THREE RIVERS FESTIVAL (JULY 12 – JULY 20, 2024)

Waiter & Waitress Contest

Who has the best and fastest servers in the Fort? Ready…Set….GO! Grab your tray and run like the wind, then set your table as fast as you can! Top Three Win CASH! ​ On Monday evening of the Festival, local restaurants sign up their best servers to compete in the Waiter/Waitress Contest. The Three Rivers Festival develops an obstacle course around a simulated dining room in the Festival Plaza. Theatrics, antics and humor are encouraged in this unique competition. Which team will prevail for the trophy by avoiding spillage? 

Junk Food Alley

Junk Food Alley is one of the Festival’s largest and most anticipated attractions. Food vendors participate locally and from all over the nation to offer festival fare – fried treats, elephant ears, popcorn, barbeque and much, much more. An average of 60,000 people visit Junk Food Alley each year. Junk Food Alley is open each day of the festival and is located next to Festival Plaza.

Emporium

Support local artists and crafters by shopping at the emporium! You will find unique food, jewelry, soaps, clothing, home decor, and more.

The emporium is full of innovative goods you didn’t know you needed, but won’t be able to live without after you see them!

Downtown Midway

The Three Rivers Festival Downtown Midway encompasses the tree-lined East and West area of beautiful Headwaters Park. With the backdrop of the river, the hint of the Plaza music, the scent of Food Alley, this is a popular, open area (no admission charge) for friends to meet and spend the day. Downtown Midway includes a blend of free displays and exhibits, carnival amusement rides, and budget-friendly attractions.

We wish to welcome community members with sensory challenges to come enjoy our midway during this special time frame. Kissel Entertainment will turn down the music and speed on the amusement rides during this time. Rides will be free to guests with sensory challenges and their families. Games and food will be available for purchase.

​The Midway will only be open to guests with sensory challenges and their families. The Midway will be closed to the general public during this time.

​For more information on how to get tickets to this event, please contact the Three Rivers Festival office, 260.426.5556.