Winona Steamboat Days has announced its 2026 lineup, with country star Luke Combs headlining Saturday night and a new Mississippi River dragon boat race adding to the festival’s growing list of waterfront attractions.

The five-day festival, running June 17-21 along Levee Park and the downtown riverfront, will also feature the beloved Grande Parade, the Captain’s Ball, carnival rides, a craft beer garden with 20 regional breweries, and expanded food vendor options including a dedicated Polish food village.

The dragon boat race — a first for Steamboat Days — will feature 20-person teams paddling decorated longboats on a 250-meter course on the Mississippi. Early team registration has already filled to capacity.

“Steamboat Days connects Winona to its river heritage,” said festival chair Mike Pronschinske. “Every year we look for new ways to celebrate that connection.” Full schedule and tickets at winonasteamboatdays.com.