Upcoming events.
Karaoke with Alissa
Get ready to grab the mic and show off your singing skills! Join us for a fun night of music, laughs, great food and drinks!
Trivia with Alissa
Join us for Trivia Night with Alissa
A brand-new event we’re excited to introduce
Gather your team or play solo
Great food, drinks, and fun all night
5 Year Celebration of River Jams
We’re turning FIVE — and we’re celebrating in a big way!
Join us for a night full of fun featuring raffles, exciting prizes, delicious food and drink specials, and live music by Straight Up Sideways. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or it’s your first River Jams experience, this is the perfect time to come out and celebrate with us.
Bring your friends, raise a glass, and help us make our 5-year anniversary one to remember!
Karaoke with Alissa
Get ready to grab the mic and show off your singing skills! Join us for a fun night of music, laughs, great food and drinks!
Trivia with Alissa
Join us for Trivia Night with Alissa
A brand-new event we’re excited to introduce
Gather your team or play solo
Great food, drinks, and fun all night
Karaoke with Alissa
Get ready to grab the mic and show off your singing skills! Join us for a fun night of music, laughs, great food and drinks!
Two Waters for National Margarita Day
Our Two Waters margarita will be half off—usually $9, now just $4.50.
Open Mic
Monthly Open Mic Night hosted by James Ignacio & Dan Boetcher
Sign-ups begin at 6:45 PM
Musicians, please bring your own instruments
Karaoke with Alissa
Get ready to grab the mic and show off your singing skills! Join us for a fun night of music, laughs, great food and drinks!
Trivia with Alissa
Join us for Trivia Night with Alissa
A brand-new event we’re excited to introduce
Gather your team or play solo
Great food, drinks, and fun all night
Open Mic
Monthly Open Mic Night hosted by James Ignacio & Dan Boetcher
Sign-ups begin at 6:45 PM
Musicians, please bring your own instruments
Prime Rib Dinner
Slow-roasted to perfection for one night only and served while supplies last.
Queen Cut Prime Rib — 12 oz
King Cut Prime Rib — 16 oz
First Course
Garden Salad or House-made Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Accompaniments
Chef’s Selection of Seasonal Vegetables
Choice of Baked Potato, French Fries, or Loaded Baked Potato
Soup, Bloody Mary Bar, Bowl Games!
Kick off 2027 with us!
New Year’s Day • Jan 1
We’ll have the college bowl games on all day + bowls of soup to match the mood.
It’s also National Bloody Mary Day… so we’re celebrating with a Build-Your-Own Bloody Mary Bar stocked with all the favorites—meat & cheese, pickled eggs & veggies, shrimp, and more.
Doing Dry January? We’ve got you covered with Virgin Marys and a full lineup of mocktails.
New Years Eve
Ring in 2026 at River Jams!
We’re celebrating twice this New Year’s Eve — so pick your party… or enjoy both!
Early “Old Farts” New Year’s Party
5:30–7:30 PM
Champagne toast at 7:30 PM
Extended Happy Hour until 7:30
Perfect for the early-to-bed crew who still want to celebrate in style!
Live Music with Dave BeBeau
8 PM–Midnight
Join us for an unforgettable night of music leading up to the big moment.
Midnight Countdown & Champagne Toast
Celebrate the start of 2026 with friends, great vibes, and that classic River Jams energy!
Come hungry, come thirsty, and come ready to party—twice!
See you at River Jams on New Year’s Eve!
Open Mic Christmas Party
Join us for a festive evening of fun, laughter, and community!
Enjoy a night filled with a silent auction, raffles, prizes, music, and snacks—all benefiting Lake Hallie K9 and Sojourner House.
Our special guest bartenders — Damien Hoernke, Nate Moquin, and John Standiford — will be behind the bar serving your favorite beers and cocktails.
Come dressed in your best (or worst!) ugly Christmas sweater for a chance to win prizes.
The always-entertaining James Ignacio and Dan Boetcher will be hosting Open Mic Night. Bring your instrument, your jokes, or your talents and take a shot at the stage.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening!
Black Friday Breakfast
Start your Black Friday the right way — with a hearty breakfast, penny mimosas, and exciting raffles, and gift card sale!
Penny Mimosas
With any breakfast purchase — all morning long.
Doorbuster
First 10 breakfast purchases score a free River Jams hat.
Breakfast Features
Crab Cake Benedict
Tom & Jerry Battered French Toast
…and more specials
Cereal Shot Flights
Come enjoy an adult boozy version of your childhood favorites.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Cocoa Pebbles, Honey Nut Cheerios, Fruit Loops
Gift Card Sale | 8–11 AM Only
Buy $100 → Get an extra $25 gift card
Buy $50 → Get an extra $10 gift card
Gift cards to be used 11/29 or later
New River Jams Apparel
Sweatshirts
T-Shirts
Charcuterie Boards
Hats
Thanksgiving Day Packer Game
Packers play Lions on Thanksgiving Day. We will be open for the game
Bar opens 11:30 AM until end of the game.
Mick & Jeannine will be behind the bar!
Snacks provided — kitchen closed
Raffles
Come cheer on the Packers with us.
Dames
Formed in 2009, Dames exists where modern folk, rock, and country intersect. Through rich harmonies and a blend of electric & acoustic guitars, saxophone, and more, Dames brings their original songs and occasional covers to life with energy and drive that engages the audience. In trio form, Dames is comprised of local musicians, Dan Boetcher, Evan Middlesworth, and James Ignacio
Packer Viking Game & National Espresso Day
Packers vs. Vikings rivalry game! 🏈
Spin the wheel for your chance to score drinks for just $1! 🍻
Plus, it’s National Espresso Day—the perfect excuse to sip one (or two) of our delicious Espresso Martinis.
Open Mic
Join us for our monthly open mic hosted by Dan Boetcher and James Ignacio.
Get behind the mic and/or come to enjoy the talent with some delicious beverages and tasty bites from the River Jams’ awesome menu.
Sign up is at 6:45; musicians, please bring your own instrument
Veterans Day Meal
Thank you for your service Veterans! Please come in anytime today for a burger, fries, and beer on us
Halloween Party
Friday night by the river and we're brewing up a scary good time! Live music with Dave BeBeau starts at 8pm and goes til Midnight. Costume contest at 10 pm--prizes for the best, worst and weirdest!
James Ignacio
James, one of the River Jams’ Open Mic hosts, brings his mix of originals and covers for a fun Saturday night.
Enjoy delicious food from River Jams’ scratch kitchen and a tasty cocktail along with friends while James’ provides the soundtrack for the night.
A transplant from Northern California, James has been a student of music since he was 8, playing everything from sax to piano, drums to guitar, and more. His acoustic shows feature his own songs in addition to covers spanning the last six decades.
Speakeasy at the River: 100 Year Party
Limited availability tasting experience wristband: Reserve now.
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. Stop in at River Jams to purchase or purchase online with the following link: River Jams
🃏 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!
Ski Sprites Waterski Show
Don’t miss the Ski Sprites Waterski Team as they hit the Chippewa River for a high-energy performance right in front of River Jams!
🕛 Showtime: 1 to 3 PM
📍 Location: Chippewa River, in front of River Jams
It’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon—watch the incredible stunts and choreography on the water while we fire up the grill with brats and burgers served fresh outside.
Pair it with an Oktoberfest beer and enjoy the view from the best seat in town—our riverside patio!
Come early, bring a chair if you’d like, and soak in the fun, food, and waterfront entertainment.
Oktoberfest
Join us for a festive Oktoberfest afternoon filled with traditional food, great drinks, and live entertainment by the lake.
🍺 Oktoberfest Beer on Tap
We'll be serving up authentic seasonal brews all day long.
🔥 Outdoor Grilling (Noon to 3 PM)
We’ll be grilling burgers outside during the Ski Sprites Waterski Show. Grab a bite and enjoy the action on the water!
🍽️ Oktoberfest Food Specials (All Day while available):
Sauerbraten Plate – Traditional marinated roast beef with classic sides
German Sausage Plate – A hearty mix of authentic sausages and accompaniments
🍹 Tiki Bar Open During the Ski Sprites Waterski Show
Enjoy your favorite cocktails and drinks while watching the Ski Sprites waterski performance.
🔨 Hammerschlagen
Try this fun and traditional German game—perfect for a little friendly competition.
Bring your friends and family for a great afternoon of food, drinks, and Oktoberfest 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).
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).