The Fest is on the River!

We’re beyond excited to invite everyone back to downtown Wichita for our 51st Riverfest celebration, June 2–10.

RIVERFEST MUSIC

Drown in Fest tunes.

Experience amazing musical performances every night of Riverfest, FREE with admission.

Shaggy, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Parmalee, and more!

RIVERFEST DAILY ACTIVITIES

Days of fun.

Get your buttons, see the happenings, and come back every day for the 9-day festival in downtown Wichita.

Events Schedule :

Friday, June 2, 2023

11:00AM

Quantum Credit Union Food Court Opens

Purchase food and drinks from vendors using tickets sold at the ticket booths.

Cash is available from Fidelity Bank ATMs. During the Quantum Credit Union Food Court Business Lunch from 11 AM to 2 PM Mon-Fri., you’ll get into the food court without needing a button.

5:00PM – 10:00PM

Kids Corner

6:30PM

Safelite AutoGlass Sundown Parade

A riverfest tradition, the Sundown Parade bursts with sights and sounds as it moves through downtown Wichita.

To appear in the parade, submit your application online or download a printable application form.

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8:00PM – 9:30PM

Shaggy

Cash Hollistah with DJ Carbon

FREE with button.

The concert is preceded by the Safelite AutoGlass® Sundown Parade, and precedes the Textron Opening Night Fireworks Display.

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9:45PM

Textron Opening Night Fireworks

For opening night, find your vantage point along the Arkansas River Bank between Kellogg Avenue and First Street.

The display launches from the Douglas Avenue Bridge at 9:45PM.

SATURDAY, June 3

7 AM – 11 AM

Fidelity Bank River Run

Marriott International, Wichita Customer Engagement Center 10K Race Start

Entry Fee: Adult $45; Youth (ages 12 and under) $37

7:40 AM

Dold Foods Katie Partridge Memorial 5K Run / Wheelchair Race

Entry Fee: Adult $35; Youth (ages 12 and under) $27

9:15 AM

SCHEELS Family Fun Run

Entry Fee: Adults $25; Youth (ages 12 and under) $20

10:30 AM

Lane Enterprises Tot Trot

For ages 2–7.

Entry Fee: $20

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7:30 AM

Admirals’ Pancake Feed

11 AM

Food Court Opens

Purchase food and drinks from vendors using tickets sold at the ticket booths.

Cash is available from Fidelity Bank ATMs.

During the Quantum Credit Union Food Court Business Lunch from 11 AM to 2 PM Mon-Fri., you’ll get into the food court without needing a button.

11 AM – 10 PM

Kids’ Corner

11 AM, 12:30 PM, 2 PM

Wichita Children’s Theatre

production of Chicken Little

11 AM – 1 PM

Plein Air

Plein Air: A Painting Competition

Fresh air and painting too, that’s what Plein Air is all about!

Artists will celebrate the beauty of the Arkansas River and the iconic views around Wichita at the 3rd Annual Riverfest Plein Air Event.

$3200 in prizes will be awarded. Open to all artists from novice to professional!

For more information and to register click below.

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11 AM – 6 PM

Riverfest Artfest Pop Up Market

Lane Enterprises Tot Trot

10:30 AM

A fun run for children ages two to seven

Registeration Info

ArtFest at Riverfest

11 AM–6 PM

Celebrate all things ICT with art, design & local shopping, right in the heart of downtown.

This 2-day pop up event will be inside the iconic Century II Performing Arts Center, Exhibition Hall.

ArtFest Info

Cowboy Bathtub Races

2 – 3 PM

Yes, it is what it sounds like! Contestants will race along the Arkansas River in stock tanks. Watch the fun from the east bank of the Arkansas River at Douglas Street. Cash awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places and Best in Show.

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9 PM

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors with Wilderado and Reid Haughton

FREE with button.

VIP Tickets

Sunday June 4

11 AM

Quantum Credit Union Food Court Opens

Purchase food and drinks from vendors using tickets sold at the ticket booths. Cash is available from Fidelity Bank ATMs.

During the Quantum Credit Union Food Court Business Lunch from 11 AM to 2 PM Mon-Fri., you’ll get into the food court without needing a button

11 AM – 10 PM

Kids Corner Schedule

Saturday – June 4

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland: 11:00 am – 8:00.

Wichita Toy Train Club – 11:00 – 5:00

Wichita Princesses: 12:00 – 1:00, 1:00-2:00 Meet & Greet 3:00-4:00, 4:00-5:00 Meet & Greet

7:00-8:00, 8:00-9:00 Meet & Greet

Sara Kreutz Special Kz – Bubble Fun – 1:00-2:00, 4:00-5:00, 6:00-7:00

Levi Harris – Twisted Fun Balloon Twisting: 1:00-2:00, 3:00-4:00, 7:00-8:00, 8:00-9:00

Richard Renner – Vodvill Clown: Noon-1:00, 2:00-3:00, 5:00-6:00, 7:00-8:00

Dennis Porter – Happy Faces: 4:00-5:00, 6:00-7:00

Jennifer Mays – Half Moon Hoops: 6:00-7:00

Noon – 4 PM

STEAM City

STEAM City is all about showcasing the diverse and exciting roles that Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics play in our everyday lives and in manufacturing careers.

STEAM City at the Riverfest is a place where young people can appreciate the ‘coolness’ of STEAM and get introduced to skills and potential occupations they may never have considered for their own future. STEAM City will grab them, engage them, and get them thinking, all while they’re having fun!

Cardboard Regatta

1:30 – 4 PM

Build a river-worthy vessel in 90 minutes or less with cardboard, duct tape, pool noodles and a box cutter.

No team size limit, but at least one team member (ages 12 or older) must ride in the vessel.

Cash awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. 1:30pm build. 3pm launch.

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3 PM–9 PM

Downtown Get Down

Experience a fun-filled and family-friendly line up of activities both new and old with your Wichita neighbors when we shut down Douglas Street between Waco and Main to party all day.

Check out the Admirals’ Button Swap and Sale, free book give away, the Celebrity Egg Toss, Funnel Cake Eating Contest, Cornhole Contest, trike races, a variety of yard games, and have your portrait taken with the Admiral. Stop by the Wichita Habitat for Humanity panel build and help build a house for a local family.

ArtFest at Riverfest

Sunday, June 4, 11 AM–6 PM

Celebrate all things ICT with art, design & local shopping, right in the heart of downtown.

This 2-day pop up event will be inside the iconic Century II Performing Arts Center, Exhibition Hall.

9 PM

Parker Millsap

Concert starts at 9 PM. FREE with button.

Downtown Get Down!

Kevin Harrison & The Brand

D’Aydrian Harding

Free with button.

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June 5, 2023

11 AM

Quantum Credit Union Food Court Opens

Purchase food and drinks from vendors using tickets sold at the ticket booths. Cash is available from Fidelity Bank ATMs.

During the Quantum Credit Union Food Court Business Lunch from 11 AM to 2 PM Mon-Fri., you’ll get into the food court without needing a button.

5 PM – 10 PM

Kids’ Corner

Sunday – June 5

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland: 11:00-6:00

Toy Train Club: 11:00-5:00

Sara Kreutz – Special Kz – Bubble Fun: Noon-1:00, 4:00-5:00, 7:00-8:00

Richard Renner – Vodvill Clown: Noon-1;00, 2:00-3:00, 5:00-6:00, 7:00-8:00

Dennis Porter – Happy Faces: 1:00-2:00, 4:00-5:00, 6:00-7:00

Wichita Princesses –  1:00-2:00, 2:00-3:00 Meet & Greet. 5:00-6:00, 6:00-7:00 Meet & Greet

Jennifer Mays – Half Moon Hoops: 3?00-4:00

Levi Harris – Twisted Fun Balloon Twisting: 1:00-2:00, 6:00-7:00

8:30 AM

Bob Struble Golf Classic at Riverfest

6 PM – 10 PM

Le’Andria Johnson

Blind Boys of Alabama

Gospelfest!

FREE with button.

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June 6, 2023

11 AM

Quantum Credit Union Food Court Opens

Purchase food and drinks from vendors using tickets sold at the ticket booths. Cash is available from Fidelity Bank ATMs. During the Quantum Credit Union Food Court Business Lunch from 11 AM to 2 PM Mon-Fri., you’ll get into the food court without needing a button.

Noon – 10 PM

Wichita Habitat Panel Build

5PM – 10 PM

Kids’ Corner

Monday – June 6

Levi Harris – Twisted Fun Balloon Twisting: 6:00-7:00, 8:00-9:00

Richard Renner – Vodvill Clown: 7:00-8:00, 8:00-9:00

Sara Kreutz – Special Kz – Bubble Fun: 6:00-7:00, 8:00-9:00

Dennis Porter – Happy Faces: 6:00-7:00, 7:00-8:00, 8:00-9:00

Wichita Princesses: 6:00-7:00, 7:00-8:00 Meet & Greet

5:30 PM – 10 PM

A Salute to Military: Eli Young Band with Texas Hill

FREE with button.

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June 7, 2023

11 AM

Quantum Credit Union Food Court Opens

Purchase food and drinks from vendors using tickets sold at the ticket booths. Cash is available from Fidelity Bank ATMs. During the Quantum Credit Union Food Court Business Lunch from 11 AM to 2 PM Mon-Fri., you’ll get into the food court without needing a button.

5 PM – 10 PM

Kids’ Corner

Richard Renner – Vodvill Clown: 6:00-7”00, 7:00-8:00, 8:00-9:00
Wichita Princesses: 6:00-7:00, 7:00-8:00 Meet & Greet
Levi Harris – Twisted Fun Balloon Twisting: 7:00-8:00, 8:00-9:00
Sara Kreutz – Special Kz Bubble Fun: 6:00-7:00, 8:00-9:00
Dennis Porter – Happy Faces: 6:00-7:00, 8:00-9:00

6 PM

Linwood Sexton Charity Ice Cream Sandwich Challenge

6:30pm

Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Social

7 PM – 8 PM

Portrait with the Admiral

8:30 PM

Gin Blossoms with Haymakers and Desure

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June 8, 2023

11 AM

Quantum Credit Union Food Court Opens

Purchase food and drinks from vendors using tickets sold at the ticket booths. Cash is available from Fidelity Bank ATMs.

During the Quantum Credit Union Food Court Business Lunch from 11 AM to 2 PM Mon-Fri., you’ll get into the food court without needing a button.

5 PM – 10 PM

Kids’ Corner

Wednesday, June 8

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland: 5:00-9:00  

Levi Harris – Twisted Fun Balloon Twisting: 6:00-7:00, 8:00-9:00

Sara Kreutz – Special Kz Bubble Fun: 6:00-7:00, 8:00-9:00

Richard Renner – Vodvill Clown: 7:00-8:00, 8:00-9:00

Princess Parties: 7:00-8:00, 8:00-9:00 Meet & Greet

Raices de mi Tierra: 5:30-6:30

5 PM – 8:30 PM

Goodwill Industries Cajun Food Fest

Cajun Food Fest

Location: Century II Kennedy Plaza

225 W Douglas, Wichita

Details: Get ready to boogie on the Bayou as we celebrate 35 years of Cajun Food Fest. Enjoy all of the traditional Louisiana food favorites right here in the ICT!

Get ready to boogie on the Bayou as we celebrate more than 35 years at the Wichita River Festival! Plus, it’s Throwback Thursday – ANY button will get you into Riverfest. For one night only, enjoy traditional Louisiana favorites!

Your $15 ticket includes:

- Chicken Étouffée
- Red Beans & Rice w/ Sausage
- Roll
- Bread Pudding – a crowd favorite! Topped with decadent bourbon custard sauce.

How Attending Helps

Proceeds from the Cajun Food Fest will support Goodwill job training and education programs. Learn more about how we help.

How to Attend

Don’t forget to purchase your Wichita River Festival button! Any previous button will grant you admission for #ThrowbackThursday.

Meal and dessert is $15. Craft brews and non-alcoholic drinks are available from area vendors.

5 PM – 8:30 PM

Touch a Truck – Presented by KAKE

9:15 PM

The Soul Rebels with XV and Ernest James Zydeco

FREE with button.

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June 9, 2023

11 AM

Quantum Credit Union Food Court Opens

Purchase food and drinks from vendors using tickets sold at the ticket booths. Cash is available from Fidelity Bank ATMs.

During the Quantum Credit Union Food Court Business Lunch from 11 AM to 2 PM Mon-Fri., you’ll get into the food court without needing a button.

5 PM – 10 PM

Kids’ Corner

Girl Scouts: 5:00-9:00

Richard Renner – Vodvill Clown: 6:00-7:00, 8:00-9:00

Jay & Leslie Cady – Laughing Matters: 6:00-7:00, 8:00-9:00

Jennifer Mays – Half Moon Hoops: 6:00-7:00

Wichita Princesses: 7:00-8:00, 8:00-9:00 Meet & Greet

11 AM – 11 PM

Fiesta Del Río

4 PM – 11 PM

Edén Muñoz

Featuring: Los Humildes Hermanos Ayala, Mariachi America, Pepeyo Y Los Diamantes De Ojinaga, Los De LA Sierra, DJ Tynno Morales.

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Friday, June 10, 2023

9 AM – 12 PM

Riverfest Gravel Grinder

11 AM

Quantum Credit Union Food Court Opens

Purchase food and drinks from vendors using tickets sold at the ticket booths. Cash is available from Fidelity Bank ATMs.

During the Quantum Credit Union Food Court Business Lunch from 11 AM to 2 PM Mon-Fri., you’ll get into the food court without needing a button.

11 AM – 10 PM

Kids’ Corner

Sara Kreutz – Special Kz Bubble Fun: 1:00-2:00, 3:00-4:00 Workshop

5:00-6:00, 7:00-8:00

Levi Harris – Twisted Fun Balloon Twisting: 6:00-7:00, 7:00-8:00

Jennifer Mays – Half Moon Hoops: 7:00-8:00

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland: 5:00-9:00

Princesses: 3:00-3:30, 3:30-4:00 Meet & Greet 7:00-8:00, 8:00-9:00 Meet & Greet

Jay & Leslie Cady – Laughing Matters: 6:00-7:00, 8:00-9:00

11 AM – 5 PM

Riverfest Classic Car Show

Open hours Saturday: 11 AM – 5 PM, on Douglas Ave. between Water St. and Main St.

11 AM – 3PM

Rivalry on the River Revival

11 AM – 4 PM

Plein Air Final Show and Sale

5:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Parmalee with Jenna & Martin Duo and Pete Gile

FREE with button.

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The concert precedes the Capitol Federal Closing Night Fireworks Display.

10:30 PM

Capitol Federal Closing Night Fireworks

For closing night, find your vantage point along the Arkansas River Bank between Kellogg Avenue and First Street.

The display launches from the Douglas Avenue Bridge at 10:30 PM.

Date: June 2, 2023 - June 10, 2023

Location: Various Venue

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