2018 RIVERFEST EVENTS
Riverfest Half Marathon and 5K
Saturday, August 11
Half Marathon Start - 7:30am
5k Start - 8:30am
Presented by M2N Series, Register at www.riverfest5k.com. Half marathon $70 until 7/1. 5k $30 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 11 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 11 - Sunday, August 12 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
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 Mike Pilgreen Cell (262) 370-0365
or email MPilgreen47@gmail.com.
Carp Classic
Saturday, August 11 from 9-11 am
Register on site. Call John Zastrow at 920.988.1170 with questions.
Horseshoe Tournament
Saturday, August 11 at 12:30 pm
Register on site. Contact Kerry Morris at 920.248.9726 for more information.
Kid's Casting Contest
Saturday, August 11 from 11 am-4 pm
Register on site. Call 920.261.7214 and ask for Tom Beyer with questions.
Raft/Kayak Race
Saturday, August 11 at 9:30am
Registration 8:00am-9:00am at Tivoli Island - 100 Tivoli Dr., Watertown
Start Times:
9:15am Kayaks
9:30am Rafts
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. Awards for 1st and 2nd place!
Call Shannon Milbrath at 920-285-3585 with questions.
Entrance Fee:
$50/Team- Price includes raft, 2 oars and 2 t-shirts
$30/Team-Discount if you bring your own raft, 2 t-shirts
$20/Kayak-Price Includes 1 T-Shirt
Race is hosted by the Watertown Aquatic Team.
Tennis Tournament
Saturday, August 11 at 9:30am
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
Adobe Acrobat document [198.4 KB]
2018 RIVERFEST RAFFLE TICKETS - ON SALE NOW!
Last year was the biggest in the 32 year history of the event! Let's make 2018 even bigger!
Various businesses ave received their tickets and more will be distributed in the near future.
The raffle this year continues its format to recent years. Tickets are $2 each.
More prizes than ever!
Grand Prize $5,000
15 Prizes at $500 each
20 Prizes at $100 each
10 Prizes at $50 each
The prize winners will be drawn and announced after the final concert on Suday, August 12. (8pm).
Support the 2018 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 12 from 9am-4pm.
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Riverside Park
850 Labaree Street
Watertown, Wisconsin
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