Downtown Sioux Falls Riverfest 2025

📅 Date: September 20, 2025
🕔 Time: 2:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Location: Cherapa Place side of the Big Sioux Riverwalk, Downtown Sioux Falls
🎟️ Admission: Free and open to the public

🎟️ VIP Tickets: https://www.friendsofthebigsiouxriver.org/downtown-riverfest/#vip

Event Description:
Celebrate summer by the river at Riverfest 2025, a free outdoor festival set along the scenic Big Sioux River. This year’s event brings everything you love — live music, delicious food, local retail vendors, and interactive activities — all with a fresh focus on sustainability and river stewardship.

🌊 Riverfest is more than just a party — it’s a platform for the community to come together, learn about the importance of protecting the Big Sioux River, and explore simple, impactful ways to support a cleaner, healthier environment. Join local organizations and sustainability partners for conversations, demonstrations, and hands-on opportunities to get involved in ongoing river cleanup efforts.

Live Music Lineup:
🎶 The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys – Headlining act bringing their high-energy bluegrass to the riverfront stage
🎶 The Teel’s – Kicking things off with local flavor and crowd-pleasing tunes

What to Expect:
🍔 Food Vendors – Local eats and sweet treats to satisfy every craving
🛍️ Retail Booths – Shop handmade goods, artisan crafts, and unique finds
🌍 Sustainability Zone – Learn about conservation, recycling, and how you can make a difference
🧒 Family-Friendly Activities – Interactive fun for all ages

Additional Information:

• Location Update: This year’s footprint is fully located on the Cherapa side of the riverwalk
• Parking: Downtown parking ramps and street parking available nearby
• Pets: Leashed and well-behaved pets welcome

Riverfest is made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Bancorp
Partnered Sponsors: Midco, Mend Join Make (MJM), Journey Group
Supporting Sponsors: Pendar, ISG, Midwest Dairy, CorTrust, Thompson, HDR, Dorsey Whitney Trust Company, Friends of the Big Sioux, Billie Arthur Design Studios and Stockwell.

Come experience the perfect mix of music, community, and environmental awareness at one of Sioux Falls’ signature summer events. Riverfest is where good vibes meet good action — all along the beautiful Big Sioux.