2023 Riverfest Schedule

Friday, June 2, 2023

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Thursday, June 8

Sponsored by The Wichita Eagle. Gather your friends, dust off your sleuthing skills and join in The Eagle Medallion Hunt!  Daily clues on Kansas.com will lead you to a Sedgwick County location to find the hidden medallion.  Clues begin Thursday, June 1 with the final clue on Thursday, June 8. Clues will be available on Kansas.com around 6 a.m. each day.  See www.kansas.com/riverfest for details.

Admirals’ Breakfast

7:30-9 a.m. | Location: Hyatt Regency Wichita

Sponsored by: Hyatt Regency Wichita, Kansas Gas Service and Legacy Bank. Past Admirals Windwagon Smith host this traditional breakfast to celebrate the 2023 Admiral Windwagon Smith. This event is the kick-off and fundraiser for Riverfest 2023!

Kids’ Corner

5-10 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, make it-take it projects, bubble shows, balloon twisting, princesses, and other surprises all free with a Riverfest button! No button is required for children 5 and under.

Inflatables

5-10 p.m. | Location: Kids' Corner at A. Price Woodard Park

Come down to enjoy the inflatables that will be bigger and better than ever along with some great outdoor family fun!

Wagonmaster's River Tour

5-8 p.m.

Cruises depart under the Douglas Street Bridge on the north side of Douglas, east side of the Arkansas River. FREE with your Riverfest button.

Paddle Boats

5-8 p.m. | Location: Arkansas River, Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista.

FREE with your Riverfest button. 

Hot Air Balloons

6:30-8:30 p.m. | Launch Location: 500 block of South Wichita Street

These majestic and colorful icons of the sky will float above the festival crowds. Subject to wind and weather conditions. Brought to you by SPEEA.

Safelite Autoglass Sundown Parade

6:30-8 p.m. | Location: Downtown Wichita

The parade route will offer excellent viewing of the parade entries inspired by this year’s theme, “50 at the Fest” — and the lure of cash prizes! Grab front-row seating to watch entrants strut their creative stuff with floats, bands, flags, performers and all your favorite parade traditions. Brought to you by Safelite Autoglass, KEYN 103.7, POWER 93.5, The Buzz, KFH, and KNSS.

WEEE Entertainment Carnival

6-11 p.m. | Location: Lot D, 511 S. Water

Showcasing rides with a Ferris wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Viper, Kiddie Cars and Oscar - the octopus and fish ride and many more. Unlimited free admission with a Riverfest button! Tickets must be purchased for rides. Note: Riverfest food court tickets are not accepted for rides. 

First-Aid Station

6-11 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

Minor first aid needs can be found at this station. Brought to you UMB Bank. 

Concert featuring Shaggy with Cash Hollistah and DJ Carbon

Time: TBA | Location: Walser Auto Campus Kennedy Plaza Stage

See Shaggy in concert with Cash Hollistah and DJ Carbon. 

Textron Aviation Opening Night Fireworks

Fireworks will begin directly following the Kennedy Plaza Concert | Location: Viewing along the Arkansas River from Maple/ Waterman to 1st St.

Enjoy breathtaking colors and sounds over downtown Wichita, choreographed to a unique musical arrangement. Bring your radio and tune to KEYN 103.7 for the live simulcast.

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Thursday, June 8

Sponsored by The Wichita Eagle. Gather your friends, dust off your sleuthing skills and join in The Eagle Medallion Hunt!  Daily clues on Kansas.com will lead you to a Sedgwick County location to find the hidden medallion.  Clues begin Thursday, June 1, with the final clue on Thursday June 8. Clues will be available on Kansas.com around 6 a.m. each day.  See www.kansas.com/riverfest for details.

Hot Air Balloons

7 a.m. | Launch Location: 500 block of South Wichita Street

These majestic and colorful icons of the sky will float above the festival crowds just prior to the River Run. Subject to wind and weather conditions. Brought to you by SPEEA.

Admirals’ Pancake Feed Presented by Dold Foods

7:30-10 a.m. | Location: 500 block of South Water

Thanks to the past admirals, we’ll be flipping up some fun while you start your day off with a piping hot breakfast of pancakes, bacon, juice and coffee. Tickets available, $5 for adults and $3 for children 2 to 12 years of age. Come enjoy some fun entertainment, mouthwatering bacon, and catch a pancake served up with a dose of humor!

Fidelity Bank River Run

7-11 a.m. | Location: 300 Block of West Waterman and 400 Block of South Water

The River Run race series includes four race events: Marriott International Wichita Customer Engagement Center 10K Race, Dold Foods Katie Partridge Memorial 5K Run/Wheelchair Race, SCHEELS Family Fun Run, and the Lane Enterprises Tot Trot exclusively for kids ages 2-7. Competitors receive a medallion at the finish line. Registration includes a River Run T-shirt and Riverfest button. For complete information, visit RiverRunWichita.com

Marriott International Wichita Customer Engagement Center 10K

Start Time: 7:15 a.m. | Start Line: 300 Block of West Waterman and 400 Block of South Water

Dold Foods 5K Wheelchair

Start Time: 7:35 a.m. | Starting Line: Waterman and Wichita

Dold Foods Katie Partridge Memorial 5K

Start Time: 7:40 a.m. | Start Line: Waterman and Wichita

SCHEELS Family Fun Run

Start time: 9:15 a.m. | Start Line: Waterman and Wichita (One mile walk/run)

Lane Enterprises Tot Trot

Start Time: 10:30 a.m. | Start Line: River Run Finish Line

A fun run for children ages two to seven. Competitors receive a medallion at the finish line. Registration includes a Tot Trot T-shirt and Riverfest button.

Kids' Corner

11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, make it-take it projects, bubble shows, balloon twisting, princesses, and other surprises all free with a Riverfest button! No button is required for children 5 and under.

Inflatables

11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Location: Kids' Corner at A. Price Woodard Park 

Come down to enjoy the inflatables that will be bigger and better than ever along with some great outdoor family fun!

Helicopter Rides

11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Location: Maple and McLean

Combining the thrill of flying with sightseeing’s picturesque panoramas of our beautiful city. $50 per person with your Riverfest button. Brought to you by DWTA Helicopters.

Wichita Children's Theatre Production of "Chicken Little"

11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2 p.m. | Location: Mary Jane Teall Theatre at Century II 

The Sky is Falling! That’s what the rumor is-but is it true? Turkey Lurkey, Ducky Lucky and Goosey Loosey SAY it’s true-but does that make is so? Follow these characters and more as they make their way to tell the King only to find out it wasn’t the sky at all. And they learn a valuable lesson to not believe everything they hear! This musical adaptation by Kevin M. Reese is fun for the whole family!

Plein Air Painting Competition

11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Location: Douglas and Waco entrance gate to Riverfest

Fresh air painting and art competition, that’s what Plein Air is all about for the 2023 Riverfest!  Artists will celebrate the beauty of the Arkansas River and the iconic views around Wichita. Look for painters as you enjoy the festival, or register in advance to participate.

Missing Children's Area

11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area.

First-Aid Station

11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

Minor first aid needs can be found at this station.  Brought to you by UMB Bank.

Riverfest Artfest Pop Up Market

11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Location: Century II Exhibition Hall 

The Riverfest Artfest Pop Up Market showcases the highest quality handmade goods, sponsored by The Baird Docking Group.

Bike Valet

11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park

Secured bicycle parking. 

Wagonmasters River Tour

Noon to 8 p.m. | Location: Cruises depart under the Douglas Street Bridge on the north side of Douglas, east side of Arkansas River

Rides are FREE with Riverfest button. 

WEEE Entertainment Carnival

1-11 p.m. | Location: Lot D, 511 S. Water

Showcasing rides with a Ferris wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Viper, Kiddie Cars and Oscar - the octopus and fish ride and many more. Unlimited free admission with a Riverfest button! Tickets must be purchased for rides. Note: Riverfest food court tickets are not accepted for rides. 

Cowboy Bathtub Races

2-3 p.m. | Location: Arkansas River at Douglas Street Bridge

This zany event is one you won’t want to miss as teams race the Arkansas River in stock tanks! Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers as well as Best in Show. To enter a team, visit WichitaRiverfest.com.  Brought to you by Southwest National Bank and KWLS.

Paddle Boats

3:30-8 p.m. | Location: Arkansas River, Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista

FREE with your Riverfest button. 

Hot Air Balloons

6:30-8:30 p.m. | Launch Location: 500 block of South Wichita Street

These majestic and colorful icons of the sky will float above the festival crowds just prior to the River Run. Subject to wind and weather conditions. Brought to you by SPEEA.

Concert featuring Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors with Wilderado and Haymakers 

Time: TBA | Location: Walser Auto Campus Kennedy Plaza Stage at Century II

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Thursday, June 8

Sponsored by The Wichita Eagle. Gather your friends, dust off your sleuthing skills and join in The Eagle Medallion Hunt!  Daily clues on Kansas.com will lead you to a Sedgwick County location to find the hidden medallion.  Clues begin Thursday, June 1 with the final clue on Thursday, June 8. Clues will be available on Kansas.com around 6 a.m. each day.  See www.kansas.com/riverfest for details.

Plein Air Painting Competition

6:30-8:30 a.m. | Location: at the River, north of the Douglas Bridge on the bike path

Fresh air painting and art competition, that’s what Plein Air is all about for the 2023 Riverfest!  Artists will celebrate the beauty of the Arkansas River and the iconic views around Wichita. Look for painters as you enjoy the festival, or register in advance to participate.

Riverfest Artfest Pop Up Market

11 a.m. -6 p.m. | Location: Century II Exhibition Hall 

The Riverfest Artfest Pop Up Market showcases the highest quality handmade goods, sponsored by The Baird Docking Group.

Kids’ Corner

11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, make it-take it projects, bubble shows, balloon twisting, princesses and other surprises all free with a Riverfest button! No button is required for children 5 and under.

Inflatables

11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Location: Kids' Corner at A. Price Woodard Park 

Come down to enjoy the inflatables that will be bigger and better than ever along with some great outdoor family fun!

Missing Children's Area 

11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area. 

First-Aid Station

11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

Minor first aid needs can be found at this station. Brought to you by UMB Bank. 

Paddle Boats

3:30-8 p.m. | Location: Arkansas River, Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista

FREE with your Riverfest button.  

Bike Valet

11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park

Secured bicycle parking. 

Wagonmasters River Tour

Noon to 8 p.m. | Location: Cruises depart under the Douglas Street Bridge on the north side of Douglas, east side of Arkansas River

Rides are FREE with Riverfest button. 

Wichita Habitat Panel Built at Riverfest

Noon to 10 p.m. | Location: Douglas and Waco

The event kicks off with volunteers donating their time and skills to build a house for a local family. The purpose of the Panel Build is to construct all the wall panels necessary to build an entire home. Once the panels are built, stop by and sign your name on a stud, paint part of a design board or sign up for future Wichita Habitat builds.

Downtown Get Down

3-9 p.m. | Location: Douglas between Waco and Main

Experience all the different activities and events with your neighbors. Brought to you by City of Wichita

Experience a fun-filled and family-friendly lineup 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 giveaway, celebrity egg toss, funnel cake eating contest, cornhole competition, 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.

WEEE Entertainment Carnival

1-11 p.m. | Location: Lot D, 511 S. Water

Showcasing rides with a Ferris wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Viper, Kiddie Cars and Oscar - the octopus and fish ride and many more. Unlimited free admission with a Riverfest button! Tickets must be purchased for rides. Note: Riverfest food court tickets are not accepted for rides. 

Cardboard Regatta 

1:30-4 p.m. | Location: Douglas St. Bridge

Vessel construction starts at 1:30 p.m., Launch is at 3p.m. 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. Awards for fastest time, best design and most spectacular sinking. Enter at WichitaRiverfest.com. $20 per team.

Hot Air Balloons

Time: TBA | Location: 500 block of South Wichita Street

These majestic and colorful icons of the sky will float above the festival crowds. Subject to wind and weather conditions. Brought to you by SPEEA.

Helicopter Rides

4-9 p.m. | Location: Maple and McLean 

Combining the thrill of flying with sightseeing’s picturesque panoramas of our beautiful city. $50 per person with your Riverfest button. Brought to you by DWTA Helicopter.

Concert featuring Parker Millsap

9-10 p.m. | Location: Walser Auto Campus Kennedy Plaza Stage at Century II (Back to Top)

Monday, June 5, 2023

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Thursday, June 8

Sponsored by The Wichita Eagle. Gather your friends, dust off your sleuthing skills and join in The Eagle Medallion Hunt!  Daily clues on Kansas.com will lead you to a Sedgwick County location to find the hidden medallion.  Clues begin Thursday, June 1 with the final clue on Thursday, June 8. Clues will be available on Kansas.com around 6 a.m. each day.  See www.kansas.com/riverfest for details.

Bike Valet

5-10 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park.

Secured bicycle parking.

Helicopter Rides

5-9 p.m. | Location: Maple and McLean

Combining the thrill of flying with sightseeing’s picturesque panoramas of our beautiful city. $50 per person with your Riverfest button. Brought to you by DWTA Helicopters.

Kids’ Corner

5-10 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, make it-take it projects, bubble shows, balloon twisting, princesses and other surprises all free with a Riverfest button! No button is required for children 5 and under.

Inflatables

5-10 p.m. | Location: Kids' Corner at A. Price Woodard Park 

Come down to enjoy the inflatables that will be bigger and better than ever along with some great outdoor family fun!

Paddle Boats

5-8 p.m. | Location: Arkansas River, Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista

FREE with your Riverfest button. 

Wagonmaster's River Tour

5-8 p.m. | Location: Dougals Street Bridge

Cruises depart under the Douglas Street Bridge on the north side of Douglas, east side of the Arkansas River. FREE with your Riverfest button.

Missing Children's Area

6-10 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area. 

First-Aid Station

6-10 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

Minor first aid needs can be found at this station.  Brought to you by UMB Bank.

WEEE Entertainment Carnival

6-10:30 p.m. | Location: Lot D, 511 S. Water

Showcasing rides with a Ferris wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Viper, Kiddie Cars and Oscar - the octopus and fish ride and many more. Unlimited free admission with a Riverfest button! Tickets must be purchased for rides. Note: Riverfest food court tickets are not accepted for rides. 

Gospel Concert featuring Le'Andria Johnson with The Blind Boys of Alabama and local gospel entertainers 

5:30-10 p.m. | Walser Auto Campus Kennedy Plaza Stage at Century II

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Thursday, June 8

Sponsored by The Wichita Eagle. Gather your friends, dust off your sleuthing skills and join in The Eagle Medallion Hunt!  Daily clues on Kansas.com will lead you to a Sedgwick County location to find the hidden medallion.  Clues begin Thursday, June 1 with the final clue on Thursday, June 8. Clues will be available on Kansas.com around 6 a.m. each day.  See www.kansas.com/riverfest for details.

Bike Valet

5-10 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park.

Secured bicycle parking.

Helicopter Rides

5-9 p.m. | Location: Maple and McLean

Combining the thrill of flying with sightseeing’s picturesque panoramas of our beautiful city. $50 per person with your Riverfest button. Brought to you by DWTA Helicopters.

Kids’ Corner

5-10 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, make it-take it projects, bubble shows, balloon twisting, princesses and other surprises all free with a Riverfest button! No button is required for children 5 and under.

Inflatables

5-10 p.m. | Location: Kids' Corner at A. Price Woodard Park 

Come down to enjoy the inflatables that will be bigger and better than ever along with some great outdoor family fun!

Paddle Boats

5-8 p.m. | Location: Arkansas River, Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista

FREE with your Riverfest button. 

Wagonmaster's River Tour

5-8 p.m. | Location: Dougals Street Bridge

Cruises depart under the Douglas Street Bridge on the north side of Douglas, east side of the Arkansas River. FREE with your Riverfest button.

Missing Children's Area

6-10 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area. 

First-Aid Station

6-10 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

Minor first aid needs can be found at this station.  Brought to you by UMB Bank.

WEEE Entertainment Carnival

6-10:30 p.m. | Location: Lot D, 511 S. Water

Showcasing rides with a Ferris wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Viper, Kiddie Cars and Oscar - the octopus and fish ride and many more. Unlimited free admission with a Riverfest button! Tickets must be purchased for rides. Note: Riverfest food court tickets are not accepted for rides. 

Concert featuring Eli Young Band and Texas Hill

Time: TBA | Walser Auto Campus Kennedy Plaza Stage at Century II

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Thursday, June 8

Sponsored by The Wichita Eagle. Gather your friends, dust off your sleuthing skills and join in The Eagle Medallion Hunt!  Daily clues on Kansas.com will lead you to a Sedgwick County location to find the hidden medallion.  Clues begin Thursday, June 1 with the final clue on Thursday, June 8. Clues will be available on Kansas.com around 6 a.m. each day.  See www.kansas.com/riverfest for details.

Bike Valet

5-10 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park.

Secured bicycle parking.

Helicopter Rides

5-9 p.m. | Location: Maple and McLean

Combining the thrill of flying with sightseeing’s picturesque panoramas of our beautiful city. $50 per person with your Riverfest button. Brought to you by DWTA Helicopters.

Kids’ Corner

5-10 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, make it-take it projects, bubble shows, balloon twisting, princesses and other surprises all free with a Riverfest button! No button is required for children 5 and under.

Inflatables

5-10 p.m. | Location: Kids' Corner at A. Price Woodard Park 

Come down to enjoy the inflatables that will be bigger and better than ever along with some great outdoor family fun!

Paddle Boats

5-8 p.m. | Location: Arkansas River, Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista

FREE with your Riverfest button. 

Wagonmaster's River Tour

5-8 p.m. | Location: Dougals Street Bridge

Cruises depart under the Douglas Street Bridge on the north side of Douglas, east side of the Arkansas River. FREE with your Riverfest button.

Missing Children's Area

6-10 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area. 

First-Aid Station

6-10 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

Minor first aid needs can be found at this station.  Brought to you by UMB Bank.

Buckaroo Buckarette Rodeo 

5:30-8:30 p.m. | Location: Century II Tripodal

Celebrate the thrill of riding, roping, panning for gold and other fun activities for kids 2-10.

Linwood Sexton Charity Ice Cream Sandwich Challenge

6 p.m. | Location: Douglas Avenue

Sponsored by Hiland Dairy. Contestants will go “sandwich to sandwich” in this race competing for $2,000 in prize money to see who can eat the most ice cream sandwiches. Each challenger will be competing on behalf of their charity organization.

Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Social

6:30-8 p.m. | Location: Douglas Avenue

Enjoy a complimentary bowl of Hiland Dairy ice cream served by Wichita Wagonmasters.

Portrait with the Admiral

7-8 p.m. | Location: Kennedy Plaza

Get a snapshot with Admiral Windwagon XLIX Kaye Monk-Morgan free with your Riverfest button. Brought to you by Golden Plains Credit Union.

WEEE Entertainment Carnival

6-10:30 p.m. | Location: Lot D, 511 S. Water

Showcasing rides with a Ferris wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Viper, Kiddie Cars and Oscar - the octopus and fish ride and many more. Unlimited free admission with a Riverfest button! Tickets must be purchased for rides. Note: Riverfest food court tickets are not accepted for rides. 

Concert featuring The Gin Blossoms, Desure and Haymakers

5:30-10 p.m. | Walser Auto Campus Kennedy Plaza Stage at Century II

Thursday, June 8, 2023

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Thursday, June 8

Sponsored by The Wichita Eagle. Gather your friends, dust off your sleuthing skills and join in The Eagle Medallion Hunt!  Daily clues on Kansas.com will lead you to a Sedgwick County location to find the hidden medallion.  Clues begin Thursday, June 1 with the final clue on Thursday, June 8. Clues will be available on Kansas.com around 6 a.m. each day.  See www.kansas.com/riverfest for details.

Bike Valet

5-10 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park.

Secured bicycle parking.

Helicopter Rides

5-9 p.m. | Location: Maple and McLean

Combining the thrill of flying with sightseeing’s picturesque panoramas of our beautiful city. $50 per person with your Riverfest button. Brought to you by DWTA Helicopters.

Kids’ Corner

5–10 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, make it-take it projects, bubble shows, balloon twisting, princesses and other surprises all free with a Riverfest button! No button is required for children 5 and under.

Inflatables

5-10 p.m. | Location: Kids' Corner at A. Price Woodard Park 

Come down to enjoy the inflatables that will be bigger and better than ever along with some great outdoor family fun!

Paddle Boats

5-8 p.m. | Location: Arkansas River, Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista

FREE with your Riverfest button. 

Wagonmaster's River Tour

5-8 p.m. | Location: Dougals Street Bridge

Cruises depart under the Douglas Street Bridge on the north side of Douglas, east side of the Arkansas River. FREE with your Riverfest button.

Missing Children's Area

6-10 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area. 

First-Aid Station

6-10 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

Minor first aid needs can be found at this station.  Brought to you by UMB Bank.

WEEE Entertainment Carnival

6-10:30 p.m. | Location: Lot D, 511 S. Water

Showcasing rides with a Ferris wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Viper, Kiddie Cars and Oscar - the octopus and fish ride and many more. Unlimited free admission with a Riverfest button! Tickets must be purchased for rides. Note: Riverfest food court tickets are not accepted for rides. 

Touch A Truck

5-8:30 p.m. | Location: Main Street Douglas to Waterman

Kids can climb aboard their favorite trucks, big rigs and emergency vehicles, and meet the personnel who protect, serve and build the Wichita community. Brought to you by KAKE.

Cajun Food Fest

5-8:30 p.m. | Location: Century II, Exhibition Hall and Kennedy Plaza

Presented by: Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Sponsored by: Evergy and ASM Global.  Goodwill is ready to spice up Riverfest with the 35^th annual Cajun Food Fest! Enjoy large helpings of traditional Louisiana favorites including chicken etouffee, red beans and sausage served over rice and homemade bread pudding topped with a decadent bourbon custard sauce, all prepared by ASM Global! Tickets are just $15 for the entire meal, including dessert, and available at Kennedy Plaza at the time of the event. Limited quantities are available; first come, first served. Proceeds support Goodwill’s local education and job training programs for individuals with disabilities and other employment barriers. Learn more at goodwillks.org/Cajun.

Concert featuring Soul Rebels with XV and Ernest James Zydeco

5:30-10 p.m. | Walser Auto Campus Kennedy Plaza Stage at Century II

Friday, June 9, 2023

Bike Valet

5-11 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park.

Secured bicycle parking.

Helicopter Rides

5-9 p.m. | Location: Maple and McLean

Combining the thrill of flying with sightseeing’s picturesque panoramas of our beautiful city. $50 per person with your Riverfest button. Brought to you by DWTA Helicopters.

Kids’ Corner

5-10 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, make it-take it projects, bubble shows, balloon twisting, princesses and other surprises all free with a Riverfest button! No button is required for children 5 and under.

Inflatables

5-10 p.m. | Location: Kids' Corner at A. Price Woodard Park 

Come down to enjoy the inflatables that will be bigger and better than ever along with some great outdoor family fun!

Paddle Boats

5-8 p.m. | Location: Arkansas River, Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista

FREE with your Riverfest button.

Wagonmaster's River Tour

5-8 p.m. | Location: Dougals Street Bridge

Cruises depart under the Douglas Street Bridge on the north side of Douglas, east side of the Arkansas River. FREE with your Riverfest button.

Missing Children's Area

6-11 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area. 

First-Aid Station

4-11 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

Minor first aid needs can be found at this station.  Brought to you by UMB Bank.

WEEE Entertainment Carnival

6-11:00 p.m. | Location: Lot D, 511 S. Water

Showcasing rides with a Ferris wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Viper, Kiddie Cars and Oscar - the octopus and fish ride and many more. Unlimited free admission with a Riverfest button! Tickets must be purchased for rides. Note: Riverfest food court tickets are not accepted for rides. 

Fiesta del Rio

11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Century II Tripodal and Walser Auto Campus Kennedy Plaza Stage at Century II 

Fiesta del Rio is Riverfest’s daylong celebration of Wichita’s rich and vibrant Hispanic culture. The event kicks off with Hispanic themed entertainment (music, danzates, a live mariachi, and folkloric dancers) pn our Food Court Stage from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Afternoon activities begin at 4 p.m. with a mercadito (Hispanic market) in Century II’s Tripodal grounds, themed kids activities, live music on the main stage (headlined by Eden Muñoz), and much more! We hope you will join us for this annual Fiesta that celebrates Wichita’s growing Hispanic community. ¡Los vemos allí! See you there!

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Bike Valet

11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park.

Secured bicycle parking.

Helicopter Rides

11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Location: Maple and McLean

Combining the thrill of flying with sightseeing’s picturesque panoramas of our beautiful city. $50 per person with your Riverfest button. Brought to you by DWTA Helicopters.

Kids’ Corner

11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, make it-take it projects, bubble shows, balloon twisting, princesses and other surprises all free with a Riverfest button! No button is required for children 5 and under.

Inflatables

11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Location: Kids' Corner at A. Price Woodard Park 

Come down to enjoy the inflatables that will be bigger and better than ever along with some great outdoor family fun!

Paddle Boats

1-8 p.m. | Location: Arkansas River, Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista

FREE with your Riverfest button.

Wagonmaster's River Tour

12-5:30 p.m. | Location: Dougals Street Bridge

Cruises depart under the Douglas Street Bridge on the north side of Douglas, east side of the Arkansas River. FREE with your Riverfest button.

Missing Children's Area

11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area. 

First-Aid Station

11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Location: northwest corner of Douglas and Water Street

Minor first aid needs can be found at this station.  Brought to you by UMB Bank.

WEEE Entertainment Carnival

1-11:00 p.m. | Location: Lot D, 511 S. Water

Showcasing rides with a Ferris wheel, Tilt-A-Whirl, Viper, Kiddie Cars and Oscar - the octopus and fish ride and many more. Unlimited free admission with a Riverfest button! Tickets must be purchased for rides. Note: Riverfest food court tickets are not accepted for rides. 

Riverfest Classic Car Show

11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Location: Douglas between Water St. and Main St. 

Presented by CrossWinds Casino. Check out our display of classic and custom cars. Want to display your ride? Visit WichitaRiverfest. com for details.

Rivalry on the River

11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Location: Hyatt Lawn

A fun and friendly competitive event between high school teams of 10 which includes seven micro competitions such as cornhole, tug of war, trivia and an art competition, among others. Schools will compete against each other in micro challenges to win prizes and bragging rights for their school.

Cardboard Regatta

RAIN DATE: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Vessel construction starts at 11 a.m., Launch is at 12:30 p.m.

Location: Douglas Street Bridge

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. Awards for fastest time, best design and most spectacular sinking. Enter at WichitaRiverfest. com. $20 per team. Brought to you by Commerce Bank and KWLS 107.9 FM. This event will only happen if the first date is rained out. 

Plein Air Final Show and Sale

11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Location: Century II, Exhibition Hall

No studio artwork is permitted for judging. Artists are asked to paint one to three original paintings around Wichita for prize judging at this exhibition and sale event. Only artwork that is stamped will be permitted in the exhibition and sale, and the authentication must be visible on the back of the artwork. Participating artists are required to attend the exhibition and sale event for the judging at 11 a.m. and all artwork is to be picked up between 4-5 p.m.

Paddle Boats

1-8 p.m. | Location: Arkansas River, Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista

FREE with your Riverfest button. 

Riverfest Paddle Battle Kayak Races

6 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park

Details TBA

Concert featuring Parmalee with Jenna & Martin and Pete Gile

5:30-10:30 p.m. | Location: Walser Auto Campus Kennedy Plaza Stage at Century II 

Capitol Federal Fireworks Finale

Capitol Federal is proud to sponsor the 2023 Riverfest Fireworks Finale which will begin directly following the concert at approximately 10:45 p.m. Location: The fireworks will be shot from the west bank of the river between the Lewis Street Bridge and the Douglas Street Bridge. Viewing will be along the east side of the Arkansas River from Lewis/ Waterman to 1^st Street Bridge. Experience this dynamic pyrotechnic performance and enjoy breathtaking colors. (Back to Top)