Riverboat Days

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This annual festival takes place at Riverside Park the 3rd full weekend in August and you don't want to miss it!

Drawing over 100,000 people every year, the 3-day Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival features everything from the well attended juried Arts Festival, the popular Grand parade on Saturday morning, a road race, Kayak river race, a wealth of continuous musical performances on the amphitheater stage and other entertainment and fun activities for all the family.

The Summer Arts Festival is held in conjunction with Riverboat Days. This 3-day juried art show features over 120 fine artists and craftsman. Stroll the park and marvel at the talent and beauty of the creations and take home something truly unique.

This family friendly event offers something for the entire family!
The Riverboat Days Board of Directors officially invite you to our river city and celebrate the 36th anniversary of this annual event.