Port of Burlington Welcome Center

06/19/2026

Art Center of Burlington Snake Alley Art Fair is moving due to weather this Sunday!

06/17/2026

06/12/2026

HAPPY WEEKEND GREATER BURLINGTON!

It’s Friday, and the fun is just getting started! Be sure to stop by the Port of Burlington Welcome Center during all the River Days festivities and explore everything we have to offer.

🛍️ Browse our wonderful selection of gifts, souvenirs, local favorites, and unique treasures for all ages.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the whole family—there’s something for everyone!
📸 Take a break from the festivities and discover a little piece of Burlington to take home with you.

Whether you’re visiting for the weekend or a longtime local, we’d love to welcome you in and help you find the perfect keepsake!

📍 Port of Burlington Welcome Center
🕒 OPEN ALL WEEKEND

Come celebrate, shop, and make memories with us. We can’t wait to see your smiling faces!

06/09/2026

🌊 River Days Week is finally here! 🌊

The carnival is rolling into town, the riverfront is coming alive, and one of Greater Burlington's summer traditions is about to begin!

If you're getting excited for all the fun, don't forget to stop by the Port of Burlington Welcome Center to grab your official River Days shirts and VIP tickets while supplies last.

🎟️ VIP tickets include:
🍹 A complimentary drink each night
🔥 Access to all the River Days fun, including Smoke on the Water and the BBQ Competition
🏅 The River Days Olympics
🚤 And a chance to win a boat!

Whether you're planning to ride the carnival rides, enjoy the entertainment, cheer on competitors, or just soak in the riverfront atmosphere, River Days is shaping up to be an unforgettable week.

📍 Stop by the Welcome Center, grab your gear, secure your VIP tickets, and get ready to celebrate summer on the Mississippi!

See you at Burlington River Days!

06/05/2026

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the Port of Burlington Welcome Center will be closed as we take time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

We wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend as you spend time with family, friends, and community. ❤️🤍💙

05/15/2026

Ahoy, River Days fans! Want to upgrade your Burlington River Days experience to VIP status? We’ve got your golden ticket waiting at the Port of Burlington Welcome Center!

🎟️ Burlington River Days VIP Tickets are on sale now!

With VIP tickets, you’ll enjoy:
- One FREE drink each night
- Entry to the Smoke on the Water BBQ Competition tasting
- Access to the wildly fun River Days Olympics
- A chance to win a brand-new pontoon boat and other prizes
- VIP access to all the River Days action in “The Sandbar”

💵 Payment is Cash or Check Only
That’s right—we're keeping it delightfully old school. No cards, no apps, no tap-to-pay... just good old-fashioned cash or checks, like a true river town tradition, but you can purchase online at Burlington River Days

📍 Stop by the Port of Burlington Welcome Center to grab your tickets before they float away!

Come for the concerts. Stay for the BBQ. Compete for glory. Sip something cold. And maybe cruise home in a new boat.