Riverfest

June 24th-June 28th, 2026

  Celebrating 39 years of Riverfest!       Riverfest | Explore Minnesota

Riverfest 2026 packs five days of community fun into June 24–28, with everything from baseball games and live music to family favorites like the kids’ obstacle course, canoe races, gnome unveiling, color run, fishing contest, markets, a parade, fireworks, and multiple tournaments across town. Daily food events, fundraisers, and evening entertainment keep the celebration lively, while kid friendly activities, local vendors, and performances—capped by ABBAFAB at Memorial Auditorium—create a festival atmosphere that fills Dawson with energy all week long. Check out the details in the Brochure linked below. Be sure to Follow Dawson, MN Riverfest or listen to KDMA or Q92 to stay up to date with last minute changes in schedule!

Contact Dawson, MN Area Chamber of Commerce for more info- dawsonchamber@farmerstel.net

The 2026 Gnome will be revealed in the June 3rd addition of the Dawson Sentinel!