WEEKEND LINEUP
Saturday, June 13, 2026 11:00 am -- 6:00 pm
All day activities:
Community Art Piece (CAP) silent auction (booth # 31-32)
Art Raffle featuring pieces donated by RAW artists (booth # 31-32)
Children’s Art Activities led by
teaching artists from Riverside Arts Center (booth # 28-29)
Snack Vendors (near the main stage):
11:00 am -- 12:30 pm -- musical performance by Creatures of Habit Band
11:00 am -- 1:00 pm -- Book signing by Mim Eichmann (historical fiction) at booth #33
11:00 am -- 1:00 pm -- Book signing by Meathead (BBQ cookbook) at booth #33
11:30 am -- 1:30 pm -- Book signing by Molly Sturdevant (historical fiction) at booth #33
12:00 pm -- 12:30 pm -- Art Demonstration by Don Widmer Paper Arts in the Demo Booth #42
12:45 pm -- 1:15 pm -- Art Demonstration by Alex Velazquez Brightbill Art
in the Demo Booth #42
1:00 pm -- 3:00 pm -- Book signing by Yanet Platt (fantasy/young adult) at booth #33
1:00 – 2:30 pm – musical performance by Tank and the Beez Band on the main stage
1:30 pm -- 2:00 pm -- Art Demonstration by Kathleen K Art at Artist's Booth #11
1:30 pm -- 3:30 pm -- Book signing by Amy Skala Tishmann (children's author) at booth #33
1:30 pm -- 3:30 pm -- Book signing by Karla Clark (children's author) at booth #33
2:00 pm -- 2:30 pm -- Olmsted Society of Riverside starts a half hour tour of Historic Riverside; meet at booth #30 (RAW tent)
2:15 pm -- 2:45 pm -- Art Demonstration by Peace of Mind Leather in the Demo Booth #42
2:30 pm -- 3:00 pm -- Olmsted Society of Riverside starts a half hour tour of Historic Riverside; meet at booth #30 (RAW info tent)
3:00 – 4:00 pm – musical performance by Matt Scharpf on the main stage
3:00 pm -- 3:30 pm -- Art Demonstration by Don Widmer Paper Arts in the Demo Booth #42
3:00 pm -- 3:30 pm -- Olmsted Society of Riverside starts a half hour tour of Historic Riverside; meet at booth #30 (RAW info tent)
3:00 pm -- 5:00 pm -- Book signing by Karen Doornebos (children's and fiction) at booth #33
3:30 pm -- 4:00 pm -- Olmsted Society of Riverside starts a half hour tour of Historic Riverside; meet at booth #30 (RAW info tent)
3:30 pm -- 5:30 pm -- Book signing by Roberta Gates (historical fiction) at booth #33
3:30 pm -- 5:30 pm -- Book signing by S. P. (Shyreen) Lowe (children's and fiction) at booth #33
3:45 pm -- 4:15 pm -- Art Demonstration by Jerry's Digital Art at booth #64
4:30 – 6:00 pm – musical performance by Tukkiman on the main stage
ALL DAY ART DEMONSTRATIONS BY:
Conair Glass Co will be glass blowing demonstration (at booth #34)
Lewis Achenbach will be live painting near the musicians
Hemp Club jewelry making demonstration (at booth #15)
Art by David art demonstration (at booth #75)
Sunday, June 14, 2026 11:00 am -- 5:00 pm
All day activities:
Community Art Piece (CAP) silent auction (booth #31-32)
Art Raffle featuring art donated by RAW artists (booth #31-32)
Children’s Art Activities led by
teaching artists from Riverside Arts Center (booth #28-29)
Snack Vendors (near the main stage):
11:00 am -- 12:00 pm -- musical performance by Istvan and His Imaginary Band on the main stage
11:00 am -- 1:00 pm -- book signing by Caroline Woods (historical fiction) at booth #33
11:00 am -- 1:00 pm -- book signing by Laura Bityou Beriau (children's) at booth #33
11:30 am -- 1:30 pm -- book signing by Sara F. Shacter (children's) at booth #33
12:00 pm -- 12:30 pm -- musical performance by The HAL TRio in the RB Booth near the Vinette Wine Shop
12:00 pm -- 12:30 pm -- Art Demonstration by William Boyle Design at booth #58
12:30 – 2:00 pm – musical performance by The Real Gone Band on the main stage
12:45 pm -- 1:15 pm -- Art Demonstration by Jerry's Digital Art at booth #64
1:00 pm -- 3:00 pm -- book signing by Dale Kaczmarek (paranormal) at booth #33
1:00 pm -- 3:00 pm -- book signing by Amy Skala Tishmann (children's) at booth #33
1:30 pm -- 3:30 pm -- book signing by Allison Buccola (thriller) at booth #33
1:30 pm -- 2:00 pm -- Art Demonstration by A Touch of Spring in the Demo Booth #42
2:30 pm -- 3:30 pm -- musical performance by Wasted Days on the Main Stage
2:00 pm -- 2:30 pm -- Olmsted Society of Riverside starts a half hour tour of Historic Riverside; meet at booth #30 (RAW info tent)
2:30 pm -- 3:00 pm -- Olmsted Society of Riverside starts a half hour tour of Historic Riverside; meet at booth #30 (RAW info tent)
3:00 pm -- 3:30 pm -- Art Demonstration by Peace of Mind Leather in the Demo Booth #42
3:00 pm -- 3:30 pm -- Olmsted Society of Riverside starts a half hour tour of Historic Riverside; meet at booth #30 (RAW info tent)
3:00 pm -- 5:00 pm -- book signing by S. P. (Shyreen) Lowe (children's and fiction) at booth #33
3:00 pm -- 5:00 pm -- book signing by Grace Daly (young adult thriller/mystery) at booth #33
3:30 pm -- 4:00 pm -- Olmsted Society of Riverside starts a half hour tour of Historic Riverside; meet at booth #30 (RAW info tent)
3:30 pm -- 4:00 pm -- musical performance by Lucas Bedtime in the RB Booth near the Vinette Wine Shop
4:00 -- 5:00 pm -- musical performance by Na Kupuna Ukulele Club on the main stage
ALL DAY ART DEMONSTRATIONS BY:
Conair Glass Co glass blowing demonstration (at booth #34)
Hemp Club jewelry making demonstration (at booth #15)
Art by David art demonstration (at booth #75)
RB High School Band playing in between bands (near the portico)
We are delighted to announce the
2026 Riverside Arts Weekend’s
activities, performances and food vendors.
All featured authors will be at the Authors tent (booth #33) in the center of Guthrie Park. The scheduled authors will have books for purchase and to be signed. They welcome your conversations.
ARTIST DEMONSTRATIONS
Several artists are offering the opportunity to peek behind the curtain of how their pieces are created. Some artists will be demonstrating at their own booth space (space numbers as marked) OR from our Demo tent in the center of Guthrie Park (booth #42).
Visit our local food vendors which are located adjacent to the music stage.
OLMSTED SOCIETY of RIVERSIDE Walking tours
While you're at RAW, learn more about the historic architectural works of art in downtown Riverside! The Olmsted Society of Riverside will offer free, guided walking tours of the area. Tours last 30 minutes and cover a distance of one half mile. They will start at 2:00, 2:30, 3:00 and 3:30 each day. No reservations required. Meet at the RAW information booth, located in the center of Guthrie Park at (booth #30).
CHILDREN'S BOOTH
There is an interactive children's booth (booth
#28-29) centrally located in Guthrie Park, featuring teachers from Riverside Arts Center (RAC). Children of all ages can stop by and create their own masterpiece.
All the musical entertainment will be on
the main stage located in the center of Guthrie Park.
ALCOHOL
BuckleDown Brewery will be offering beverages for purchase; we ask that they only be consumed in the beer garden. On Saturday, Vinette: The Little Wine Shop (located in the train station) will be offering wine. Wine purchased should be consumed at Vinette store front or a sealed cup may be purchased and brought into the beer garden. All other food and drinks can be consumed anywhere inside or outside the fest. Please be considerate of the artist vendors.
