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PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS CAPTURE $2,250 IN PRIZES
Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and honorable mention in eight categories were presented read more ›
CONCERTS AND POPULAR EVENTS DRIVE BIG NUMBERS AT RIVERFEST 2018
Traditional events and new features inspire 460,000 citizens and visitors to celebrate the community read more ›
CLOSING WEEKEND OF RIVERFEST OFFERS MAJOR HEADLINERS, RIVER FUN
300,000 have attended the festival so far; Vacay Friday offers extended hours for families read more ›
RIVERFEST’S KICKOFF ROLLS TO MIDWEEK TRADITIONS, NEW EVENTS
Nearly 175,000 festival fans soaked up sunshine during the opening weekend of Riverfest, Kansas’ largest community celebration. read more ›
COME ONE, COME ALL TO RIVERFEST 2018!
Riverfest, Kansas’ largest community event, kicks off this Friday with nine days of exhilarating concerts and activities designed to unite the community and celebrate Wichita’s rich history and talent. read more ›
RIVERFEST ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE INSPIRES SHARED PUBLIC ART EVENTS
JooYoung Choi invites festivalgoers to help her reunite two imaginary brontosaurus siblings through art read more ›
TIM NORTON IS ADMIRAL WWS XLV
Former Sedgwick County commissioner is ambassador of Riverfest 2018. read more ›
WHO IS PLAYING RIVERFEST? YOUR OLD AND NEW FAVORITES
Nine days of concerts and one hundred-plus events are all free with a Riverfest button. read more ›
WINNER OF RIVERFEST 2018 ARTWORK DESIGN CONTEST REVEALED
Presentation at Emprise Bank includes announcement of the Riverfest 2018 Artist-in-Residence. read more ›
YOU’RE THE FEST: RIVERFEST 2018 CALLING FOR ENTRIES
Applications now available for Emprise Bank Poster-Art Contest, festival entertainers, event organizers and food vendors read more ›
CONCERT CROWDS DRIVE STRONG ATTENDANCE AT RIVERFEST 2017
River Madness concludes with six sunny days for new, traditional events to be enjoyed by a total of 410,000 festivalgoers read more ›
CLOSING WEEKEND OF RIVERFEST OFFERS MAJOR HEADLINERS, RIVER FUN
Nearly 300,000 have attended the festival so far; large-scale events planned for Friday and Saturday read more ›
‘RIVER MADNESS’ OPENING DAYS FEATURE FUN TRADITIONS, NEW EVENTS
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THE 46TH WICHITA RIVERFEST IS RIVER MADNESS!
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DONORS SOUGHT TO HELP BRING ALL CITIZENS TO RIVERFEST
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NEW RIVERFEST HEADLINER, VIP EVENTS ANNOUNCED
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RIVERFEST EARLY-BIRD BUTTONS NOW ON SALE
Discounted admission buttons available through May 4 at Cox Solutions Stores; Mobile app, powered by Westar, announced read more ›
RIVERFEST HOSTS MAJOR EVENT TO SHOWCASE, BENEFIT STUDENT ENTREPRENEURS
First-ever event includes e2e FuturEpreneurship Expo at Wichita Boathouse, Bonus Randy Newman Concert read more ›
WENDY JOHNSON TO SERVE AS ADMIRAL WINDWAGON SMITH XLIV
During a press conference today at the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview , Wichita Festivals, Inc. revealed Wendy Johnson as Admiral Windwagon Smith XLIV, ambassador of Riverfest 2017. read more ›
RIVERFEST 2017 CONCERT LINE-UP ANNOUNCED
Nine days of concerts and more than one hundred events are all free with a Riverfest button! read more ›
‘RIVER MADNESS’ DRIVES ARTISTS TO DESIGN WINNING POSTER
Art-filled presentation at Emprise Bank includes announcement of the Riverfest 2017 Artist-in-Residence read more ›
STRONG ATTENDENCE, INCREASED SUPPORT MEAN A SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR WICHITA FESTIVALS
Not-for-profit that produces Riverfest, Autumn & Art recaps 2016’s successes read more ›
RIVERFEST 2017 NEEDS YOU!
Open now: Emprise Bank Poster-Art Contest and calls for festival entertainers, event organizers and food vendors read more ›
ATTENDANCE, SALES, SUPPORT AND SAFETY MAKE RIVERFEST 2016 A SUCCESS
Most final figures are in and the results look good. read more ›
RIVERFEST SEES CONTINUED RISE IN ATTENDENCE, SPONSORSHIPS, SALES
Early numbers and safety, security record very positive; button sales and complete financial results still being calculated read more ›
FINAL RIVERFEST DAYS PACKED WITH RIVER EVENTS, MUSIC, FAMILY FUN
Spirit AeroSystems Rockin’ on the River, Fiesta del Rio and Capitol Federal Fireworks Finale to close week of fun read more ›
SUNNY, BUSY FIRST WEEKEND SETS UP WEEKDAY FUN AT RIVERFEST 2016
Riverfest welcomed nearly 200,000 attendees in its first three days read more ›
RIVERFEST CELEBRATES 20th GOSPELFEST
Local Performers Join Headliners Zacardi Cortez, Kierra Sheard for Inspiring Evening read more ›
45TH WICHITA RIVERFEST IS A PARTY IN ICT
Riverfest, Kansas’ largest community event, kicks off Friday read more ›
WICHITA FESTIVALS SEEKS DONORS TO HELP BRING EVERYONE TO RIVERFEST
Wichita Festivals put out a call today for donations to the Celebrations for a Cause program read more ›
MERITRUST TOT TROT WINNER ANNOUNCED
Carlie Hernandez named overall winner of the competition read more ›
CONCERT HEADLINERS RELEASED FOR RIVERFEST 2016
Nine days of concerts and more than one hundred events are all free with a Riverfest button read more ›
RIVERFEST 2016 ARTWORK INSPIRES CITIZENS TO 'PARTY IN ICT!'
Iconic button and poster artwork unveiled; 45th festival to include new, innovative events read more ›
WFI WRAPS STRONG YEAR
Not-for-profit that produces Riverfest recaps numbers for 2015; Looking ahead to 2016 read more ›
BLACKTOP NATIONALS CAR SHOW COMING TO RIVERFEST 2016
Ford-sponsored classic car event will take place June 9-11 in the heart of Kansas’ largest community party read more ›
WICHITA FESTIVALS ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS
New officers and directors today began terms on the volunteer leadership team of Wichita Festivals, Inc. read more ›
RIVERFEST OFFICALS REMIND CITIZENS: ‘YOU’RE THE FEST!’, INVITE PARTICIPATION
Applications now available for the Emprise Bank Poster-Art Contest, festival entertainers, event organizers and food vendors read more ›
BUTTON REVENUE, SOLID PARTNERSHIPS DRIVE SUCCESSFUL RIVERFEST
Positive results projected for 2015 due to strong attendance, sponsor support, volunteerism, entertainment, arts focus read more ›
ATTENDANCE, VOLUNTEERING UP; SECURITY EXCELLENT AT RIVERFEST 2015
Button sales and complete financial results still to come, but sponsorship support and early numbers promising. read more ›
FINAL RIVERFEST DAY PACKED WITH RIVER EVENTS, MUSIC, FAMILY FUN
Spirit AeroSystems Rockin’ on the River and Capitol Federal Fireworks Finale to close week of fun. read more ›
A SALUTE TO AVIATION HONORS CITY’S HERITAGE AND WORKERS
Riverfest fun continues Friday with flight-themed contests, displays and events; Flogging Molly on Kennedy Plaza read more ›
A GREAT FIRST WEEKEND SETS UP WEEKDAY FUN AT RIVERFEST 2015
Kansas' largest community event continues this week with more thrilling events and concerts for all tastes. read more ›
GRAMMY-WINNER ERICA CAMPBELL HEADLINING RIVERFEST GOSPELFEST
Artist behind 2015 Gospel Album of the Year to Cap Off Night of Inspirational Performances. read more ›
THE 44TH WICHITA RIVERFEST SET TO BLAST OFF!
Riverfest kicks off Friday with nine days of activities designed to unite the community and celebrate Wichita’s rich history and talent. read more ›
COMMUNITY INVITED TO 'BUTTON UP. HAVE A BLAST!' AT RIVERFEST 2015
Iconic button and poster artwork unveiled; 2015 festival sneak peek includes button-price news read more ›
KANSAS' LARGEST COMMUNITY EVENT HAS SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Sponsorship, attendance and button sales increase over 2013; Concerts, events draw large crowds read more ›
SAFE, SECURE RIVERFEST ENJOYS ROBUST SUPPORT, GOOD ATTENDANCE
Early numbers show strong sponsorship, button sales, attendance. Full financial picture, attendee feedback still to come. read more ›
FINAL RIVERFEST DAYS PACKED WITH RIVER EVENTS, MUSIC, FAMILY FUN
New finale features Spirit AeroSystems Rockin’ on the River Concert, Westar Energy Laser-Light Spectacular read more ›
A ROARING START AND WEEKDAY FUN AT RIVERFEST 2014
Classic and modern country, a hip-hop legend, and a blues powerhouse on deck for midweek read more ›
TAMELA MANN TO HEADLINE GOSPELFEST AT RIVERFEST 2014
Gospel Star/'Meet the Browns', 'Madea' Actress Caps Off Night of Inspirational Musical Performances read more ›
RIVERFEST SET TO OPEN WITH A BANG
Opening Weekend Crammed with Events; See All on New Riverfest PointsMap read more ›
RIVERFEST PARTNERS, SPONSORS ENABLE WORLD-CLASS FESTIVAL
Sponsorship Support up 14 Percent; Program Collaborations Put Riverfest Among Top Outdoor Events Worldwide read more ›
DONORS REQUESTED TO HELP THOSE IN NEED GET TO RIVERFEST
Celebrations for a Cause Program Allows Festival to be Inclusive read more ›
MERITRUST TOT TROT ARTWORK COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUNCED
Young designer's art to adorn race's T-shirt read more ›
MUSIC HEADLINERS ANNOUNCED FOR RIVERFEST
Wide variety of favorite acts are all free with a Riverfest button. read more ›
RON RYAN IS ADMIRAL WINDWAGON SMITH XLI
43rd Riverfest is set to include Aviation Salute, return of Hot Air Balloons, a giant Ferris Wheel, More! read more ›
JOIN THE HOOPLA IN DOO-DAH! AT RIVERFEST 2014
Iconic button and poster artwork unveiled read more ›
WICHITA FESTIVALS' INVITATION: 'BRING YOUR PASSION TO RIVERFEST'
Citizens are invited to participate and help plan this community event. read more ›
NEW DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ON BOARD AT WICHITA FESTIVALS, INC.
WFI welcomes two new members to the board of directors. read more ›
EMPRISE BANK HELPS LAUNCH 2014 ARTWORK CONTEST
Submissions of Poster, Button Art around 'Hoopla in Doo-Dah' Theme Due December 27 read more ›
COMMUNITY EMBRACES REINVIGORATED RIVERFEST
Most buttons sold since 2008; Overall results very positive read more ›
CHANGES, GOOD WEATHER HELP CREATE POSITIVE RESULTS
Early numbers indicate growth in attendance, button sales. Full financial picture, event feedback still being compiled. read more ›
CESSNA CELEBRATIONS FOR A CAUSE HELPS THOSE IN NEED ATTEND RIVERFEST
Businesses and individuals give, so the less fortunate can enjoy Wichita's community celebration. read more ›
HEADLINERS ANNOUNCED FOR RIVERFEST
Concerts by Grammy Winners and Chart-toppers in Multiple Genres Are All Free with Your Riverfest Button read more ›
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES CAJUN FOOD FEST RETURNING TO RIVERFEST
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will groove on Kennedy Plaza Thursday, June 6 read more ›
Corporate Hosts
A brand new sponsorship program to involve the many companies who enjoy the cultural and natural assets of our city and want to join the fun. read more ›
Celebrations for a Cause
Help local organizations enjoy Riverfest... read more ›
Help us welcome Ollie to Wichita...
Riverfest 2013 mascot, child button, charity benefit program unveiled read more ›
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