Celebrating the kickoff to the 2025 season of programming in River prairie park and Art in the Chippewa valley!
RIVER PRAIRIE PARK, ALTOONA, WI
Event Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Rain Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Time: 10AM - 4PM
Photo by Katie Forsha
About
River Prairie Festival is a community event celebrating the 2025 season of programming in River Prairie Park and art in the Chippewa Valley! River Prairie Festival will take place on Mother's Day weekend, attracting visitors to River Prairie with events the whole family can enjoy.
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2025 River Prairie Festival Schedule and event layout
River Prairie Center
7:30 - 8:15AM: Birding Walk - One walk, lasting 45 minutes. Walk will meet at the fireplace on the patio of the River Prairie Center.
10:30 - 11:30AM: How to Grow A Giant Pumpkin for Beginners Class presented by Shannon Engel
Noon: Cribbage Tournament - Day of Registration/Check-In begins at noon with the tournament beginning at 12:30PM.
Front Porch Plaza
10AM - 1:15PM: Rubber Ducky Race Sales at the Rubber Ducky Booth
10AM - 2PM: Scavenger Hunt- Registrations/Completion Check at the Information Booth
10AM - 4PM: Artist Market
11AM - 3PM: Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos
12PM - Supplies Last: Giant Pumpkin Plant Sale at Shannon Engel’s booth within the Artist Market
Front Porch Place
10AM - 4PM: Food Trucks
Noon - Supplies Last: Mother’s Day Flower Planting
The OakLeaf Surgical Amphitheater
1 - 1:15PM: Champion of Art Presentation
1:30 - 4PM: Live Music-
Great Lawn
10 - 11AM: Yoga in the Park
Prairie Creek
1:30PM: Rubber Ducky Race Starts. Ducks available for purchase the day of the event at the rubber ducky booth.
Park Restroom
Ongoing - Festival Mural Painting
Park Trails
10AM - 4PM: Chalk Art- enjoy creating your own chalk masterpiece!
Festival Recap
2025 Festival Activities
Artist Market
10AM - 4PM
Enjoy exploring an assortment of art produced by local Chippewa Valley artists! Interested vendors should contact Mindy at mindyhuntress@gmail.com.
Food Trucks / Carts
10AM - 4PM
Food trucks will be providing delicious foods and treats the whole family can enjoy!
Beez Neez, Brad’s Kettle Corn, and Little Red Grilled Cheese
Scavenger Hunt
10AM - 2PM | Register at the Information Booth | Prize Drawing at 2PM
Come join a family-friendly scavenger hunt throughout River Prairie Park!
Yoga in the Park
10 - 11AM on the Great Lawn
Join us for Yoga in the Park!
Children’s Activities
Enjoy a variety of children’s activities taking place throughout the day!
11AM - 3PM: Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos taking place on the Front Porch Plaza
Check back soon for added activities!
Rubber Ducky Race
Sales start at 10AM at the Rubber Ducky Booth | Race starts at 1:30PM at the headwaters of Prairie Creek
Mother’s Day Potting and Planting
Sponsored by: Down to Earth Garden Center
Noon - Supplies Last on Front Porch Place
Come plant a Mother’s Day flower for your Mom!
Cribbage Tournament
12:30 PM in the River Prairie Center
The tournament is 100% payout and open to ages 14 and up. Day of Registration/Check-In will begin at noon.
>>click here to Pre-register<<
Live Music and Entertainment
OakLeaf Surgical Amphitheater from 1:30-4PM
Giant Pumpkin Plant Sale/Beginner Class
If you are just beginning or have always wanted to try the exciting hobby of giant pumpkin growing, stop by Shannon Engel’s booth, located within the Artist Market starting at noon, to purchase a pumpkin plant for $3!
10:30 - 11:30AM: How to Grow A Giant Pumpkin for Beginners Class will be taking place in the River Prairie Center.
Birding Walk
7:30AM beginning at the fireplace on the patio of the River Prairie Center
Are you a birder? Enjoy a curated birding walk with local birding expert. Don’t forget your binoculars!
Did you know that May 10th is the BIG DAY in birding? Click here for more info >> https://ebird.org/globalbigday
Mural Painting
Join muralist Mark Lone as he adds this year’s festival bird to the assemblage of past year’s art!