Carnival/Vendor Area Rules

Welcome to Steamboat Days!

At Steamboat Days all are welcome and we want everyone to enjoy themselves throughout our five-day city of Winona celebration! To achieve this goal we need everyone to be respectful of others around them, including but not limited to abiding by the following rules:

  • ABSOLUTELY NO fighting, vandalism, threatening behavior or inciting of hatred.
  • No Drugs, Drug paraphernalia, or weapons of any kind while on festival grounds.
  • No Alcohol with the exception of alcohol purchased and consumed within the Beverage Garden.
  • No Biking, Skating/Rollerblading/Skateboarding, in the vendor and carnival areas.
  • No Animals (with the exception of service animals with the applicable proof of such designation)

We politely ask that all children under the age of 16 be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian while in the carnival and vendor area.

Individuals unable to comply with our rules or individuals who exhibit unacceptable behavior will be asked to leave the event. While we hope it is not necessary, law enforcement will be called if necessary.

Beverage Garden Rules

Welcome to Steamboat Days!

At Steamboat Days all are welcome and we want everyone to enjoy themselves throughout our five-day city of Winona celebration! To achieve this goal we need everyone to be respectful of others around them, including but not limited to abiding by the following rules:

  • ABSOLUTELY NO fighting, vandalism, threatening behavior or inciting of hatred.
  • No Drugs or Drug paraphernalia of any kind while on festival grounds.
  • No Guns
  • No Weapons of any kind or items that could be used as weapons.
  • No one under the age of 21 is allowed in the Beverage Garden.
  • No Biking, Skating/Rollerblading/Skateboarding.
  • No Animals (with the exception of service animals with the applicable proof of such designation)
  • No Carry-In Alcohol
  • No Glass Containers
  • No Large Backpacks

Individuals unable to comply with our rules or individuals who exhibit unacceptable behavior will be asked to leave the event. While we hope it is not necessary, law enforcement will be called if necessary.

Lost and Found

Lost and found items will be located at the Office Trailer (located in the Beverage Garden). Please inquire with any festival staff member regarding lost items (sbdboard@winonasteamboatdays.com). If an item is found please take it to a Beverage Garden ticket booth or to the booth located at the entrance of the Beverage Garden.

Security

Entry to the Beverage Garden is controlled by security and all persons are subject to the following:

  • All entrants must have a 2023 Steamboat Days Button. Buttons are available for sale for $5.00 at local Kwik Trips stores or $10 at the door.
  • All entrants must be wearing a valid wristband (obtained upon entry) and must be 21 to enter.
  • We reserve the right to search all persons and property to ensure the security of all in attendance.
  • Same-day re-entry is allowed.

Entry to the Carnival and Vendor area is patrolled by security and all persons are subject to festival rules outlined above.

On-Site Services

  • ATM
  • Portable Toilets and Hand Washing Stations
  • Wi-Fi in the Beverage Garden

Use of Media

Please be advised that by attending the event you are implicitly agreeing that Winona Steamboat Days may use any photos of you for promotional purposes whether taken by our photographers or shared by other patrons. Said photos may be used by Winona Steamboat Days on our website, social media or any printed materials.

Liability

Persons entering any festival-related activity assume all risks incidental to the event. No liability is assumed by Winona Steamboat Days, agents, volunteers, promoters, sponsors or any other individuals or entities associated with the event.