UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES
2023 Riverfest Schedule
We’re thrilled to introduce a variety of fresh and exciting events at this year’s Wabash Riverfest. 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, you can find the sign-up links on the Activities page.
Tapawingo Park Schedule
9:00 am
- Riverfest Opens at Tapawingo Park
- Check-in for float trip starts
- Music by SAMI starts
- Bike rodeo in the skate rink opens
- Columbian Park Zoo live animals arrive
- Nature Photography Class 1
- 5-mile Guided Hike starts at Fountain
10:00 am
- Try-a-Canoe Opens at Purdue Boat Dock
- Mermaid Story Time 1
- Nature Photography Class 2
- Kids Fishing Class 1
10:30 am
- Trees of the Wabash Floodplain walk 1
11:00 am
- Columbian Park Zoo leaves Riverfest
- Take Flight Birds of Prey Show
11:30 am
1:00 pm
- Trees of the Wabash Floodplain walk 2
- Bike Rodeo closes
- Kids Fishing Open Fishing
2:00 Pm
- Mermaid Story Time 2
3:30 Pm
- Try-a-Canoe closes
4:00 Pm
- Riverfest Closes at Tapawingo Park
John T Meyers Pedestrian Bridge
and Riverside Promenade
7:15 am
8:00 am
8:30 am
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:00 am
- Purdue Faculty Association race
10:30 am
- Ripple & Co. vs East End Grill
11:00 am
- TBIRD Design vs Christopher Burke Eng.
11:30 am
- Open Canoe! Show up and sign up
Noon: City Challenge
- City of Lafayette vs City of West Lafayette
12:30 pm
- Open Canoe! Show up and sign up
1:00 pm
- People's Brewing vs Corn Country Crossfit
1:30 pm
- Kimley Horn vs LARA
2:00 pm
- Indiana State Chemist vs Purdue LAP
2:30 pm
- Open Canoe! Show up and sign up
3:00 pm
- Lafayette Roller Derby vs Orange Theory Fitness
All-Day Events at Tapawingo Park