LET'S MAKE A BIG SPLASH IN 2026
Get ready for a weekend on the river!
Join the Muskingum Valley Park District for Riverfest 2026, a weekend celebrating our local rivers, outdoor recreation, and community! This family-friendly festival will feature a variety of activities including Historic canal lock tours, live animal demonstrations, educational programs, inflatables, vendors, food trucks, live music, and a fun kids activity area.
Spend the day along the beautiful Muskingum River learning about local wildlife and conservation, meeting community organizations, and enjoying great food and entertainment. Whether you're enjoying exploring the locks, enjoying wildlife demonstrations, or relaxing with friends and family, Riverfest is a great way to connect with nature and your community.
More activities and event details will be announced as we get closer to the festival.
Free to attend | Family friendly | Outdoor fun for all ages
WHEN: September 5th-6th 2026
WHERE: Zane’s Landing Park, Zanesville, Ohio
CONTACT: Director Russell Edgington rbedgington@muskingumcounty.org / Admin Assistant Willow Fracker bsfracker@muskingumcounty.org / 740.455.8237
The Sponsorship tiers offer companies, organizations, and individuals a platform to connect with the Muskingum Valley community by attracting a wider range of customers and clients while creating a memorable experience for festivalgoers. These packages include strategic marketing plans to strive for maximum brand exposure, including social media promotional posts and tagging throughout the event, promotion of sponsors in radio advertisements, and logos of sponsors will be prominently displayed on advertising all over the Muskingum County leading up to Riverfest. Additionally, sponsors will receive various benefits featured in the official Riverfest program and listed on the Muskingum Valley Park District’s website, event banners, tents, and activities. These Sponsorships represent an investment with a guaranteed return of significant brand awareness starting at $100, up to $5000. As a Sponsor, you will be among a select group of companies, organizations, and individuals recognized for their commitment to enriching Muskingum County and the Riverfest experience.
Saturday
Hosted By ODNR
Hosted By The Wilds
Sunday
Hosted By
Ohio Nature Education
Ohio Canid Center
The Wilds
We have several vending opportunities. Food vendors can participate with a $50 fee for the two-day event. Organizations and Businesses can participate for free using a 10x10 space for free community promoting. Vendors with goods and services can setup a 10x10 space for free. Space is limited.
