Art Market provides space for local and regional vendors to showcase and sell a variety of art, hand-crafted, and import/independent distributor items. Marketplace vendors may be clustered together in a section (adjacent but separate) to the hand-crafted art vendors in the Art Market.
The outdoor Marketplace show runs Friday through Sunday, in Gianini Stadium, located in Liberty Park. For more information, please email rentonriverdaysartmarket@gmail.com.
Renton Annual Art Show hosts 250 pieces of juried original artwork, available for purchase at the Renton Community Center. Artists and fine art enthusiasts can visit rentonannualartshow.com or 425.254.9934 or via email at Renton Annual Art Show Chairperson.
Enjoy craft beer and wine selections, time with family and friends while playing yard games, and experiencing the sights and sounds from the entertainment stage at our Beer and Wine Garden located on the basketball court at Liberty Park. 21 and over only.
Community Booths, located in Liberty Park, provide space for non-profits, social service and public agencies, neighborhood associations, churches, service clubs, and festival sponsors to offer insightful information about our community, and hands-on activities for children and families. Booth hours are Friday & Saturday, 11am-8pm, Sunday, 11am-6pm.
Experience a variety of culinary delights from local restaurants and caterers as part of the Nibble of Renton in Liberty Park. This popular appetizing food fair features food vendors with offerings including teriyaki, corn dogs, BBQ ribs, chowder, fish and chips, grilled salmon, salads, roasted corn, waffle cones, and ice cream and so much more.
On Saturday, July XX, from 8am-11am. Parking available at Renton Memorial Stadium. Follow signs to Start Table at riverfront side of Senior Center. Explore Renton’s finest amenities and historic landmarks. Call 425.235.0528 or interlakentrailblazers.org.
we used to call this “KidZones” and in 2019, we started to reference this as Extreme Fun Zone for Kids, Teens & Adults (we can call it what we want for now, but in theory, I think RRDs would plan to have some free, and some pay to play) Has its own webpage
Individual Tickets cost $1.25 each; “attractions/rides” will cost 1 to 6 tickets for the one-time individual experience:
View thirty-plus antique and classic boats at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on Saturday, July XX, from 10am-5pm. Learn about boater safety and education. Free boat rides too! Visit acbs-pnw.org.
The outdoor show runs Friday through Sunday, July XX-XX, in Gianini Stadium, located in Liberty Park. A variety of vendors selling a selection of art, hand-crafted and import/independent distributor items. The Marketplace will feature independent/franchise distributors (i.e. Tupperware, Pampered Chef, PartyLite, LulaRoe etc). Show layout includes activities for children and families. Email rentonriverdaysartmarket@gmail.com
July XX 11am-8pm
July XX 11am-8pm
July XX 11am-6pm
View thirty-plus antique and classic boats at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on Saturday, July XX, from 10am-5pm. Learn about boater safety and education. Free boat rides too! Visit acbs-pnw.org.
The outdoor show runs Friday through Sunday, July XX-XX, in Gianini Stadium, located in Liberty Park. A variety of vendors selling a selection of art, hand-crafted and import/independent distributor items. The Marketplace will feature independent/franchise distributors (i.e. Tupperware, Pampered Chef, PartyLite, LulaRoe etc). Show layout includes activities for children and families. Email rentonriverdaysartmarket@gmail.com
July XX 11am-8pm
July XX 11am-8pm
July XX 11am-6pm
Download the 2020 Art Market Application (hand-crafted arts and crafts vendors). Application deadline is May 9, 2020.
Download the 2020 Marketplace Application (independent distributor/franchise i.e. Pampered Chef, LuLaRoe). Application deadline is May 9, 2020.
Bands, Dancers, Children’s Variety, Cultural/Ethnic Groups
Spend time in Liberty Park enjoying live entertainment from a fabulous line-up of performing artists providing family entertainment including of instrumental, vocal, percussion, and dance. Nearly 175 performers take the stage during the three-day festival.
Performing artists are encouraged to submit their promotional packs (artist bios, cds, photos, etc.) or links to digital and websites to be considered for the Renton River Days Festival. Sound system is provided. Submit items for review to Renton River Days, 1055 S. Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057, or call Festival Director, Sonja Mejlaender, 425-430-6528 or Email Festival Director.
Renton Lions Club hosts a delicious breakfast event held on Saturday, of the three-day festival, from 7:30-10 a.m. at the Renton Senior Activity Center. Menu features pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit cup, coffee, tea, and orange juice. Prices are $8/pp for adults, $6 for seniors and $4 for children under 12. Renton Lions Club volunteers also collect used eyeglasses and hearing aids for distribution to the less fortunate. For more information, please call 425.255.9684.
Join soccer fans, supporters and players on the pitch Saturday, July 25, at Renton High School for Soccer Club of Renton East’s 35th Annual Tournament. Tournament open to Boys and Girls U/7 thru U/16. Visit grtysa.org for more information.
Rides and games for the whole family! Purchase tickets for individual rides and games or purchase a day or weekend pass and keep coming back! Including:
A special day for senior citizens featuring fabulous food and entertainment. Enjoy BBQ hamburgers and strawberry shortcake while listening and dancing to the big band era music of Horns-A-Plenty. Advance tickets required. Call 425.430.6633. Sponsored by The Law Offices of Dan Kellogg.
Visit the Renton History Museum during festival week from 10am-4pm, Tuesday through Saturday, and Noon-4pm on Sunday. Admission is free during festival week.
Enjoy live music while strolling through this juried fine art show at the Renton Community Center. Call 425-254-9934. Visit www.rentonannualartshow.com for information or to download the 2020 Artist Prospectus.
Hours are:
July 23 Preview Party ($20/pp) 8pm
July 24 & July 25 10am-6pm
July 26 12pm-5pm
Located on the Basketball Court at Liberty Park during festival weekend, July 24-26, enjoy craft beer and wine selections, time with family and friends while playing yard games, and experiencing the sights and sounds from the entertainment stage. Only 21 and over permitted in Beer & Wine Garden.
Impressive display of BMW German Beauties at Cedar River Park. Show hours are 10am-2pm. Visit BMWpugetsound.com. Audis, Mercedes, Porsches and Volkswagens of all eras will also be on display.
Information booths in Liberty Park for public services, 501c3 non-profit organizations, and festival sponsors. No commercial displays or sales. Commercial entities interested in exploring sponsorship for 2020, should call 425.430.6528 or email Renton River Days/Sonja Mejlaender at smejlaender@rentonwa.gov .
July 24 11am-8pm
July 25 11am-8pm
July 26 11am-6pm
“Information Only” Community Booths: Nonprofits (501c3) which will be creating awareness for their agency and promoting their programs and services. Download the 2020 RRD Info Only Comm Booth Application. Application deadline is June 5, 2020.
“Fundraising” Community Booths: Nonprofits (501c3) which will be creating awareness for their agency and promoting their programs and services. These nonprofits are also permitted to accept donations and fundraise for their organization or charity of choice. Download the 2020 RRD Fundraising Comm Booth Application. Application deadline is June 5, 2020.
Experience a variety of culinary delights from local restaurants and caterers at the 2020 Nibble of Renton in Liberty Park. This popular appetizing food fair will be open Friday, July 24, from 11am-8pm, Saturday, July 25, from 11am-8pm, and Sunday, July 26, from 11am-6pm. Food vendors will feature Hawaiian, teriyaki, corn dogs, bbq ribs, chowder, fish and chips, grilled salmon caesars, roasted corn, smoothies, ice cream, Italian sodas, and espresso to name just a few. Menu prices range from $8-$11.
Experience a live show celebrating artwork, photography, and music from the Pacific Northwest! Immediately following Saturday’s River Days Parade, Wells Avenue will quickly evolve into a mini block party. This Block Party will feature multiple bands, art demonstrations and displays offered by Renton-based artists. Music will begin at the conclusion of the Parade and continue throughout the afternoon.
This delicious breakfast event will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 7:30am-10am at the Renton Senior Activity Center. Menu will feature pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit cup, coffee, tea, and orange juice. Prices are $8/pp for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for children under 12. Renton Lions Club volunteers will have a donation box for used eyeglasses and hearing aids for distribution to the less fortunate. Be sure to stop by this morning event before making your way to S. 3rd St. for the Parade at 10am. Call 425.255.9684.
Parade Application will be available to download in April 2020.
Spectators line S. 3rd St. from Shattuck Avenue to Liberty Park on July 25 at 10am. The Parade welcomes the annual return of Kent Phillips, of STAR 101.5 FM, as our Parade Announcer. Participants are encouraged to create unique and nostalgic entries, and incorporating music is always a big hit with the crowds.
For questions about the Parade on Saturday, July 25, please contact Volunteer Parade Chair Nancy Quinn at 425-572-5702 or email at parade@rentonriverdays.org.
Volunteers are needed to assist with Parade morning set-up, staging, and monitoring intersections for safety. Please call Nancy if you are interested in volunteering for the Parade.
SPECIAL NOTICE: Renton River Days has a budget to provide a modest contribution to local or visiting marching bands, or other parade entries with musicians or bands and help offset expenses. Marching bands and musicians captivate the crowds. Our Parade Committee would like more entries like this to consider.
The 22nd Annual Cedar River Quilters Exhibition and Challenge will be held at the Renton Community Center.
Saturday, July 25: 10am-6pm
Sunday, July 26: 12pm-5pm
The last day of Renton River Days means it is time for the Rotary Club Rubber Ducky Derby! Thousands of little yellow ducks will wait at the Houser Way Bridge at 4:30pm, ready to jump into the water and race down the Cedar River. Purchase of Rubber Ducky tickets will let you cheer your duck to possible victory and have a chance to win one of five valuable prizes at the same time. This much anticipated event benefits the Salvation Army Renton Rotary Food Bank, Renton School District, and other deserving area nonprofits.
For each $5 ticket, supporters have a chance to win one of several great prizes (2019 prizes listed; stay tuned for 2020 prizes!):
Friday, June 28, through Sunday, June 30 (2019 dates; TBD 2020 dates)
Organized by Renton School District
Open to all juniors ages 10-18 years interested in a competitive tournament. Pre-registration required. Register at https://www.USTA.com.
Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28 (2019 dates; TBD 2020 dates)
Organized by Renton School District
Open to all juniors ages 10-18 years interested in a competitive tournament. Pre-registration required. Register at https://www.USTA.com.
Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28 (2019 dates; TBD 2020 dates)
Organized by Renton School District
Open to all players interested in a competitive tournament. Pre-registration required. Register at www.USTA.com.
The annual Cedar River Quilters Exhibition and Challenge is held at the Renton Community Center.
(hosted by Renton Rotary)
On the last day of the festival, Rotary Club of Renton host their Rubber Ducky Derby, releasing thousands of little yellow ducks into the Cedar River from the Houser Way Bridge. Each duck is purchased by fairgoers and winning tickets garners one of five valuable prizes. Funds raised through the event goes right back into the community through Rotary community funds.
Since 1986, Renton River Days has brought fun to families thanks to the generosity of local businesses, organizations and individuals. To help our award-winning festival continue its tradition of offering virtually all its activities at low-cost or free to the public, please consider our Sponsor a Child for River Days by contributing $5. Make checks payable to Renton River Days, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, WA, 98057.
For more information on activities and events during Renton River Days Festival weekend, email the Festival Director or call 425.430.6528.
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