LET'S MAKE A BIG SPLASH IN 2026
Get ready for a weekend on the river!
The Muskingum Valley Park District, in collaboration with the City of Zanesville, is excited to welcome everyone back for the annual Zanesville–Muskingum Riverfest—a celebration of community, connection, and everything we love about the Muskingum River.
Here’s what you can expect: live animal programs, live music, kayak tours through the historic lock, free rides on the Lorena Sternwheeler, food trucks, inflatables, and plenty of community fun for all ages.
WHEN: September 5th-6th 2026
WHERE: Zane’s Landing Park, Zanesville, Ohio
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.
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.
