Upcoming events.
Open Mic Night
Join us for our monthly open mic at River Jams hosted by Dan and James.
Beautiful river view, scratch kitchen, tasty drinks and some great entertainment!
Sign up @6:45 for musicians, comedians, magicians, poets, etc.
Musicians, please bring your own instrument(s).
Speakeasy at the River: 100 Year Party
Join us for an unforgettable evening styled straight out of 1925, when jazz was hot, cocktails were bootleg, and everyone dressed to impress. Our building has stood strong for a century, and we're throwing a party worthy of the era that started it all.
🎭 Dress to Impress: 1925 Style
Dust off your flapper dresses, fedoras, pearls, suspenders, and spats, because we’re handing out Best Dressed prizes for the sharpest gents and dames of the night. Judging & prizes will be 8:30.
🔐 Speakeasy Vibes: Password Required
Top-secret password to get the secret cocktail menu is “100 Proof.”
🍸 Prohibition-Inspired Cocktails & a Secret Sip
Our bartenders will be mixing up a special speakeasy menu of 1920s-era cocktails. But for those in the know... ask about the "buzz royale special" and discover an off-menu drink reserved only for the bold.
🍢 Bites from classy cocktail party of 1925
Brought to You, One Round at a Time
From 6:30 to 8:30 PM, enjoy a tasting experience made for mingling. For $20, your wristband gives you access to multiple rounds of chef-crafted small bites brought directly to you throughout the evening.
Each round features a new surprise. Think wagyu sliders, prime rib bites, shrimp cocktail, and other flavorful creations designed to fill you up without slowing down the party.
No lines. No sitting. Just bites that find you.
Wristbands are limited. Get yours before they’re gone.
🃏 Entertainment & Atmosphere
🎲 Blackjack and vintage-style games. Blackjack begins at 9pm.
🎬 Silent films on screen
🎶 1920s jazz and swing music filling the air
📸 Capture the Night
We’ll have a themed photo backdrop to capture your glamorous getup.
Get ready to sip, snack, and swing your way through a century of history, 1925-style!
Let’s raise a glass to 100 more years!
Open Mic Night
Join us for our monthly open mic at River Jams hosted by Dan and James.
Beautiful river view, scratch kitchen, tasty drinks and some great entertainment!
Sign up @6:45 for musicians, comedians, magicians, poets, etc.
Musicians, please bring your own instrument(s).
Ski Sprites Show on River Jams shoreline
Watch the Ski Sprites from the Best Spot in Town!
Join us at River Jams to catch the exciting Ski Sprites Waterski Show on the beautiful Chippewa River—right from our shoreline!
We’ll have the grill fired up with all your favorites, plus the Tiki Bar will be open with great drink specials.
Don’t miss this fun-filled riverside evening!
Adana Kebabs & Baklava outside on grill - Message from CVTC culinary intern, Grace
Hello, loyal River Jams customers!
My name is Grace, and I have the privilege of being an intern at River Jams, and I am currently attending culinary management at CVTC.
ı was originally born and raised in Türkiye, my plan is to bring cuisine from my motherland. Many foods have originated in Türkiye that most people don't know about, such as sourdough and baklava, etc.
When Jack and Jeannine asked me, if I would like to cook some of my menu items for River jams Ski Sprites show, I didn't hesitate. Naturally, I wanted to give everyone a taste of Türkiye. So, with that said, we will be serving our customers our favorite dessert, baklava, as well as Adana kebabs.
Adana Kebab is a flavorful, hand-shaped Turkish kebab made with spiced ground beef, grilled over an open flame. Named after the city of Adana in southern Türkiye, it’s known for its bold spices, smoky flavor, and tender texture. Served hot off the grill on a warm pita — it’s a must-try!
Baklava is a beloved Turkish dessert made with layers of thin, flaky phyllo dough, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with a light honey glaze. Baked to golden perfection and topped with pistachios, it’s crisp, rich, and melts in your mouth. A sweet finish you won’t forget!
Throughout my education, I am very blessed to have Melissa Tok as an instructor, who has supported me from the beginning. Special thanks to Jack and Jeannine, who hired me and supported me through my internship. My goal for future is to bring a taste of Türkiye to this area in my own food truck.
Come join us this Thursday and enjoy. See you all!
Crimson Theory
Hailing from Eleva,WI, Crimson Theory delivers a dynamic mix of country and rock, blending old-school favorites with fresh hits. With seven talented members, including four vocalists, the band brings a versatile and high-energy performance to every stage!
Sporty Jams Olympics
Let the (mostly silly) games begin!
Grab your crew and join us for a day of laughs, lighthearted competition, and ice-cold drinks at the Sporty Jams Summer Olympics, a summer bash hosted by River Jams and Lake Hallie Sportsmans Club.
🥇 Team Info:
Teams of 2–4 people
Pick your team name
Or sign up in person at River Jams or Lake Hallie Sportsmans Club
🎉 Events Include:
💦 Kayak Sprint
Paddle from Sportsmans to River Jams and back. (Kayaks provided!)
🥃 Shotski Showdown
Roll to reveal what shot your team will enjoy.
🦆 Rubber Duck Race
Pass your duck downstream under the bridge. Ducks provided!
🎯 Bag Toss Hole-in-One
Make a hole to move on.
👯 3-Legged Race
Tie up and try not to fall over.
🥚 Egg Toss
Classic backyard chaos. Catch it or wear it!
These games are all about fun, but yes, prizes go to top teams.
🍻 Drink Specials:
$3 Busch Light or Michelob Golden Light at both bars
All equipment provided. Just bring your energy and good vibes!
21+ event
Jeff White
Americana/Alt-country/Folk from the hills of western Wisconsin. Blending warm tones, reverbs, delays & vibrato with outlaw grit, Jeff White sings of love, loss & lust with an Americana vibe.
Jeff began honing his songwriting skills working the red-eye shift as a taxi driver. Railroad conductors, heartbroken men & women after bar close and wild out-of-towners were all frequent riders who freely opened up about their personal lives. Their late night conversations were all inspirations to the genesis of his upcoming career as a songwriter and entertainer.
Jeff has toured the lower 48 from coast to coast as well as England, Scotland and Wales. Much in the vein of Johnny Cash, Jeff writes and sings his own songs but also performs unique interpretations of other songs he admires. He's opened up for Dr. John, Mason Jennings, members of Wilco, Bill Staines and has performed along side Justin Vernon & Phil Vassar. He has 6 albums under his belt and one is with Charlie Parr & folk music legend, Greg Brown. His latest CD, 'Renegade Revelations' recently received a 4 star rating in The Netherlands on the alt-country review website, altcountry.nl.
Dave BeBeau
Dave BeBeau is an Ashland, Wisconsin native who taught himself how to play guitar back in 1987, but has been on stage since he was just a kid. His love of music started early but his rock and roll journey really got going in 2003, when he and a group of friends formed the band Contradiction. Today they perform at venues across the Midwest including appearances at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair, Rock Fest, and North Woods Rock Rally. Dave takes his love of music seriously and on occasion unplugs from the band, performing as an acoustic solo. You can expect to hear songs by James Taylor, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Charlie Daniels, America, John Cougar, Bon Jovi, to name just a few. The list of artists is constantly growing, so you might just hear something that really surprises you!
Open Mic Night
Join us for our monthly open mic at River Jams hosted by Dan and James.
Beautiful river view, scratch kitchen, tasty drinks and some great entertainment!
Sign up @6:45 for musicians, comedians, magicians, poets, etc.
Musicians, please bring your own instrument(s).
Bear Creek Band
Voted by the readers of Volume One Magazine as one of the Chippewa Valley's top 3 bands for 8 consecutive years and a 7 time WAMI nominate, The Bear Creek Band, based out of West Central Wisconsin, is an "extreme variety" entertainment group performing a vast variety of musical styles from Hank Williams to Z. Z. Top, from Patsy Cline to Pat Benatar, in a fast paced professional show sure to please any and all musical tastes. Capable of performing at events of all sizes, including casinos, corporate & private events, fairs, festivals, concerts, nightclubs and bars, The Bear Creek Band are able to fulfill all of your entertainment needs wherever they perform. With full lighting and sound production teams available, The BCB are truly ready to entertain everyone, everywhere.
Austin Marie w/Sean Copenhaver
I sing. I vibe. I wear black. Occasionally, I do all three at once on stage. Pop, rock, funk, blues, country, classical- let’s make music.
Balterdash
Balterdash is
Sue Orfield: tenor sax and vocals
Dustin DeGolier: guitars and vocals
Randy Sinz: basses and vocals
John Utphall: keys and fiddle
Blue Angels Air Show
Watch the excitement as the Blue Angels fly over the Chippewa River and River Jams. Come try our aviation drink specials and have some apps while watching the show
Dames
The band Dames originated in 2009 as a duo featuring Dan Boetcher and James Ignacio come here them play some tunes from the old days as well as acoustic versions from their current playlist.
Fatfar
The world’s largest one day tubing event! (21 +) … Frenchtown Annual Tube Float and Regalia Floats start between 11 am & 1 pm from the Chippewa River Boat Launch and ends in Lake Hallie at River Jams.
Come and enjoy the beautiful view of the Chippewa River, the finest food and beverages, and live music by Dames from 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Food – Music – Fun!
Open Mic Night
Join us for our monthly open mic at River Jams hosted by Dan and James.
Beautiful river view, scratch kitchen, tasty drinks and some great entertainment!
Sign up @6:45 for musicians, comedians, magicians, poets, etc.
Musicians, please bring your own instrument(s).
Ski Sprites Show on River Jams shoreline
Watch the Ski Sprites from the Best Spot in Town!
Join us at River Jams to catch the exciting Ski Sprites Waterski Show on the beautiful Chippewa River—right from our shoreline!
We’ll have the grill fired up with all your favorites, plus the Tiki Bar will be open with great drink specials.
Don’t miss this fun-filled riverside evening!
Stefan Geisinger Band
The Stefan Geisinger Band is a four-piece rockin’ blues band (electric guitar, bass guitar, keys, drums) based out of Eau Claire, WI. Over the past 6 years SGB has had success expressing themselves and making connections at blues festivals, theaters, community events, and wherever else they could set up and play. SGB plays recognizable blues songs with a splash of original songs throw into the mix.
Jack Willems
Jack Willems uses his Crestliner to find muskies, his Chevy to get to his deer stand, and a guitar and mic to bring down the house at northern Wisconsin venues.
He began taking voice lessons at a young age, and picked up guitar in middle school. Country music became the soundtrack of Jack’s life. The stories echo his love for the outdoors, family and faith. He crafted his set list by entertaining friends in basements and around backyard campfires.
Jack began performing at an open mic on his mom’s birthday in January 2025. Since then he has performed at least once per week near the Winona State University campus, where he is a sophomore in the school of business.
In March a house party performance of “Wagon Wheel” taken on a buddies iPhone went viral on Tik Tok capturing over 3.5 million views in two weeks.
Jack takes singing and songwriting seriously, but has the belief that people enjoy themselves most while being entertained. He brings energy to each show and does all he can to get the crowd singing along to his outdoor-influenced, Midwest brand of rocking country music.
Dave BeBeau
Dave BeBeau is an Ashland, Wisconsin native who taught himself how to play guitar back in 1987, but has been on stage since he was just a kid. His love of music started early but his rock and roll journey really got going in 2003, when he and a group of friends formed the band Contradiction. Today they perform at venues across the Midwest including appearances at the Northern Wisconsin State Fair, Rock Fest, and North Woods Rock Rally. Dave takes his love of music seriously and on occasion unplugs from the band, performing as an acoustic solo. You can expect to hear songs by James Taylor, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Charlie Daniels, America, John Cougar, Bon Jovi, to name just a few. The list of artists is constantly growing, so you might just hear something that really surprises you!
Open Mic Night
Join us for our monthly open mic at River Jams hosted by Dan and James.
Beautiful river view, scratch kitchen, tasty drinks and some great entertainment!
Sign up @6:45 for musicians, comedians, magicians, poets, etc.
Musicians, please bring your own instrument(s).
Mother's Day - Penny Bottomless Mimosas
Celebrate Mother's Day with Us!
Join us for Penny Bottomless Mimosas with the purchase of any meal.
Cheers to Mom—because she deserves the best (and a great mimosa)!