River Festival

Get ready for classic cars and a celebration of culture and art at Riverfest on Friday

The 50th Wichita Riverfest will feature artwork by freelance designer and illustrator Joe Worley. It includes images of festival mascots from years past.
The 50th Wichita Riverfest will feature artwork by freelance designer and illustrator Joe Worley. It includes images of festival mascots from years past.

Cars, music and an art scavenger hunt highlight the second Friday of Riverfest.

Starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, the Riverfest Classic Car Show will take place inside Century II’s Expo Hall. The show will end at 9 p.m. The car show will take place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. again on Saturday.

CityArts, 334 N. Mead in Old Town, will host the Sculpture Walkabout Scavenger Hunt from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Participants will be given QR codes that will lead them to sculptures in downtown and Old Town. Prizes will be awarded in several categorizes.

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Most events and activities can be attended with the purchase of a Riverfest button. There are additional costs for helicopter rides, food and carnival ride tickets. Buttons can be purchased at the festival gates or at any local QuikTrip.

Activities on the water have been canceled for now.

Here are other events happening Friday:

  • Food Court and Beer Garden, 11 a.m. The food court is on the east side of Century II. Stand-alone food vendors will also be at the Kids’ Corner. Food can be purchased with tickets. Tickets can be purchased at the food court and are $1 a piece.

  • Kids’ Corner, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Kids can participate in events hosted by Levi Harris - Twisted Fun Balloon Twisting, Meet & Greet Wichita Princesses and more. Event schedules vary by day. Check out the Kids’ Corner page on the Riverfest website for more details. Kids’ Corner is in A. Price Woodard Park, 401 E. Douglas Ave.

  • Fiesta Del Río, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. The fiesta offers Mexican food and Hispanic vendors. At 5 p.m. Bryndis X Siempre will open and Grupo Pesado will headline a concert at the Kennedy Plaza Stage.

  • Carnival, 1-11 p.m. The carnival is at 511 S. Water. A large Ferris Wheel, kiddie rides and rides for older kids will be available. Admission to the carnival is $3 for those who do not have a Riverfest button. Tickets to ride rides will need to be purchased on site.

  • Helicopter Rides, 5-9 p.m. Admission is $40 per person with a Riverfest button.

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Emmie Boese
The Wichita Eagle
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