What's going on in Winona? Steamboat Days, Juneteenth and more | Local | winonadailynews.com

2022-06-17 04:14:54 By : Ms. Lisa Guo

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Here’s a guide to what’s going on in Winona this weekend:

Steamboat Days has kicked off in Winona for its 75th anniversary weekend.

The celebration, which started Wednesday and will continue until Sunday, will feature events and opportunities such as dog shows, sports tournaments, a carnival, parades, fireworks and more.

For a full schedule of events and more information, visit winonasteamboatdays.com.

Our Voices is bringing the community together Friday through Sunday with events to celebrate Juneteenth.

On Friday, participants will be able to enjoy a Children’s Story Hour and Supply Drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sobieski Lodge, along with an educational event called “Our Voices: Black Brilliance, Education and Action” from 5 to 8 p.m. at Winona State University’s Science Laboratory Center 120.

On Saturday, a lip sync battle will be held at 7 p.m. at No Name Bar for people 21 years old and older. There is an admission fee of $5 for this event.

On Sunday, the Juneteenth celebrations will conclude with a Juneteenth Day of Community at 4 p.m. at Windom Park. The event will include art, music, food and performance.

More information about the weekend’s events can be found on the Our Voices Facebook page.

River Arts Alliance Member Exhibit, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Blue Heron Coffee House

MMAM Exhibition: Sonja Peterson: What the Trade Winds Brought, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Minnesota Marine Art Museum

MMAM Exhibition: Impressions of Water: Prints by Clara Ueland 1997-2022, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at MMAM

Shakespeare Inspired: A Group Art Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Winona County History Center

Dine Out Downtown, 4 to 10 p.m. Friday on Third Street in Downtown Winona

Guided Paddling at Winona Steamboat Days, 4 p.m. Friday at Latsch Island

Pride Celebration: Game Night, 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Curiosi-Tea House

Winona Farmers’ Market, 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Gateway to Levee Park

Elmer’s Auto and Toy Museum, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at W903 Elmers Road in Fountain City

Pride Celebration: Rainbow Tea Tasting, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Curiosi-Tea House

Family Nature Walk, 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge

MMAM Summer Public Tours, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at MMAM

Street Market Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Elmaro Vineyard

United States Marine Corps Reserve Band Concert, 8 to 9 p.m. at Lake Park

Jesse & The Medicine Men, 1 to 4 p.m. at Elmaro Vineyard

Jazz Jam with H3O, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Island City Brewing Company

Hair Metal Radio's Ace Von Spade and Jimi Van Whalen perform at the Entertainment Garden at the Levee for the 2021 Winona Steamboat Days celebration.

Benny Kimber and Jessica Cendejas wait anxiously for the Gold Star Amusements-Carnival ride to begin at the 2021 Winona Steamboat Days.

Maurice-Aime Green tries to win a prize by shooting a basketball at the Gold Star Amusements-Carnival on Friday, June 18th, 2021, at the Winona Steamboat Days celebration.

People flock to the Levee Park area for music, food, and fun at the 2021 Winona Steamboat Days.

Zanny Noble performs at the at the Entertainment Garden at the Levee for the 2021 Winona Steamboat Days celebration.

A beautiful sunset lights the carnival Friday during the 2021 Winona Steamboat Days celebration.

Kirsten Reeck and Robb Wunderlich of the River Rats group provide beverages for those in attendance at the Entertainment Garden at the Levee.

Hair Metal Radio's Jimi Van Whalen performs at the Entertainment Garden at the Levee for the 2021 Winona Steamboat Days celebration.

Young Emery Foster shows quite an interest in the sights and sounds of the carnival events during the 2021 Winona Steamboat Days.

Hair Metal Radio's Ace Von Spade performs at the Entertainment Garden at the Levee for the 2021 Winona Steamboat Days celebration.

Nik Pellinen performs at the Island City Brewing Company during the 2021 Winona Steamboat Days celebration.

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