Wichita Riverfest

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- Classic Buttons are Available
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* Enter the Riverfest Poster & Button Artwork Contest sponsored by Emprise Bank

* A pply to perform at Riverfest 2020

* Have a wild new event idea for Riverfest 2020? Tell us all about it!

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More than 460,000 attended in 2018!

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TY TABING SELECTED AS NEXT PRESEIDENT/CEO OF WICHITA FESTIVALS

RIVERFEST 2019 PHOTO & VIDEO CONTEST WINNERS SNAP UP $2,375 IN PRIZES

RIVERFEST 2019 THRIVES IN SPITE OF SWOLLEN ARKANSAS RIVER

Heavy rains before, and storms during the festival did not stop attendees from chowing down and shaking a leg read more ›

CLOSING DAYS OF RIVERFEST OFFER MAJOR HEADLINERS, FUN ON DRY LAND

Throwback Thursday means free admission with a classic button; Vacay Friday offers extended hours read more ›

MORE RIVERFEST FUN WILL FOLLOW A BUSY OPENING WEEKEND

Gospelfest starring Yolanda Adams kicks off a week of music and fun for everyone read more ›

GET READY FOR WICHITA’S DOWNTOWN GET DOWN, RIVERFEST 2019!

CREATIVE EVENTS MAKE RIVERFEST 2019 A VERY ARTY PARTY

Artist-in-Residence George Ferrandi will conduct community workshops; attendees invited to participate in art and music projects read more ›

WICHITA FESTIVALS READY FOR ITS NEXT CEO

Wichita Festivals, Inc., the charitable organization that for 48 years has produced the region’s largest community celebrations, today announced it will seek a new leader, read more ›

TWO COUNTRY HEADLINERS AND A BLUES FAVORITE ARE ADDED TO THE 2019 LINE-UP

KEN ATNIP TO SERVE AS WINDWAGON SMITH XLVI

Ambassador of Riverfest 2019 is a dedicated volunteer and retired WPD captain. read more ›

RIVERFEST 2019 CONCERT HEADLINERS ANNOUNCED

From popular hip hop and ska acts to New Orleans jazz and gypsy punk, the 2019 line-up is diverse. read more ›

WICHITA ARTIST JAY WALTER CREATES WINNING RIVERFEST ART

Presentation at Emprise Bank includes announcement of new events, festival changes read more ›

FIDELITY BANK TO PRESENT RIVERFEST’S 43rd RIVER RUN

Kansas’ longest-running road race is embraced by long-time Wichita Festivals supporter read more ›

GOT TALENT, IDEAS, SUPPORT? ‘BRING IT!’ TO RIVERFEST 2019

Applications now available for Emprise Bank Poster-Art Contest, entertainers, event organizers and food vendors; Sponsors sought read more ›

PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS CAPTURE $2,250 IN PRIZES

Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and honorable mention in eight categories were presented read more ›

Interactive Partner: Howerton+White

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