Wausau River District

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Photopoulos Family Photography on being 1 of 25 businesses in the COUNTRY to participate in the Access to Capital Accelerator Program!

Carissa is part of our Friend of the River District Program (FORD), and was able to apply through our partnership. We are so excited to see what the future holds for Photopoulos Family Photography! 📸🏆

BIG NEWS: Six out of the 25 businesses accepted into Main Street America's Access to Capital Accelerator Program are from Wisconsin! Congratulations to Magnolia Bridal Boutique in Go Downtown Kenosha, Emy J's Coffeehouse, J Cuo Esthetics, Secure Heritage Insurance Agency, and Nordic Night Sauna in Stevens Point Downtown, and Photopoulos Family Photography in Wausau River District!

09/02/2026

September is all about… RiverWest Fest: Food Truck Rally + Concert!

We can’t wait to take over Wausau’s WEST SIDE on September 26 with Dueling Pianos, food trucks, local makers, live music, beer gardens, and more! Stay tuned to see which food trucks, drinks, and makers will be joining us.

08/31/2026

Mark your calendars!📅🚨

RiverWest Fest: Food Truck Rally + Concert is happening September 26 on Wausau’s WEST SIDE! Come enjoy some of the areas BEST food trucks, dueling pianos, beer gardens, one last mini night market and more! 🍔🎶🍻

08/28/2026

We’re excited to announce RiverWest Fest: Food Truck Rally + Concert is less than a month away!

Get ready to head over to Wausau’s WEST SIDE on September 26 for a night full of fun!
✨ Dueling Pianos
🍺 Beer Gardens
🍔 Food Trucks
🛍️ A ONE MORE Mini Night Market
🎶 Live music all night

Take a trip across the Wisconsin River and explore the RiverWest neighborhood while supporting local businesses, grabbing some great food, enjoying live music, and soaking up all the good vibes.

🚨 Calling all food trucks & vendors! We’re still looking for businesses to join us for River West Fest. Want to be part of the fun? Use the link below to apply! 👇

https://www.wausauriverdistrict.org/riverwest-food-truck-rally-concert

08/22/2026

And just like that… our 2026 Night Market season is a wrap!

A huge thank you to all of our amazing vendors, food trucks, musicians, sponsors, local businesses, and everyone who came out and made each Night Market special.

Until next season!

08/21/2026

That’s a wrap!✨
Thank you to our vendors, volunteers, small businesses, and our presenting sponsor Miron Construction Co., Inc. for an incredible season of Night Markets!

Make sure to follow along to see what’s next for downtown Wausau’s River District🤝🥳🤩

Thank you Wausau River District for putting on such a great event! Thank you everyone for supporting us! What a spectacular night!!!!

08/20/2026

Our biggest Night Market of the summer is happening TONIGHT! 🛍️☀️🎶

Join us from 5-9 pm for our final Night Market with more vendors and food trucks than ever before. Plus, enjoy live music, our Game of Skate, and one last summer night downtown!

Bring your friends and help us make our biggest Night Market yet one to remember!

08/20/2026

“Just looking”👀

Join us TONIGHT from 5-9 PM for one last Night Market of the summer! With even more vendors, food and live music.

08/19/2026

New food trucks are coming to the Night Market! 🎉🍓🍔🌮🧀

We’re so excited to have 15+ food trucks joining us for our final Night Market of the summer! From savory favorites to sweet treats and everything in between, there will be something for everyone.

This Thursday from 5-9!