Saturday - Wichita Riverfest Schedule

Helicopter Rides
11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Location: Maple and McLean
Experience flying with picturesque panoramas of the city. $50 per person with your Riverfest button. Brought to you by DWTA Helicopters.

Kids’ Corner
11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Location: A. Price Woodard Park
Enjoy inflatables, make it-take it projects, bubble shows, balloon twisting, princesses, and surprises all free with a Riverfest button! No button is required for children 5 and under.

Inflatables
11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Location: Kids' Corner at A. Price Woodard Park
Enjoy the inflatables that will be bigger and better than ever along with some great outdoor family fun!

Paddle Boats
1-8 p.m. | Location: Arkansas River, Boats & Bikes facility at River Vista
FREE with your Riverfest button.

Wagonmaster's River Tour
12-5:30 p.m. | Location: Douglas Street Bridge
Cruises depart under the Douglas Street Bridge on the north side of Douglas, east side of the Arkansas River. FREE with your Riverfest button.

WEEE Entertainment Carnival
1-11:00 p.m. | Location: Lot D, 511 S. Water
Showcasing rides with unlimited free admission with a Riverfest button! Tickets must be purchased for rides. Note: Riverfest food court tickets are not accepted for rides.

Riverfest Classic Car Show
11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Location: Douglas between Water St. and Main St.
Presented by CrossWinds Casino. Check out our display of classic and custom cars.

Cardboard Regatta (Rain Date)
11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Vessel construction starts at 11 a.m., Launch is at 12:30 p.m.
Location: Douglas Street Bridge
Build a river-worthy vessel in 90 minutes or less with cardboard, duct tape, pool noodles, and a box cutter. Awards for fastest time, best design, and most spectacular sinking.

Plein Air Final Show and Sale
11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Location: Century II, Exhibition Hall
Exhibition and sale event for the judging of original paintings around Wichita.

Concert featuring Kool & the Gang
5:45-10:30 p.m. | Location: Walser Auto Campus Kennedy Plaza Stage at Century II
Kool & the Gang boasts an 18-piece band and world-renowned hits such as “Celebration,” “Cherish,” “Jungle Boogie,” and more.
Catch Rudy Love and DJ Carbon kicking things off.

Capitol Federal Fireworks Finale
Starts approximately 10:45 p.m.
Location: The fireworks will be shot from the west bank of the river between the Lewis Street Bridge and the Douglas Street Bridge. Viewing along the east side of the Arkansas River from Lewis/Waterman to 1st Street Bridge. Experience this dynamic pyrotechnic performance and enjoy breathtaking colors.