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Century II Parking
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Quantum Credit Union Food Court
Crossland Construction Kennedy Plaza Concert Stage
Fireworks Viewing Area
Fidelity Bank Fireworks
Hot Air Balloons
WEEE Entertainment Carnival
Kids Corner & Inflatables
Helicopter Rides
Sundown Parade
Wichita Wind Surge Baseball
Watercraft Races
Boat Dock
Wagonmasters River Tour
Century II Exhibition Hall
Wichita Habitat Panel Build
Hyatt Regency Wichita
Tripodal at Century II
Kennedy Plaza
Douglas Avenue
East Side of the River
Main Street, Douglas to Waterman
Intersection of Main St & William St
Food Court Stage
Douglas Street Food Vendors
ESPN Sport Court
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44 Days Until
May 30

Hours 11 AM – 11 PM
11 AM – 10 PM ESPN Sport Court Kids 11:30 AM – Noon Grand Opening Ceremony Entertainment 5 – 10 PM Kids Corner & Inflatables Kids 5 – 8 PM Paddle Boats & Kayaks Activity 5 – 8 PM River Tour Entertainment 5 – 11 PM Bicycle Valet 6:30 – 8:30 PM Hot Air Balloons Entertainment 6:30 – 8 PM Sundown Parade Entertainment 7:05 – 10 PM 1/2 Priced Tickets Family 7:30 – 9 PM Marcy Playground Music 9 – 10:30 PM Everclear 10:45 PM Opening Night Fireworks Entertainment
Gates close 11 PM
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First-aid Station & Missing Children's Area
FriMay 31 All-Day
SatJun 1 All-Day
SunJun 2 All-Day
MonJun 3 All-Day
TueJun 4 All-Day
WedJun 5 All-Day
ThuJun 6 All-Day
FriJun 7 All-Day
FriMay 30 All-Day
Description

Located on Douglas Street, at the east end of Douglas Street Food Vendors.

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

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Quantum Credit Union Food Court
FriMay 30 11:30 AM – Noon Grand Opening Ceremony
TueJun 3 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Networking at Noon
Crossland Construction Kennedy Plaza Concert Stage
FriMay 30 7:30 – 9 PM Marcy Playground 9 – 10:30 PM Everclear
SatMay 31 9:30 – 10:30 PM Flo Rida
SunJun 1 7:30 – 8 PM I Choose Wichita 8 PM Family Movie Night
MonJun 2 9 – 10 PM Marvin Sapp
WedJun 4 6 – 6:30 PM A Salute to The Military 9 – 10:30 PM Jamey Johnson
ThuJun 5 7 – 8 PM Scott Fowler
FriJun 6 4 – 5 PM DJ Tinno Morales 5 – 6 PM La Fiesta Norteña
SatJun 7 5:30 – 7:30 PM Jason Boyd Band 9 – 10:30 PM Chris Janson
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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
FriMay 30 10:45 PM Opening Night Fireworks
SatJun 7 10:45 PM Fireworks Finale
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The perfect vantage point is along the east side of the Arkansas River.

Fidelity Bank Fireworks
WedJun 4 10 PM
Description

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! Fireworks will be fired from the Garvey Buildings over Downtown Wichita.

 

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Hot Air Balloons
FriMay 30 6:30 – 8:30 PM
SatMay 31 7 – 9 AM 6:30 – 8:30 PM
SunJun 1 6:30 – 8:30 PM
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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. Location: 500 block of South Wichita Street.
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WEEE Entertainment Carnival
SatMay 31 2 – 10 PM
SunJun 1 2 – 10 PM
MonJun 2 6 – 10 PM
TueJun 3 6 – 10 PM
WedJun 4 6 – 10 PM
ThuJun 5 6 – 10 PM
FriJun 6 2 – 10 PM
SatJun 7 2 – 10 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. Riverfest Button Required.

 
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Kids Corner & Inflatables
FriMay 30 5 – 10 PM
SatMay 31 11 AM – 10 PM
SunJun 1 11 AM – 10 PM
MonJun 2 5 – 10 PM
TueJun 3 5 – 10 PM
WedJun 4 1 – 10 PM
ThuJun 5 1 – 10 PM
FriJun 6 11 AM – 10 PM
SatJun 7 11 AM – 10 PM
Description

Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, bubble shows, balloon twisting, music and great outdoor family fun!

Located 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
SatMay 31 11 AM – 6 PM
SunJun 1 11 AM – 6 PM
MonJun 2 5 – 9 PM
TueJun 3 5 – 9 PM
WedJun 4 5 – 9 PM
ThuJun 5 5 – 9 PM
FriJun 6 5 – 9 PM
SatJun 7 11 AM – 9 PM
Description

Combining the thrill of flying with sightseeing’s picturesque panoramas of our beautiful city.

Brought to you by DWTA Helicopters. $50 cash only.
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Sundown Parade
FriMay 30 6:30 – 8 PM
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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, “The Spirit of Wichita Riverfest!” — and the lure of cash prizes! Free for everyone to view, with or without a button.
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Wichita Wind Surge Baseball
FriMay 30 7:05 – 10 PM 1/2 Priced Tickets
SatMay 31 6:05 – 9:05 PM 1/2 Priced Tickets
SunJun 1 1 – 4 PM 1/2 Priced Tickets
Watercraft Races
SatMay 31 1 – 3 PM Cowboy Bathtub Races
SunJun 1 1:30 – 4 PM Cardboard Regatta
Boat Dock
FriMay 30 5 – 8 PM Paddle Boats & Kayaks
SatMay 31 3:30 – 8 PM Paddle Boats & Kayaks
SunJun 1 3:30 – 8 PM Paddle Boats & Kayaks
MonJun 2 6 – 8:30 PM Paddle Boats & Kayaks
TueJun 3 6 – 8:30 PM Paddle Boats & Kayaks
WedJun 4 6 – 8:30 PM Paddle Boats & Kayaks
ThuJun 5 6 – 8:30 PM Paddle Boats & Kayaks
FriJun 6 5 – 8 PM Paddle Boats & Kayaks
SatJun 7 3:30 – 8 PM Paddle Boats & Kayaks
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Arkansas River, Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista

Wagonmasters River Tour
FriMay 30 5 – 8 PM
SatMay 31 Noon – JUN 7, 8 PM
SunJun 1 Noon – 8 PM
MonJun 2 5 – 8 PM
TueJun 3 5 – 8 PM
WedJun 4 5 – 8 PM
ThuJun 5 5 – 8 PM
FriJun 6 5 – 8 PM
SatJun 7 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
SatMay 31 8 AM – 5 PM Photo Contest 10 AM – 6 PM Artfest Pop Up Market
SunJun 1 8 AM – 5 PM Photo Contest 11 AM – 6 PM Artfest Pop Up Market
MonJun 2 8 AM – 5 PM Photo Contest
TueJun 3 8 AM – 5 PM Photo Contest
WedJun 4 8 AM – 5 PM Photo Contest
ThuJun 5 8 AM – 5 PM Photo Contest 5 – 8:30 PM Goodwill Industries Cajun Food Fest
FriJun 6 8 AM – 5 PM Photo Contest
SatJun 7 8 AM – 5 PM Photo Contest 11 AM – 5 PM Classic Car Show 11 AM – 4 PM Plein Air Art Show & Judging
Activity
Wichita Habitat Panel Build

Douglas Avenue and Waco Street

Hyatt Regency Wichita
Tripodal at Century II
SunJun 1 10:30 AM – 2 PM Rivalry on the River
WedJun 4 5:30 – 8:30 PM Buckaroo Buckarette Rodeo
Kennedy Plaza
SatMay 31 7 AM – 2 PM Party on the Plaza Noon – 3 PM Rhythm of Asia Dance Performance
SunJun 1 Noon – 2 PM Admirals Button Swap and Sale 1 – 8 PM Put-Put ICT Golf 5:30 – 8 PM Book Bus
MonJun 2 5:30 – 8 PM Book Bus
TueJun 3 8:30 – 10:30 PM Paramount
WedJun 4 Noon – 4 PM Book Bus 7 – 8 PM Portrait with the Admiral
ThuJun 5 Noon – 4 PM Book Bus
FriJun 6 4 – 7 PM Book Bus 7 PM Si Se Pueda Award
About Location

North of Century II

Douglas Avenue
SunJun 1 11 AM – 12:30 PM Family Bike Tour 1 – 4 PM FutureFest (S.T.E.A.M. CITY)
WedJun 4 5:30 – 6 PM Charity Ice Cream Sandwich Challenge 6:30 – 8 PM Ice Cream Social
FriJun 6 5 – 10 PM Mercadito
East Side of the River
SatJun 7 9 – 11 AM Riverfest Fishing Derby
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Between Douglas and Lewis St bridges

Main Street, Douglas to Waterman
ThuJun 5 5 – 8:30 PM KAKE Touch-A-Truck
Intersection of Main St & William St
Food Court Stage
Douglas Street Food Vendors
SunJun 1 4 – 5 PM Egg Toss Competition
ESPN Sport Court
FriMay 30 11 AM – 10 PM
SatMay 31 11 AM – 10 PM
SunJun 1 11 AM – 10 PM
MonJun 2 11 AM – 10 PM
TueJun 3 11 AM – 10 PM
WedJun 4 11 AM – 10 PM
ThuJun 5 11 AM – 10 PM
FriJun 6 11 AM – 10 PM
SatJun 7 11 AM – 10 PM
Description

Shoot your shot at the ESPN Sport Court, just south of the Food Court Stage on the East Side of Century II!

Join the action with a Granny Basketball Tournament, fun with the Wichita Wizards, and classic Horse & Pig games for all ages. Every day!
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Crossland Construction Kennedy Plaza Concert Stage
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Helicopter Rides
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Sundown Parade
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Wichita Wind Surge Baseball
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Watercraft Races
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Boat Dock
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Wagonmasters River Tour
Century II Exhibition Hall
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Wichita Habitat Panel Build
Hyatt Regency Wichita
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Kennedy Plaza
Douglas Avenue
East Side of the River
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Intersection of Main St & William St
Food Court Stage
Douglas Street Food Vendors
ESPN Sport Court
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