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Portable Toilets
Portable Toilets
Care Station & First Aid
Century II Parking
Accessible Parking
Accessible Parking
Accessible Parking
Quantum Credit Union Food Court
Walser Auto Campus Kennedy Plaza Stage
Fireworks Viewing Area
Fidelity Bank Fireworks
Hot Air Balloons
WEEE Entertainment Carnival
Kids Corner & Inflatables
Helicopter Rides
Star Lumber Sundown Parade
Wichita Wind Surge Baseball
Cardboard Regatta
Boat Dock
Wagonmasters River Tour
Fidelity Bank River Run
Century II Exhibition Hall
Wichita Habitat Panel Build
Admirals’ Pancake Feed Presented by Dold Foods
Hyatt Regency Wichita
Tripodal at Century II
Kennedy Plaza
Douglas Avenue
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May 31
Hours
7:30 AM – 11 PM
All-Day
Wichita Eagle Medallion Hunt Competitive
7:30 AM
Hot Air Balloons By SPEEA Entertainment
7:30 – 9 AM
Admirals’ Breakfast Food & Drink
11 AM – 11 PM
Quantum Credit Union Food Court Food & Drink
11:45 AM
Grand Opening Ceremony Entertainment
5 – 8 PM
Paddle Boats, Kayaks, and Canoes Activity
5 – 10 PM
Kids Corner & Inflatables Family
5 – 11 PM
Bicycle Valet Amenity
6 – 11 PM
WEEE Entertainment Carnival Activity
6 – 11 PM
Care Station & First Aid Amenity
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Hot Air Balloons By SPEEA Entertainment
6:30 – 8 PM
Star Lumber Sundown Parade Entertainment
7:05 – 10:05 PM
Wichita Wind Surge Baseball Family
7:30 – 10:30 PM
Digital Underground Music
10:45 PM
Textron Aviation Opening Night Fireworks Entertainment
Gates close 11 PM
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South of the Food Court
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Care Station & First Aid
FriMay 31
6 – 11 PM
SatJun 1
11 AM – 11 PM
SunJun 2
11 AM – 10 PM
MonJun 3
6 – 11 PM
TueJun 4
5 – 10 PM
WedJun 5
5 – 10 PM
ThuJun 6
5 – 10 PM
FriJun 7
5 – 10 PM
SatJun 8
11 AM – 11 PM
Description
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.
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Parking
Century II Parking
Metered and handicap-accessible parking spaces
Parking
Accessible Parking
Handicap-accessible parking spaces
Parking
Accessible Parking
Handicap-accessible parking spaces
Parking
Accessible Parking
Handicap-accessible parking spaces
Quantum Credit Union Food Court
FriMay 31
11 AM – 11 PM
SatJun 1
11 AM – 11 PM
SunJun 2
11 AM – 10 PM
MonJun 3
11 AM – 10 PM
TueJun 4
11 AM – 10 PM
WedJun 5
11 AM – 10 PM
ThuJun 6
11 AM – 10 PM
FriJun 7
11 AM – 11 PM
SatJun 8
11 AM – 11 PM
Description
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.
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Walser Auto Campus Kennedy Plaza Stage
FriMay 31
7:30 – 10:30 PM
Digital Underground
SatJun 1
7 – 10 PM
Hunter Hayes
SunJun 2
7 – 10 PM
Monterey Jack
MonJun 3
5:30 – 10 PM
GospelFest Concert
TueJun 4
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Leading Technology Composites A Salute to The Military
7:30 – 9:45 PM
Drake White
ThuJun 6
6:30 – 10 PM
Danielle Nicole
FriJun 7
4 – 11 PM
Banda Cuisillos
SatJun 8
5:45 – 10:30 PM
Kool & The Gang
About Location
Experience the electrifying performance of a headline act, a captivating opener, or a vibrant local showcase live on stage.
Indulge in delectable food offerings and refreshing beverages amidst the pulsating rhythm of great music!
Fireworks Viewing Area
About Location
The perfect vantage point is along the east side of the Arkansas River.
Hot Air Balloons
SunJun 2
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Description
Stand in awe of these majestic and colorful icons of the sky as they float above festival crowds.
(If rained out, the June 1 schedule will shift to June 2.)
Not a ride. Subject to wind and weather conditions. Brought to you by SPEEA.
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WEEE Entertainment Carnival
FriMay 31
6 – 11 PM
SatJun 1
1 – 11 PM
SunJun 2
1 – 11 PM
MonJun 3
6 – 10:30 PM
TueJun 4
6 – 10:30 PM
WedJun 5
6 – 10:30 PM
ThuJun 6
6 – 10:30 PM
FriJun 7
6 – 11 PM
SatJun 8
1 – 11 PM
Description
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.
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Kids Corner & Inflatables
FriMay 31
5 – 10 PM
SatJun 1
11 AM – 10 PM
SunJun 2
11 AM – 10 PM
MonJun 3
5 – 10 PM
TueJun 4
5 – 10 PM
WedJun 5
5 – 10 PM
ThuJun 6
5 – 10 PM
FriJun 7
4 – 10 PM
SatJun 8
11 AM – 10 PM
Description
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.
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Helicopter Rides
SatJun 1
11 AM – 5 PM
SunJun 2
4 – 9 PM
MonJun 3
5 – 9 PM
TueJun 4
5 – 9 PM
WedJun 5
5 – 9 PM
ThuJun 6
5 – 9 PM
FriJun 7
5 – 9 PM
SatJun 8
11 AM – 8 PM
Description
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.
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Star Lumber Sundown Parade
FriMay 31
6:30 – 8 PM
Description
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.
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Wichita Wind Surge Baseball
FriMay 31
7:05 – 10:05 PM
SatJun 1
6:05 – 9:05 PM
SunJun 2
1:05 – 4:05 PM
Description
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.
Cardboard Regatta
SunJun 2
1:30 – 4 PM
Description
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. Vessel construction starts at 1:30 PM, Launch is at 3 PM. Find us under the Douglas Street Bridge.
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Boat Dock
About Location
Arkansas River, Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista
Wagonmasters River Tour
SatJun 1
Noon – 8 PM
SunJun 2
Noon – 8 PM
MonJun 3
5 – 8 PM
TueJun 4
5 – 8 PM
WedJun 5
5 – 8 PM
ThuJun 6
5 – 8 PM
FriJun 7
5 – 8 PM
SatJun 8
Noon – 5 PM
Description
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.
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Century II Exhibition Hall
SatJun 1
11 AM – 6 PM
Artfest Pop Up Market
SunJun 2
11 AM – 6 PM
Artfest Pop Up Market
ThuJun 6
5 – 8:30 PM
Cajun Food Fest
Wichita Habitat Panel Build
SatJun 1
11 AM – 8 PM
SunJun 2
11 AM – 8 PM
MonJun 3
5 – 8 PM
TueJun 4
5 – 8 PM
WedJun 5
5 – 8 PM
ThuJun 6
5 – 8 PM
FriJun 7
5 – 8 PM
SatJun 8
11 AM – 4 PM
Description
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.
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Admirals’ Pancake Feed Presented by Dold Foods
SatJun 1
7:30 – 10 AM
Description
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.
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Hyatt Regency Wichita
FriMay 31
7:30 – 9 AM
Admirals’ Breakfast
Tripodal at Century II
SunJun 2
11 AM – 2 PM
Rivalry on the River