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Wednesday, May 14

Riverfest Photo Booth

Kansas Lottery– Get Your Tickets & Win

Team Kansas Toyota
Food Court Stage at Century II

WDDC Noon Hour Entertainment

Cessna Kids’ Korner

Case New Holland (CNH) Buckaroo Buckarette Rodeo

  • 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Location: Tripodal Grass Area at Century II
  • Brought to you by: KFDI
  • Round-up time for kids ages 2–10. Activities include barrel riding, rope making, lasso roping, panning for gold and other fun activities. Free with a Riverfest button.

Wild Wild Wednesday

  • 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Location: Kennedy Plaza at Century II and A. Price Woodard Park
  • Brought to you by: KFDI
  • Join the Wichita Wagonmasters and Celebrations! Fun Equipment for a night full of country entertainment! Step back in time and enjoy foot-stomping country music, a petting zoo, pony rides and games for children of all ages. Free with a Riverfest button.

Case New Holland (CNH)
Hay Bale Art

  • 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Location: Douglas Street Bridge
  • Don’t worry, the hay bales are not on the Douglas Street bridge to feed the cows. Watch teams compete from 6:00 – 7:00 pm to fully decorate a 1,000 lb. hay bale. The winning bale will be announced at the LSI Country Concert and will be on display thru Friday night.

This event has been canceled:

Johnathan Goodwin’s
Green Vehicle Giveaway

Kansas Gas Service Paddle Boats

LSI Country Concert

  • 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Location: Kennedy Plaza at Century II
  • (Rain Location: Century II Exhibition Hall)
  • Brought to you by: KFDI
  • “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” tonight as CMA winner Tracy Lawrence takes the stage! Opening for Tracy is Phil Stacey performing songs from him newly released country album. Concert is free with a Riverfest button. No professional or commercial cameras or video equipment allowed.
  • See Entertainment Schedule

Star Million Dollar Hole-In-One

Talent Unleashed

  • 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Location: Century II Concert Hall
  • Sponsored by: Heart of Art
  • Brought to you by: Power 93.9
  • Heart of Art NEXT GENERATION "Talent Unleashed" — an exciting showcase of young talent from Wichita and surrounding areas, featuring dance, musical acts, spoken word, and mime. With special musical guests Feels Good. Free with a Riverfest button.
Cowgirl fun at Wild Wild Wednesday!

Cowgirl fun at Wild Wild Wednesday!

Wild Wild Wednesday

Case New Holland Buckaroo Buckarette Rodeo