Riverfest Events
Riverfest Half Marathon and 5K
Saturday, August 12
Half Marathon Start - 7:30am
5k Start - 8:30am
Presented by M2N Series, Register at www.riverfest5k.com. Half marathon $55 until 7/1, $65 7/1-8/7, $75 race day. 5k $28 until 8/7. All proceeds from this event will be donated to the Watertown Area YMCA. Call 920-262-8555 and ask for Kay Nord for more details.
Bean Bag Tournament
Saturday, August 12 at 10 am
Join in this fun, co-ed Bean Bag Tournament! For more information contact Dave McDonald at 920.253.7730.
Craft Fair
Saturday, August 12 - Sunday, August 13 from 9am - 5pm
This is a craft fair you do not want to miss! Artists and craftsman display their items in a natural setting on the Riverside Park island. If you would like to become an exhibitor, please complete the below form or email Dot Newberg at wttnriverfest@gmail.com.
Classic Car Show
Sunday, August 13 from 9 am-4 pm
The Riverfest Auto Show features classic automobiles, trucks and motorcycles. If you would like to sponsor or show at the event, please complete the form below. For more information contact Jesse Domer at 920.219.2922 or email DomerJ@Watertown.k12.wi.us.
Carp Classic
Saturday, August 12 from 9-11 am
Register on site. Call John Zastrow at 920.988.1170 with questions.
Horseshoe Tournament
Saturday, August 12 at 12:30 pm
Register on site. Contact Kerry Morris at 920.248.9726 for more information.
Kid's Casting Contest
Saturday, August 12 from 11 am-4 pm
Register on site. Call 920.261.7214 and ask for Tom Beyer with questions.
Raft Race
Saturday, August 12 at 9:30am
Registration 7:30-9:00am
Two person raft race on the Rock River from the Main Street bridge at Tivoli Island to Riverside Park. Life jackets are required for all participants. Trophies will be awarded! Register by the Tivoli Island bridge prior to race time. Call Shannon Milbrath at 920-285-3585 with questions. Cost is $40/team of two which includes raft, 2 oars and 2 t-shirts or $20/team if you bring your raft and oars from a previous year.
Race is hosted by the Watertown Aquatic Team.
Tennis Tournament
Saturday, August 12 at 9:30am (no
The Mixed Doubles Riverfest Tennis Tournament will be held at Brandt-Quirk Park. Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced. It is double elimination, so two matches are guaranteed. Please complete the registration form below. For more infomation and to register, contact Dan Leija at dan_leija@yahoo.com
Watertown Tennis Association (1).pdf
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Riverfest Raffle 2017 Tickets NOW ON SALE!!!
Last year was the biggest in the 31 year history of the event! Let's make 2017 even bigger!
Various businesses are starting to receive their tickets and more will be distributed in the near future.
The revamped raffle prize list and the $2 ticket price will once again be used for the raffle.
More prizes than ever!
Grand Prize $5,000
15 Prizes at $500 each
20 Prizes at $100 each
10 Prizes at $50 each
Over $15,000 in prizes will be announced at the drawing Sunday evening, August 14th, shortly after the final concert of the festival (8pm).
Support the 2017 Riverfest by purchasing raffle tickets from local businesses as well as the many individuals working on the sale effort!
Auto Show
Auto Show Sunday, August 13 from 9am-4pm.
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Riverside Park
850 Labaree Street
Watertown, Wisconsin
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