To kick off the 2023 RushSouth Whitewater Park season, Uptown Columbus is hosting RiverFest weekend on May 12th and 13th. The entire community is invited to participate in weekend-long events. Festivities will be held in Woodruff Park and along the Dillingham Street Bridge in Uptown Columbus Friday, May 12th from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 13th from Noon – 10:00 p.m.; admission is FREE all weekend.

Uptown’s RiverFest brings 50+ food, beverage, and arts vendors to Woodruff Park, along with live music acts throughout the weekend. The location of the festival, Woodruff Park, allows easy access to Uptown’s many amenities like the Splash Pad, RushSouth Whitewater Park, Blue Heron Zip Line and more.