2024 Riverfest Schedule

Friday, May 31, 2024

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Saturday, 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 Friday, May 31 and will be available on Kansas.com around 6 a.m. each day.  See www.kansas.com/riverfest for details.

Hot Air Balloons

7:30 a.m. | May 31 - June 2

Stand in awe of these majestic and colorful icons of the sky as they float above festival crowds. Not a ride. Subject to wind and weather conditions. Brought to you by SPEEA. (If rained out, the June 1 schedule will shift to June 2.)

Admirals’ Breakfast

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

This is an RSVP-only event that kicks off for Riverfest 2024. Sponsored by Hyatt Regency Wichita, Legacy Bank and Schaefer Architecture.

Quantum Credit Union Food Court

11 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Century II 

Find all your favorite festival food and drinks right here, and some irresistibly weird options, too!

On weekdays (Mon–Fri), come for the Business Lunch, 11 AM to 2 PM and get into the food court without a button. And don’t forget to shop the Merchandise Tent on the east end of Kennedy Plaza.

Grand Opening Ceremony

11 a.m. | Century II 

Come and join the excitement of the ribbon-cutting as the Food Court opens for Riverfest 2024, hosted by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Paddle Boats, Kayaks & Canoes

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

Enjoy a spin on a paddleboat, a kayak or a canoe from the Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista!

This is the dock where you’ll embark for the races of these watercraft, too.

Kids’ Corner & Inflatables

5-10 p.m. | Location: Near the South Gate entrance, behind the old downtown library

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, bubble shows, balloon twisting, and great outdoor family fun! In a new spot this year, by the South Gate entrance, behind the Old Library. All free with a Riverfest button, and no button is required for children 5 and under.

Bicycle Valet 

5-11 p.m. | Waco Extension, east side 

Enjoy secured bicycle parking free with your Riverfest button. 

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.

WEEE Entertainment Carnival

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

Look for the bright lights of the carnival in the parking lot just southeast of the Hyatt Regency Wichita. Ride tickets can be purchased in this area.

First-Aid Station

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

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area. Minor first aid needs can be found at this station. Brought to you by UMB Bank.

Star Lumber Sundown Parade

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

Grab front row seating to watch entrants strut their creative stuff with floats, bands, flags, performers, and all your favorite parade traditions.

The parade route will offer excellent viewing of the parade entries inspired by this year’s theme, “Discover. Celebrate. Riverfest!” — and the lure of cash prizes!

Brought to you by Star Lumber, KEYN 103.7, POWER 93.5, The Buzz, KFH, and KNSS.

Concert featuring Digital Underground

7:30-10:30 p.m. | Location: Walser Auto Campus Kennedy Plaza Stage

Digital Underground, opening night’s hip-hop headliner, may be best known by audiences for their iconic song “The Humpty Dance.” The night will also feature opening acts C&C Music Factory and Tag Team.

Textron Aviation Opening Night Fireworks

10:45 p.m. | Downtown Wichita

Enjoy breathtaking colors and sounds over downtown Wichita, choreographed to a unique musical arrangement. Fireworks will begin directly following the night’s concert. Best viewing will be along the Arkansas River from Maple/Waterman to 1st Street. Brought to you by KEYN 103.7.

Saturday, June 3, 2023

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Saturday, 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 Friday, May 31 and will be available on Kansas.com around 6 a.m. each day.  See www.kansas.com/riverfest for details.

Hot Air Balloons

7:30 a.m. | May 31 - June 2

Stand in awe of these majestic and colorful icons of the sky as they float above festival crowds. Not a ride. Subject to wind and weather conditions. Brought to you by SPEEA. (If rained out, the June 1 schedule will shift to June 2.)

Admirals’ Pancake Feed Presented by Dold Foods

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

Come enjoy some fun entertainment, mouthwatering bacon, and catch a pancake served up with a dose of humor! 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 at the event: $5 for adults and $3 for children 2 to 12 years of age.

Fidelity Bank River Run

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

With 5 events, there’s a race for every age and competitive level. Get the full race schedule and registration info.

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)

Grab the kids and join us for the Family Fun Run/Walk! Whether you walk or run, you, your family, your friends will have a blast getting your steps in in this 1-mile untimed race! Costumes and bright colored outfits are encouraged. Open to anyone and everyone!

Lane Enterprises Tot Trot

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

A fun run for kids ages 2 to 7.

Kids' Corner and Inflatables

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

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, bubble shows, balloon twisting, and great outdoor family fun! In a new spot this year, by the South Gate entrance, behind the Old Library. All free with a Riverfest button, and no button is required for children 5 and under.

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.

Artfest Pop Up Market 

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

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.

Wichita Habitat Panel Build 

11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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.

Care Station & First Aid

11 a.m. - 11 p.m. 

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area. Minor first aid needs can be found at this station. Brought to you by UMB Bank.

Bicycle Valet

11 a.m - 11 p.m. 

Secured bicycle parking. 

Wagonmasters River Tour 

12-8 p.m. | Departing from under the Douglas Street Bridge

Enjoy a relaxing, narrated cruise along the Arkansas River in Downtown Wichita. Cruises depart under the Douglas Street Bridge on the north side of Douglas, east side of the Arkansas River. Free with your 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 Hunter Hayes

7-10 p.m. | Kennedy Plaza  

Get excited to experience multi-instrumentalist and platinum-selling artist Hunter Hayes at Riverfest!

Also welcome opening talent Tawna Goforth and Kyle Kilgore.

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Saturday, 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 Button Swap and Sale 

11 a.m - 1:30 p.m. | Kennedy Plaza

Looking for a particular Riverfest button? Drop by the Riverfest Merchandise Tent and purchase buttons from previous years to round out your collection. Join other Riverfest enthusiasts to swap buttons and stories about past festivals.

Rivalry on the River

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Tripodal at Century II 

A fun and friendly competitive event between high school teams of 10 competing in 7 micro events. Events will be tug of war, trike races, relay race with a twist, ICT trivia, not-your-grandparents Rock Paper Scissors, and the magic tarp. Student participants will with great prizes and bragging rights for their school. Brought to you by Wichita Public Schools and Ascension Via Christi.

Artfest Pop Up Market

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

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.

Wichita Habitat Panel Build

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

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.

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 Helicopters.

Kids Corner and Inflatables

11 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, bubble shows, balloon twisting, and great outdoor family fun! In a new spot this year, by the South Gate entrance, behind the Old Library. All free with a Riverfest button, and no button is required for children 5 and under.

Care Station & First Aid

11 a.m. - 10 p.m. 

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area. Minor first aid needs can be found at this station. Brought to you by UMB Bank.

Bicycle

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

Secured bicycle parking. 

Quantum Credit Union Food Court 

11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Kennedy Plaza

Find all your favorite festival food and drinks right here, and some irresistibly weird options, too! On weekdays (Mon–Fri), come for the Business Lunch, 11 AM to 2 PM and get into the food court without a button. And don’t forget to shop the Merchandise Tent on the east end of Kennedy Plaza. Food Court Vendors & Menus coming soon.

Plein Air Painting Competition

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Location: at the River, north of the Douglas Bridge on the bike path

Fresh air and painting too, that’s what Plein Air is all about! Artists will celebrate the iconic views around Wichita at the 3rd Annual Riverfest Plein Air Event. Open to all artists from novice to professional.

Paddle Boats

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

FREE with your Riverfest button.  

STEAM City

Noon-4 p.m. | Douglas Ave. and Main St. 

STEAM City is all about showcasing the diverse and exciting roles that STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics—plays 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 otherwise. STEAM City will grab them, engage them, and get them thinking, all while they’re having fun!

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. 

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.

Downtown Get Down

2-7 p.m. | Location: Douglas between Waco and Main

Come experience the block party of the year at Riverfest!

Join your Wichita neighbors again this year to party all day. We’ll have your old and new favorite competitive activities. Find us on Douglas Avenue between Waco Street and Water Street.

Wichita Wind Surge Baseball 

1:05-4:05 p.m. | Riverfront Stadium 

Enjoy a ballgame at Riverfront Stadium, home of the Wichita Wind Surge, our Double-A Minor League Baseball team.

The stadium is located at Maple & McLean. Tickets are half price with your Riverfest button on May 31, June 1 and 2.

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.

Concert featuring Monterey Jack 

7-10 p.m. | Kennedy Plaza 

Sunday night will feature Wichita-based cover band Monterey Jack and singer-songwriter Harrison Stele.

Monday, June 3, 2024

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Saturday, 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.

Bob Struble Golf Classic at Riverfest

8:30 a.m. | Terradyne Country Club 

Join us for the 19th Annual Bob Struble Golf Classic. This event honors one of our long time Riverfest volunteers and former Board Chairman. Presenting Sponsorship by Berry Companies.

Quantum Credit Union Food Court 

11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Kennedy Plaza

Find all your favorite festival food and drinks right here, and some irresistibly weird options, too!

On weekdays (Mon–Fri), come for the Business Lunch, 11 AM to 2 PM and get into the food court without a button. And don’t forget to shop the Merchandise Tent on the east end of Kennedy Plaza.

Paddle Boats, Kayaks and Canoes

5-8 p.m.| Boats and Bikes

Enjoy a spin on a paddleboat, a kayak or a canoe from the Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista! This is the dock where you’ll embark for the races of these watercraft, too.

Wagonmaster's River Tour

5-8 p.m. | 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.

Wichita Habitat Panel Build 

5-8 p.m. 

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.

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 and Inflatables

5-10 p.m. 

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, bubble shows, balloon twisting, and great outdoor family fun! In a new spot this year, by the South Gate entrance, behind the Old Library. All free with a Riverfest button, and no button is required for children 5 and under.

Care Station & First Aid 

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

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area. 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 rides. Look for the bright lights of the carnival in the parking lot just southeast of the Hyatt Regency Wichita. Ride tickets can be purchased in this area.

Gospelfest 

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

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Saturday, 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.

Quantum Credit Union Food Court

11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Kennedy Plaza 

Find all your favorite festival food and drinks right here, and some irresistibly weird options, too! 

On weekdays (Mon–Fri), come for the Business Lunch, 11 AM to 2 PM and get into the food court without a button. And don’t forget to shop the Merchandise Tent on the east end of Kennedy Plaza.

Wichita Habitat Panel Build

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

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.

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 and Inflatables

5-10 p.m. 

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, bubble shows, balloon twisting, and great outdoor family fun! In a new spot this year, by the South Gate entrance, behind the Old Library. 

All free with a Riverfest button, and no button is required for children 5 and under.

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.

Care Station & First Aid 

5-10 p.m. 

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

Leading Technology Composites- A Salute to the Military

6:30-7:30 p.m. 

Join us for an evening dedicated to our brave men and women of the Unites States Armed Forces.

Festival admission is free with your military ID, Tuesday, June 4th.

Concert featuring Drake White 

7:30-9:45 p.m. | Kennedy Plaza 

Country artist Drake White headlines Riverfest’s Tuesday spot and recently made Rolling Stone’s 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.

With hit songs like “Makin’ Me Look Good Again” and “Power of a Woman” country fans around Kansas are sure to be excited.

The night will also feature local rock band Tequila Ridge.

Fidelity Bank Fireworks 

9:45 p.m. 

Fidelity Bank is proud to sponsor the fireworks, which will begin directly after the Military Salute and concert.

Stay in your seat at the concert as there will be a surprise in the sky with our new firework show!

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Saturday, 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.

Quantum Credit Union Food Court

11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Kennedy Plaza 

Find all your favorite festival food and drinks right here, and some irresistibly weird options, too! 

On weekdays (Mon–Fri), come for the Business Lunch, 11 AM to 2 PM and get into the food court without a button. And don’t forget to shop the Merchandise Tent on the east end of Kennedy Plaza.

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 and Inflatables

5-10 p.m. 

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, bubble shows, balloon twisting, and great outdoor family fun! In a new spot this year, by the South Gate entrance, behind the Old Library. 

All free with a Riverfest button, and no button is required for children 5 and under.

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.

Care Station & First Aid 

5-10 p.m. 

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area. Minor first aid needs can be found at this station. Brought to you by UMB Bank.

Wichita Habitat Panel Build

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

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.

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. 

Case New Holland (CNHi) Buckaroo Buckarette Rodeo 

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

For kids ages 2 to 10, celebrate the thrill of tiny-tractor races, barrel-bull riding, roping, panning for gold and other fun activities.

Linwood Sexton Charity Ice Cream Sandwich Challenge

6 p.m. | Location: Douglas Avenue

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 XL Lyle Schuette, free with your Riverfest button.

Concert featuring Starship featuring Mickey Thomas 

6:30-10 p.m. | Kennedy Plaza Stage at Century II

Starship Featuring Mickey Thomas is rockin’ Wednesday night, with opening act Foghat.

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Saturday, 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.

Quantum Credit Union Food Court

11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Kennedy Plaza 

Find all your favorite festival food and drinks right here, and some irresistibly weird options, too! 

On weekdays (Mon–Fri), come for the Business Lunch, 11 AM to 2 PM and get into the food court without a button. And don’t forget to shop the Merchandise Tent on the east end of Kennedy Plaza.

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 and Inflatables

5-10 p.m. 

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, bubble shows, balloon twisting, and great outdoor family fun! In a new spot this year, by the South Gate entrance, behind the Old Library. 

All free with a Riverfest button, and no button is required for children 5 and under.

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.

Care Station & First Aid 

5-10 p.m. 

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area. Minor first aid needs can be found at this station. Brought to you by UMB Bank.

Wichita Habitat Panel Build

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

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.

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. 

Cajun Food Fest

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

Goodwill is ready to spice up Riverfest with the 36th annual Cajun Food Fest! Enjoy large helpings of traditional Louisiana favorites including chicken étouffée, 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. Find us on Kennedy Plaza and the Century II Exhibition Hall.

Presented by Goodwill Industries of Kansas. Sponsored by Evergy and ASM Global.

Concert featuring Danielle Nicole

6:30-10 p.m. | Kennedy Plaza Stage at Century II

Thursday, Riverfest gets treated to the sounds of Danielle Nicole, with opener Pretend Friend Duo.

Friday, June 7, 2024

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Saturday, 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.

Quantum Credit Union Food Court

11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Kennedy Plaza 

Find all your favorite festival food and drinks right here, and some irresistibly weird options, too! 

On weekdays (Mon–Fri), come for the Business Lunch, 11 AM to 2 PM and get into the food court without a button. And don’t forget to shop the Merchandise Tent on the east end of Kennedy Plaza.

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 and Inflatables

5-10 p.m. 

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, bubble shows, balloon twisting, and great outdoor family fun! In a new spot this year, by the South Gate entrance, behind the Old Library. 

All free with a Riverfest button, and no button is required for children 5 and under.

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.

Care Station & First Aid 

5-10 p.m. 

This station offers a diaper-changing area and breast-feeding area. Minor first aid needs can be found at this station. Brought to you by UMB Bank.

Wichita Habitat Panel Build

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

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.

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. 

Fiesta del Rio 

4-11 p.m. | Century II Tripodal and Walser Auto Campus Kennedy Plaza Stage at Century II 

Come experience Fiesta del Río and dance to the rhythm of Banda Cuisillos, Yahari, and more.

Saturday, June 8, 2024

Medallion Hunt

Medallion Hunt Ends: Saturday, 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.

Quantum Credit Union Food Court

11 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Kennedy Plaza 

Find all your favorite festival food and drinks right here, and some irresistibly weird options, too! 

On weekdays (Mon–Fri), come for the Business Lunch, 11 AM to 2 PM and get into the food court without a button. And don’t forget to shop the Merchandise Tent on the east end of Kennedy Plaza.

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 and Inflatables

5-10 p.m. 

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, bubble shows, balloon twisting, and great outdoor family fun! In a new spot this year, by the South Gate entrance, behind the Old Library. 

All free with a Riverfest button, and no button is required for children 5 and under.

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.

Care Station & First Aid 

5-10 p.m. 

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

Wichita Habitat Panel Build

11 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

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.

Riverfest Classic Car Show

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

Find the hottest classic and custom cars at the Riverfest Classic Car Show.

Peruse hotrods within Century II Exhibition and Convention Halls.

Car owners, user our 2024 Online Registration to register today, or print your form (Classic Car Show Registration Form) and mail with payment to Wichita Festivals, Inc., 444 E. William, Wichita, KS, 67202.

Concert featuring Kool & the Gang

5:45-10:30 p.m. | Kennedy Plaza Stage at Century II 

Kool & the Gang boasts an 18-piece band and world-renowned hits such as “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Jungle Boogie,” and more.

Catch Rudy Love and DJ Carbon kicking things off.

Capitol Federal Fireworks Finale

10:45 p.m.

Capitol Federal is proud to sponsor the 2024 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)