Enjoy river tours, paddling demos, stewardship and education activities, music, art and fun floats throughout the day!

10AM | Paddle Parade from Alton Baker Park to the River House Eddy
Come watch Eugene’s only watercraft parade on the Willamette River float from Alton Baker boat ramp to the Festival at the River House eddy (behind 301 N. Adams Street on the river). FREE to enter and FLOAT your BOAT! Crowdpleaser prizes! Reach out on our Contact Page for more information!

10AM – 5PM | Willamette River Festival Mainstage & Activities OPEN!
FREE admission! Learn why the Willamette River is so important to Oregon and how you can help conserve and keep our water supply and river, cleaner. The Festival will feature paddling demos, river safety education, music, art, and activities that highlight the history, culture and ecology of our Willamette River! Paddle an SUP, kayak or Wenonah canoe! Find out how you can plan for your next trip down the Willamette Water Trail, learn about river safety and meet your local watershed restoration stewardship organizationsWe will open with a very special acknowledgement to the Kalapuya Peoples featuring traditional drumming followed by a variety of amazing performances and music. Dance with our very own DJ Scooter and enjoy the sounds of Eugene-local musicians, Bootleg Rose and Connectarine and power up the stage with Pedal Power! .

11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM | High Country Expedition Rafting Tours – $15 pp – Plan ahead and reserve a seat or arrive early to grab an open seat at the Festival, first come - first served!

1PM | Willamette Downriver Race – $25 per adult, FREE for youth! Registration opening soon!

3:30PM | BEST IN SHOW AWARDS for Paddle Parade and PaddleCross Challenge top finishers!