Renton River Days

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Renton River Days
Renton, WA 98057
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Renton River Days returns on July 21 - 23

River Days 2023 Schedule

Renton River Days, presented by Boeing, our annual family festival and community celebration, returns on July 21 - 23, 2023, with three days of family-oriented events and activities.

Free Festival Shuttle - NEW

A free festival shuttle will run continuously based on traffic flow.

  • Friday-Saturday, July 21-22: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Sunday, July 23: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Pick-Up and Drop-Off Locations
  • Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center parking lot, 211 Burnett Ave. N

  • Liberty Park, 1101 Bronson Way N

  • Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy.

Activity Zone

The Activity Zone will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Zone will have fee-based and free activities for everyone. Fee-based activities require a wristband, which are available. Use the Keyword "Zone". The pre-event price is $10 daily or $25 for all three days. Starting Friday, July 21, wristbands are $15 per day with no multi-day purchase option. During River Days, wristbands can be purchased at the Activity Zone (credit card only) and Renton Community Center (cash and credit card) in addition to online.

Parade

Saturday, July 22, 2023
10 a.m.
S Third Street

2023 Renton River Days Parade Route and Street Closures

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Schedule Breakdown

All-Ages "Pay to Play" Activities

Big Liberty (Liberty Park, larger field)
Friday & Saturday: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

These activities will require a purchased wristband

  • 24 ft. Modular Slide
  • 24’ Rockwall
  • Ballistic Swing
  • Bumper Ball Arena
  • Bungee Trampoline
  • Deluxe Modular Combo
  • Face-Painting
  • Grounding Rod
  • Mini Turbo Rush Obstacle Course
  • Ninja Warped Wall
  • RotoHammer

Purchase & Pick-Up ActivityZone Wristbands

Fee-based activities require a wristband.

Online Presale: rentonwa.gov/register Search keywords “ActivityZone”

In-Person Presale: Renton Community Center

Presale wristband pick-up will be available during festival weekend, July 21-23, at the Renton Community Center, or at the Sales Booth at the entrance to the ActivityZone in Big Liberty.

  • $25 3-day pass, presale through July 19
  • $10 1-day pass, presale through July 19
  • $15 1-day pass, presale July 20
  • ($15 1-day pass, purchase at Liberty Park)

Pre-Festival Fun

Road Trip Around Renton

Back for year #2, explore our greater Renton community with Road Trip Around Renton, July 17-23, with an app-driven scavenger hunt through the app GooseChase. Your mission is to check off as many activities as you can before July 23 for your chance to win a prize. From “Just a Walk in the Park: take a picture of yourself doing your favorite activity at your favorite park in Renton” to “Getting Groovy: take a video of your team enjoying the live music at Renton River Days.”

Get started in three steps

  1. Register online. Use the keyword “Road Trip”

  2. Download the GooseChase app and enter the code and password emailed to you

  3. Earn as many points as you can for a chance to win a prize!

For more info, email [email protected] or call 425-430-6700.

Tuesday, July 18

10 a.m.–4 p.m. Renton History Museum free admission during festival week. Featured temporary exhibits include With This Ring, a history of marriage in Renton, and A Plate at the Potluck, about our immigrant restaurateurs and caterers.

Wednesday, July 19

10 a.m.–4 p.m. Renton History Museum free admission.

Thursday, July 20

10 a.m.–4 p.m. Renton History Museum free admission.

11:15 a.m.–1 p.m. Picnic on the Patio, at Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center.
Pre-registration required. Use keyword "Picnic."to reserve your spot. Event features a delicious meal by Sound Generations, games, and featured entertainment of Danny Vernon–Illusion of Elvis Presley. Entertainment provided by The Cottages of Renton. Call 425-430-6633.

Live Music

Liberty Park Stage Entertainment

Friday, July 21
11 a.m. - DJ Music
4:30–5:30 p.m. - Toucans, Steel Drum
6:30–8 p.m. - Victims of Love, Eagles Tribute

Saturday, July 22
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. - Fabulous Roof Shakers, Rhythm & Blues
2–2:45 p.m. - Japan Creative Arts, The School of Taiko
3:45–5:30 p.m. - Darren Motamedy, Jazz
6:30–8 p.m. - Wally & The Beaves, ‘50s to ‘80s Variety

Sunday, July 23
1:30–3 p.m. - Jewel Tones, Motown Trio
4–5:30 p.m. - Rockfish & Friends, Classic Rock that ‘Kicks Brass!’

Food Trucks

Renton Community Center

Friday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
MexiCuban
Chayen
C. Davis BBQ
Taco Cortes (in AM)/ El Gran Taco (in PM)
Tastyz
Candela Pizza
Ice Cream Express (in AM)

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
MexiCuban
C. Davis BBQ
Candela Pizza
Tastyz
Where Ya At, Matt? (AM)
Grey Coast Dogs

Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
MexiCuban
C. Davis BBQ
Candela Pizza
El Gran Taco
Ice Cream Express
Wiseguy

Liberty Park

Friday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
NW TX BBQ (am)/ Peco’s Pit (pm)
Five Hooks (am)
Tabassum
Sweet Wheels
Thai on Highlands
Village Perk
Sugar & Spoon
Little Chicken Burgers
Lucky Luciano’s (am)

Saturday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
NW TX BBQ
Five Hooks Seafood
Langostino Sushi Burrito
Tabassum
Sweet Wheels
Thai on Highlands
Village Perk
Sugar & Spoon
Ray’s Food
Little Chicken Burgers

Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m
Five Hooks Seafood
Ray’s Food
Peco’s Pit
Tabassum
Sweet Wheels
Thai on Highlands
Village Perk
Sugar & Spoon
Langostino Sushi Burrito
Taco Cortes
Grey Coast Dogs

Parade Participants

  1. Renton Police Department
  2. Renton Regional Fire Authority
  3. Renton Firefighter Union Parade Fire Engine
  4. VFW 9430
  5. Grand Marshall: Robin Gregoris
  6. Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone
  7. Renton City Council President Valerie O'Halloran
  8. Renton City Council President Pro-Tem Ed Prince
  9. Renton City Council Member Ruth Perez
  10. Renton City Council Member James Alberson

  11. Renton City Council Member Carmen Rivera
  12. Renton City Council Member Kim-Khanh Van
  13. Renton City Council Member Ryan McIrvin
  14. Sponsor: Brotherton Cadillac Buick GMC
  15. Sponsor: Kenworth
  16. Sponsor Walker's Renton Subaru and Mazda
  17. Sponsor: Rotary Club of Renton
  18. Sponsor Premier Martial Arts Fairwood
  19. Hazen Highlander Marching Band

  20. Seattle Seafair Clowns
  21. City of Renton Parks and Recreation Department
  22. City of Renton Recreation's Dragons Track & Field Team
  23. Renton Farmers Market
  24. Rainier Antique Tractor Club
  25. The Dolls & Gents Drill Team and Drumline
  26. City of Renton Public Works Department
  27. City of Renton Public Works: Streets Maintenance Division
  28. City of Renton Public Works: Water Division
  29. Cub Scout Pack 495

  30. Global Credit Union
  31. Rowan Fae Irish Dance Company
  32. Benson Bruins Football
  33. City of Renton Neighborhood Program
  34. Star Wars Characters
  35. Renton Center Fred Meyer
  36. Spotlight Dance Center
  37. Grupo Folklorico Citlali
  38. Holden Southcenter Assisted Living & Memory Care
  39. Fairwood Martial Arts

  40. Renton High School: Lady RedHawks Cheer
  41. Renton High School: Football Team
  42. Renton High School: Boys Basketball
  43. Unity in Community
  44. Epitome Entertainment
  45. King County Metro
  46. Save The Cedar River
  47. Raise the Wage Renton
  48. Ampowering Miss India WA USA
  49. Body Language Studio

  50. Hazen Dance Team
  51. The Salvation Army of Renton
  52. Cub Scout Pack 497 (Newcastle and Renton)
  53. Evergreen Beauty College
  54. United Christian Church of Renton
  55. Valhalla Construction and Recycling
  56. Renton LGBTQIA+ Community
  57. Hazen High School Cheer
  58. Kingcon NW
  59. First Robotics: Team 3588 - The Talon

  60. Save The Cedar River
  61. Family Circle Learning Center
  62. Mayweather Boxing + Fitness: Tukwila
  63. Sumner High School: Spartan Marching Band
  64. Renton Downtown Partnership
  65. STAR 101.5
  66. Sustainable Renton
  67. Baile Dior Studios
  68. Coalition of Filipino American Organizations of Washington (COFAO)
  69. Renton School District Transportation Dept. "Summer Days"

  70. Renton 5 Star Football & Cheer
  71. Haunted Forest of Maple Valley
  72. Renton Select Basketball
  73. Stereo Centro LLC
  74. Gene Meyer Towing
  75. West Coast Country Heat
  76. Village Concepts of Fairwood
  77. Renton Sea Hawkers

Daily Schedule

Thursday, July 20

Picnic on the Patio

Ages 50+ will enjoy a traditional BBQ Picnic Lunch and a special guest entertainer "The King of Rock and Roll." The special luncheon is part of the 38th annual Renton River Days Festival and will be held at the Don Persson Senior Activity Center.

Pre-Registration Required 

Friday, July 21

Friday, July 21

10 a.m.–4 p.m. - Renton History Museum free admission.

11 a.m.–7 p.m. - (NEW!) Summer Bazaar Renton Community Center (1715 Maple Valley Hwy). The previous Art Market is now the Summer Bazaar. With its new space at RCC, no worries about extra warm weather or raindrops, this show is indoors! Info: [email protected] or 425-430-6700.

11 a.m.–7 p.m. - (NEW) Renton School District Student Art Show, Renton Community Center Banquet Room. View displays (no sales) of this new district-wide student art show.

11 a.m.–7 p.m. - Craft Beer & Wine Garden Near the Entertainment Stage, Liberty Park. Enjoy craft beer and wine selections, time with family and friends, and experiencing the sights and sounds of this year’s festival stage entertainment!

11 a.m.–8 p.m. - All–Ages “Pay to Play” ActivityZone Liberty Park, Big Liberty (large field). Expanded line-up of low-cost attractions for children, teens and adults. Purchase wristband at Sales Booth at entrance to ActivityZone. $15/pp Day Pass

11 a.m.–8 p.m. - Food Truck Frenzy, Liberty Park and outside Renton Community Center. Take a break or refuel for more River Days fun. Local cooks, bakers, and yummy-thing makers will bring delicious delights to this year’s festival weekend.

Renton Community Center: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

MexiCuban
Chayen
C. Davis BBQ
Taco Cortes (AM)/ El Gran Taco (PM)
Tastyz
Candela Pizza
Ice Cream Express (AM)

Liberty Park: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

NW TX BBQ (am)/ Peco’s Pit (pm)
Five Hooks (am)
Tabassum
Sweet Wheels
Thai on Highlands
Village Perk
Sugar & Spoon
Little Chicken Burgers
Lucky Luciano’s (am)

11 a.m.–8 p.m. - Community Information Booths Liberty Park. Exhibitors include city departments, non-profits, public service agencies, and festival event sponsors.

11 a.m.–8 p.m. - Liberty Park Stage Entertainment

11 a.m. - DJ Music
4:30–5:30 p.m. - Toucans, Steel Drum
6:30–8 p.m. - Victims of Love, Eagles Tribute

5:30–9:30 p.m. - (NEW) Lucky Duck Poker Walk and Pub Crawl, Downtown Renton. Check-in at Pavilion Events Center. An all-in-one fun pub, coffee and tasting crawl with a twist. Collect lucky cards from the duck pond at over 12 locations, form a winning poker hand, and secure fabulous prizes! Tickets include a commemorative cup, drink specials and bonus savings at multiple locations downtown.

Friday evening

Renton Pavilion Event Center & Piazza Park
233 Burnett Ave

5:30 p.m. - Check-in for the Lucky Duck Poker Walk & Pub Crawl and Family Bonus Bingo

6–7:30 p.m. - Free kid’s activities, arts & crafts

6–8 p.m. - Get a sneak peek into the innovative businesses of tomorrow with the standout vendors from the downtown pitch competition!

Piazza Park
233 Burnett Ave

5:30–9 p.m. - Craft Beer & Wine Garden, provided by Rain City Catering

5:30–7:30 p.m. - DJ Music

7:30–9 p.m. - Live Music by The Hipsters

9:30 p.m. - (NEW) Drone Show. Friday Night Lights takes to the sky with a spectacular Drone Show. Join the pilots from Sky Elements as they take flight with an artistic display of celebration and community.

Saturday, July 22

Saturday, July 22

7:30–10:30 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast, Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center. Start your day with a hearty breakfast before engaging in the days’ events. Gluten free available upon request. $10 adults, $8 seniors, and $5 kids under 12. Tickets available at Hub Insurance, 1102 Bronson Way N, prior to 7/22, or at the door on 7/22. 425-381-7069. Organized by Renton Lions Club.

8–10 a.m. - Volkssports 5K, 10K & 15K ‘Explore Renton’ Fun Walks.' Parking available at Renton Memorial Stadium. Follow signs on Cedar River Trail to Start Table at riverfront side of the Don Persson Renton Senior Activity Center. Explore Renton’s finest amenities and historic landmarks. 206-228-3915 or interlakentrailblazers.org. Organized by Volkssport Interlaken Trailblazers.

8 a.m.–6 p.m. - (NEW) Coed Volleyball Tournament. The first RRDs volleyball tournament will be hosted at Cedar River Park and feature up to 48 teams. All skill levels from Beginner to Open will play in a “reverse doubles” format. Pre-registration required. Use keyword "Volleyball." $50 Team; Div. A/AA #15094; Div. B/BB #15096. No walk-up entries.

10 a.m. - Renton River Days Parade “Where Community Grows.” South 3rd Street from Shattuck Ave to Liberty Park, with Parade announcers from STAR 101.5 FM. Drill teams, dancers, marching bands, horses, one-of-a-kind cars, themed “Where Community Grows” entries and more. 425-430-6766 or [email protected].

10 a.m.–4 p.m. - Renton History Museum free admission.

11 a.m.–7 p.m. - Craft Beer & Wine Garden Near the Entertainment Stage, Liberty Park.

11 a.m.–7 p.m. - (NEW) Summer Bazaar Renton Community Center (1715 Maple Valley Hwy). Show features art and hand-crafted items for sale.

11 a.m.–7 p.m. - (NEW) Renton School District Student Art Show, Renton Community Center Banquet Room. View displays of this new student art show.

11 a.m.–8 p.m. - All–Ages “Pay to Play” ActivityZone Liberty Park, Big Liberty (large field). Expanded line-up of low-cost attractions for children, teens and adults. Purchase wristband at Sales Booth at entrance to ActivityZone. $15/pp Day Pass.

11 a.m.–8 p.m. - Community Information Booths,  Liberty Park. Exhibitors include non-profits, public service agencies, and festival event sponsors.

11 a.m.–8 p.m. - Food Truck Frenzy Liberty Park and outside Renton Community Center.

Renton Community Center: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

MexiCuban
C. Davis BBQ
Candela Pizza
Tastyz
Where Ya At, Matt? (am)
Grey Coast Dogs

Liberty Park: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

NW TX BBQ
Five Hooks Seafood
Langostino Sushi Burrito
Tabassum
Sweet Wheels
Thai on Highlands
Village Perk
Sugar & Spoon
Ray’s Food
Little Chicken Burgers

11:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Liberty Park Entertainment Stage

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. - Fabulous Roof Shakers, Rhythm & Blues
2–2:45 p.m. - Japan Creative Arts, The School of Taiko
3:45–5:30 p.m. - Darren Motamedy, Jazz
6:30–8 p.m. - Wally & The Beaves, ‘50s to ‘80s Variety

6–8 p.m. - Adaptive Recreation Pool Party, Henry Moses Aquatics Center. Adaptive Recreation swimmers of all abilities and ages can experience the water park in a safe setting with support from water park staff if/when needed. Participant may have one aide/caregiver free with admission. $10 per participant. [email protected] or 425-420-6700.

Sunday, July 23

Sunday, July 23

10 a.m.–3 p.m. - Deutsch–Marque Show.  Welcome back to this annual event with an impressive display of German beauties at Cedar River Park. New this year, will be a vendor row representing the best of aftermarket, service, tuner, and car care companies, and meet a few YouTube personalities. Presented by the local Puget Sound Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and Volkswagen Car Clubs.

11 a.m.–5 p.m. - Craft Beer & Wine Garden, Near the Entertainment Stage, Liberty Park.

11 a.m.–5 p.m. - All–Ages “Pay to Play” ActivityZone Liberty Park, Big Liberty (large field). Expanded line-up of low-cost attractions for children, teens and adults. Purchase wristband at Sales Booth at entrance to ActivityZone. $15/pp Day Pass

11 a.m.-5 p.m. - Summer Bazaar Renton Community Center, 1715 Maple Valley Hwy at Cedar River Park. Show features art and hand-crafted items for sale.

11 a.m.–5 p.m. - (NEW) Renton School District Student Art Show Renton Community Center Banquet Room. View displays of this new student art show.

11 a.m.–5 p.m. - Food Truck Frenzy Liberty Park and outside Renton Community Center.

Renton Community Center: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
MexiCuban
C. Davis BBQ
Candela Pizza
El Gran Taco
Ice Cream Express
Wiseguy

Liberty Park: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m
Five Hooks Seafood
Ray’s Food
Peco’s Pit
Tabassum
Sweet Wheels
Thai on Highlands
Village Perk
Sugar & Spoon
Langostino Sushi Burrito
Taco Cortes
Grey Coast Dogs

11 a.m.–5 p.m. - Community Information Booths Liberty Park. Exhibitors include non-profits, public service agencies, and festival event sponsors.

Noon–4 p.m. - Renton History Museum free admission.

1:30-5:30 p.m - Liberty Park Stage Entertainment

1:30–3 p.m. - Jewel Tones, Motown Trio
4–5:30 p.m. - Rockfish & Friends, Classic Rock that ‘Kicks Brass!’

3:30 p.m. - Rubber Ducky Derby, Houser Street Bridge. Thousands of little yellow ducks race for valuable prizes. Buy a ticket for your chance to win from any Rotarian, at the Tuesday Renton Farmers Market at Piazza Park, or at the Rotary Booth in Liberty Park during festival weekend.

2023 Renton River Days Map

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