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
- Columbia Park Zoo live animals arrive
- Nature Photography Class 1
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 River Floodplain hike 1
11:00 am
- Columbia Zoo leaves Riverfest
- Take Flight Birds of Prey Show
11:30 am
- Kids Fishing Class 2
1:00 pm
- Trees of the Wabash River Floodplain hike 2
- Bike Rodeo closes
- Kids Fishing Open Fishing
2:00 Pm
- Mermaid Story Time 2
4:00 Pm
- Riverfest Closes at Tapawingo Park
John T Meyers Pedestrian Bridge
and Riverside Promenade
7:15 am
- Water Drop 5K check-in opens
8:00 am
- Water Drop 5K begins
8:30 am
- Kids run check-in opens
9:00 am
- Water Droplet Kids Run
10:00 am
- Charcoal Drawing Class starts on the Riverside Promenade 1
NOON
- Charcoal Drawing Class starts at the Riverside Promenade 2
2:00 pm
- Charcoal Drawing Class starts at the Riverside Promenade 3
Voyageur Canoe Challenge Races Begin
9:00 am
- TBA
10:00 am
- TBA
10:30 am
- OPEN RACE
11:00 am
- TBA
11:30 am
- TBA
Noon: City Challenge
- City of Lafayette vs City of West Lafayette
12:30 pm
- TBA
1:00 pm
- OPEN RACE
1:30 pm
- TBA
2:00 pm
- OPEN RACE
2:30 pm
- TBA
3:00 pm
- TBA
All-Day Events at Tapawingo Park