RENTON, WA (MAY 2, 2025) – Renton River Days returns! Join the city from July 25 through July 27 and attend this beloved community-inspired festival! Last year brought over 25,000 attendees and visitors to our city. Residents expressed their enjoyment over the expansion of the free Activity Zone, the chalk art competition, food truck variety, the spirit of the parade, and the wide variety of Summer Bazaar vendors. The city is excited to provide yet another festival with all the returning favorites, filled with community building, great entertainment, and family-friendly fun.
What can you expect this year? A larger drone show, with the theme ‘Pacific Northwest Icons’, more bands and later performances, two full days of the Wenatchee Youth Circus, multi-age activities at the free Activity Zone, several food options, and more.
The city is seeking active participation from the community through several opportunities:
The city takes pride in community-building events like Renton River Days. These traditions are made possible through sponsorship investments from dedicated corporate partners and local businesses. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please email rentonriverdays@rentonwa.gov or jspencer@rentonwa.gov.
PARTICIPATE IN THE PARADE
Make a grand entrance during the Renton River Days parade on Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m. Community groups, marching bands, businesses, and creative floats are invited to apply and participate in the experience. All parade applications are due by July 11. There is a $25 registration fee to participate in the parade. Apply online.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUMMER BAZAAR ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Prepare hand-crafted goodies for sale at the Summer Bazaar Arts & Crafts Show at the Renton Community Center on Saturday and Sunday, July 26 and 27. Staff reviews applications monthly until the event is full.
Last year, the Summer Bazaar hosted 70 vendors and saw roughly 5,250 visitors over three days. You can apply online.
Volunteers across our city help ensure events and programs are best supported. Be part of the fun behind the scenes and become a Renton River Days volunteer. Volunteers are needed for the parade on July 26 and for the GREEN team (supporting festival clean up) on Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27. Applications will open on May 21. Visit the website for details: rentonwa.gov/volunteer.
JOIN THE CHALK ART COMPETITION
The Renton Municipal Arts Commission is bringing back the Chalk Art Competition. This year’s competition is sponsored by Allied Arts of Renton and brings some eye-catching cash prizes. Learn more and register now at rentonwa.gov/rmac.
Celebrate the festival at various locations throughout Renton, including the Renton Community Center, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Liberty Park, and Cedar River Park.