Riverfest is a registered non-profit organization, 501(c)3, dedicated to the environmental conservation and watershed stewardship in the Shenandoah River Basin.

Promoting environmental conservation and watershed stewardship in the Shenandoah River Basin.
Saturday May 3, 2025 This FREE annual event takes place river-side at Constitution Park in Waynesboro, VA. Activities include Reptile World shows, Stream Safari, presentations by the Wildlife Center of Virginia, Fish and Fun Rodeo, Farmer’s Market, canoe rides, kids arts & crafts, Stream electro-fishing with DGIF and is capped off by the … Great… Continue Reading
Each year the Riverfest board chooses a “theme animal” to represent the annual Riverfest event. The theme animals are always found in our local watershed and provide more opportunities for learning about life in and around the river. This year’s theme animal is the Eastern Box Turtle. Enter the Poster Contest! Click here to download… Continue Reading
Ducks will be available for purchase at the following locations:Stone Soup Books – 150 Race Ave, Waynesboro Join us for the Great South River Duck Race! Purchase your duck certificate before Riverfest at participating locations, or online – also available at Riverfest. The Duck Race takes place at the end of the day’s events at Riverfest,… Continue Reading
Calling Volunteers!! Would you like to help with Riverfest this year? We have dozens of volunteer … [Read More...]
Meet the Wildlife Center's education animals and learn more about wildlife and the environment. … [Read More...]
Join us in the big tent for a variety of free environmentally-themed exhibits, activities, and … [Read More...]
2025 – the Year of the Eastern Box Turtle at Riverfest!
Programs and activities start at 10am and continue throughout the day.
This FREE annual event takes place river-side at Constitution Park South in Waynesboro, VA. Activities include Reptile World shows, presentations by the Wildlife Center of Virginia, Stream Safari exploration, Fish and Fun Rodeo, canoe rides, kids arts & crafts, interactive exhibits, and more. The day ends with the Great South River Duck Race!
Rain or Shine – No Pets Allowed
Riverfest welcomes environmentally-themed organizations and companies as exhibitors. There is no exhibit fee; exhibitors may not charge a fee for games and activities associated with their table. For more information, please email: [email protected]