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• Feature Event: Wichita Riverfest

• Event Rundown: What’s ahead this weekend

• Music: This week’s concert rundown

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FEATURE EVENT
Riverfest Time!

It’s back, the 2025 Wichita Riverfest!

As a social media partner for the Wichita Riverfest this year, I'll be on hand everyday experiencing the event to the fullest. My goal is to take it all in and enjoy all my favorite events along with ones that are new to me.

There's so much going on that I had to put together an agenda of all the events I'm excited for most. If you're like me and big on itineraries (yes, I'm a nerd like that), I'm sharing mine. Come out and say hi starting this Friday.

But keep in mind, there’s so much more to do outside of what I’m able to fit in my schedule.

The staff at Festivals Inc, put together an incredible digital guide that shows the daily events. No longer do you need to download an app, just bookmark this link and it’ll tell you everything you need to know.

Otherwise, I hope to see many of you this weekend and all next week in downtown Wichita. Buttons are now available at Quiktrip or you can purchase them at the gate.

Remember that Sunday, June 1, kids 12 and under get in free with an adult for Family Fun Day presented by the City of Wichita. Then Thursday, June 5 is Throwback Thursday where all you need is an old button to get in.

UPCOMING
The Festivals Continue in June

And the weekend after Riverfest, the fests keep continuing with Somewhere Fest & Conference on June 13 and 14. It’s growing to be the biggest music festival to ever take place in Wichita.

Headliners like Deadmau5, Suki Waterhouse, Flying Lotus, and BigXthaPlug grab attention, but they’re only part of the equation. The lineup—genre-agnostic and exploratory—invites fans into a journey of musical discovery. With artists like Kim Gordon, Aloe Blacc with 2ŁØT, Cassian, and Jerro, the stage becomes a space for boundary-pushing, not chart-chasing.

The 2025 edition brings free concert stages along with accessible ticket pricing. Aside from the music, you’ll also see interactive murals, live graffiti, and hands-on art workshops.

Love food? Dozens of local vendors and food trucks will be on hand along with fun events like a Blind Taste Challenge and Foodie Photo Op

EVENT RUNDOWN
This Week’s Events

Open Face Comedy | May 29
Details: Solly & Jude’s | 8pm

Wichita Riverfest | May 30 - June 7
Details: Downtown Wichita

2025 Garden Tour | May 30 - June 1
Details: Sedgwick County Extension Office
Discover Wichita’s most inspiring green spaces and creative garden ideas during the 2025 Garden Tour, featuring four private gardens

Final Friday Food Truck Rally | May 30
Details: Wichita Boathouse | 5pm

RiverFlix | May 30
Details: Wichita Foundation Amphitheater | 6pm
Join Exploration Place for a magical movie night under the stars featuring beloved films, family fun, and unforgettable memories.
Movie: Shrek

Saved By The Bellhop | May 30-31
Details: Mosley Street Melodrama

Noble House Community Luau | May 30
Details: Noble House Hawaiian Restaurant | 6pm
Join us for our first-ever Community Luau, complete with tasty food, drinks, and a live Hula dance show at 7:30pm!

Adult Skate Night | May 30
Details: Carousel Skate Center | 9:30pm
Adult Night is your ultimate Friday escape—featuring a live DJ, full bar, and nonstop hits from the '90s to today for a high-energy night of nostalgia and fun with friends.

Kansas Grown Farmer's Market | May 31
Details: 21st and Ridge | 7am
Discover the largest grower-owned farmers market in Kansas, where you can shop for fresh produce, local goods, and artisan creations straight from the source—plus enjoy live music, cooking demos, and more.

Old Town Farm & Art Market | May 31
Details: Old Town Farm & Art Market | 8am
Time: 8am
Experience Wichita’s favorite Saturday tradition at the Old Town Farm & Art Market, where locals and visitors gather for fresh food, local art, live music, and lively street entertainment.

Bubbles One-Year Anniversary Celebration | May 31
Details: Bubbles Champagne Bar | 10am

4th Annual Plant & Art Market | May 31
Details: Sedgwick County Extension Building | 10am
Join us for the 4th Annual Plant & Art Market on May 31st, a vibrant community gathering with 40+ local vendors, kids activities, pop-in paint classes, giveaways, and more!

10 Years of Gnome Beers: Anniversary Party Part 2 | May 31
Details: Hopping Gnome | Noon
The celebration continues! We’re keeping the party going with Part 2 of our anniversary party on Saturday.

Party at the Net | May 31
Details: Ralph Wuiz Riverside Tennis Center | 1pm
Join us at Riverside Tennis Center for Party at the Net, where you’ll meet new players, enjoy friendly competition, and experience tennis with a social twist!

Herb Fest | June 1
Details: Rise Farms | 10am

Tie-Dye with Rhonda, Benefit for Habitat for Humanity | June 1
Details: Brickyard | 1pm
Join us for a fun tie-dye class led by expert Rhonda Fleming in the Brickyard courtyard, followed by live music, drinks, and bites — all to support Habitat for Humanity!

This is just a glimpse of what’s taking place!

EVENTS
Riverfest Weekend Schedule

Friday, May 30

11:30am - Grand Opening Ceremony
5pm - River Vista Paddle Boats
6pm - WEEE Entertainment Carnival
6:30pm - Sundown Parade
7:30pm - Marcy Playground
9:15pm - Everclear
10:45pm - Textron Aviation Opening Night Fireworks

Saturday, May 31

7am - Fidelity Bank River Run
7am - Party on the Plaza
7:30am - Admirals’ Pancake Feed
9am - Plein Air: A Painting Competition Day 1
10am - Artfest Pop Up Market
Noon - Rhythm of Asia Dance Performance
1pm - Cowboy Bathtub Races
2pm - WEEE Entertainment Carnival
3:30pm - River Vista Paddle Boats
6:30pm - DJ Cadence
8pm - Sir Charles III
9pm - Rave at Wave
9:30pm - Flo Rida

Sunday, June 1 - Family Fun Day
Kids under 12 get in free with an adult

10:30am - Rivalry on the River
11am - Plein Air: A Painting Competition Day 2
11am - Artfest Pop Up Market
Noon - Admirals Button Swap and Sale
Noon - Riverfest Throwdown - Cornhole Tournament
1pm - FutureFest (S.T.E.A.M. City)
1pm - Children’s Entrepreneur Market
1pm - Put-Put ICT Golf
1:30pm - Cardboard Regatta
2pm - WEEE Entertainment Carnival
3:30pm - River Vista Paddle Boats
4pm - Egg Toss Competition
5pm - All Saints Dragon and Lion Dance Team Performance
5:30pm - Funnel Cake Eating Contest
6:30pm - Robot Costume Competition
7:30pm - I Choose Wichita
8pm - Family Movie Night (The Wild Robot)
9:30pm - Century II Spire Lighting

Be on the look out for the Robot Costume Competition. I’ll be judging the event with Wichita Life and we are giving away an Exploration Place family membership to one lucky winner!

In conjunction with The Wild Robot family movie night you have the chance to win amazing prizes! Dress in your best robotic get-up and enjoy the movie!

EVENT RUNDOWN
Sporting Events

Wichita Wind Surge (Home Games)
May 27 - June 1 | vs. Tulsa

Wichita Wizards (Home Games)
June 1 | vs. C KS Twisters

AUSL Softball (At Wilkins Stadium)
June 7- 9
June 17-18
June 20-22

AROUND THE CORNER
Coming Soon

Ketch Burger Battle | June 7
Details: Capital Federal Amphitheater | 5pm
Join us for an epic Burger Battle on June 7th, where you’ll taste and vote for Wichita’s best burger, plus enjoy a car show and tons of fun for the kids!

YBG Studios Fashion Show | June 7
Details: Commerce Club | 6pm
Join us for the YBG Studios Fashion Show on June 7th at the Commerce Club, where you’ll experience exclusive streetwear, live performances, and high-energy vibes from Wichita’s most influential creatives!

Somewhere Festival and Conference | June 13-14
Details: WAVE and Somewhere Works

Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest | June 13-14
Details: High Park
Join us June 13-14 at High Park for the 14th Annual Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ & Music Fest, featuring live music, family fun, a 5K, car show, medallion hunt, and all the mouthwatering BBQ you can handle!

EVENTS
Live Music Sponsored by Mort’s Martini Bar

FEATURED SHOW
Trains N’ Tunes

A cool event is taking place tonight at the Great Plains Transportation Museum.

Rudy Love & The Encore will be performing live at the museum. Doors still open at 5:30, with music at 6:00 p.m.

This is the inaugural Trains 'n Tunes!!! $5 per person (additional donations encouraged)

Bring your own food, drink, and chairs!!!

Enter from upper deck on West side of Union Station!!!

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