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

10AM | Paddle Parade with Samba Ja!
Come watch Eugene’s only watercraft parade on the Willamette River float from Alton Baker boat ramp to VRC starting at the Willamette River Festival mainstage and marching up to the perfect perch on the Defazio Bridge! FREE to enter your boat – crowdpleaser prizes! Reach out on our Contact Page for more information!

11AM – 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. Mainstage will open with a very special traditional Kalapuya blessing, song and drumming followed by a variety of amazing performances and music. Paddle an SUP, kayak or 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 organizations.

11AM, 1PM, 3PM | City of Eugene 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!

12PM & 2PM | University of Oregon Outdoor Program Inflatable Kayak Tours – $15 pp – Onsite registration – first come, first served.

1PM | Willamette PaddleCross Challenge – $25 per adult, FREE for youth! Registration opens July 15th!

3:45PM | BEST IN SHOW AWARDS for Paddle Parade and PaddleCross Challenge top finishers!