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.

Sherry Friedel Live at River Bend!
Nov
8

Sherry Friedel Live at River Bend!

Sherry Lynn Friedel plays country, folk and popular covers from the 70s to today. Sherry brings the music of artists like Fleetwood Mac, Alison Krauss, Megan Moroney & The Chicks. Piano, guitar, & a sweet, expressive voice will have you singing along.

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Music Bingo!
Nov
11

Music Bingo!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It’s free to play, easy to learn, and a fun way to spend a Wednesday night.

Instead of matching numbers, you’ll match songs you know and love. Don’t know the song? No worries! Our Music 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 starts at 6PM. Come early to grab a drink, order a pizza, and find a table!

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Duo Chanson
Nov
15

Duo Chanson

Duo Chanson brings a mix of jazz, Jazz Manouche, popular favorites, and original selections to River Bend. John Utphall performs on violin and piano and has been part of solo and ensemble performances throughout the Chippewa Valley since 1977. Ken Rogers performs on guitar and piano and is an active arranger and composer of jazz, classical, and popular music, with experience performing alongside professional jazz and string orchestras.

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Music Bingo!
Nov
18

Music Bingo!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It’s free to play, easy to learn, and a fun way to spend a Wednesday night.

Instead of matching numbers, you’ll match songs you know and love. Don’t know the song? No worries! Our Music 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 starts at 6PM. Come early to grab a drink, order a pizza, and find a table!

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Xavier Artisan Food Truck at Vendors in the Vines
Nov
21

Xavier Artisan Food Truck at Vendors in the Vines

Xavier Artisan is bringing their new food truck to Vendors in the Vines! Based in Altoona’s River Prairie, Xavier Artisan serves fresh Mediterranean and Levantine-inspired food with a menu featuring familiar favorites, food truck exclusives, and rotating specials. Come hungry!

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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.

Oak Wick Candle Co.
Orchid Apothecary LLC
Lark by the Lake Pottery
Ackerman Acres
Lilac and Chain
Permanent jewelry by Slate
Tastefully Simple
Temperance Herbals
Mar Mar's BaRkery
The White Daisy Boutique
Lupine Pottery
Cheryl Ungaro Designs
Tina Susedik, Author
Bee Pure by Jamie
West and Worn
Monarch Tree Publishing, inc
The Noctua Nook
Moss Haven Collective
CJ Craft & Creations
Bowls and Boxes
The Beaded Muse
Mittens A'muk
D Fredrick Creations LLC
Fetching Feldy’s Pet Boutique
Cascade Valley Designs
Checkered Pearl Boutique
Nathan Watton
Plum Creek Boutique
Legacy Hill Acres
Sewn by Aislinn
Sown Of The Earth

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Cookie Decorating with Simply Cake Couture
Nov
24

Cookie Decorating with Simply Cake Couture

Grab your friends and kick off Thanksgiving week with a cozy night of cookies + wine at River Bend Winery!

Join Simply Cake Couture on Tuesday, November 24th for a fun, hands-on fall cookie decorating class. We’ll decorate an adorable Thanksgiving-inspired set featuring a turkey, pumpkin pie, pumpkin & pumpkin truck!

Tuesday, November 24
River Bend Winery
5–8 PM
Class begins at 6 PM

Come early, grab a glass of wine or your favorite drink, get settled in, and enjoy a night out before all the Thanksgiving craziness begins!

No decorating experience needed — I’ll walk you through each design step-by-step, and you’ll leave with your own beautiful (and delicious!) cookies to take home.

Spots are limited, so grab your friends and make a night of it!

Who’s ready for a little wine, frosting & Thanksgiving fun?!

Tickets: https://square.link/u/f6Ww7KGz

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Music Bingo!
Nov
25

Music Bingo!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It’s free to play, easy to learn, and a fun way to spend a Wednesday night.

Instead of matching numbers, you’ll match songs you know and love. Don’t know the song? No worries! Our Music 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 starts at 6PM. Come early to grab a drink, order a pizza, and find a table!

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Porch Pot Class with Eevy Ivy Over
Dec
1

Porch Pot Class with Eevy Ivy Over

Join us at River Bend for a festive Porch Pot Class on Tuesday, December 1st! Create your own holiday porch pot using fresh pine and seasonal décor, with additional “bling” available to purchase if you want to dress it up even more.

The class is $60 per person and includes the porch pot, pine, and décor. We’re also making it extra fun with a Christmas outfit contest, so wear your most creative holiday look for a chance to win a prize.

To sign up, call Eevy Ivy Over at 715-723-7576 or Venmo @EevyIvyOver.

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Music Bingo!
Dec
2

Music Bingo!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It’s free to play, easy to learn, and a fun way to spend a Wednesday night.

Instead of matching numbers, you’ll match songs you know and love. Don’t know the song? No worries! Our Music 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 starts at 6PM. Come early to grab a drink, order a pizza, and find a table!

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John Nielsen Live at River Bend!
Dec
6

John Nielsen Live at River Bend!

With his solo act, you will experience a personal acoustic presentation of popular music along with stories to make you laugh. Styles are from many genre. Song lists are passed around and the audience selects the music to be performed. John has played popular stages and venues in the US Midwest, Maui, Tortolla, Anchorage and Cabo San Lucas.

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Music Bingo!
Dec
9

Music Bingo!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It’s free to play, easy to learn, and a fun way to spend a Wednesday night.

Instead of matching numbers, you’ll match songs you know and love. Don’t know the song? No worries! Our Music 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 starts at 6PM. Come early to grab a drink, order a pizza, and find a table!

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Micah Uttecht Live at River Bend!
Dec
12

Micah Uttecht Live at River Bend!

Hailing from the heart of the Chippewa Valley, Micah Uttecht is an award-winning musician with a deep love for timeless melodies and a rich background in jazz piano. Micah brings new life to the classics you know and love—from Billy Joel and Elton John to Frank

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Music Bingo!
Dec
16

Music Bingo!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It’s free to play, easy to learn, and a fun way to spend a Wednesday night.

Instead of matching numbers, you’ll match songs you know and love. Don’t know the song? No worries! Our Music 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 starts at 6PM. Come early to grab a drink, order a pizza, and find a table!

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Little Way Live at River Bend!
Dec
19

Little Way Live at River Bend!

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.

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Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus!
Dec
20

Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus!

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here 11am to 3pm for do-it-yourself photos. No reservations necessary! FREE hot chocolate (just for the kids), plus the first 100 kids receive a little gift on us.

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Cookie Decorating with Simply Cake Couture
Dec
21

Cookie Decorating with Simply Cake Couture

Christmas Cookie Decorating at River Bend Winery

Join us for a festive evening of Christmas cookie decorating at River Bend Winery! Grab your friends, sip some wine, and get into the holiday spirit while learning how to decorate a beautiful set of Christmas sugar cookies.

Monday, December 21
5:00–8:00 PM
Cookie decorating begins at 6:00 PM

Your ticket includes everything you need to create your own set of 4 decorated Christmas sugar cookies. I’ll walk you through each design step-by-step, so no decorating experience is needed!

Come early at 5 PM to grab a drink, relax, and enjoy River Bend Winery before we begin decorating at 6 PM.

All cookies, icing, decorating supplies, and instruction are included
Drinks available for purchase from River Bend Winery
Limited spots available — advance registration required

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: In the event of a significant snow or ice storm that makes travel unsafe, the December 21 class will be rescheduled to Tuesday, December 22, from 5–8 PM. Tickets will automatically transfer to the rescheduled date. Because all class materials are prepared in advance, refunds will not be issued due to weather. If you are unable to attend the rescheduled date, your cookie kit will be available for pickup so you can enjoy it at home.

Perfect for a girls’ night, date night, mother-daughter night, or a festive night out with friends before Christmas!

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Music Bingo!
Dec
23

Music Bingo!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It’s free to play, easy to learn, and a fun way to spend a Wednesday night.

Instead of matching numbers, you’ll match songs you know and love. Don’t know the song? No worries! Our Music 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 starts at 6PM. Come early to grab a drink, order a pizza, and find a table!

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Calianna Caroline Live at River Bend!
Dec
26

Calianna Caroline Live at River Bend!

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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Layne Yost Live at River Bend!
Dec
27

Layne Yost Live at River Bend!

Layne Yost is known for his warm, easy acoustic style and the kind of storytelling that makes every performance feel personal. His solo shows blend folk, classic acoustic favorites, and heartfelt originals, creating the same sense of closeness he's loved since his early campfire-guitar days.

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Music Bingo!
Dec
30

Music Bingo!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It’s free to play, easy to learn, and a fun way to spend a Wednesday night.

Instead of matching numbers, you’ll match songs you know and love. Don’t know the song? No worries! Our Music 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 starts at 6PM. Come early to grab a drink, order a pizza, and find a table!

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Music Bingo!
Nov
4

Music Bingo!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It’s free to play, easy to learn, and a fun way to spend a Wednesday night.

Instead of matching numbers, you’ll match songs you know and love. Don’t know the song? No worries! Our Music 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 starts at 6PM. Come early to grab a drink, order a pizza, and find a table!

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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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Trick or Treat at River Bend!
Oct
31

Trick or Treat at River Bend!

Come trick or treat at River Bend! 🎃🍷 We’re spending Halloween with live music from Calianna Caroline from 2–5PM, Wicked Wingz food truck 11-6pm, wine, cocktails, mocktails, and of course… CANDY! 🍬 Costumes are totally optional, but if you feel like dressing up, we’d love to see them!Come spend Halloween with us!

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Music Bingo: Halloween Theme!
Oct
28

Music Bingo: Halloween Theme!

Gather your friends and join us for Music Bingo at River Bend! It’s free to play, easy to learn, and a fun way to spend a Wednesday night.

Instead of matching numbers, you’ll match songs you know and love. Don’t know the song? No worries! Our Music 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 starts at 6PM. Come early to grab a drink, order a pizza, and find a table!

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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: 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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K & K Poppin' Stop Food Truck
Oct
24

K & K Poppin' Stop Food Truck

K & K Poppin’ Stop is coming to River Bend! Steak bites...donuts...burgers…fries…cheese curds…

They’ll be here from 11am–6pm, so come hungry, grab a drink, and try a little of everything.

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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: 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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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: 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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