See photos from the first weekend of Wichita Riverfest 2023

Jaime Green
The Cardboard Regatta took place on Sunday afternoon at the Wichita Riverfest. Contestants were given 90 minutes to construct a vessel using only the items they were given: cardboard, duct tape, pool noodles and a box cutter. The contestants were then timed to see how fast they made it to the finish line. Several boats sunk quickly.
The Cardboard Regatta took place on Sunday afternoon at the Wichita Riverfest. Contestants were given 90 minutes to construct a vessel using only the items they were given: cardboard, duct tape, pool noodles and a box cutter. The contestants were then timed to see how fast they made it to the finish line. Several boats sunk quickly.
A kayaker paddles past a Riverfest sign along the Arkansas River.
A kayaker paddles past a Riverfest sign along the Arkansas River.
Bike Walk Wichita is offering free valet parking to bike riders to the Wichita River Festival. Their tent is located inside the Kid’s Corner on the west side of Century II.
Bike Walk Wichita is offering free valet parking to bike riders to the Wichita River Festival. Their tent is located inside the Kid’s Corner on the west side of Century II.
The Wichita Riverfest’s food court is a popular attraction located east of Kennedy Plaza.
The Wichita Riverfest’s food court is a popular attraction located east of Kennedy Plaza.
The Kid’s Corner at Wichita Riverfest’ is located on the west side of Century II.
The Kid’s Corner at Wichita Riverfest’ is located on the west side of Century II.
The Cardboard Regatta took place on Sunday afternoon at the Wichita Riverfest. Contestants were given 90 minutes to construct a vessel using only the items they were given: cardboard, duct tape, pool noodles and a box cutter. The contestants were then timed to see how fast they made it to the finish line. Several boats sunk quickly.
The Cardboard Regatta took place on Sunday afternoon at the Wichita Riverfest. Contestants were given 90 minutes to construct a vessel using only the items they were given: cardboard, duct tape, pool noodles and a box cutter. The contestants were then timed to see how fast they made it to the finish line. Several boats sunk quickly.
The Cardboard Regatta took place on Sunday afternoon at the Wichita Riverfest. Contestants were given 90 minutes to construct a vessel using only the items they were given: cardboard, duct tape, pool noodles and a box cutter. The contestants were then timed to see how fast they made it to the finish line. Several boats sunk quickly.
The Cardboard Regatta took place on Sunday afternoon at the Wichita Riverfest. Contestants were given 90 minutes to construct a vessel using only the items they were given: cardboard, duct tape, pool noodles and a box cutter. The contestants were then timed to see how fast they made it to the finish line. Several boats sunk quickly.
A hoop dancer performs at the Wichita Riverfest.
A hoop dancer performs at the Wichita Riverfest.
JW Melugin owns all of the Wichita River Festival buttons and even made his own 2020 button when the festival happened virtually and physical buttons weren’t made by the festival.
JW Melugin owns all of the Wichita River Festival buttons and even made his own 2020 button when the festival happened virtually and physical buttons weren’t made by the festival.
Makayla Troyer paints the Sedgwick County Historical Museum during the Wichita Riverfest’s Plein Air event.
Makayla Troyer paints the Sedgwick County Historical Museum during the Wichita Riverfest’s Plein Air event.
The Wichita Riverfest’s food court is a popular attraction. It is located east of Kennedy Plaza.
The Wichita Riverfest’s food court is a popular attraction. It is located east of Kennedy Plaza.
A girl gets her teeth into roasted corn at the Wichita Riverfest’s food court.
A girl gets her teeth into roasted corn at the Wichita Riverfest’s food court.
Prairie Schooner Mates take a photo together on Saturday evening at the 51st Wichita Riverfest.
Prairie Schooner Mates take a photo together on Saturday evening at the 51st Wichita Riverfest.
Food tickets for the Wichita Riverfest are $1 apiece.
Food tickets for the Wichita Riverfest are $1 apiece.