Riverfest La Crosse

06/05/2026

☕🎉 Calling All Coulee Region Families! 🎉☕

Riverfest has a new event this year, and you're invited!

Join us for Coffee & Kids, a FREE Goodwill Day community event designed for children and their grown-ups.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
�⏰ 10:00-11:30 AM�
📍 Misty's Dance Unlimited

Here's what you can look forward to:

�✨ Meet Riverfest Commodores - La Crosse
�✨ Learn about the history and traditions of Riverfest
�✨ Create a Riverfest craft
�✨ Make a fun Riverfest snack
�✨ Enjoy coffee with other parents and caregivers
�✨ Receive TWO FREE Riverfest buttons!

Whether you're a longtime Riverfest family or brand new to the community, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our community and get excited for all the fun ahead.

Invite your friends, bring your kids, and join us for a morning of creativity, community, and Riverfest spirit!

❤️🤍💙 See you June 20!

06/05/2026

🎤 Get ready! Tonight is the first night of Riverfest Idol qualifying rounds! 🎤

Join us at Genzie's Gameday Pub from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM and watch some incredible local talent take the stage. Whether you're ready to sing your heart out or just want to cheer on the competitors, it's sure to be a fun night!

🎶 Warm-ups begin at 6:00 PM
🎤 Competition starts at 7:00 PM

Can't make it tonight? We've got another chance tomorrow night at the Onalaska American Legion Post 336!

🎶 Warm-ups begin at 7:00 PM
🎤 Competition starts at 8:00 PM
⏰ Competition runs until 11:00 PM

Think you have what it takes to be the next Riverfest Idol? Visit riverfestlacrosse.com/idol for additional qualifying dates, competition rules, and all the details on how to compete.

We can't wait to see who will take the stage and earn a spot in this year's competition! 🎵🏆

06/03/2026

The 2026 Riverfest Military Button is now available!

Riverfest La Crosse would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the men and women who have served, and those who are currently serving, in our nation's Armed Forces.

As a small token of our appreciation, eligible Military Veterans and Active Duty Service Members may receive a FREE 2026 Riverfest Military Button. Your button provides admission to all four days of Riverfest, July 1–4, 2026, including live music, entertainment, family activities, and more!

Military buttons are available for pickup at:
Vet Center – Onalaska
Veterans Services – La Crosse
Citizens State Bank

Limit one complimentary button per Veteran or Active Duty Service Member.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. We look forward to celebrating with you at Riverfest 2026!

06/02/2026

The 2026 Riverfest buttons are HERE!

We’ve been busy delivering buttons to area Kwik Trip and Citizens State Bank locations throughout the Coulee Region — so now is the perfect time to grab yours!

Get your 2026 Riverfest button for just $10 through June 24th before prices increase to $15. Your button gives you access to four days of amazing entertainment, live music, community fun, and so much more as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday together this July 1–4!

And don’t forget — kids under 18 are FREE this year, so bring the whole family down to celebrate!

We are officially less than a month away and can’t wait to celebrate July 4th, America’s 250th, and our amazing community together at Riverside Park.

Prefer to buy online? Get your button today at riverfestlacrosse.com/buttons

06/01/2026

🎉 We are officially ONE MONTH away from Riverfest La Crosse 2026! 🇺🇸🎆

The countdown is on! Join us as we kick off Riverfest on July 1st as the gates officially open at 4PM! Be part of the excitement and tradition by joining us at the Flagpole at 5PM for our 2026 Opening Ceremonies as we officially begin four days of fun, food, music, and celebration!

Then grab some delicious food, enjoy an ice-cold beverage, check out the live entertainment, and get ready to dance the night away as Mitchell Tenpenny takes the J.F. Brennan Company North Stage at 10PM to help kick off Riverfest 2026! 🎶🔥

From live music and family fun to amazing food and unforgettable memories, Riverfest is the place to celebrate summer and America’s 250th birthday together!

📅 Riverfest: July 1–4, 2026
🎟️ Get your buttons, view the full entertainment schedule, and check out food menus today at riverfestlacrosse.com

05/29/2026

🎤 Get ready… the road to Riverfest Idol 2026 begins NEXT FRIDAY! 🎶

The 2026 Riverfest Idol qualifying rounds kick off Friday, June 5th from 6PM – 10PM at Genzie's Gameday Pub! Think you’ve got what it takes to take the stage and compete for the Riverfest Idol crown? Or just want to cheer on some amazing local talent? This is your chance to join the fun!

Be sure to check out the flyer for additional qualifying dates and locations. Before you sign up, head to riverfestlacrosse.com/idol and click on the Riverfest Idol Rules & Regulations link for everything you need to know.

Who’s ready to sing their way to the Riverfest stage? 🎶✨

05/29/2026

🎆 We can’t wait to see what kind of incredible fireworks show the La Crosse Skyrockers, Inc have planned for this year’s Chad Erickson Memorial Fireworks Extravaganza! 🎆

Spend your July 4th at Riverfest La Crosse enjoying a full day of family-friendly entertainment, live music, delicious food, and fun for all ages as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday! 🇺🇸

Then, cap off the night with an amazing performance by The Remainders before looking to the skies at 10:00 PM for the Chad Erickson Memorial Fireworks Extravaganza — a Riverfest tradition you won’t want to miss! ✨

🎟️ Get your Riverfest button online today for just $10 at riverfestlacrosse.com before prices increase! Kids under 18 are FREE, so bring the whole family and celebrate with us July 1–4!

Mortar the Merrier! 🎆
For our America 250 shows we're planning such large shows that we didn't have enough mortar racks! 🤯 These 39 racks built by our members will add capacity for an additional 468 3" shells!
Don't miss the shows at Celebrate Onalaska and Riverfest La Crosse!

05/28/2026

🍻 NEW THIS YEAR at Riverfest La Crosse — HAPPY HOUR! 🎉

Who doesn’t love a great deal? From July 2–4, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, enjoy our brand-new Riverfest Happy Hour Special:

🎟️ Buy 4 beverage tickets, get 1 on us!

Stock up during Happy Hour and enjoy your drinks anytime throughout Riverfest — your bonus ticket can be used anytime during the festival! 🍺🎶

So grab your friends, enjoy some live music, great food, and celebrate summer along the river with us!

📍 Riverfest La Crosse | July 1–4, 2026
🎆 Fireworks July 4
🎟️ Get your Riverfest button online today for only $10 before prices increase! Kids under 18 are FREE! Get them at riverfestlacrosse.com/buttons

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day from Riverfest La Crosse! 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage and dedication to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.

As we spend time with family and friends this holiday, let us take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day and express gratitude to those who gave everything for our nation.

From all of us at Riverfest La Crosse, thank you to our fallen heroes and the families who carry their legacy forward. ❤️🤍💙

05/23/2026

🍕🌭🍟 Check out this year’s Riverfest food vendor lineup and menu items! 🍦🌮🥟

Riverfest is almost here, and we can’t wait to gather along the river July 1–4 for amazing food, live music, family fun, and unforgettable memories! From pizza, tacos, gyros, pierogies, and egg rolls to mini donuts, kettle corn, funnel cakes, shaved ice, and so much more — there’s something delicious for everyone to enjoy! 🎶🎡🇺🇸

Bring your appetite, grab your favorite Riverfest treats, and settle in for four days of fun while enjoying incredible entertainment, exciting events, and of course the spectacular July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza as we celebrate 250 years of America together! 🎆

🎟️ Get your Riverfest button online today for only $10!
Prices increase to $15 on June 24th, so don’t wait! Plus, kids under 18 are FREE!

Get yours now: riverfestlacrosse.com/buttons

👇 What food vendor or menu item are you most excited to try this year?