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The Reno River Festival is at Idlewild Park near downtown Reno. It runs Friday through Sunday, May 29 - 31, 2026. Hours are 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. This event has become one of the top draws among Reno's other big annual events.

The Reno River Festival is packed with all things summer for one unforgettable weekend. Idlewild Park will transform into an outdoor destination featuring local live music, local craft beer, local food, local vendors, Bark Park, the great Reno River Rally, bucket golf tournament, the thrills of the Reno Tahoe Adventure Park, and lots more.

Tickets are required to attend the Reno River Festival. Organizers need to charge a nominal fee in order to pay for the park, staffing, and everything needed to provide a safe event environment. Entry tickets are $15 for access all weekend. Kids 17 and under and dogs are free. Tickets for other events and activities are sold separately on an individual basis, depending on what you want to do. A portion of your pre-purchased entry fee benefits Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful and the Kiwanis Bike Program.

Events and Activities at the 2026 Reno River Festival

There are no kayaking events, but there is a rafting event in the form of the Great Reno River Rally. There will be lots of other activities and partying to get you into the groove at the Reno River Festival. Here's a partial list.

• Great Reno River Rally
• Reno Tahoe Adventure Park
• Bark Park
• Music Fest
• Vendor Village
• Food Fest

Photos © Stan White

You can now park inside the festival. These are the closest spots to RiverFest available, and they will go fast. $15 a day pre-purchase. $20 on-site. Limited availability.

All the parking spots around Idlewild Park and the surrounding neighborhoods are free. Several free shuttles are going to and from the RiverFest all weekend. Shuttle stops are Reno High School front and football field parking lots. Another is McKinley Arts and Culture Center.
The Kiwanis Bike Program is hosting a safe and secure bike valet in the heart of the Reno River Festival. The bike valet is free, donations gladly accepted.

For more about parking, refer to "Where to Park in Downtown Reno."

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