Reno River Festival three-day Idlewild Park

Liquid Blue Events has scheduled the 2026 Reno River Festival for May 29-31 at Idlewild Park along the Truckee River in Reno, according to the festival’s official website. The three-day event is billed as one of Reno’s signature early-summer festivals and will run from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Organizers said the festival moved to Idlewild Park for 2025 and 2026, with the site listed at 2055 Idlewild Drive. The event listing and tourism materials describe a weekend built around live music, river activities, food and drink vendors, and family attractions. ### When is the festival, and where does it take place? May 29 through May 31 are the dates listed on the Reno River Festival’s official homepage and schedule page. The same pages list Idlewild Park at the Truckee River as the venue and say the festival is operating there for 2025 and 2026. Reno Tahoe’s event listing also identifies Idlewild Park as the site for the 2026 edition. (renoriverfestival.com) Friday’s posted hours are 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., while Saturday runs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., according to the official schedule and FAQ pages. Organizers said admission ends one hour before the festival closes each day. ### What will people find once they get inside Idlewild Park? The festival website says attendees can expect live music, whitewater rafting, food vendors and a beer tour along the Truckee River. (renoriverfestival.com) Reno Tahoe’s event listing says the 2026 program includes 30 acts on two stages, shopping, local craft beer, hard seltzers, thrill rides, an 18-hole Bucket Golf course, yoga in the park, an interactive dog park and a raft ride down the river. (renoriverfestival.com) Vendor Village is being marketed as the festival’s biggest shopping setup yet, with more than 130 local and regional artists, crafters and brands, according to the official vendor page. The festival also added the Reno Tahoe Adventure Park, which organizers describe as a carnival area with rides, midway games and other attractions. ### Who is on the music lineup? (renoriverfestival.com) The Reno Tahoe listing names The Calling and Everclear as the top-billed acts for the 2026 festival. The same listing says the event will host 30 musical acts across two stages over three days. Friday’s lineup on the Reno Tahoe page lists Reuben Kincaid and Arden Park Roots before The Calling on the Monster’s Musicfest Main Stage. (renoriverfestival.com) The acoustic stage listing for that day includes Mark Dana, Gwen Buckley, Jeremy Settles and Jameson Roads. ### What else is new for 2026? Reno Tahoe’s event page says 2026 additions include Boneyard’s Splash & Smash, a coed softball tournament staged within the festival footprint, and Dog Jog, a costumed run for participants and their dogs. (visitrenotahoe.com) The official festival FAQ page includes sections for softball, Dog Jog, bucket golf, rafting, yoga and kickboxing, indicating those activities are part of the event’s organized programming. The official site also says children 17 and under get in free, and dogs are allowed. A three-day general RiverFest pass is listed at $15, while VIP options and add-on experiences are sold separately. ### How do tickets, parking and entry work? A three-day RiverFest pass is listed at $15 on the official pass page, and the site says buyers can also purchase VIP passes, VIP tables, rafting reservations and other upgraded experiences. (visitrenotahoe.com) The FAQ page says the festival offers free shuttles and bike valet, and it includes transportation and parking guidance for attendees. (renoriverfestival.com) The festival’s directions and map materials say parking options are available around the event area, while organizers recommend checking posted maps before arrival. The official site continues to carry schedule updates, maps and pass information for attendees planning the weekend. May 31 is the final day listed for the 2026 Reno River Festival, with closing time posted at 6 p.m. (renoriverfestival.com) Sunday. Organizers said schedules are subject to change, and current details remain available through the Reno River Festival website and Reno Tahoe’s event listing. (renoriverfestival.com) (renoriverfestival.com)