Attending Renton River Days for the first time in 2024 or making a return visit? Here's the schedule for this amazing community festival, plus new Renton River Days events you can enjoy for the first time. Save the Date: Renton River Days is three days, Friday, July 26, Saturday, July 27, and Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Rubber Ducky Derby? Renton River Days Parade? Chalk Art Competition? Kids Activities? Drone Show? We've got you! Here's the lineup for the 2024 Renton River Days.
Friday Night at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
Friday, July 26, 7:30-10 p.m. at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
Kick off Renton River Days weekend with a live musical performance and Friday Night Lights! Whether you prefer to relax in a lawn chair or dance the night away, this is the place to be! Music starts at 7:30 p.m. on the Kidd Valley stage (across from the Kidd Valley restaurant). At 9:30 p.m., look up for a spectacular drone show by Sky Elements, showcasing a breathtaking display of celebration and community.
Saturday Parade in Downtown Renton
Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m. starting at S. Third Street in Downtown Renton
Don’t miss one of the most popular events of Renton River Days: the Renton River Days Parade, sponsored by Brotherton Cadillac. Kicking off at 10 a.m., this parade features a dazzling array of entries, each designed to entertain. From colorful floats to lively performers, this is an unforgettable celebration of community spirit!
Activities All Weekend Long at Renton River Days Campus
Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. through Sunday, July 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Love live music? Need a fun spot for your kids to get their wiggles out? Are you a foodie in search of tasty treats? Or perhaps shopping and supporting local crafters is more your style?
Events are located around town at parks and community centers. The Renton River Days Campus is a great place to start. It's where Liberty Park, Cedar River Park, and the Renton Community Center meet.
The Renton River Days Campus has something for everyone! Both locations are brimming with entertainment opportunities and can be easily accessed via Houser Way, a pedestrian-friendly thoroughfare that unites the two campuses for endless festival fun!
Activities include:
Liberty Park
- Craft Beer & Wine Garden
- Live Entertainment
- Community Information Booths
- Foodie Fest
- Wenatchee Youth Circus (Saturday)
- Deutsch–Marque Car Show (Sunday)
- Rubber Ducky Derby (Sunday)
- And more
Cedar River Park
- FREE All – Ages Activity Zone
- Petting Zoo
- Foodie Fest
- And more
Renton Community Center
- Summer Arts and Crafts Bazaar
- Renton School District Student Art Show
- Chalk Art Competition (Saturday)
Live Music All Day Saturday at Liberty Park
Saturday, July 27, 12-8 p.m. at Liberty Park
Performances by:
- 3 Trick Pony (Paul Simon Tribute)
- Steve Aliment
- Frankie McCabe
- The Kennydales
Saturday Bazaar at Renton Community Center
Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through Sunday, July 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Renton Community Center
The Summer Bazaar features art and hand-crafted items for sale. No worries about extra warm weather or raindrops, shop indoors!
Live Music Sunday Afternoon at Liberty Park
Sunday, July 28, 2-5 p.m. at Liberty Park
- Nite Wave (David Michael Dodge)
- Stacy Jones Band
Rooted deep within the hearts of Renton residents, Renton River Days is a festival born from local collaboration, uniting an ever-growing community. Since its inception in 1986, this vibrant festival has exploded with Renton's passion for music, art, food, and entertainment for all ages. Learn more here.