UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES
2026 Riverfest Schedule
Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, an art lover, or simply looking for a fun time, there’s something for everyone. If any of the events require registration, click the name of the event or you can find the sign-up links on the Activities page.
Main Festival is at Tapawingo Park
Tapawingo Park Schedule
7:00 am
8:00 am
9:00 am
- Riverfest opens at Tapawingo Park
- Kids Run starts
- Check-in for float trip starts
- Music by SAMI starts
- Kayak tours begin, every 30 min
- Bike rodeo opens
- Columbian Park Zoo live animals arrive
- Nature Photography Class 1
- Paddleboard Yoga Class 2
9:30 am
10:00 am
- Try-a-Canoe opens
- Mermaid Story Time 1
- Nature Photography Class 2
- Kids Fishing Class 1
10:30 am
- Trees of the Wabash Floodplain walk 1
- Paddleboard Yoga Class 3
11:00 am
- Columbian Park Zoo leaves Riverfest
- Take Flight Birds of Prey Show
11:30 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
- Trees of the Wabash Floodplain walk 2
- Bike Rodeo closes
- Paddleboarding Excursion 1
- Kayak Tour
2:00 pm
- Mermaid Story Time 2
- Charcoal Drawing Class 3
- Kids Open Fish
2:30 pm
3:30 pm
- Boating activities close
4:00 pm
- Riverfest Closes
Meyers Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade
5K
7:15 am
8:00 am
8:45 am
9:00 am
Riverside Promenade
10am
12pm
2pm
10:00 am
- BF&S
- Indiana State Chemists
10:30 am
- Open Race - show up and get a spot in the boat!
11:00 am
- Open Race - show up and get a spot in the boat!
11:30 am
- Open Race - show up and get a spot in the boat!
Noon: City Challenge
- City of Lafayette
- City of West Lafayette
12:30 pm
- Open Race - show up and get a spot in the boat!
1:00 pm
- Open Race - show up and get a spot in the boat!
1:30 pm
- Open Race - show up and get a spot in the boat!
2:00 pm
- Open Race - show up and get a spot in the boat!
2:30 pm
- Open Race - show up and get a spot in the boat!
3:00 pm
- Star City Supernovas Roller Derby
- Purdue Motley Crew