ShrinersFest Returns To Evansville Riverfront With Two Days Of Family Fun

The Evansville riverfront is about to get busy in the best way.

ShrinersFest is back May 29 and 30, bringing two full days of live music, food, rides, and community events to the downtown riverfront. Hosted by the Hadi Shriners, the annual festival has become a warm-weather staple for families, car enthusiasts, and anyone looking for something to do outside.

The event runs from 11 am to 11 pm both days, with a packed schedule that mixes daytime family activities with evening entertainment.

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What To Expect At ShrinersFest 2026

There's a little bit of everything built into this weekend:

• Food vendors and craft vendors throughout the day
• Kids' rides running from late morning into the evening
• A beer garden for those 21 and older
• Live music both days featuring local artists

Musical acts include Cameron Smith, Wade Papineau, Gavin Vollman, That's What She Said, and Eighty-Sixt, among others, performing throughout the festival.

Car, Bike, And Jeep Shows Bring The Energy

Some of the biggest draws each year are the vehicle showcases, and they're back again with full schedules:

Friday Bike Show

• 6 pm to 10 pm
• $20 entry
• Entrance at Cherry and Riverside

Saturday Car Show

• 11 am to 3 pm
• Registration starts at 10 am
• Awards at 2 pm
• Top 5 Recognized

Saturday Jeep Show And Shine

• 4 pm until dark
• $20 per Jeep
• Five award categories

Even if you're not entering, these are worth walking through. They tend to draw some of the most unique vehicles you'll see all year.

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A Weekend Built Around Community

ShrinersFest isn't just about entertainment. It's also one of the Hadi Shriners' biggest community-facing events of the year.

That includes the Half-Pot Fundraiser, with tickets available now through May 30. The drawing is set for June 1. Learn how to buy your tickets here.

Planning Your Visit

The riverfront will be active all weekend, so expect crowds during peak hours, especially Saturday afternoon and evening.

Parking, weather, and timing can all shape your experience, so earlier arrival times tend to be the easiest if you're bringing kids or planning to stay a while.

Whether you're there for the music, the rides, or just to spend time outside, this is one of those events that feels like summer officially starting in Evansville.

Learn more at ShrinerFest.org or visit them on Facebook.