Event Series:
Riverfest Watertown
Riverfest Watertown
August 8 @ 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
FreeWatertown Riverfest is not your average small town affair. This 4-day event entertains with national headliners and regional music acts, a 99 vendor craft fair, a large classic car show, 5k and half marathon, chainsaw art demonstrations and auction, raft race, a large carnival, fireworks, Watertown food vendors, large beer selection including craft beers, a raffle with 46 cash prizes, and more! Best of all, entrance to the event is 0REE! Tens of thousands attend in beautiful Riverside Park. Several free shuttle locations are available around the city for your parking convenience. Watertown Riverfest has something for EVERYONE!
Riverfest Watertown Schedule 2025
Thursday, August 7
| 4-5 p.m. | Happy Hour Drink Specials |
| 4-10 p.m. | Taste of Riverfest |
| 4-10 p.m. | Rainbow Valley Rides (Wristband Special 5-9 p.m.) |
| 4-8 p.m. | Face Painting and Body Art |
| 4-9 p.m. | Bernie Tennis, Caricature Artist |
| 5-6:30 p.m. | SuperTuesday |
| 7-7:30 p.m. | Tyler Hilton |
| 7:45-8:45 p.m. | O-Town |
| 9-10 p.m. | All-4-One |
Friday, August 8
| 12noon – 10:00pm | A Taste of Riverfest |
| 12:00noon – 10:00pm | Rainbow Valley Rides (wristband noon-5pm) |
| 12:00noon – 8:00pm | Face Painting/Body Art |
| 12:00noon – 9:00pm | Bernie Tennis/Caricature Artist |
| 4:00 – 5:00pm | Happy Hour Drink Specials |
| 5:00 – 8:00pm | ARRA |
| 8:30-10:00pm | FireHouse |
| 10:00pm | Pyromusical Fireworks & Laser Light Show |
Saturday, August 9th
| 8:00am | Kids Fun Run |
| 8:30am | 5K Run |
| 9:00am – 5:00pm | Craft Fair |
| 9:00am – 8:00pm | Bernie Tennis/Caricature Artist |
| 10:00am | Bean Bag Tournament |
| 11:00am – 10:00pm | A Taste of Riverfest |
| 12 Noon – 8:00pm | Face Painting / Body Art |
| 12noon – 10:00pm | Rainbow Valley Rides (wristband noon-5pm) |
| 1:00 – 3:00pm | Horseshoe Tournament |
| 1:00 – 3:30pm | Milwaukee Radio Personality DZ |
| 1:30 – 2:00pm | Milwaukee Bucks Rim Rockers Performance |
| 2:00 – 2:30pm | Milwaukee Bucks Bango Mingle and Dance Party |
| 2:30 – 3:00pm | Milwaukee Bucks Rim Rockers Performance |
| 3:30 – 5:30pm | Cold Sweat and the Brew City Horns |
| 6:00 – 8:00pm | Eliminator – ZZ Top Tribute Band |
| 10:15pm | Pyromusical Fireworks & Laser Light Show (RAIN DATE) |
| 8:30 – 10:00pm | Eli Young Band |
Sunday, August 10th
| 9:00am – 3:00pm | Car Show |
| 9:00am – 5:00pm | Craft Fair |
| 9:00am | Tennis Tournament |
| 11:00am – 5:00pm | A Taste of Riverfest |
| 11:45am – noon | Main Street Bridge Naming Ceremony |
| 12noon – 6:00pm | Rainbow Valley Rides (wristband noon-5pm) |
| 12noon – 5:00pm | Face Painting / Body Art |
| 12noon – 2:30pm | Generation Z |
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | The Beat Goes on starring Lisa McClowry as Cher |
| 3:30pm – 4:00pm | Car Show Awards |
| 5:00pm | Raffle Drawing |
| 5:30pm | Festival Closes |
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