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 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.
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
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!
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
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.
Sunday Sounds of River Bend: October Tree
October Tree plays acoustic music from multiple genres with a specialty in melodic 90's rock.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Saturday Sounds of River Bend: Little Way
Little Way is an acoustic country husband-wife duo that delivers strong vocals, smooth harmonies, and honest simplicity. Enjoy country hits, old and new, as well as an array of easy-listening and wholesome tunes.
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
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: 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.
Saturday Sounds of River Bend: Gaff Mountain
Gaff Mountain is a high-energy 4-piece cover band playing rock, funk and pop music from the 1960’s to today. Gaff Mountain was voted the “#1 Best New Band of 2026” In Volume One’s Best of the Chippewa Valley Readers Poll!
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: Cici and the Swell
A five-piece pop-soul fusion band powered by the standout vocals of CiCi Hurt, CiCi and the Swell delivers high-energy, crowd-winning performances.
Big Ash Pizza at River Bend!
Big Ash Pizza serves up handcrafted wood-fired pizza with that perfect crispy crust and fresh toppings everyone loves.
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.
Vallarta Tacos at River Bend
Vallarta Tacos is bringing authentic Mexican street food to River Bend! Stop by for tacos and more, then stay awhile with your favorite wine, cocktail, mocktail, or beer.
Come hungry!
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!
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: 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.
Island Vibe at River Bend
AUTHENTIC Jamaican food! Featuring jerk chicken & pork, rice & beans & fried plantain on the menu.
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.
Top Dog Mobile Restaurant Food Truck at River Bend!
Top Dog Mobile Restaurant is a family-owned, family-operated food truck serving one-of-a-kind all-beef hotdogs, signature burritos, and more!
“So much menu you can't decide but there are no wrong choices here! Welcome to the Top Dog!”
Saturday: 11am to 6pm