River Fest 2011

Wichita, Kansas
877-WFIFEST

June 3 - 11, 2011

$5 button give access to all facilities and events
Additional charges for activities such as the Arkansas River Zipline

Sundown Parade

Rediscover Riverfest - Wichita, Kansas

The 2011 Wichita River Festival opened June 3rd with the Sundown Parade and a fireworks display along the Arkansas River which was launched from 3 locations. The 2011 festival has a zip line across the Arkansas River, jet ski races, bicycle races, tethered hot air balloon rides, a new "upscale" tent at WaterWalk with restaurant dining and musical acts, and many other musical venues.

Most activities at the 40th anniversary River Fest are close to the Arkansas River. There is even a floating stage where the breeze off the water helps cool visitors on the hot June days.


The Sundown parade lasted nearly an hour an included entries like this conestoga wagon "Windwagon"


Zipline across the Arkansas River next to the Douglas Avenue Bridge


This carnival is about a block west of the river - $3 admission includes $3 in tickets for the rides

Jet ski racers - Wichita, Kansas
Jet ski racers from across the nation race at speeds reaching 80 mph.


Kayaks, canoes and peddle boats are free with a Riverfest button

A. Price Woodard Park food vendors - Wichita, Kansas
A. Price Woodard Park in only one of several food venues at River Fest


Chan's chicken on a stick ($7) - this was the best of several dishes sampled

floating stage at A. Price Woodard Park - Wichita, Kansas
The Substitutes performing on the floating stage at A. Price Woodard Park on Saturday, June 4, 2011


Bicycle X-Change RiverFest Crit Race


Free entertainment at Ruben's Mexican Grill Blockfest

Sundown Parade

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