Riverfest Events
Riverfest Half Marathon and 5K
Saturday, August 13
5k at 8:30 am
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. Contact Dawn Chavez, Race Director, with questions at dawn.chavez76@gmail.com.
Bean Bag Tournament
Saturday, August 13 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 13 - Sunday, August 14 from 9 am-4 pm
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 14 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 13 from 9-11 am
Register on site. Call 920.988.1170 with questions.
Horseshoe Tournament
Saturday, August 13 at 12:30 pm
Register on site. Call 920.248.9726 for more information.
Kid's Casting Contest
Saturday, August 13 from 11 am-4 pm
Register on site. Call 920.261.7214 with questions.
Raft Race
Saturday, August 13 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 Melissa Williams at 920.262.8236 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 13 at 9 am / Raindate Sunday, August 14 at noon
The Mixed Doubles Riverfest Tennis Tournament will be held at Brandt-Quirk Park. The first eight teams will be accepted into advanced and intermediate brackets. It is double elimination, so two matches are guaranteed. Please complete the registration form below. For more infomation and to register, contact please call 920.988.5605
Riverfest Raffle 2016 Tickets NOW ON SALE!!!
Last year was the biggest in the 30 year history of the event! Let's make 2016 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 2016 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 14 from 9am-4pm.
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Riverside Park
850 Labaree Street
Watertown, Wisconsin
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