The first Saturday of Riverfest starts with Hot Air Balloons and the River Run. That run begins at 7:00 a.m and includes a 10K, a 5K Wheelchair Race, a 5K, and a 2-mile family fun run. There’s even a “tot trot” and — for the adults — a Finish Line Celebration for runners courtesy of Burgardt Liquor.

In addition to the River Run, morning festivities at Riverfest include the Admiral’s Pancake Feed from 7:30-10am.

Family fun in the afternoon means “Project PopCon,” Wichita’s own pop culture convention brought to you by our news partners at KWCH. There’s also a toy train display, Lucha Libre (luka lee-bray) wrestling, and a flash mob.

Evening means the Los Lobos concert on Kennedy Plaza, sponsored by our sister stations 104.5 The Fox, Radio Lobo, and T-95. The music starts at 6:30 with Sleepy Truckers; Delgado Brothers take the stage at 8:00; Los Lobos plays at 9:30.

Our sister station Radio Lobo brings you the Viva Wichita show on the RedGuard stage from 6-10 p.m.

Here’s the link to register for activities.

EVENTS FOR SATURDAY, June 1:

• Marriott International 10K, Start Line: Waterman and Wichita. Start Time: 7:15 a.m.
• YMCA 2-Mile Family Fun Walk/Jog, Start Line: Waterman and Wichita; Start Time: 9:15 a.m.
• Finish Line Celebration, 7-11 a.m. Location: RedGuard Stage Area. Runners can celebrate with a cold beverage
  courtesy of Burgardt Liquor and samples of Smithfield products while strolling through Runners Village. Sponsored
  by Smithfield Foods, BNSF Railway & Burgardt Liquor.
• Lane Enterprises Tot Trot, 10:30 a.m. Location: River Run Finish Line. A fun run for children ages 2 to 7.
  Competitors receive a medallion at the finish line. Registration includes a Tot Trot T-shirt and Riverfest button.
• Admirals’ Pancake Feed, 7:30-10 a.m. Location: RedGuard Stage Area. Thanks to the Past Admirals, you can start
  your day off with a piping hot breakfast of pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee for the low price of $5 for adults,
  served up with a dose of humor and some fancy pancake flipping!
• Project PopCon, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Location: Century II Expo Hall. Wichita’s own pop culture convention, Project
  PopCon is a collaboration of Air Capital Comic Con, Anime Fest Wichita and Midwest eSports. Brought to you by
  KWCH.
• Toy Train Display, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Cox Kids Corner, presented by Wichita Toy Train Museum.
• Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Location: Exhibition Hall, Century II. Strawberry Swing is the
  midwest’s celebration of the handmade movement, showcasing high quality handmade goods.
• Bike ICT Art & Architecture Tour, 11 a.m. Location: Bike Valet at Ackerman’s Backyard.
• Walk ICT Ark River History Walk, 1-2 p.m. Location: Bike Valet at Ackerman’s Backyard.
• Lucha Libre Wrestling, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Location: RedGuard Stage Area. Who will win this match of masked
  luchadores? Expect to see some spectacular moves in this one-of-a-kind exhibition. Brought to you by our sister station, Radio Lobo.
• Jet Ski Racing: IJSBA 321 Kawasaki Extreme Watercross Championships, 3-9 p.m. Location: Arkansas River
  North of the Maple/Waterman Street Bridge. Head to the Arkansas River with your blanket and sunscreen to watch
  rounds one and two of the IJSBA 321 Kawasaki Extreme Watercross Championship. Racers from across the nation
  will be challenged by the most difficult course in this year’s series.
• The Mp3 Experiment, 5 p.m. at an undisclosed location at the festival. More than a flash mob, a performance you
  can take part in! Visit WichitaRiverfest.com to learn how you can join the fun.
• Los Lobos Concert, 5:30-10 p.m. Location: Wichita Acura Dealers Stage on Kennedy Plaza. 6:30 p.m.: Sleepy
  Truckers; 8 p.m.: Delgado Brothers; 9:30 p.m.: Los Lobos. Brought to you by our sister stations, 104.5 The Fox, Radio Lobo and T95.
• ¡Viva Wichita! concert, 6-10 p.m. Location: RedGuard Stage. 6 p.m.: AYCCI Nortena, 7:15 p.m.: Lucio Molina y Sus
  Rivales, 8:45 p.m.: La Furia del Bravo. Brought to you by our sister station, Radio Lobo.

Daily Fun:

• Ackerman’s Backyard, Mon.-Thurs.: 6-9:30 p.m.; Fri., May 31: 5-10:30 p.m.; Fri., June 7: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sat.: 11
  a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., at A. Price Woodard Park. Visit this engaging area with oversized lawn
  games, such as billiards and human foosball! Take part in the Artist-in-Residence workshops or snap a photo at the
  giant Admiral’s Chair or watch a trapeze artist twirl in the air! Grab a cool beverage and a shady spot by the river to
  watch jet skis, stock tank races, or the always amusing Cardboard Regatta. Sponsored by PrairieFire Coffee Roasters
  and Harvester Arts.
• Artist-in-Residence Community Workshop with George Ferrandi, Sat. to Sat., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ackerman’s
  Backyard, sponsored by USD 259. Come play alongside our Artist-in-Residence in a celebration of the North Star
  with her Jump!Star Project. Participants will help create an art installation featuring creative Jump!Star characters.
  Look for the large lanterns created by Ferrandi and WSU students, which will be featured in the Safelite AutoGlass®
  Sundown Parade and in the windows of the former central branch library on Main St.
• Bike Walk Wichita Bike Valet offers secured bicycle parking at Ackerman’s Backyard, sponsored by Thrasher –
  Basement, Foundation and Concrete Repair.
• Riverfest Cornhole Tournament at Cox Kids Corner, all nine days of the festival, presented by Air Capital Cornhole
  and sponsored by Star Lumber & Supply. Fun and competition for everyone, with a different division featured daily.
  Register at WichitaRiverfest.com.
• Cox Virtual Reality Experience, in the RedGuard Stage Area. Don’t miss the 30’ by 30’ virtual reality trailer! You
  can experience a variety of 360-degree virtual reality environments and games.
• Pizza Hut and Taco Bell Stage at Cox Kids Corner, sponsored by Fugate Enterprises, which will feature
  performances and acts geared for the younger set.
• Fest Quest, an interactive challenge for festival participants. Download the app to capture QR codes at specific
  locations throughout the festival. Players who collect all 18 codes will be entered to win $1,000. Sponsored by
  Meritrust Credit Union.
• Make-Do-See projects at Cox Kids Corner will involve youngsters in science experiments, construction projects,
  dance moves and more!
• Helicopter rides, Mon.-Fri.: 5-8:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Locations: Friday May 31 and June 7, and Sat.
  June 8, McLean & Douglas; Saturday, June 1-Thursday, June 6, McLean & Maple. $40 per person with your Riverfest
  button.
• Horse Rides by Hope in the Valley Equine Rescue, Sat. & Sun: 1-9 p.m.; Mon.-Fri.: 5-9 p.m.; Sat., June 8, 11 a.m.
  to 5 p.m. at Cox Kids Corner A chance for all ages to take in Riverfest while riding tall in the saddle. Donations
  encouraged.
• Inflatables and Kiddie Rides, Mon.-Thurs.: 5-9:30 p.m.; Fri., May 31: 5-10:30 p.m.; Fri., June 7: 11 a.m. to 10:30
  p.m.; Sat.: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Sun.: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Cox Kids Corner.
• The Last Carnival, Daily at 6:30 p.m. starting Sat., June 1 Location: Ackerman’s Backyard This circus troupe from
  Lawrence will amaze and delight you with feats of strength, agility and skill. Want to learn to juggle or spin plates?
  Look for the Circus Ruckus Prop Wagon each weekend and learn skills to amaze your friends!
• Paddle Boats on the Arkansas River, Sat., June 2; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun., June 3: 3-8:30 p.m.; Mon-Fri.: 5-8:30
  p.m.; Sat., June 9: 12-5 p.m. at Cox Kids Corner at Hyatt Lawn.
• Phlox Kansas, Daily 9-9:45 p.m. at Ackerman’s Backyard. Be captivated by the beauty of these amazing fire
  performers, from hypnotic fire dancers to edge-of-your-seat fire eaters.
• Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Two locations-west grounds of the former central branch library: Shows daily at
  noon; Sat., June 1 and Sun., June 2 at 3 p.m.; and Friday, June 7 and Sat., June 8 at 3 p.m.; In Ackerman’s Backyard,
  Sat., through Sat., at 6 p.m. Catch this action-packed show featuring log rolling, wood chopping, sawing, axe throwing
  and climbing, all with world champion lumberjacks!
• Wagonmaster River Tours, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, June 1: 12-8 p.m.; Sunday,
  June 2: 12-8 p.m.; Saturday, June 8: 12-5:30 p.m.; at Ackerman’s Backyard. Cruises depart under the Douglas Street
  Bridge. FREE with your Riverfest button