Due to a last-minute cancellation, there will not be a carnival at Riverfest.
Instead, there will be Kid’s Court on Oct. 19 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m., a collection of family-friendly activities including inflatable jump houses, pony and barrel train rides, a petting zoo, a face painter and performances by the Raks Sanan dance group.
Other additions to Riverfest include musicians from the San Angelo Songwriters Association, who will perform free 45-minute sets from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, at the new stage built under the Chadbourne Street bridge.
Also, Color Run Packet Pick Up will be on Thursday, Oct. 17, and Friday, Oct. 18, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Downtown San Angelo, Inc. offices located at 28 W. Concho Ave.
A packed lineup on Saturday includes:
• 9 a.m.-11 a.m. – Color Up Fun Run. Begins at the Fort Concho parade grounds, finishes at El Paseo de Santa Angela pavilions.
• 9 a.m.-noon – A four-player scramble golf tournament, Santa Fe Golf Course.
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m. – The annual Eco Fair hosted by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts along El Paseo.
• 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. – Games, activities, music and concessions for children and families, Kids’ Kingdom park.
• 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Kickoff and dedication, Kids’ Kingdom park.
• 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Paddle boats on the river between Irving and Oakes streets.
• 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Bocce ball and chess, games court at The Bosque.
• 1 p.m.-7 p.m. – Kids’ Court at Neff’s Park.
• 1 p.m.-5 p.m. – Skate demonstrations at the downtown skate park and Water Lily Collection tours at Civic League Park.
• 1 p.m.-7 p.m. – Washer-pitching tournament, games court in The Bosque.
• 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. – Canoe and kayak races on the river between Koenigheim and Irving streets.
• 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. – Vintage baseball game, Kids’ Kingdom park.
• 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. – Cardboard boat regatta between Celebration Bridge and Irving Street.
• 8:30 p.m.-11 p.m. – Little Texas and Casey James concert, RiverStage.
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