Image of rock concert stage
Logo for Burlington River Days featuring a person fishing on a boat on a river with a suspension bridge in the background.

Rocking the riverfront

June 12-14, 2026

  • Rock Concert stage

    Concerts for Conservation

    Three nights. Two stages. The biggest riverfront music event of the year!

  • A boat with signs hanging from it

    Boatload of Prizes Giveaway

    Yes, we actually give away a boat! And a bunch of other stuff, too.

  • Gold medals on a table

    River Days Olympics

    Friendly competition in things like casting and target shooting. Family fun. Endless bragging rights.

  • Steaks on a grill

    BBQ Competition

    Smoke on the water. Fire in the grill. Sauce on the cheeks (and probably on the shirt, too).

  • Ferris wheel

    Carnival

    The river looks amazing from the top of the Ferris wheel!

  • Looking down Jefferson St

    Downtown Connection

    From a boat parade down Jefferson to free food and drink specials at downtown businesses.

  • Group of people holding a big check

    Party with a Purpose

    Proceeds from River Days support local parks, conservation, and riverfront development.

  • Typing on a laptop

    Wall of Hate

    Here we celebrate all the crappy things people say online about us.

See what you’re getting yourself into…

The inaugural Burlington River Days event far exceeded expectations bringing over 12,000 people to Burlington’s riverfront over the course of three days. 2026 promises to be even bigger and better!

(now you can’t say we didn’t warn you…)