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Renton River Days returns this year with a very different look

After two years away due to COVID, Renton’s premiere community celebration event, Renton River Days, returns in limited fashion this summer.

Make plans now to visit all these family-friendly activities!

We’re “On the Road Again!” activities include:

July 17-July 23: Nibble Around Renton (opportunities to explore great food options at downtown Renton restaurants and food trucks)
July 22-23: Live Entertainment and Beer & Wine Garden at Piazza Park and Renton Pavilion Event Center (233 Burnett Ave S, downtown Renton
July 22: Family Movie Night at Liberty Park (movie to be determined) with food trucks on site
July 23: River Days Parade!
July 23: Antique & Classic Boat Show at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park

Also being planned:

Rubber Ducky Derby
“Goose Chase” scavenger hunt thru a special phone app (in partnership with City of Renton Recreation, Renton Downtown Partnership, and Renton Chamber of Commerce

Event hours for Renton River Days Festival:

Friday, July XX: Time TBD
Saturday, July XX: 10am-8pm

Free Shuttle Service:

Continuous shuttle service for pick-up and drop-off at two locations:
Renton Memorial Stadium (Logan Ave. N.) and at Liberty Park (Bronson Way N.) near the tennis courts.

Friday, July 22nd, 10am-9pm
Saturday, July 23rd, 9am-9pm

Parade

Parade day is Saturday, July 23rd, on S. 3rd St. in downtown Renton, beginning at 10 am. Questions about the parade to parade chair Nancy Quinn, 425.572.5702 or email parade@rentonriverdays.org.

Purchase Rubber Ducky Derby tickets

Tickets available for purchase at the Renton Rotary Exhibitor Booth in Liberty Park during festival weekend, and Rotarians will sell tickets along the parade route on South 3rd Street on Saturday. Rotarians will also sell Ducky Derby tickets from the Rotary Table at the Renton Farmers Market at the Piazza in downtown Renton on Tuesdays during June and July. Tickets are also available for purchase at St. Charles Place Antiques, Cugini Florists, and The Renton Printery located in downtown Renton, and from any Renton Rotary Club member. For each $5 ticket, supporters have a chance to win one of several great prizes.

Art Market

Download the Art Market Application (hand-crafted arts and crafts vendors).
Download the Marketplace Application (independent distributor/franchise).

For questions or more information, contact Kim Unti or Briana Unti, Volunteer Art Market Co-Chairs at rentonriverdaysartmarket@gmail.com.

Community Information Booth

Community Booths (Friday-Sunday) in Liberty Park will be non-profits, social service agencies, neighborhood associations, churches, service clubs, and festival sponsors.

Booth hours:

Friday, 11am-8pm
Saturday, 11am-8pm
Sunday, 11am-6pm.

All exhibitors must provide free, hands-on activity for children and families.

Renton River Days does not have a commercial sales or vendor section. Commercial entities interested in sponsoring the festival, call 425.430.6528 or email Renton River Days/Sonja Mejlaender at smejlaender@rentonwa.gov.

“Information Only” Community Booths

Nonprofits (501c3) create awareness for their agency and promote their programs and services.

“Fundraising” Community Booths

Nonprofits (501c3) create awareness for their agency and promote their programs and services. These nonprofits are also permitted to accept donations and fundraise for their organization or charity of choice.

Commercial Exhibitor/Vendor

Renton River Days does not have a commercial vendor/exhibitor booth section. That benefit is reserved for Festival Sponsors. Commercial entities interested in sponsorship, should call 425.430.6528 or email Renton River Days/Sonja Mejlaender at smejlaender@rentonwa.gov.

Stage Entertainment

Performers should email electronic press kits to Renton River Days/Sonja Mejlaender (smejlaender@rentonwa.gov) or mail their promo packs to: Renton River Days, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057. Only entertainment being considered will be contacted.

Food Vendors

Renton River Days welcomes past participants, and local restaurants and catering services before considering new food vendors. Interested food vendors should email Volunteer Nibble of Renton Chairman, Jace Werre, at jace.werre@pse.com to see if there are opportunities.

Festival Souvenirs

Visit the Festival’s Information Booth at Liberty Park to see selection of available Renton River Days souvenirs and products including youth and adult t-shirt, logo stitched hats and visors, and more. Products and souvenirs also available at the Renton River Days Office, located on the 6th Floor of Renton City Hall (1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057)

Renton River Days Phone/Information Line

Renton River Days Information Line is 425.430.6528. Voicemail is checked regularly.

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