Coming Soon: Exciting Events Coming to the Convention Center

Winter can put a damper on fun. Some days, many of us Midwesterners want to do nothing but stay indoors and snuggle up.

Shield yourself from the bitter cold by enjoying a variety of events with us in downtown St. Cloud. Have a look below to learn more about our upcoming events in February.

30th Annual 2018 St. Cloud Sportsmen's Show

Central Minnesota’s favorite Sportsmen’s show is returning to St. Cloud the weekend of February 9th -11th! This is a fun event for the whole family and a great opportunity to learn more about top-of-the-line resorts, lodges, and camps in the Midwest, as well as Canada.

Looking for a new fishing boat? Or maybe a new camper? All the best dealers in the area will be there with competitive boat and RV show pricing, in addition to the latest and greatest in fishing and camping technology. Finally, you’ll have access to fishing and hunting seminars.

St. Cloud Boat Show

Get a head start on a summer full of fun and see the best of the Midwest’s inventory of new boats, pontoons, jet skis, canoes, lifts, docks, swimming rafts, the latest gear, and more. Not only is this a great event for experienced boaters, but it’s also a great event for those who are new to the lifestyle; you’ll find boats for every style, activity, and budget.

The St. Cloud Boat Show will run all weekend February 16-18 and, best of all, admission is FREE! For more information, visit their website here.

Camp & Travel Expo

Whether you’re an avid camper or not, the Camp and Travel Expo is sure to get you excited for the 2018 camping season! This year’s show is gearing up to be bigger and better than ever before even more vendors, as well as some of the best seminars and workshops in the industry!

St. Cloud’s local PleasureLand RV Center is organizing this 4-day event. A wide range of products and services related to camping and the outdoors will be showcased, in addition to a long list of camper trailers, RVs, tents, and more!

Central Minnesota Farm Show

This year’s Central Minnesota Farm Show will feature over 200 vendors and will last 3 full days from February 27th - March 1st. Not only will there be countless free prize drawings, but there will also be free seminars and topic discussions every day (click here to see the seminar schedule). The Farm Show offers all of this and so much more!


As you can see, February is shaping up to be an exciting month of events here at the River’s Edge Convention Center. We sure hope to see you soon!

River’s Edge Holds Wild Country 99 CMA Awards Party

Early in November, the River’s Edge Convention Center played host to the Wild Country 99 CMA Awards party. Gilleland Chevrolet along with Bud Light and The Great Blue Heron rolled out the red (or yellow) carpet on Wednesday, November 8th.

As Country Music’s Biggest Night of Winning took place in Nashville, Tennessee, guests at the River’s Edge Convention Center enjoyed great food thanks to The Great Blue Heron and Ice Cold Bud Light!

The party was free to attend, but tickets were only available to those who listened to Wild Country 99 and joined the official ticket drops around Central Minnesota.

Besides great food and beverages, guests were entertained with live music from Mitch Gordon & the Unleaded Band. The band is popular around the Central Minnesota Country music scene. You can listen to their single, “One Go Around” on their website.

You can’t host a CMA party without a stock of beautiful cowboy boots! Thanks again to Kevin from The Boot Shack supplying some world-class boots for the event.

Many fun games and contests were held during the event. Pictured is the winner of the $1,000 diamond pendant from Riddle's Jewelry in St. Cloud after searching a cake using just his face!



We’d like to thank Wild Country 99 for hosting such a fun event this year. We’re looking forward to next year’s event!

The Time to Book Your Company Holiday Party is Now!

As spring finally comes into full swing, the last thing most people are thinking about is the holiday season. The snow is gone, your holiday debt is nearly paid off, and that neighbor down the street finally took down their holiday lights. So, why would you start to think about the holiday season now?

As one of central Minnesota's premier event headquarters, there's no better place than the St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center to host your company holiday party. Below, you’ll find reasons why many companies choose the River's Edge:

Large Gathering Spaces

Whether your business has 20 employees or hundreds, you’ll be able to find a suitable room to host your holiday party. Along with the reservation, you’ll have access to our equipment rentals, ensuring your event will be one the office will remember.

Convenient Location

Being located in the heart of historic downtown St. Cloud has its perks. Your party has access to a variety of caterers and decorators located nearby, making it easy to celebrate in style with quality food and decor.  Access to our parking facilities, as well as close distance to hotels make it easy to enjoy the holiday experience with coworkers and family.

Book Your Office Holiday Party Now!

When should you book your office party? Many organizations in central Minnesota start booking their holiday get-together at the beginning of spring.

It’s no surprise that dozens of companies trust the River's Edge Convention Center with their holiday parties. It’s also not surprising that spaces fill up quickly. During the holidays, space becomes limited and time is short, so why not take the first steps today?

Contact the River’s Edge Convention Center on our website to get started planning.