Calendar of Events

Watertown Riverfest is back at Riverside Park along the Rock River, Thursday, August 8th through Sunday, August 11th this year! Riverfest is FREE once again this year with plenty of fun, family-friendly activities and live music.

Some Riverfest Events Include:

Riverfest Half Marathon and 5K Saturday morning, 8:30am start
Bean Bag Tournament Saturday morning, 10am
Craft Fair Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 5pm, with plenty of artists and craftsman display their items in a natural setting on the Riverside Park island
Horseshoe Tourament, Saturday, 12:30pm
Raft/Kayak Race Saturday 9:30am, Two person raft race on the Rock River from the Main Street bridge at Tivoli Island to Riverside Park
Classic Car Show featuring classic automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles Sunday, 9am – 4pm

Live music headliners include:

Thursday, August 8th:
5:30pm The Jimmys
8:40pm Atlanta Rhythm Section

Friday, August 9th:
5:30pm The Lovemonkeys
8:30pm Separate Ways, The Journey Experience

Saturday, August 10th:
12:00pm Pacific Coast Highway
3:00pm Big Al & The Hi-Fi’s
5:30pm The UnXpected
8:40pm Brian Howe

Sunday, August 11th:
12:00pm The Britins
3:00pm Dancing Queen, an Abba Tribute
5:30pm Almighty Vinyl

Also check out Friday night fireworks, the “Must Ski” Waterski show throughout the weekend, and the Auto Show on Sunday from 9am to 4pm!

Watertown is right where Highways 16, 19, and 26 meet. It’s about 7 miles north of I-94

Watertown Riverfest Address:

916 Labaree Street
Watertown, WI 53098
Website

FULL Watertown Riverfest Schedule of Events

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8TH
4pm-11pm

A Taste of Watertown
4pm-11:30pm RVR Rides
4pm-8pm Face Painting/Body Art
4pm-8:30pm Chainsaw Carving
5:30pm-8:30pm Rides Special ($20 wristband)
5:30pm The Jimmys
8:40pm ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9TH
11am-11pm A Taste of Watertown
11am-8pm Face Painting/Body Art
11am-8:30pm Chainsaw Carving
11:45am-2pm Derek Sallman (Food Court Act)
12n-11:30pm RVR Rides
12n-4pm Rides Special ($20 wristband)
4:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
5:30pm THE LOVEMONKEYS
7:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
8:30pm SEPARATE WAYS/The Journey Experience
10:15pm Fireworks

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10TH
7:30am Half Marathon
8:30am 5K Run
9:00am Tennis Tournament
9am-11am Carp Classic
9am-5pm Craft Fair
9:30am Raft Race
9:30am-8pm Face painting/Body Art
10am Bean Bag Tournament
11am-4pm Kids Casting Contest
11am-8:30pm Chainsaw Carving
11am-11pm A Taste of Watertown
12n Pacific Coast Highway
12n-11:30 RVR Rides
12n-4pm Rides Special ($20 wristband)
12:30pm Horseshoe Tournament
1:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
3pm Big Al & The Hi-Fi’s
4:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
5:30pm The UnXpected
7:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
8:40pm BRIAN HOWE/Bad Company former lead singer
10:15pm Fireworks (rain date)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 11TH
8:30am Ecumenical Praise Service
9am-4pm 400+ Cars/Classic Car Show
9am-5pm Craft Fair
11am-1:30pm Chainsaw Art
11am-7pm Face Painting/Body Art
11am-8pm A Taste of Watertown
12n-8pm RVR Rides
12n-4pm Rides Special ($20 wristband)
12n The Britins
1:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
2:15pm Chainsaw Art Auction
3pm DANCING QUEEN/An Abba Tribute
4:45pm Must-Skis Waterski Show
5:30pm Almighty Vinyl
7:30pm Raffle Drawing
8pm Festival Closes

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