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Children's Poetry Contest
Calling all young writers in Kindergarten through 8th Grade! Celebrate Riverton’s 175th Anniversary by sharing your voice through poetry.
Children's Design Contest
Calling all creative students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade! Help us celebrate Riverton’s 175th Anniversary by designing artwork that shows what makes our town special.
Treasure Day
Walk the streets of our Victorian-era town and soak up the neighborly atmosphere while searching for deals!
Raft Race Build Clinic
Don’t let your raft sink before it even hits the water! Join us for the Raft Race Build Clinic and get expert help designing and building your vessel.
Downhill Car Clinic
Come see how cars are constructed, ask lots of questions, and meet fellow downhill enthusiasts.
Get all the tips and tricks for building your own car for our downhill race!
Cocktail Party
Music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, and beverages at the Riverton Yacht Club. Bring your dancing shoes!
House Decorating Contest
Want to show off your patriotic spirit?
Deck out your home with your best flags, bunting, and star-spangled decor to win.
Concert in the Park
Join us for the annual free Concert in the Park featuring The Broken Hearts, a Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute band, with a special guest tribute to Stevie Nicks!
Bike Decorating Workshop
Calling all kids! Join us in Riverton Park to decorate your bikes for the parade. Bring your bike and get creative!
Bill Oliver 5K
Our annual 5K race through the historic town of Riverton! This Official 5K Race is sanctioned by the U.S. Track & Field Association.
1 Mile Run for Fun
Our shorter race, the 1 Mile Run for Fun is a great way to kids and families to start the 4th of July festivities!
129th Riverton 4th of July Children's Parade
Join us for the historic 129th annual Riverton 4th of July Parade. The parade begins at the Riverton Yacht Club and travels up Main Street, ending at Riverton Memorial Park. We look forward to seeing you there!
Park Festivities
Beginning immediately after the parade, join us for the singing of the National Anthem, games, and festivities at Riverton Memorial Park.
Pet Pageant
Pets! Have your owners bring you to this extravaganza of assorted critters!
The Great Joe Zaneski Downhill Race
The annual Downhill Race tests homemade box cars racing down from the top of the steepest hill in Riverton. Gravity is the only power permitted for these homemade vehicles that have been crafted in garages across town. Come see them go!
Raft Race
Watch contestants steer planks of polystyrene, plywood-topped inner tubes and PVC half-pipes with garden rakes, kitchen brooms, and Lego-like plastic paddles – because anything truly from the nautical realm is not allowed in this zany race.