Wichita Riverfest

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Wichita Riverfest Our 54th Riverfest
May 29 - June 6, 2026
www.wichitariverfest.com
1 Button, 9 days of fun! It is expected that all interaction treats participants with respect.

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CALLING ALL FORMER PRAIRIE SCHOONER MATES! Were you a Prairie Schooner Mate for Wichita Riverfest in the 1970s, '80s, '9...
10/16/2026

CALLING ALL FORMER PRAIRIE SCHOONER MATES!

Were you a Prairie Schooner Mate for Wichita Riverfest in the 1970s, '80s, '90s, 2000s, 2010s, or beyond? We want to reconnect with YOU!

We're bringing generations of Mates together to celebrate our history, share memories and photos, preserve our legacy, and plan a special alumni gathering.

Help us reconnect! Please send a direct message to [email protected] with:
- Your name (including your name as a Mate)
- Year(s) you served
- High school attended
- Any photos or memories to share

Know a former Mate? Tag them and help spread the word!
Once a Schooner Mate, always a Schooner Mate!

Don't miss out on this special reunion—reach out today!

Only three weeks left! Deadline for the 2027 Riverfest Poster Competition is October 30, 2026. Don't miss this opportuni...
10/11/2026

Only three weeks left! Deadline for the 2027 Riverfest Poster Competition is October 30, 2026. Don't miss this opportunity—submit your poster! If you have questions, ideas, anything drop em below! We can't wait to see what you create! Visit WichitaRiverfest.com/poster for more information.

Thanks to our sponsor Emprise Bank

YOUR TURN, WICHITA!We've heard from the community at our Riverfest town halls, and now we want to hear from everyone!Wha...
10/07/2026

YOUR TURN, WICHITA!

We've heard from the community at our Riverfest town halls, and now we want to hear from everyone!

What should Riverfest keep doing? What should we change? What do you want to see more of? What future ideas do you have?

Complete the survey: (it's short, we promise) before November 15, 2026 for a chance to win a $25 gift card!

https://www.cognitoforms.com/WichitaFestivalsInc/WichitaRiverfestImprovementSurvey26

10/05/2026

For those wanting to join the Town Hall virtually tomorrow please follow this link at noon!

Please welcome our new Director of Sales and Development: Shannon Reed.She's worked as an academic advisor, grant writer...
10/02/2026

Please welcome our new Director of Sales and Development: Shannon Reed.

She's worked as an academic advisor, grant writer, historic preservation planner and walk manager for two nonprofits. She also served as Executive Director for Camp Quality and spent time as an Account Executive with McClatchy and Hibu.

Today, she brings all of that experience to Wichita Festivals as our Director of Sales and Development, and she couldn't be happier to be here!

As she puts it, "I'm entering the phase in my life where I love where I am."

Please welcome her to the Wichita Festivals team.

Designers, Artists, Creators! Only 30 days left—submit your posters before October 30 for the 2027 Poster Competition. C...
10/01/2026

Designers, Artists, Creators! Only 30 days left—submit your posters before October 30 for the 2027 Poster Competition. Claim a cash prize and secure your place in Wichita history!

More info at: https://wichitariverfest.com/poster/ Thank you to our sponsor: Emprise Bank

Have ideas for our next festival? Town Hall #2 coming to WSU! We want to hear the voices of the community and college s...
09/30/2026

Have ideas for our next festival? Town Hall #2 coming to WSU! We want to hear the voices of the community and college students on what they would like to see at future festivals! Everyone is welcome to join the conversation.

See you on October 6 at noon! What are your ideas for future festivals? Comment below! Don't miss out!

Thank you to the chili-loving Wichita community and The Good Life in Wichita by the Wichita Wagonmasters for hosting an ...
09/29/2026

Thank you to the chili-loving Wichita community and The Good Life in Wichita by the Wichita Wagonmasters for hosting an awesome get-together! All proceeds go towards the Good Life Grants that aid local nonprofits!

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444 E. William
Wichita, KS

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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