Schedule of Events:

8 AM: Wichita Eagle Medallion Hunt

11 AM - 10 PM: ESPN Sport Court

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!

Location: ESPN Sport Court - 334 North St Francis Ave

All-Day - First-aid Station & Missing Children’s Area

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.

11:30 AM - Noon: Grand Opening Ceremony

Join Wichita Festivals and Wichita community leaders in kicking off Riverfest 2025!

Location: Quantum Credit Union Food Court

5 PM - 8 PM: Paddle Boats & Kayaks

Enjoy a spin on a paddle boat at Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista! 150 N. McLean Blvd. B2.

Location: Boat Dock

5 PM - 8 PM: Wagonmasters River Tour

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.

Location: Wagonmasters River Tour

5 PM - 10 PM: Kids Corner and Inflatables

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.

Location: Kids Corner and Inflatables

5 PM - 11 PM: Bicycle Valet

Secured bicycle parking. At Douglas Street and Civic Center Place.

Location: Waco Extension, east side

6:30 PM - 8 PM: Sundown Parade

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.

Location: Sundown Parade

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Hot Air Balloons

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.

7:05 PM - 10 PM: Wichita Wind Surge
1/2 Priced Tickets

Enjoy a ballgame at Equity Bank Park, home of the Wichita Wind Surge, our Double-A Minor League Baseball team. Half priced tickets with a 2025 Riverfest button.

The stadium is located at Maple & McLean. Tickets are half price with your Riverfest button on May 30, May 31 and June 1.

Location: Wichita Wind Surge Baseball

7:30 PM - 9 PM: Marcy Playground

Marcy Playground is celebrating over 25 years of active touring and recording since their breakthrough hit in 1997, “Sex and Candy”. The band has 5 worldwide studio albums and an extensive history of tours, film & TV placements, and over 130 Million Streams. Their debut album certified platinum back in 1997, while the radio classic “Sex and Candy” spent a record 15 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart.

Location: Crossland Construction Kennedy Plaza Concert Stage

Every concert is free with a Riverfest button, but if you want a closer look VIP tickets are available.

9 PM - 10:30 PM: Everclear

Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure. Spanning 11 studio releases, including four that have been certified Gold or Platinum, selling over 6 million records, and achieving 12 Top 40 Hit Singles on Mainstream Rock, Alternative, and Adult Top 40 radio, including “Santa Monica.”

Location: Crossland Construction Kennedy Plaza Concert Stage

10:45 PM: Textron Aviation Opening Night Fireworks

Enjoy breathtaking colors and sounds over downtown Wichita.

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 Textron Aviation.

Location: Fireworks Viewing Area