Wichita Riverfest

Today we come together to honor our Veterans, the brave members whose courage, sacrifice, and service protect the freedoms we hold dear. Your dedication inspires our community every day. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

In 2025 as a part of Fiesta Del Rio we had a Mercadito! A street full of local Hispanic/Latino vendors to compliment the celebration. We're bringing it back in 2026! If you are interested please fill out the form: ow.ly/6Jpm50XiypO

The Food & Beverage Application for the 2026 Riverfest is now live. Visit wichitariverfest.com/participate to view the form and have your food featured at the 2026 Riverfest Food Court. #WichitaRiverfest

Artists! Sorry to scare you but tis' the season... one word... deadline: October 31, 2025 by 5p.m. is the last day to turn in your 2026 Poster Contest Submissions! 👻 Drop them by the Wichita Festivals Inc. offices Monday - Friday from 9am-5pm up until the Halloween deadline!

In 2025 we welcomed new events like Children's Entrepreneur Market, A Cornhole Tournament, Mercadito, and many more! Do you have an idea worth sharing? Our New Event Proposal are now open! Visit wichitariverfest.com/participate and select new event proposal!

Do you have a new and exciting idea you want to bring to Riverfest? Tell us! The entertainment applications for 2026 are now open! This includes local music, dance, performances and more. Follow the link at wichitariverfest.com/participate #WichitaRiverfest

With fall slowly starting it's time to get designing! If you haven't heard already the 2026 Riverfest poster art competition is on. With a deadline of October 31 (Halloween) it's time to get started if you haven't already. For full rules and details visit wichitariverfest.com/poster

Another of the categories from our 2025 Riverfest Photography Contest was "Faces & Fireworks" these were the aw inspiring shots that won our hearts. 📸 Curtis Kirkpatrick 📸 Calista Goevert 📸 Ceasar Lopez 📸 Sarah Snell

Second to last category, "The Sundown Parade." We tasked the photographers with capturing the kick-off event. 📸Quang Vu 📸Curtis Kirkpatrick 📸Brenda Heard 📸Debbie Greene #WichitaRiverfest

2005 Poster for some inspiration! Lady of the Arkansas River looks pretty amazing to us. For those who want to try their hand at creating the 2026 poster visit wichitariverfest.com/poster for more information. #WichitaRiverfest

If you haven't heard, the 2026 Poster & Button Design Contest is live! You can drop off entries at our office 444 E William St. from 9-5 p.m. on weekdays up until October 31, 2025. For more information and full contest rules visit: wichitariverfest.com/poster

Where the 90's babies at? This poster from 1993 sings to us. Have a knack for art? Check out the 2026 Poster Contest out: wichitariverfest.com/poster Emprise Bank #WichitaRiverfest

Since we're walking down memory lane in preparation for the 2026 Poster Art Competition the 1987 poster was requested, take a look! Do you have a favorite design? If you're interesting in throwing your hat in the ring for the 2026 competition visit: wichitariverfest.com/poster

While the artists are busy getting ready creating for 2026, we're showing off all the different poster art throughout the years. This one is from 1980! Artists the deadline is October 31, and if you need more information visit wichitariverfest.com/poster #WichitaRiverfest

If you don't already know our 2026 Riverfest Poster Art Contest is live. For some inspiration and to kick start some ideas we'll be sharing past posters, this one is from 1978! Artists throw your hat in the ring by visiting wichitariverfest.com/poster #WichitaRiverfest

🎨ARTISTS, READY YOUR INSTRUMENTS! It's time for the 2026 Riverfest Poster Art Contest to begin! Join us in making your art a part of Wichita's vibrant history. Deadline is October 31! For all rules and competition guidelines visit: wichitariverfest.com/poster #WichitaRiverfest

Thank you once again Terry for an incredible design that brought the 2025 Riverfest to life! #WichitaRiverfest

Family Fun Day Recap! A full day starting off with Rivalry on the River, Artfest at Riverfest, Children's Entrepreneur Market, Cornhole, and Cardboard Regatta! Pt. 1 Thanks all for turning out for Family Fun Day! Presented by the City of Wichita- Government #WichitaRiverfest

Part 2 Recap, the first saturday was a movie. 🎧 DJ Cadence lit it up, Sir Charles III brought the soul, and Florida closed it out with a bang! What. A. Night. #WichitaRiverfest

Photo recap of Saturday May 31. If you were there you know this was a BIG day, this recap gets a few posts. For the first one, we kicked off the day early with the Fidelity Bank River Run! Then partied on Kennedy Plaza, and were wowed by Wichita Asian Association performances!