Grumpy Old Men Festival, Wabasha, MN
Wabasha, Minnesota, has about 2,500 residents and each February hosts a festival commemorating the 1993 film Grumpy Old Men, which was the setting of the classic movie. A Minnesotan named Mark Steven Johnson was the film’s writer. He often visited the town when he was young to visit his Grandpa Chuck. One of the festival’s biggest events is the Grumpy Plunge. Participants dive into the Mississippi River for charity. There is also an ice bar, bingo, ice shacks n’ Plaid Parade, cribbage tournament, and minnow races. The fishing contest costs just $5 for adults and $3 for kids.
