To kick off the 2023 RushSouth Whitewater Park season, Uptown Columbus is hosting RiverFest weekend May 12th and 13th. The entire community is invited to participate in weekend-long events. Festivities will be held in Woodruff Park and along the Dillingham Street Bridge in Uptown Columbus Friday, May 12th from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 13th from Noon – 10:00 p.m.; admission is FREE all weekend.
Friday, May 13
6pm - 7:30 pm: Funk Factory 5
8pm - 10pm: Homegrown the Zac Brown Band Experience
Saturday, May 14
2pm - 4:30pm: David Ray Band
5pm- 7:30pm: Money Shot
8pm - 10pm: Nuthin' Fancy - The Definitive Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute
Uptown’s RiverFest brings over 50 food, beverage, and arts vendors to Woodruff Park, along with live music acts throughout the weekend. The location of the festival, Woodruff Park, allows easy access to Uptown’s many amenities like the Splash Pad, RushSouth Whitewater Park, Blue Heron Zip Line and more.
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Earlier Event: May 9
Columbus Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner Honoring Mayor Skip Henderson
Later Event: May 12
Uptown's Riverfest