Join Us for Yankton's Riverboat Days Festival
No pets, no bikes, no coolers, no motorized vehicles at Riverside Park.
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Riverboat Days Parade
Schedule of Events
Fri, Aug 18
Riverboat Days Summer Art Festival
Hundreds of art & craft vendors to see.
Time & Location
Aug 18, 2023, 4:00 PM – Aug 20, 2023, 6:00 PM
Yankton, 200 Levee St, Yankton, SD 57078, USA
About the event
The Summer Arts Festival is the premiere, three-day arts event of the region held in conjunction with the annual Yankton Riverboat Days Celebration. The festival is held in picturesque Riverside Park which borders the mighty Missouri River. The festival features over 120 fine artists and craftsmen from around the country selling a wide selection of items. Each year an estimated 100,000 people attend this community celebration.
Vendor Booth Hours:
Friday, Aug. 18 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm (not all vendors may be open)
Saturday, Aug. 19 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday, Aug. 20 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Click here for a full list of vendors.
Stop by our YAA booth to learn more about our organization and for festival help and information.
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- Levee St & Douglas Ave Yankton SD 57078
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Friday: 9:00 am - Midnight Saturday: 7:15 am - Midnight Sunday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Located in and around Riverside Park on Levee Street
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.
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Market at the Meridian
From May through October you'll find a fantastic farmers market at 2nd and Douglas. Shop for locally grown foods and handcrafted products while enjoying beautiful background music and great conversation!
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Yankton Ribfest
This summertime amateur rib contest brings mouthwatering bbq, a full day of free live music, kid's inflatables, and so much more to the Meridian District!
Music at the Meridian
This free summer concert series is held on Thursday nights during July and August in the green space west of the Meridian Bridge. Local beer and food vendors serve up some of the best and everyone is welcome to paint a community mural tile.
Every summer the retailers in the District come together to bring you crazy deals and steals all at one time! This two-day event is the perfect time to hop from shop to shop finding your next favorite outfit, gift, art, or treasure.
Rock 'N' Rumble
This motorcycle rally is the perfect time to show off your hot ride! Cast your vote in the various contests, enjoy live music, and get a taste of our local food trucks. If you're headed to the Stu rgis Bike Rally on the west side of our state, this is a great way to gear up for it!
Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival
August 16-18 , 2024
For 39 years Yankton has celebrated its riverboat roots with a huge three-day festival in Riverside Park. It always happens the third full weekend of August, so mark your calendars!
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Harvest Halloween Festival
Downtown Yankton comes alive with creepy, silly, and adorable characters during the Harvest Halloween Festival. Although attractions vary from year to year, you can always plan to Trick-or-Treat at our welcoming Meridian District businesses!
Holiday Festival of Lights
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It may be cold on the Thursday after Thanksgiving, but this annual event will warm your heart. The Parade of Lights features floats that are lit up better than the Griswold's house. Head down to the Meridian Bridge after the parade for the lighting of the huge community Christmas tree!
Learn more about this event here.
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Join Us for Yankton's Riverboat Days Festival. The 41st Annual Yankton Riverboat Days will be held August 16-18, 2024.
For More Info: Yankton Riverboat Days, PO Box 483, Yankton, SD 57078 • 605.665.1657 • www.riverboatdays.com August 16th, 17th & 18th, 2024 • Over 50 Food Vendors • 150+ Arts & Crafts Booths • Parades • Children's Activities • Free Concerts • Amphitheatre Performances • Fireworks & More! Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Arts ...
Yankton, SD 57078. Status: Updated 2/6/2024. Free Music and entertainment for all. Delicious food, unique arts, plenty to see and do for the entire family. Admission: none. Days/Hours Open: Fri 5pm-12:30am, Sat 9am-12:30am, Sun 10am-6pm. Address: 205 Levee Street, Yankton, SD 57078. Entertainment: 1 stage - R,L Entertainment: BC CR CY JZ Variety.
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2024 Dates. The 41th Annual Summer Arts Festival will be held August 16-18. Vendor Booth Hours: Friday, Aug. 16 6:00PM - 8:00PM (optional) Saturday, Aug. 17 9:00AM - 6:00PM. Sunday, Aug. 18 9:30AM - 5:30PM. Stop by our YAA booth for festival info, YAA merch, and to learn more about our organization. Vendor Application.
An annual community festival held in Riverside Park and around town celebrating Yankton, the Missouri River and the arts. The three-day event includes an arts and crafts show with many vendors set-up in the park, lots food booths, a large beer garden, live music at all times of the day, kids entertainment, fireworks, carnival, quilt show, concerts and more. Riverboat Days is held in ...
Hundreds of art & craft vendors to see.
About Us. 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 ...
Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival. August 11, 2022 ·. Get the full 2022 Riverboat Days Schedule here! From the kiddie parade to chainsaw sculpting to show times and more! Don't miss out on any of the festival fun! riverboatdays.com.
Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival. August 16-18, 2024 For 39 years Yankton has celebrated its riverboat roots with a huge three-day festival in Riverside Park. It always happens the third full weekend of August, so mark your calendars! View Photos > 3rd on 3rd Block Party. July 3, 2024 ...
Riverboat Days Vendors List Updated. Aug 13, 2003. 0. The Press & Dakotan will print the updated vendors list for Riverboat Days, as well as an updated Riverside Park map, in Thursday's edition ...
2022 Event Duration: August 19-21 "Yankton Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival is an outdoor festival located in Riverside Park along the Missouri River," said event co-chair Michele Termansen.. "It's grown to include 140+ park vendors, 50+ food vendors, free fireworks on Friday night, a 5K walk and run, a huge Riverboat Days parade with about 120 entries, free entertainment, and I ...
Yankton's Riverboat Days celebration has come and gone for 2022, ... Updated: February 13, 2024 @ 9:22 am. Full Forecast; Site search Search. Home; Community. Visitor's Guide; Ask the Experts;
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After a one-year break created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Yankton's Riverboat Days is set to return this summer and organizers are seeking to deliver on the promise of a bigger
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YANKTON, S.D. -- Twenty-five years after a Yankton businessman shared his idea about developing a new summer festival for the city, organizers say the community's Riverboat Days event is larger