11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
North-End of Green Space
Sponsored by Your Home Improvement Company
See balloon animal twists made right before your eyes! These balloon animals are available for all ages.
Free

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
North-End of Green Space
Sponsored by Five Star Bath Solutions
Enjoy the magic of bubbles! The Baron of the Bubble, Sir Sydney Soapington, will perform many of his famous bubble tricks and creations. People of all ages will be able to try their hand at the magic of bubbles as well.
Free

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Food Tent
Sponsored by the Elk River Fire Foundation
Join us for Bingo at Elk RiverFest! All ages are welcome.
Boards cost $1 each. 50% of all winnings go to the Elk River Fire Foundation while the other 50% is awarded throughout the bingo rounds.

12:00 p.m.
Orono Dog Park
Sponsored by Pretty Paws
See if your dog has what it takes! The crowd will decide who the winner of our prize basket is by the best trick.
Register onsite or click to email Heidy Knebel the following information: dog’s name, breed, trick, brief bio of dog, owner’s name, email, and phone number.

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Walking Path Along Green Space
Elk RiverFest is a great chance to learn about local organizations and how you can get involved and serve your community.
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10:00 p.m.
Launched at Oak Knoll Athletic Complex
Due to damage from the storms on Independence Day, the City of Elk River’s annual fireworks display will be the evening of Elk RiverFest at 10:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Walking Path Along Green Space
Take a stroll through our Craft Fair where numerous of local vendors are selling their handmade goods.
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10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Northwest-End of Green Space
The Home Depot will be onsite providing free building kits for kids. The kits include all materials needed to create a project onsite and learn all of the fun things about building something by hand.

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Northeast-End of Green Space
Burn off some energy!
Enjoy a variety of inflatables for all ages.
A special thank you to Jump City for discounting this year’s inflatables.

10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Orono Park
Sponsored by First Bank Elk River
Do you have what it takes to find the medallion? Join us for the Elk RiverFest Medallion Hunt! Clues will be given hourly, until the medallion is found, on our Facebook page. The winner will take home the 2026 medallion along with $250.

6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Orono Park
In addition to the Elk RiverFest activities, enjoy the rest that Orono Park has to offer! Enjoy the beach, splash pad, playground, and more.
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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Beach
Sponsored by MinneMade and more
Do you have what it takes to make the very best sandcastle?
Register for the contest onsite the day-of. Some tools will be provided (pails, shovels, and rakes). Your own tools are welcome. No additives can be used (just sand and water). Only objects found on the beach can be used.
Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. and groups have until 12:00 p.m. to sculpt. Judging will follow and prizes are provided.